PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Afeef Isa Baba (ranked 195 p4p, 29 weight class) and Julio Regueiro (ranked 424 p4p, 63 weight class). Baba comes to the cage accompanied by Nation Arabic Orchestra. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Julio Regueiro enters the cage!

Isa Baba
vs
Regueiro

181 cm
39
172 lbs
22 - 8 - 2

174 cm
27
174 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afeef Isa Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baba tried to score with a low kick but Regueiro checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Baba misses the target.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Baba moves out of range.
Baba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baba throws a body shot but no joy.
Baba takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Baba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Regueiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Regueiro lunges at Baba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baba's hand.

Regueiro moves into the clinch.
Regueiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Regueiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Baba.
Regueiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baba can't find room to land a body shot as Regueiro controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Regueiro jumps into guard, dragging Baba to the mat.

Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Baba defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Regueiro has an active guard here but Baba has managed to pass into half guard.

Regueiro looking for submissions off his back.

Regueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Regueiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baba is working away from the top position though.

Regueiro looking for submissions off his back.
Baba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Regueiro trying to control but Baba postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro is trying to control but Baba manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regueiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Regueiro tries to reverse the position but Baba maintains control.
Regueiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baba prevents Regueiro from getting the reversal.
Baba wants to control the pace but Regueiro is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro is working to get back to half guard.
Regueiro regains half guard.
Regueiro is looking for a sweep. Baba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baba not doing much here.

Baba moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Regueiro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regueiro gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Baba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baba misses with a head kick.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick
and Baba counters with a nice body kick.
Baba avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
Baba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Baba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Baba finds it's way through Regueiro's defenses.

It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Baba throws a chopping leg kick but Regueiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Regueiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baba just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Regueiro pulls guard successfully.

Regueiro is looking for a triangle here but Baba uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baba decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Baba moves out of range easily.
Baba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baba scores with a punch to the head.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
Regueiro throws a lazy head kick
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
Baba tries to land a body kick
and Regueiro counters with a head kick. That will keep Baba thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Regueiro clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regueiro misses with a body punch.
Baba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Regueiro lands an uppercut.

Regueiro pulls Baba into guard.
Baba wants to control from the top but Regueiro keeps moving.

Regueiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Regueiro working for a triangle but Baba defends it easily.

Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Afeef Isa Baba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Baba defends easily.

Regueiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Baba uses it to pass to side control.
Regueiro is trying to escape the position but Baba is controlling the position.

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.
Baba wants to control but Regueiro is keeping him busy.
Baba working the body and head with strikes.
Baba looking to control but instead Regueiro has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Regueiro is looking to improve his position.

Regueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baba pulls his head out easily.

Regueiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Afeef Isa Baba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Regueiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Regueiro lands a jab to the head.

Regueiro clinches up with Baba and pushes him back against the cage.
Regueiro tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Regueiro pushes Baba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Baba holds him up against the cage and eventually Regueiro drops back down to his feet.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Baba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Baba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Afeef Isa Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Regueiro.
Regueiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baba just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Baba has him pressed against the cage.
Regueiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Baba won't allow it.
Baba misses with a body punch.
Regueiro has a couple of punches blocked by Baba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba is working Regueiro over against the cage.
Baba lands a body shot.
Regueiro takes a shot to the head.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Regueiro backwards.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Regueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Regueiro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baba is defending well.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Baba holds him up against the cage and eventually Regueiro drops back down to his feet.
Afeef Isa Baba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Regueiro tries to work over Baba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baba just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Baba.
Regueiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba blocking some punches.
Baba lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro fails to pull guard.
Regueiro working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.

Regueiro drags the fight down to the ground.
Baba sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Regueiro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baba is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Regueiro.
Baba controlling the position.
Baba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Regueiro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baba is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Regueiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Regueiro wants to hold on but Baba pushes him away.
Afeef Isa Baba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Regueiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baba content just to control the position here.
Julio Regueiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regueiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Baba has a good base and remains in mount.
Regueiro flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Baba looking to control but Regueiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afeef Isa Baba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afeef Isa Baba!
Afeef Isa Baba thanked the fans post fight for their support.