PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Westcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Romero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Westcott
vs
Romero

185 cm
28
165 lbs
8 - 16 - 1

180 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 8 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Westcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Romero!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westcott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Westcott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Romero lands a really nice looking cross but Westcott seems unphased.
Romero shoots for a takedown but Westcott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Westcott takes one to the chin there.
Westcott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romero.
Westcott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Westcott shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Westcott throwing shots but Romero is blocking nicely.

Westcott is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Westcott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Romero actively working from the bottom here.
Westcott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romero on the ground.
Romero is looking to control Westcott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romero avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westcott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Westcott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Westcott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Westcott works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westcott landing punches.
Romero tries to lock up and control but Westcott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Romero pushes Westcott off looking to stand but Westcott dives back in and keeps control.
Westcott is thwarting Romero's attempts to control the position.
Westcott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Westcott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Westcott throws a strike but Romero avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Westcott.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Westcott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romero keeping full guard, as Westcott tries to pass.
Romero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Romero has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Westcott is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Romero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Westcott stands up and we're back to a striking position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Westcott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Westcott 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 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Westcott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Westcott's head.

Westcott moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
Nice elbow from Westcott.
Romero jumps guard but Westcott stands there with Romero around his waist. Romero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Westcott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero shoots in and drives through. Westcott sprawls well.
Romero throws out a powerful jab.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by Westcott.
Billy Westcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Romero.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Westcott throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
Westcott checks the leg kick.
Romero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Westcott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romero lands a head shot.
Romero lands with an uppercut that bounces Westcott off the cage and back into range.
Westcott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero wants to clinch up but Westcott keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westcott shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westcott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero with a nice cross.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero connects with a crisp jab.
Billy Westcott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Westcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero has a takedown stuffed.
Westcott looks for the body kick but Romero saw that one coming.
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westcott circles away.
Victor Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westcott throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Westcott keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Romero gets tackled into the cage by Westcott. Westcott maintains the clinch.

Westcott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero lands a body shot.
Westcott lands with a nice combination. Romero backs away looking to recover.
Romero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Romero with a nice cross.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Romero with a poor takedown
and Westcott counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Romero is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Westcott as he avoids it easily.
Victor Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westcott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Romero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero is looking to clinch.
Westcott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Westcott takes one to the side of the head.
Romero digs a good body shot into Westcott's ribs.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Westcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Westcott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Westcott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westcott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romero lands with an uppercut that bounces Westcott off the cage and back into range.
Romero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Westcott pinned against the cage. Westcott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Westcott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero tries for a takedown but Westcott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romero lands a jab to Westcott's midsection.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Romero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westcott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Westcott dives in and scores a takedown into Romero's guard.
Westcott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Westcott is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Romero has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Westcott is looking to defend but Romero has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Westcott! Romero pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Westcott taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Victor Romero!