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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ireneo Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Lamotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamotta has chosen Survivor - Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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193 lbs
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Lamotta!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Requina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lamotta avoids the body shot from Requina.
Lamotta is looking to chop away at Requina's legs.
Lamotta scoring well with a low kick there.
Lamotta slaps away a takedown attempt from Requina, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lamotta tries to land a leg kick but Requina saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Requina.
Lamotta throws a leg kick but Requina checks it.
Lamotta connects with an inside leg kick.
Requina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Requina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lamotta defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ireneo Requina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamotta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Requina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta throws the kick towards the body but Requina avoids it.
Ireneo Requina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamotta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Requina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamotta.
Requina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lamotta pinned against the cage. Lamotta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lamotta misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Requina lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lamotta doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick from Requina misses.
Lamotta stuffs the takedown attempt from Requina. Requina gets slowly back to his feet.
Requina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamotta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Requina lands a lovely overhand right.
Lamotta moves out of range as Requina throws a body kick.
Requina works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Requina's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Requina duly obliges.
Requina fails with a takedown attempt.
Lamotta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamotta throws a looping overhand right but Requina ducks down to avoid it.
Requina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lamotta misses.
Requina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Requina throws the kick towards the body but Lamotta avoids it.
Requina thows a body kick. Lamotta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Requina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lamotta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Requina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Requina pushes Lamotta up against the cage in a clinch.
Lamotta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Ireneo Requina has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lamotta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Requina has Lamotta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lamotta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina has clasped his hands together around Lamotta's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lamotta sneaks out the side door and pushes Requina away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Requina dives in and grabs Lamotta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lamotta pushes down on Requina's head and hops out.
Tony Lamotta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Requina throws a low kick but Lamotta moves out of range easily.
Lamotta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamotta connects with a nice looking jab.
Requina looks for a takedown but Lamotta sprawls well.
Requina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Requina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Requina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Requina throws a body kick that misses.
Requina tries to score with a low kick but Lamotta moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ireneo Requina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ireneo Requina's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lamotta tries a head kick but it misses.
Requina fails to land with a series of punches.
Lamotta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Requina shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lamotta sprawls well. Lamotta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Requina gets slowly back to his feet.
Lamotta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Requina won't allow Lamotta to get back to his feet.
Requina trying to control but Lamotta is working from the bottom.
Lamotta trying to keep a closed guard but Requina is proving a slippery customer.
Lamotta keeping moving, preventing Requina from controlling successfully.
Requina stops Lamotta from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina distracts Lamotta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lamotta can't keep his opponent in guard - Requina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Requina seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lamotta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lamotta wants to get back to full guard.
Lamotta is trying to control but can't.
Requina is keen to just control but Lamotta is a slippery customer.
Requina controlling the pace.
Lamotta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Requina.
Lamotta tries to kick Requina off but Requina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lamotta wants to improve his position but Requina is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta trying to hold on to Requina's head to control him but Requina postures up.
Lamotta is not content to let Requina control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamotta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Requina.
Requina tries to bum rush Lamotta with a series of wild strikes but Lamotta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Requina tried to score with a low kick but Lamotta checks it.
Requina keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Requina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lamotta. That did some damage!
Lamotta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Requina.
The fighters circle momentarily. Requina darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina shoots for a takedown but Lamotta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lamotta moves in looking to clinch but Requina pushes him off.
Ireneo Requina is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamotta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A right-left combo lands from Requina.
Lamotta tries to land a front kick but Requina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Requina dives in and grabs Lamotta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lamotta pushes down on Requina's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ireneo Requina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Requina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamotta's waist but Lamotta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Requina off to one side.
Requina throws a right and a left that both miss.
Requina misses with a kick to the body.
Lamotta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ireneo Requina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamotta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lamotta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Requina misses.
Lamotta misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Lamotta.
Requina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lamotta counters with a nice uppercut.
Requina shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lamotta eats them both and turns towards Requina to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lamotta tries to clinch up.
Requina tries for a takedown but Lamotta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Requina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Requina shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamotta as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Requina or perhaps it was just good defense by Lamotta which made him look bad.
Lamotta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ireneo Requina dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ireneo Requina's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lamotta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Requina.
Requina misses with a body kick.
Requina throws a series of punches but Lamotta moves out of range.
Requina shoots in and drives through. Lamotta sprawls well.
Lamotta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Requina.
Lamotta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Requina at a distance.
Requina shoots in for a takedown but Lamotta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ireneo Requina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Requina shoots in but Lamotta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Requina has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lamotta finds it's way round the side to connect with Requina's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamotta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Requina.
Lamotta throws a wild body kick that Requina sees coming a mile off.
Requina takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta misses with a low kick.
Lamotta thumps Requina with a low kick.
Requina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamotta.
Lamotta tries to clinch but Requina moves away
and Requina counters with a one-two to the body.
Requina steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lamotta. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lamotta.
Lamotta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamotta misses with a straight left.
Requina takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lamotta scores with a jab to the head.
Lamotta moves into the clinch.
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 tries a body shot but Lamotta blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina being controlled against the cage.
A short left from Lamotta.
Requina has Lamotta pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Requina pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lamotta tumbling to the mat - Requina dives into Lamotta's guard.
Lamotta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lamotta wants to sweep here but Requina controlling him for the moment.
Requina prevents Lamotta from getting back to his feet.
Requina sitting in guard here, content to control.
Requina stopping the sweep attempt from Lamotta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lamotta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lamotta doesn't manage to clinch there - Requina circles away.
Ireneo Requina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horrible takedown by Requina or perhaps it was just good defense by Lamotta which made him look bad.
Requina avoids the body shot from Lamotta.
Requina blocks a leg kick.
Requina swinging wildly here.
Lamotta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina throws an off balance right hand
and Requina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Requina checks the leg kick.
Lamotta throws a hook to the side of Requina's head but Requina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamotta. Requina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Requina throws the left hand but Lamotta avoids the punch easily.
Requina closes the distance and clinches up with Lamotta, looking for a takedown. Requina pushes Lamotta against the cage but Lamotta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Requina dives in and grabs Lamotta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lamotta pushes down on Requina's head and hops out.
Tony Lamotta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Requina is defended easily by Lamotta.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Requina.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Lamotta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Requina 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ireneo Requina!
A victorious Ireneo Requina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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