PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Requis (ranked 4880 p4p, 4040 weight class) and Dustin Mcfaul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcfaul has chosen What's Poppin? as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Requis
vs
Mcfaul

198 cm
25
250
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
260
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Requis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dustin Mcfaul!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requis shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcfaul sprawls well. He's pushed Requis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Mcfaul moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcfaul tries a body shot but Requis blocks it.
Requis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mcfaul avoids the elbow strike from Requis, against the cage.
Requis misses with a knee strike.

Mcfaul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Requis shoots in but Mcfaul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Requis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Requis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcfaul avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Requis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Requis darts in and clinches Mcfaul up against the cage.

Requis pulls Mcfaul into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcfaul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcfaul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcfaul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Requis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcfaul defends well.
Requis looking to control.
Mcfaul should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Requis is trying to control the position but Mcfaul postures up.
Mcfaul wanted to stand there but Requis had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mcfaul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Requis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Requis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcfaul defends it easily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Mcfaul moves into the clinch.

Mcfaul successfully pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcfaul can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcfaul has Requis pulled in close to control his posture.
Requis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requis postures up in Mcfaul's guard and throws a big left but Mcfaul blocks it.
Mcfaul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Requis pushing down on Mcfaul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Requis tries to pass to full mount but Mcfaul defends it.
Requis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcfaul looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four 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.

Requis seems to be looking for submissions.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Mcfaul has closed the distance and engaged Requis in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Mcfaul.

Mcfaul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Requis clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mcfaul - that landed with a thud.

Mcfaul breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Requis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcfaul pinned against the cage. Mcfaul gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcfaul is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Mcfaul dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Requis with a poor takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
enabling Mcfaul to counter with a crisp jab.

Mcfaul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mcfaul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Requis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcfaul throws a counter combo.
Requis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Requis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcfaul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Requis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Requis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcfaul sprawls well. Mcfaul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Requis gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcfaul lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Requis closes the distance and clinches up with Mcfaul, looking for a takedown. Requis pushes Mcfaul against the cage but Mcfaul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Requis clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfaul effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcfaul.
Requis wants a takedown but no success here.
Requis letting Mcfaul take a breather here.
Mcfaul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Mcfaul on the inside.
Mcfaul misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mcfaul.
Requis prevents a takedown attempt there.

Mcfaul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcfaul misses with a looping right.

Mcfaul clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfaul misses with the head strike.
Mcfaul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Requis backwards.
Requis jumps guard but Mcfaul stands there with Requis around his waist. Requis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Requis slowing the pace effectively.
Mcfaul prevents Requis from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Mcfaul to work.
Dustin Mcfaul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mcfaul lands a hook that snaps the head of Requis backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Requis fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Mcfaul decides to pull guard.
Requis advances to half guard.
Mcfaul wants to get back to full guard.
Mcfaul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Requis slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfaul wants to get back to full guard.
Mcfaul won't allow Requis to pass to mount.
Requis is trying to control. Mcfaul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Requis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Requis not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four 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.
Mcfaul is trying to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Mcfaul closes the distance and clinches.
Requis can't break the clinch.
Mcfaul misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcfaul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcfaul manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Mcfaul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Mcfaul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mcfaul throws a series of strikes that have Requis backpedaling.

Requis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mcfaul.
Mcfaul stalling the fight.
Mcfaul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Requis jumps guard but Mcfaul turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mcfaul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Requis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcfaul is keeping busy.
Mcfaul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mcfaul manages to break the clinch.
The Requis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Requis moves away from the strike by Mcfaul.

Requis pushes Mcfaul up against the cage in a clinch.
Requis jumps guard but Mcfaul stands there with Requis around his waist. Requis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfaul stalls.
Mcfaul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Mcfaul breaks the clinch.

Mcfaul closes the distance and pushes Requis back into the cage.
Mcfaul slows down the pace here.
Mcfaul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Requis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcfaul smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Requis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Requis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcfaul tries to avoid it but Requis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcfaul to the ground. Mcfaul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Mcfaul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Requis.
Requis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mcfaul moves into the clinch successfully.
Requis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcfaul gets through Requis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Mcfaul manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requis goes for a double leg but Mcfaul avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcfaul continues to drive forward.
Mcfaul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

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

Mcfaul moves into the clinch.
Dustin Mcfaul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mcfaul lands a nice uppercut.
Mcfaul has Requis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Requis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Requis blocks a body shot from Mcfaul.
A shot in the inside from Mcfaul.
Mcfaul is leaning against Requis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcfaul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Requiss head.
Requis taking a breather.
Requis tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcfaul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Requis is trying to pull guard but Mcfaul turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requis is trying to break free.
Mcfaul lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mcfaul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcfaul lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Mcfaul.

Mcfaul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Requis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcfaul as he avoids it easily.
Mcfaul doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Mcfaul closes the distance and pushes Requis back into the cage.

Mcfaul breaks from the clinch.
Dustin Mcfaul seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Mcfaul rushes Requis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcfaul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Requis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcfaul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Mcfaul.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Mcfaul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcfaul has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Mcfaul!
A victorious Dustin Mcfaul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.