PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven DeNomee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vacilly Romanoff jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeNomee comes to the cage accompanied by XXL. DeNomee has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. This should be fireworks!

DeNomee
vs
Romanoff jr

190 cm
25
260 lbs
6 - 7 - 1

180 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven DeNomee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vacilly Romanoff jr!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from DeNomee misses.
DeNomee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
DeNomee throws a jab when Romanoff jr was well out of range.
A jab from DeNomee misses.
DeNomee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romanoff jr throws a looping overhand right but DeNomee ducks down to avoid it.
DeNomee loads up on a big right hand but Romanoff jr slips the punch.
A slow jab from Romanoff jr misses its intended target.

Romanoff jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Romanoff jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Romanoff jr controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNomee tries to reverse the position but Romanoff jr maintains control.

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.
Romanoff jr controlling from mount.
Romanoff jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Romanoff jr is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

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.
DeNomee misses with the combination.
DeNomee throws a hook but Romanoff jr avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vacilly Romanoff jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Romanoff jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Romanoff jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Steven DeNomee has been cut.
DeNomee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanoff jr.
Romanoff jr takes one to the chin there.
DeNomee misses with a looping left.
Romanoff jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
DeNomee lands a jab to Romanoff jr's midsection.
Romanoff jr throws a hook but DeNomee blocks it.
DeNomee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanoff jr.
DeNomee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donk. DeNomee catches Romanoff jr right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanoff jr throws a lazy right hand but DeNomee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanoff jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Romanoff jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeNomee. DeNomee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Romanoff jr misses.
Romanoff jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeNomee.
Steven DeNomee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeNomee misses with a double jab.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Romanoff jr has eaten all the pies!
DeNomee thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeNomee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Romanoff jr will feel that in the morning.
DeNomee connects with a nice looking jab.
DeNomee lands a jab.
DeNomee misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNomee misses with a few strikes there.
DeNomee scores with a sloppy right hand. Romanoff jr should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeNomee!
Steven DeNomee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeNomee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romanoff jr.
Steven DeNomee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vacilly Romanoff jr.
DeNomee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeNomee misses with a double jab.
DeNomee looks to throw the jab but Romanoff jr is out of range.
DeNomee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romanoff jr avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNomee looks to land a right hand but Romanoff jr moved out of range.
DeNomee throws a wild body kick that Romanoff jr sees coming a mile off.
Romanoff jr misses with a straight right.
DeNomee just misses with a punch to the body.
Romanoff jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeNomee.
DeNomee staying out of range there.
DeNomee misses the shot to the body.
DeNomee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanoff jr was well out of range. Poor timing from DeNomee.
Romanoff jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeNomee.
Steven DeNomee is winning the standup battle so far.
DeNomee misses with an uppercut.
Romanoff jr looks to throw the jab but DeNomee is out of range.

Romanoff jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romanoff jr is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanoff jr scores with a sloppy right hand. DeNomee should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven DeNomee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven DeNomee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Romanoff jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romanoff jr needs to keep his hands up - DeNomee had a free shot at his head there.
Romanoff jr wants to clinch up but DeNomee keeps it at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeNomee. Romanoff jr shrugs it off though.
Romanoff jr looks to land a right hand but DeNomee moved out of range.
DeNomee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeNomee lands a jab-cross combination.
DeNomee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeNomee scores with a jab. Romanoff jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romanoff jr misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanoff jr misses with a straight left.
Romanoff jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeNomee, as that shot connected.
Steven DeNomee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanoff jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeNomee ducks under a wild hook from Romanoff jr.
DeNomee throws a right hand that Romanoff jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Romanoff jr also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Romanoff jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romanoff jr.
DeNomee takes a swing at Romanoff jr's ribcage but misses.
Romanoff jr shoots in and drives through. DeNomee sprawls well.
Nice body punch from DeNomee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNomee swinging wildly here.
DeNomee tries to land a front kick but Romanoff jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Romanoff jr blocks the leg kick.
Romanoff jr slips a straight right by DeNomee.

Romanoff jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DeNomee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
DeNomee is looking to regain half guard here but Romanoff jr keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Romanoff jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
DeNomee looks to throw the jab but Romanoff jr is out of range.

That's four 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.
DeNomee throws a body punch but Romanoff jr moves out of range.
Romanoff jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeNomee digs a good body shot into Romanoff jr's ribs.
DeNomee misses with a looping right.

Romanoff jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
DeNomee tries to kick Romanoff jr off but Romanoff jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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 Steven DeNomee.
I think DeNomee 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steven DeNomee!