PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan impedoclis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Perry Mason. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Romero
vs
impedoclis

171 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

175 cm
20
140 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Allan impedoclis!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Romero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. impedoclis sprawls well initially but Romero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
impedoclis trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Romero stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows impedoclis to get to his feet.

Romero gets the takedown into side control.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Romero just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
impedoclis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Romero is controlling him well.
Romero in side control lands a decent elbow.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
impedoclis is pushing Romero's head away, looking to escape. Romero manages to hold on to the position though.
Romero tries to move to mount but impedoclis blocks the move with his legs.
Romero prevents impedoclis from escaping the position.
impedoclis is looking to get back to his feet here but Romero is keeping cool and he's managed to take impedoclis's back.
impedoclis trying to get back to his feet but Romero is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romero trying to control momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Can impedoclis hold on?! Romero is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Romero controlling well, preventing impedoclis from escaping the position.
impedoclis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Romero lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can impedoclis hold on?!

impedoclis showing good submission defense here.
Romero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
impedoclis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Romero.
Romero misses with punches from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Romero tightening his grip on impedoclis, looking for the choke.
Romero has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for impedoclis.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Romero lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Even with his hooks in, Romero manages to miss with strikes from the back.

impedoclis showing good submission defense here.
Romero missing with strikes.

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.
impedoclis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Romero's guard. Nice work there by impedoclis.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
impedoclis throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by impedoclis which made him look bad.

Romero clinches.
impedoclis wants a takedown but no success here.
impedoclis is trying to break free.

Romero manages to break the clinch.
impedoclis fails with the takedown

and Romero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in impedoclis's guard now.
Romero wants to control from the top but impedoclis keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Romero dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
impedoclis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Romero successfully pulls guard.

Romero has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes impedoclis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
impedoclis wants to clinch but Romero slips to the side

and Romero counters with a single leg into guard. impedoclis didn't expect that.
Romero's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Romero gets to his feet. impedoclis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Romero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
impedoclis is trying to stand.
impedoclis is staying active underneath Romero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
impedoclis is trying to stand back up but Romero is controlling him

Romero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. impedoclis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Romero.
Romero scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
impedoclis has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Romero working impedoclis over with strikes.
Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but impedoclis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
impedoclis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Romero moves into the clinch.

Romero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Romero pushes impedoclis off and scrambles back to his feet.
impedoclis clinches but Romero breaks the clinch

and Romero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Romero trying to control but impedoclis is working from the bottom.

impedoclis is working an open guard so Romero takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
impedoclis lands with a nice combination. Romero backs away looking to recover.
Marcos Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
impedoclis misses with a takedown

and Romero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Romero.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
impedoclis is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.

Romero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics impedoclis uses from the top position.
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!
impedoclis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Romero is proving hard to escape from.
Romero trying to control the position here.

Romero working for a triangle but impedoclis defends it easily.
impedoclis tries to stand but Romero is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

impedoclis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but impedoclis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
impedoclis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romero pinned against the cage. Romero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcos Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan impedoclis.
Romero takes a kick to the side of the head.

Romero gets a takedown into half guard.
Romero sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Romero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but impedoclis sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
impedoclis is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Romero dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Romero shoots in but no luck this time.
impedoclis wants to clinch but Romero slips to the side

and Romero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in impedoclis's guard now.
impedoclis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero.
impedoclis wants to stand and escape but Romero is having none of it.
Romero wants to control from the top but impedoclis keeps moving.

Romero drops back looking for a leg! impedoclis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and impedoclis manages to kick Romero off! Romero jumps back into impedoclis's guard.
Romero landing with the ground and pound.

Romero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that impedoclis can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but impedoclis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

impedoclis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Romero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but impedoclis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Romero has impedoclis in his guard.
Romero is pulling down on impedoclis's head. It's preventing any offense from impedoclis, at least for the moment.

Romero is looking for a triangle but impedoclis pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Romero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Romero wants to stand and escape but impedoclis is having none of it.
impedoclis postures up.
impedoclis being controlled here momentarily.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
impedoclis pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Romero decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Romero decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Romero shoots in looking for a takedown. impedoclis tries to sprawl out of it but Romero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. impedoclis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Romero has closed the distance and engaged impedoclis in a clinch.
Romero landing knees to the body.
A short left from Romero.
impedoclis wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.

Romero gets control of impedoclis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Romero will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
impedoclis is looking to stand up but Romero won't let him.
impedoclis is fighting to break Romero's control of his arms but Romero is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Romero wriggles free and stands up.
impedoclis moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Romero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. impedoclis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Romero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Romero decides to stand up, so the ref orders impedoclis to his feet.

Romero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. impedoclis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Romero trying to control the action but impedoclis is working from the bottom.

Romero decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Romero has impedoclis up against the cage in a clinch.
Allan impedoclis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
impedoclis tries to break free but Romero pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

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