PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samoa Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Chevalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rome might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Samoan Death. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chevalier's choice of entrance music: Dope - Survive . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rome
vs
Chevalier

188 cm
30
164 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

172 cm
29
167 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samoa Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastien Chevalier!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chevalier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chevalier misses with a series of wild punches.
Chevalier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chevalier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chevalier lands a jab-cross combination.
Rome throws a right and a left that Chevalier avoids nicely.
Rome shoots in for a takedown but Chevalier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Chevalier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chevalier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rome.
Chevalier fails to land with a series of punches.
Rome with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chevalier to score with a decent uppercut.
Rome misses with a body shot.
Rome scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chevalier.
Rome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chevalier avoids the body shot from Rome.
Rome has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chevalier finds it's way round the side to connect with Rome's head.
Rome misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chevalier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rome swings for the body but Chevalier moves out of range.
Chevalier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rome.
Rome connects with a right hand. Chevalier shakes it off.
Rome misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Chevalier. Those never looked like landing.
Chevalier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chevalier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rome counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rome wants to control but Chevalier is keeping him busy.
Chevalier is pushing Rome's head away, looking to escape. Rome manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rome trying to control the position but Chevalier is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chevalier wants to get back to his feet.
Rome trying to control the action but Chevalier is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chevalier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rome will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chevalier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rome taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome trying to control the action but Chevalier is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chevalier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rome trying to control the action but Chevalier is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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!

Rome changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chevalier throws a nice looking combination but Rome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chevalier misses with a two punch combination.
Rome has a takedown stuffed.
Rome with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chevalier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rome counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chevalier throws a right and a left that Rome avoids nicely.
Rome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chevalier.
A big left from Chevalier misses.
Chevalier avoids the body shot from Rome.
Rome takes a swing at Chevalier's ribcage but misses.
Chevalier misses with a double jab
and Rome counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chevalier connects with a nice looking jab.
Chevalier throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rome counter with a right hand.
Sebastien Chevalier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chevalier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Rome.
Rome closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chevalier circles away.
Chevalier scores with a three punch combo!
Rome misses with a hook. Chevalier ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Chevalier. Those never looked like landing.
Chevalier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chevalier is breathing heavily.
Rome lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chevalier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chevalier slips a jab and a cross from Rome.
Chevalier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rome.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chevalier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rome fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samoa Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chevalier misses with a wild combination.
Rome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chevalier moves away.
Chevalier misses with a combination
and Rome counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chevalier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chevalier wants it to stay on the feet.
Chevalier stuffs the takedown attempt from Rome. Rome gets slowly back to his feet.
Chevalier misses with a combination
and Rome counters with a left and a right that stings Chevalier.
Rome shoots in looking for a takedown. Chevalier tries to sprawl out of it but Rome keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chevalier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chevalier circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chevalier throws a series of punches but Rome moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Chevalier. Those never looked like landing.
Rome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chevalier was well out of range. Poor timing from Rome.
Chevalier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Rome. Beautiful body shot.
Chevalier misses with a double jab
and Rome counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chevalier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chevalier throws a combination that misses
and Rome counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rome scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chevalier misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rome, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rome. Chevalier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chevalier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chevalier misses with a series of wild punches.
Chevalier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rome.
Chevalier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chevalier misses with a two punch combination.
Chevalier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rome counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chevalier thinking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rome.
Chevalier leaves Rome with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chevalier throws a combination that misses
and Rome counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Rome coming out on top.
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!
Rome thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samoa Rome dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rome misses with a takedown attempt - Chevalier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rome is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rome misses with a wild body shot.
Rome avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samoa Rome is winning the standup battle so far.
Rome takes one to the side of the head.
Chevalier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Chevalier misses.
Chevalier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Chevalier. Those never looked like landing.
Rome lands with a nice combination. Chevalier backs away looking to recover.
Chevalier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chevalier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rome tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chevalier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rome somewhat.
Sebastien Chevalier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rome slips a jab and a cross from Chevalier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chevalier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Chevalier misses.

Rome shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chevalier keeping full guard, as Rome tries to pass.
Chevalier wants to stand but Rome is controlling the position.
Rome sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chevalier's guard.
Chevalier pushes Rome off looking to stand but Rome dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Rome is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chevalier sees it coming and defends easily.
Chevalier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chevalier is refusing to be controlled, as Rome sits in half guard.

Rome is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chevalier has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome is trying to control. Chevalier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rome is looking to pass Chevalier's guard but actually Chevalier recovers to full guard.
Rome prevents Chevalier from getting back to his feet.

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.
Rome postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rome looking to pass the guard.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Chevalier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chevalier wants to stand but Rome is controlling the position.
Samoa Rome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chevalier keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully.
Sebastien Chevalier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Chevalier is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samoa Rome showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rome has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

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