PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Requis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Cuchulain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Requis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Requis
vs
Cuchulain

198 cm
25
266 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

215 cm
24
280 lbs
7 - 19 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Requis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cu Cuchulain!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuchulain tries to clinch there but Requis circles away.
Cuchulain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Requis fails with a takedown attempt.
Requis staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Requis throws a push kick but Cuchulain slaps the foot to one side.
As Requis backs off Cuchulain throws a huge counter combo but Requis manages to avoid it all.

Requis rushes Cuchulain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cuchulain wants to break free but Requis has control.
Cuchulain misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuchulain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Requis manages to break the clinch.
Requis scores with a one two! Cuchulain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Requis has closed the distance and engaged Cuchulain in a clinch.
Cuchulain jumps guard but Requis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cuchulain throws an elbow but misses.
Requis is trying to break free.
Cuchulain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cuchulain's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Requis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cuchulain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Requis has him pressed against the cage.
Requis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Requis is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuchulain has double underhooks.

Requis breaks the clinch.

Requis has closed the distance and engaged Cuchulain in a clinch.
Cuchulain tries to break free but Requis pushes him back against the cage.

Requis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuchulain throws a head kick that misses.

Requis closes the distance and clinches.

Cuchulain breaks from the clinch.
Requis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cuchulain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cuchulain throws a series of punches but Requis moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuchulain throws a shot from downtown. Requis moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cuchulain.
No joy there for Cuchulain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuchulain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Requis.
Cu Cuchulain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Cuchulain does no damage.
Cuchulain looks winded!

Cuchulain gets caught napping as Requis dives in and scores a takedown. Cuchulain manages to retain guard.
Requis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Requis stands up and waves to Cuchulain to follow him.
Requis throws a head kick but Cuchulain moves out of range.
Requis shoots in for a takedown but Cuchulain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Requis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cuchulain swinging wildly here.
Requis throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Requis.
Requis thuds a left hand into Cuchulain's body.

Requis dives in and scores a takedown into Cuchulain's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Requis lands a couple of elbows.
Requis is in close to Cuchulain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cuchulain being controlled here, momentarily.

Requis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Requis lands a left and a right that send Cuchulain crashing to the mat, dazed. Requis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Requis clinches up with Cuchulain and pushes him back against the cage.
Requis scores with a hook to the body.

Requis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Requis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cuchulain, pushing him back against the cage.
Cuchulain is trying to force a seperation but Requis has the dominant position.
Cuchulain avoiding damage as Requis throws knees to the body.
Cuchulain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuchulain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Requis has clasped his hands together around Cuchulain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Requis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cuchulain's shoulder. That is not cool.

Requis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Requis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cuchulain back to the cage. Requis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Requis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Requis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cuchulain throws a head kick that misses.
Requis avoids the head kick by Cuchulain.
Requis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Requis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Requis has closed the distance and engaged Cuchulain in a clinch.
Cuchulain is trying to force a seperation but Requis has the dominant position.
Cuchulain is trying to break the clinch but Requis has him pressed against the cage.
Cuchulain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cuchulain is trying to force a seperation but Requis has the dominant position.
Cuchulain is trying to break the clinch but Requis is controlling him.
Cuchulain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Requis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuchulain is trying to force a seperation but Requis has the dominant position.
Cuchulain throws an elbow that misses.
Cuchulain is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuchulain working aggressively here.
Requis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Requis breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuchulain needs to keep his hands up - Requis had a free shot at his head there.
Requis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Requis staying out of range there.
Jab by Requis.
Requis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Requis scores with a three punch combo!

Requis has Cuchulain up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Requis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Requis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuchulain can do to turn this around?

Requis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuchulain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Requis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cuchulain pinned against the cage. Cuchulain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Requis keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cuchulain at a distance.
Cuchulain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Requis shoots in and bounces Cuchulain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Cuchulain uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Requis tries to land a front kick but Cuchulain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cuchulain throws out a counter right but Requis avoids it with no problem.
Cuchulain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Requis counters with a left to the body.

Requis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Requis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cuchulain has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Requis lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Requis stands up from half guard.
Cuchulain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Requis throws a combination. Cuchulain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cuchulain misses with a few strikes there.
Cuchulain swinging wildly here.
Requis scores with a three punch combo!
Requis throws a leg kick but Cuchulain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cuchulain moves in looking to clinch but Requis pushes him off.
Requis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Requis lands a left and a right that send Cuchulain crashing to the mat, dazed. Requis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Cuchulain is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Requis clinches up with Cuchulain and pushes him back against the cage.
Cuchulain is still on wobbly legs! Can Requis finish him?
Requis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Requis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Requis shoots in and bounces Cuchulain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Requis postures up.

Requis stands up and waves to Cuchulain to follow him.
Cuchulain seems to have recovered his senses.

Requis rushes Cuchulain and presses him up against the cage.

Requis breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Requis.
Cuchulain moves in looking to clinch but Requis pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Requis drops Cuchulain with a beautiful combination! Cuchulain stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Requis is looking for the KO!
Cuchulain drops his hands for a split second and Requis immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Cuchulain face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Requis follows up with a right hand that knocks Cuchulain into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Requis!
During a confident post fight interview, The Requis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.