PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ireneo Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Huge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matt Huge was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Requina
vs
Huge

182 cm
23
185 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

177 cm
25
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ireneo Requina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Huge!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huge misses with a low kick.
Requina thows a body shot but no joy.
Requina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huge throws a hook but Requina blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huge.
Huge has a takedown stuffed.
Huge looks to throw the jab but Requina is out of range.
Huge throws a right hand that misses
and Requina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Requina checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Huge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Requina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Requina misses the jab.

Huge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Requina changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huge fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina wants to land a leg kick but Huge is out of range.
Huge shoots in but no luck this time.
Ireneo Requina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Huge.
Requina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huge fails with the takedown
and Requina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Requina looks to land a combination but Huge avoids it well.
Huge tries for a takedown but Requina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Huge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Requina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huge misses with a series of wild punches.
Huge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Requina's waist but Requina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huge off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina staying out of range there.
Requina lands with a cross.
Requina misses with a series of wild punches.
Requina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huge looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Requina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Huge moves into range and clinches up with Requina.
Requina has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Huge after a bit of a struggle.
A right handed body shot lands from Requina.
Requina looking to throw knees to the head but Huge is blocking nicely.
Requina tries to work over Huge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Requina stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Requina misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina working aggressively here.
Requina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huge.
Requina is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Huge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Requina scores with a hook to the body.
Huge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Requina tries a knee to the head but Huge blocks it.
Requina leaning against his opponent.
Huge throws a punch but it's blocked by Requina.
Requina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huges head.
Requina misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Requina.
Huge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Requina goes for a takedown attempt but Huge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Huge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Requina.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Requina finds it's way round the side to connect with Huge's head.
Requina throws a series of strikes that have Huge backpedaling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huge lands with a nice combination. Requina backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Huge.
A lazy left from Huge finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ireneo Requina dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Huge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matt Huge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huge looks to land a body kick but Requina moved away.
Huge darts in trying to clinch
and Requina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huge misses the jab.
Huge connects with a body shot.

Requina gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Huge to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Requina looking for a sweep. Not yet Requina, not yet.
Requina trying to control the position.
Huge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Requina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huge is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Requina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huge's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina is looking to work some ground and pound but Huge has wrist control.
Requina wants to control from the top but Huge keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Requina postures up in Huge's guard and throws a big left but Huge blocks it.
Requina has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Huge keeping moving, preventing Requina from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Ireneo Requina wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Huge shoots in but Requina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Requina jabs at Huge's body.
Requina listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Requina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Requina scores with a decent looking hook.
Huge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Requina as he avoids it easily.
Requina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ireneo Requina is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Requina throws a head kick that misses.
Requina throws a body punch but Huge moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Requina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huge tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Requina.
Huge tries to clinch but Requina is having none of it.
Requina shoots in looking for a takedown but Huge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Requina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Requina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Requina keeps Huge at a distance using the push kick.
Huge looks to land a combination but Requina avoids it well.
Requina just misses with a punch to the body.
Huge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Requina.
Huge tries to close the distance and clinch but Requina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huge tries to clinch but Requina moves away
and Requina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ireneo Requina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huge throws a series of punches but Requina moves out of range.
Huge looks to land a right hand but Requina moved out of range.
Huge misses with a wild body shot.
Requina ducks under a wild hook from Huge.
Requina tries to bum rush Huge with a series of wild strikes but Huge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Huge defending well as Requina loads up on a big left hand.
Requina cracks a nice hook into Huge's ribs.
Huge moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Requina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huge.
Ireneo Requina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Huge.
Huge is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Requina there.
Huge avoids the body shot from Requina.
Huge misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ireneo Requina dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Requina missing with a left hand there. Huge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Requina manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Huge on his heels. He'll look to pass Huge's guard now, I'm sure.
Requina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Requina is working hard here to advance position.
Huge throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Huge throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Requina escapes and throws Huge's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Requina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huge keeps working.
Requina controls the position.
Requina trying to control the position but Huge is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina working the head and body with strikes.
Requina landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Huge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Requina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Requina working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huge is being controlled here.
Requina landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Huge defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Huge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Requina is pressing down on Huge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Requina working for a triangle but Huge defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matt Huge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ireneo Requina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Requina is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Requina swings wildly with an uppercut but Huge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Requina misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina tries for a takedown but Huge manages to get underhooks.
Huge leaning his opponent against the cage.
Requina has a couple of punches blocked by Huge.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Requina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huge.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ireneo Requina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Requina has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ireneo Requina!
Ireneo Requina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.