PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Yahontov (ranked 4968 p4p, 4853 weight class) and Luca Romano (ranked 86 p4p, 81 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Yahontov
vs
Romano

182 cm
18
187
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksei Yahontov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luca Romano!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yahontov misses with a head kick.

Yahontov gets tackled into the cage by Romano. Romano maintains the clinch.
Yahontov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Romano goes for a takedown attempt but Yahontov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Romano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yahontov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romano throws a big elbow that misses.
Romano throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yahontov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romano manages to get himself to full guard.

Yahontov tries to free his leg and advance position but Romano is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yahontov wanted to stand there but Romano had control of the position.
Yahontov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Romano has his hands on Yahontov's head, controlling the position.
Yahontov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Romano's guard.
Yahontov pushing down on Romano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Romano taking some punishment here, with Yahontov in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ground and pound from Yahontov.
Romano is looking to control Yahontov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romano avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yahontov wants to take a breather but Romano is having none of it.
Romano is trying to get back to full guard.

Yahontov is looking for a kimura here.
Romano punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksei Yahontov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yahontov 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 10:9
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksei Yahontov!
Aleksei Yahontov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.