PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Staale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Roman
vs
Staale

220 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Humberto Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jurgen Staale!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman tries to bum rush Staale with a series of wild strikes but Staale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roman swinging wildly here.
Staale throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Staale with that takedown attempt.
Staale swings for the body but Roman moves out of range.
Staale shoots in for a takedown but Roman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jurgen Staale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Staale tries to keep at a distance but Roman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Roman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Staale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staale is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Humberto Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Staale.
Staale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roman avoiding damage as Staale throws knees to the body.
Staale trying to control the position but instead, Roman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Staale into the cage.
Roman goes for a takedown attempt but Staale pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Staale tries to clinch up but Roman circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roman. Staale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Staale shoots for a takedown but Roman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Staale darts in looking for a takedown but Roman gets double underhooks and turns Staale into the cage.
Roman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Staale trying to control the position but instead, Roman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Staale into the cage.
Roman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Staale wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staale fails to pull guard.
Roman stops a takedown attempt from Staale.

Roman drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roman keeping full guard, as Staale tries to pass.
Staale trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Staale stopping the sweep attempt from Roman.
Staale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staale trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Staale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roman managing to control the position.
Staale wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.

Roman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Staale defends it easily.
Staale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Staale trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jurgen Staale will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Staale throws a leg kick that is checked

and Roman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roman.
A bit of stalling here from Roman.
Staale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roman is trying to pull guard but Staale has him pressed against the cage.
Staale jumps guard but Roman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Staale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Staale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Humberto Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Staale.
Staale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roman has him pressed against the cage.

Roman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Staale uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman keeping full guard, as Staale tries to pass.
Roman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staale on the ground.
Staale trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Roman 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.
Staale trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jurgen Staale wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roman clobbers Staale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roman thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Staale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Staale somewhat.
Staale shoots in for a double leg but Roman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Staale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Humberto Roman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roman misses with the combination.
Roman circles away from the clinch attempt

and Roman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staale tries to circle away but Roman has him pinned against the cage.
Roman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Staale walks away with a smile on his face. Roman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Staale shoots in but Roman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Staale tries to clinch
and Roman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Staale closes the distance but Roman moves to the side

and Roman counters by clinching up.
Roman keeps control of Staale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staale trying to land knees to the body.
Staale tries to land knees in the clinch but Roman avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Staale is trying to break free.

Roman manages to pull guard.
Roman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Staale has passed into side control.
Roman is holding Staale down, trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Staale landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Humberto Roman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Staale clinches up with Roman and pushes him back against the cage.
Staale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Staale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roman pulls his leg out and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roman. Staale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Staale moves out of range as Roman strikes.
Staale tries to clinch there but Roman circles away.
Staale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Staale is looking to chop away at Roman's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Humberto Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Staale.
Roman just misses with a punch to the body.
Staale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roman wants it to stay on the feet.
Staale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Staale tries to clinch
and Roman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Roman moves into the clinch.
Staale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roman blocks it with crossed arms.

Roman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Staale can't fight it off and eventually Roman manages to take the fight to the floor. Staale looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to stand but Staale is controlling his posture from full guard.
Roman throws a big elbow that misses.
Staale trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Staale trying to control the action but Roman is working from the bottom.
Staale tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to get back to full guard but Staale has mounted him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Staale is stalling here but it's allowed Roman to get half guard.
Staale wants to free his trapped foot but Roman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Staale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roman defending well though.
Roman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Staale wants to take a breather but Roman is having none of it.
Staale seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Roman is trying to maintain the position but Staale is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Staale sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Jurgen Staale has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Staale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roman's half guard.
Staale passes to side control.
Staale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roman keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roman wants to control but Staale postures up.
Staale is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jurgen Staale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Staale has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jurgen Staale!