PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Romero
vs
Green

196 cm
22
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

201 cm
22
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

LHK Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Green!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Romero misses with a takedown

and Green counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Romero tries to pull guard but Green won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Green manages to break the clinch.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romero as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
Green throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Romero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Green backs up against the cage.
Romero misses with a kick to the body.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Green tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero delivers a nice body kick.
Green looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romero as he jumps to the side.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romero gets slowly back to his feet.

Green shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Green was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Green misses with a head shot.
Romero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Romero squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Green looking to ground and pound but Romero is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.

Green swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Romero is now in Green's guard. A big mistake from Green there, giving up the dominant position!
Romero looking to pass the guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is really struggling to control Green but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Green is striking but Romero is not phased and passes to half guard.

Green looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero wants to stand but Green has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

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.
Romero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Green is looking to improve his position but Romero isn't that keen on the idea.
Green is squirming around, avoiding Romero's attempts to control the action.
Green swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Green misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Romero lands with a slapping head kick.

Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.
Green tries for a takedown. No joy.
Green tries to break free but Romero pushes him back against the cage.
Romero wants to get back to striking at distance but Green won't allow it.
Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romero wants to break free but Green has control.
Romero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Green wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romero wants to break free but Green has control.
Green wants a takedown.
Romero wants a takedown.
Romero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Green fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Green scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Green goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Romero turns into him and now he's in Green's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Green working for submissions but it's allowed Romero to get to half guard.

Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

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.
Romero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Romero prevents Green from improving his position.
Romero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Green wants to improve his position but Romero is controlling well.
Romero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to improve his position but Romero is controlling well.
Romero stalling.
Green won't allow Romero to pass to mount.
Green throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Green looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Romero is going to stand back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Romero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romero somewhat.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Green as Romero shoots in.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Romero dominated that second round.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Green lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Romero backs up against the cage.

Green throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Romero was covering up waiting for the punch and Green finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romero is looking to stand up but Green isn't so interested in that idea.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green throws and elbow that misses. Romero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Green's guard. Nice move by Romero!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.

Green looking for subs off his back but Romero has passed one foot through into half guard.
Romero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Romero tries to control but Green wriggling away.
Green is working to get back to half guard.
Romero controlling his opponent.
Pedro Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green can't escape the position.
Romero controlling his opponent.
Romero trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four 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.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
Romero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Green is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pedro Romero.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romero, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Romero!