PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pinkynho Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Rothko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Romeiro
vs
Rothko

225 cm
36
106 lbs
17 - 29 - 0

178 cm
27
147 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinkynho Romeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Rothko !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romeiro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Romeiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romeiro wants it to stay on the feet.
Romeiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romeiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romeiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Rothko closes the distance and clinches.
Romeiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rothko gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Romeiro turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Rothko 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romeiro wants to stand but Rothko is controlling his arm.
Romeiro working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothko taking a bit of punishment here - Romeiro scoring with strikes.
Romeiro cracks Rothko with a big right hand but Rothko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rothko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeiro looks up at the clock and then as Rothko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Romeiro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rothko is trying to control Romeiro's posture but Romeiro avoids it.
Rothko manages to get back to half guard.
Rothko is looking to control Romeiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rothko avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romeiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romeiro wants to free his trapped foot but Rothko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rothko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Romeiro throws a strike but Rothko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Romeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romeiro cracks Rothko with a solid left hand.
Romeiro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Romeiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rothko is on top in guard.
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!
Rothko trying to control the position from guard on top but Romeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rothko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romeiro is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rothko trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rothko is keeping the position for now.
Rothko wants to sweep here but Romeiro controlling him for the moment.
Romeiro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rothko wants to sweep but no luck.
Rothko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romeiro wants to pass the guard but Rothko is keeping the position.
Rothko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rothko trying to control the position.
Romeiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rothko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romeiro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro wants to pass the guard but Rothko is keeping the position.
Romeiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rothko on the ground.
Romeiro prevents Rothko from getting back to his feet.
Romeiro throwing strikes but missing.
Rothko keeping full guard, as Romeiro tries to pass.
Rothko controlling the position.
Romeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romeiro.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rothko throws a series of punches but Romeiro moves out of range.
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!
A lazy left from Romeiro finds it's target.
Romeiro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Romeiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rothko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romeiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Romeiro!
Rothko swinging wildly here.
Romeiro throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for Romeiro.
Romeiro scores with a head kick. Rothko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Rothko is rocked!
Romeiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Rothko off the cage and back into range.
Rothko is still on wobbly legs! Can Romeiro finish him?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romeiro.
Pinkynho Romeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romeiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rothko .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romeiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Romeiro scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeiro lands with a right hand.
Romeiro looks to land a combination. Rothko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Romeiro avoids the head kick by Rothko .
Romeiro throws a leg kick which misses Rothko 's front leg but catches the back leg as Rothko tries to avoid it.
Rothko seems to have recovered his senses.
Romeiro scoring well with a low kick there.

Rothko has managed to clinch.

Romeiro gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Romeiro looks to land a strike but Rothko avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Romeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rothko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rothko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romeiro pushes Rothko off looking to stand but Rothko dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothko is pressing down on Romeiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romeiro is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rothko in particular looking to stall.
Romeiro wants to get back to his feet.
Pinkynho Romeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romeiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothko prevents Romeiro from standing back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Rothko has managed to clinch.
Rothko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romeiro up against the cage.
Rothko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rothko taking a breather.
Romeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rothko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romeiro has Rothko pressed against the cage, preventing Rothko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rothko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romeiro is defending well for now.
Romeiro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rothko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romeiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Rothko .
Rothko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Romeiro.
Romeiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rothko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Romeiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rothko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rothko gets underhooks to prevent Romeiro's takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rothko is trying to break free.
Rothko gets underhooks to prevent Romeiro's takedown attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Romeiro here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rothko misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinkynho Romeiro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Romeiro thumps Rothko with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romeiro.
Romeiro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good leg kick by Romeiro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romeiro scores with a jab to the body.
Romeiro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rothko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romeiro.
Rothko shoots in for a takedown but Romeiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rothko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romeiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Rothko 's head.
Romeiro scores with a jab to the head.
Rothko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romeiro is fending him off so far but Rothko persists. Nope, Romeiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Rothko 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rothko goes for a double leg but Romeiro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romeiro continues to drive forward.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Rothko .
Romeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rothko to keep the fight standing.
Rothko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Romeiro tries for a takedown but Rothko manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Romeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rothko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Rothko gets control of Romeiro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rothko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Romeiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romeiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Rothko trying to keep a closed guard but Romeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Romeiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Romeiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Romeiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Rothko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romeiro defends well.
Romeiro postures up in Rothko 's guard and throws a big left but Rothko blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro is in close to Rothko 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romeiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Romeiro looking to pass the guard.
Rothko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rothko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romeiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romeiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Romeiro distracts Rothko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romeiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Rothko is retaining full guard.
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!
Rothko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro advances position into side control!
Rothko taking a bit of punishment here - Romeiro scoring with strikes.
Rothko tries to bench press Romeiro off him but Romeiro keeps the position.
Romeiro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Romeiro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Romeiro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rothko some visible discomfort.
Romeiro working the ground and pound from side control.

Rothko explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rothko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rothko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romeiro.
Rothko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rothko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothko darts in looking for a takedown but Romeiro gets double underhooks and turns Rothko into the cage.
Romeiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rothko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Romeiro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Rothko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Romeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rothko wants to stand but Romeiro is controlling the position.

Romeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rothko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Rothko 's legs - danger averted.
Pinkynho Romeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Romeiro gets to his feet. Rothko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romeiro lunges at Rothko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rothko 's hand.
Pinkynho Romeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romeiro scores with a jab to the body.
Walter Rothko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rothko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinkynho Romeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romeiro, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinkynho Romeiro!