PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Portgas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huerta comes into the arena with Arch Enemy- The Great Darkness blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Huerta
vs
Portgas

190 cm
24
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
210 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toni Huerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ace Portgas!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huerta dodges the punch combination from Portgas.
Portgas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Huerta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Portgas's guard.
Huerta passes into half guard.

Portgas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huerta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Portgas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Portgas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Portgas trying to hold on to Huerta's head to control him but Huerta postures up.
Huerta controlling the pace.
Huerta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A lazy left from Portgas finds it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huerta is defended easily by Portgas.
Portgas swings for the body but Huerta moves out of range.
Huerta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portgas.
Portgas misses with a few strikes there.
Portgas misses with a looping right.
Huerta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Portgas slips a jab and a cross from Huerta.
Portgas lands a nice looking body shot.
Huerta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portgas throws out the jab.
Huerta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portgas throws a series of punches but Huerta avoids them all with ease.
Portgas throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portgas connects with a body shot.
Portgas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huerta is breathing heavily.
Huerta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portgas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portgas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huerta. Portgas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portgas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huerta throws out the jab.
Huerta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Huerta staying out of range there.

Portgas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Huerta is trying to defend but Portgas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Huerta won't allow Portgas to pass to mount.
Huerta is staying active underneath Portgas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huerta tries to get to full guard but Portgas has control of the leg.

Portgas is working for a kimura but Huerta is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portgas is taking a breather. Huerta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Portgas wants to work for an arm triangle but Huerta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huerta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Huerta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Portgas defends it easily.
Portgas won't allow Huerta to sweep him here.
Portgas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Huerta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portgas is looking for a sweep. Huerta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huerta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huerta works his foot free and advances to mount.
Portgas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huerta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Portgas prevents Huerta from taking his back.
Huerta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Portgas is looking to escape.
Huerta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Portgas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Portgas tries to reverse the position but Huerta maintains control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huerta tries to control but Portgas wriggling away.
Huerta fails to advance to Portgas's back.
Portgas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Portgas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huerta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Portgas trying to control but Huerta is working from the bottom.
Portgas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huerta is keeping the position for now.
Portgas slips nicely into half guard.
Portgas trying to pass the guard but Huerta defending well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Huerta wants to improve his position but Portgas is controlling well.
Portgas wants to pass to mount but Huerta is defending the position.
Huerta tries to roll over but Portgas keeps him under control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Huerta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Huerta looks to score with a jab to the body but Portgas is just out of range.
Portgas misses with a wild combination.

Huerta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Portgas did well to prevent Huerta getting side control.
Huerta is trying to control the action in half guard but Portgas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Huerta trying to pass the guard but Portgas defending well.
Portgas gets back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Huerta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Portgas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huerta has managed to get both his arms back between Portgas's legs - danger averted.

Portgas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Huerta uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Portgas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huerta wants to control but Portgas is keeping him busy.
Portgas can't do much from the bottom here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huerta wants to control but Portgas is keeping him busy.

Huerta tries for a kimura but Portgas is defending well.
Portgas is looking to regain half guard here but Huerta keeps moving and retains side control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Portgas looks to throw the jab but Huerta is out of range.
Portgas misses with a wild body shot.
Huerta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Portgas circles away quickly and effectively.
Portgas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Portgas throws a jab when Huerta was well out of range.
Portgas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huerta manages to avoid it.

Huerta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Portgas tries to buck Huerta off but Huerta is having none of it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Portgas is not content to let Huerta control the position.
Huerta has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Portgas wants to hold on but Huerta pushes him away.

Huerta is working for a guillotine from mount but Portgas frees his head quite easily.
Huerta tries to control but Portgas wriggling away.
Portgas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Huerta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Portgas is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Portgas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Huerta falls off balance throwing a combination

and Portgas counters with a takedown into side control.
Huerta tries to improve position but can't.

Portgas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huerta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Portgas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huerta keeps working.
Toni Huerta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huerta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Portgas wants to control but Huerta is keeping him busy.

Portgas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Portgas is breathing heavily.
Huerta struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Huerta thows a body shot but no joy.
Portgas throws a body punch but Huerta moves out of range.
Huerta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Huerta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Portgas looks to land a right hand but Huerta moved out of range.

Huerta gets caught flat footed, as Portgas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Portgas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Huerta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Portgas has Huerta in his guard.
Huerta slips nicely into half guard.
Portgas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portgas is refusing to be controlled, as Huerta sits in half guard.
Portgas moves into full guard.
Portgas trying to keep a closed guard but Huerta is proving a slippery customer.
Huerta wants to pass the guard but Portgas is keeping the position.
Huerta passes into half guard.
Portgas is looking to improve his position.
Huerta is looking to take a break and control but Portgas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Portgas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Portgas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Portgas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huerta slips nicely into half guard.
Huerta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Portgas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huerta controlling the position easily from mount.
Portgas has given up his back.
Portgas can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Huerta is persistently looking for the submission but Portgas is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Portgas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Portgas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Huerta doesn't have the hooks in and Portgas manages to turn into his guard.

Portgas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Portgas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huerta wants to sweep here but Portgas controlling him for the moment.
Portgas looking to sit in guard and control but Huerta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Huerta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Portgas seems a little lost for a moment, as Huerta dominates the positioning.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Portgas is looking for a sweep.
Huerta advances to mount.
Portgas has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Huerta is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Portgas is defending well though. Huerta let's go of the attempt for now.
Portgas tries to break free.

Portgas fending off the submission attempt from Huerta.

Portgas showing good submission defense here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Portgas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Portgas gets back to full guard.

Portgas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huerta trying to control the position from guard on top but Portgas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huerta pushing down on Portgas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Portgas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Portgas trying to control but Huerta postures up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Huerta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Portgas is not content to let Huerta control the position.
Huerta wants to pass the guard but Portgas is defending well.
Portgas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huerta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huerta's back!

Portgas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Huerta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Portgas is looking for a kimura but Huerta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Portgas to get the leverage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huerta gets full guard.
Portgas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Portgas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huerta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huerta is trying to keep Portgas in close.

Portgas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Huerta has his foot on Portgas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Portgas works his way back into a safe position though.
Portgas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Huerta is looking to regain half guard here but Portgas keeps moving and retains side control.

Portgas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huerta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huerta struggling a bit here.
Huerta is not content to let Portgas control the position.
Portgas working away.

Portgas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Huerta is trying to control Portgas's posture but Portgas avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toni Huerta will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Huerta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Portgas counters with a straight right hand.
Huerta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Portgas.
Huerta scores with a jab to the body.
Toni Huerta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Huerta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Portgas!
Portgas has given up his back.
Portgas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Huerta.

Huerta looking for the choke from the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Portgas trying to control the hands but Huerta breaks the grip.
Huerta is looking to control Portgas but Portgas is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Portgas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Portgas wants to hold on but Huerta pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta is looking to work his way around to Portgas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Huerta tries to control but Portgas wriggling away.
Portgas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Portgas tries to hold on but Huerta pushes him away.
Portgas is trying desperately to improve position.
Huerta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Portgas is looking to escape.
Portgas is desperately trying to improve his position but Huerta has a good base and remains in mount.

Huerta jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Portgas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Huerta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Huerta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huerta avoids the body shot from Portgas.
Huerta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Portgas.
Portgas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Portgas misses with a takedown
and Huerta counters with a left to the body.
Portgas misses with an uppercut. Huerta saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Portgas misses the target.
Huerta dodges the punch combination from Portgas.
Portgas throws an overhand right that lands on Huerta's shoulder, as Huerta tries to avoid the shot.
Portgas jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Portgas has time to react.
Portgas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huerta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Portgas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huerta is looking to wear down Portgas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Huerta fails with a takedown attempt.
Huerta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portgas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Portgas blocks a jab.
Portgas tries for a takedown but Huerta circles away easily
and Huerta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Portgas slaps away a takedown attempt from Huerta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Huerta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Portgas misses the target.
Portgas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huerta moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Huerta misses.

Huerta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Portgas sprawls well initially but Huerta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Portgas is looking for a sweep. Huerta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Portgas is trying to maintain the position but Huerta is very close to passing his half guard.
Huerta is pressing down on Portgas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Portgas is holding on for now.
Portgas moves into full guard.
Huerta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Portgas is keeping the position for now.

Huerta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huerta passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huerta wants to control but Portgas is keeping him busy.
Portgas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Portgas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Huerta wants to control but Portgas is keeping him busy.
Portgas tries to roll over but Huerta keeps him under control.
Portgas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Portgas is refusing to be controlled, as Huerta sits in half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Portgas blocks a jab.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huerta moves out of range of the strikes.
Ace Portgas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huerta tries to bum rush Portgas with a series of wild strikes but Portgas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Huerta.
Some wild striking there from Portgas.
Huerta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Huerta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Portgas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huerta misses with a takedown attempt - Portgas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Portgas lands a nice shot that snaps Huerta's head back.
Portgas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huerta.
Huerta needs to keep his hands up - Portgas had a free shot at his head there.

Portgas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Portgas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huerta is looking to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Portgas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Huerta is looking to get to half guard.
Huerta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Huerta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huerta.
Portgas tries to free his leg and advance position but Huerta is retaining full guard.
Huerta wants to sweep here but Portgas controlling him for the moment.
Portgas trying to control the position from guard on top but Huerta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Portgas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huerta is keeping the position for now.
Portgas wants to control from the top but Huerta keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Portgas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Huerta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Huerta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Portgas tries to get to full guard but Huerta has control of the leg.
Huerta uses his free foot to push down on Portgas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Portgas.
Huerta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huerta looking to control but Portgas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Portgas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huerta moves to the back position.
Portgas trying to control the hands but Huerta breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Huerta's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Portgas turns into Huerta and is now in his guard.
Huerta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Portgas's guard.

Portgas is looking for a triangle here but Huerta uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Portgas is looking to regain half guard here but Huerta keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toni Huerta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Huerta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Toni Huerta!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Toni Huerta!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Toni Huerta!

Toni Huerta wins by unanimous decision!