PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cyril McCormack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoa Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rome's choice of entrance music: Samoan Death. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McCormack
vs
Rome

170 cm
25
180 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
167 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cyril McCormack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samoa Rome!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rome just misses with a punch to the body.
McCormack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rome dives in and grabs McCormack's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCormack pushes down on Rome's head and hops out.
Samoa Rome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rome swings for the body but McCormack moves out of range.
McCormack loads up on a big right hand but Rome slips the punch.
Rome doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCormack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rome.
McCormack scores with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McCormack misses the target.
McCormack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rome.
Rome slips under a jab from McCormack.
McCormack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rome. Rome circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rome has time to react.
Rome throws a looping overhand right but McCormack ducks down to avoid it.
McCormack walks into a stiff left hand from Rome.
The fighters circling - Rome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - McCormack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from McCormack misses.
McCormack dodges the punch combination from Rome.
McCormack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rome on the side of the head.
McCormack misses with an uppercut. Rome saw that one coming.
McCormack loads up on a big right hand but Rome slips the punch.
Rome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rome lands a jab-cross combination.
Cyril McCormack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by McCormack.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormack throws a jab when Rome was well out of range.
Rome wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCormack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCormack.
A big right from Rome misses.

Rome throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCormack was covering up waiting for the punch and Rome finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCormack working a defensive guard here.
McCormack keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rome is one step ahead there.
McCormack keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully.

Rome drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCormack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rome has McCormack in his guard.
McCormack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rome is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rome looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCormack is one step ahead there.
McCormack wanted to stand there but Rome had control of the position.

Rome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCormack is aware though and is defending well.
Rome is controlling McCormack's posture.

Rome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samoa Rome dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McCormack stuns Rome with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rome is defended easily by McCormack.
Rome moves out of range as McCormack strikes.
McCormack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rome has time to react.
McCormack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCormack moves out of range of the strikes.
McCormack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rome jabs at McCormack's body.
McCormack throws a front kick aimed at Rome's knee but Rome avoids it well.
McCormack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rome throws out the jab.
Rome fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCormack misses with an uppercut.
Rome avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCormack stuffs the takedown attempt from Rome. Rome gets slowly back to his feet.
McCormack dodges the punch combination from Rome.
Rome uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCormack.
McCormack misses with a double jab.
A jab from McCormack misses.
Rome misses with a combination
and McCormack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two 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.
Rome misses with a wild body shot.
McCormack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rome.
McCormack misses with a straight right.
McCormack throws a hook to the side of Rome's head but Rome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCormack scores with the left hand. Rome knows he should have avoided that one.
McCormack cracks Rome with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rome scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rome missing with a left hand there. McCormack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Rome misses.
McCormack slips under a jab from Rome.
Rome ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rome throws a jab when McCormack was well out of range.
Rome misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cyril McCormack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samoa Rome.
Nice defenses there by McCormack.
Rome throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rome scores with a sloppy right hand. McCormack should have avoided that one.
McCormack avoids the body shot from Rome.
Rome throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCormack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCormack connects with the punch.
McCormack scores with a jab to the head.
McCormack is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rome fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rome connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCormack. McCormack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCormack cracks Rome with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Samoa Rome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rome misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCormack misses with an uppercut.
Rome throws a hook but McCormack blocks it.
Rome walks into a stiff left hand from McCormack.
McCormack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rome.
Samoa Rome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from McCormack. No joy for Rome on that attempt.
Rome fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rome misses with an uppercut. McCormack saw that one coming.
Rome moves out of range as McCormack strikes.
McCormack lands a with a good body shot.
Rome tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCormack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rome somewhat.
Rome blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samoa Rome will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McCormack ducks under a wild hook from Rome.
McCormack digs a good hook to Rome's body.
Rome thows a body shot but no joy.
McCormack throws a series of punches but Rome avoids them all with ease.
Rome looks to land a right hand but McCormack moved out of range.
McCormack throws a hook but Rome avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Rome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rome throws a combination. McCormack tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rome throws a combination that misses
and McCormack counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rome misses the target.
Rome changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCormack tries to avoid it but Rome manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCormack to the ground. McCormack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rome tries to bum rush McCormack with a series of wild strikes but McCormack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCormack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCormack misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCormack is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rome.
McCormack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rome.
Rome fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rome takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - McCormack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - McCormack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCormack loads up on a big right hand but Rome slips the punch.
Rome throws a body punch but McCormack moves out of range.
McCormack throws a hook to the side of Rome's head but Rome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rome.
Jab from McCormack.

Rome fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCormack sprawls well initially but Rome persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCormack wants to get back to full guard.

Rome is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCormack is just riding it out for now. Rome eventually gives up the hold.
Rome passes to full mount!
McCormack is looking to improve his position but Rome isn't that keen on the idea.
Cyril McCormack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCormack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rome moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McCormack has worked his arm free - good work by McCormack!
Rome trying to control the action but McCormack is working from the bottom.

Rome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Rome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCormack, who protects the arm well.

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.
You can see the frustration on McCormack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rome is looking to take a break and control but McCormack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samoa Rome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCormack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samoa Rome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rome 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samoa Rome!