PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Jacksonville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Requina had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Requina
vs
Jacksonville

185 cm
22
214 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

[JMFC] 160!

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Requina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jacksonville!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Requina. Jacksonville does a little dance to reset his feet.
Requina connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Requina goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Jacksonville.
Requina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacksonville.
Requina checks the leg kick.
Jacksonville lands a head kick. Requina smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good standup being displayed there by Requina as he connects with a hook.
Requina checks a low kick from Jacksonville.
Requina moves out of range of the strikes.
Requina throws a lazy head kick
and Jacksonville counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina swings away with a body shot that misses
and Requina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Requina takes a swing at Jacksonville's ribcage but misses.
Requina misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacksonville connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina throws a nice outside leg kick.
Requina tries a low kick but Jacksonville avoids it.
Jacksonville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Requina was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacksonville.
That kick from Requina tenderised Jacksonville's leg. Jacksonville is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacksonville shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Requina is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
You get the feeling that Requina really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Requina holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jacksonville tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
A nice elbow there by Jacksonville.
Jacksonville working the ground and pound effectively.
Requina wants to control but Jacksonville is having none of it.
Requina can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Jacksonville.
Requina trying desperately to get to his feet.
Requina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jacksonville takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jacksonville misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Requina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacksonville.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Requina misses with a shot to the body
and Jacksonville counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina throws a combination that misses
and Jacksonville counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jacksonville thows a body kick. Requina tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Requina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacksonville misses with a hook
and Requina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Requina throws a series of strikes that have Jacksonville backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina misses with a double jab
and Jacksonville counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Requina is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jacksonville lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jacksonville connects with a leg kick. Requina looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jacksonville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksonville misses with a hook. Requina ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Jacksonville.
Michael Requina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacksonville slips a jab and a cross from Requina.
Jacksonville throws a chopping leg kick but Requina manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Requina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacksonville manages to avoid it.
Requina thows a leg kick but Jacksonville checks it
and Jacksonville counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacksonville throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Michael Requina is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacksonville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Requina moves away.
Requina displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Requina dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jacksonville keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Requina tries to work over Jacksonville's front leg with a kick but Jacksonville checks it.
Requina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Requina misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacksonville makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Requina is predictable there
and Jacksonville counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Requina is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksonville scores with a nice body kick.
Michael Requina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Requina. Jacksonville does a little dance to reset his feet.
Requina moves out of range of the body kick from Jacksonville.
Jacksonville goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacksonville throws an off balance right hand
and Requina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacksonville thinking.
Felix Jacksonville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Jacksonville
and Requina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Requina throws a sloppy head kick
and Jacksonville counters with a right hand to the body.
Requina misses with a hook to the body
and Jacksonville counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Requina throws a combination that misses
and Jacksonville cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacksonville fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Requina is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina throws a head kick but Jacksonville moves out of range.
Jacksonville pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Requina throws a push kick but Jacksonville slaps the foot to one side.
Michael Requina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Requina misses with a hook to the body
and Jacksonville counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacksonville throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jacksonville misses with a body kick.
Requina throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Requina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacksonville moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Requina.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Requina.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Requina, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Requina!