PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remulus Romus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kojak Komodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komodo has chosen The Running Dragon as his entrance music. Remulus Romus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kojak Komodo's chin.

Romus
vs
Komodo

185 cm
23
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
190 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remulus Romus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kojak Komodo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Komodo closes the distance and pushes Romus back into the cage.
Komodo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romus wants to stall.
Komodo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romus backwards.
Komodo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Komodo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Komodo.
Komodo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Komodo lands with a right to the head.
Romus misses with the head strike.
A short left from Romus.
Komodo misses with the head strike.
Komodo is trying to drag Romus to the mat but Romus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Romus misses with some punches.
Komodo misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romus swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Komodo on the inside.
Komodo lands a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Komodo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Komodo.
Komodo blocks an uppercut.
Romus has a couple of punches blocked by Komodo.
A short left from Romus.
Romus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Komodo on the inside.
Romus wants to stall.
Romus misses with a punch to the body.
Romus swings wildly with an uppercut but Komodo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Komodo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romus just stands there and leans against the cage.

Komodo has picked Romus up - he's going for a ride! Komodo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half 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!
Romus is concentrating on defense, preventing Komodo from advancing position.
Komodo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Komodo on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Komodo is working away from the top position though.
Komodo thows a huge punch but Romus dodges it nicely.
Komodo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romus keeps working.
Komodo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Komodo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Romus tries to get out of the position.
Komodo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Komodo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romus taking some punishment here, with Komodo in his half guard.
Komodo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romus is doing well to control the position and prevent Komodo from advancing to side control.
Komodo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Komodo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Romus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romus won't allow Komodo to pass to mount.
Komodo trying to advance position but Romus counters by regaining guard.
Komodo postures up in Romus's guard and throws a big left but Romus blocks it.
Romus wants to sweep but no luck.
Komodo throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Remulus Romus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romus throws a lazy right hand but Komodo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Komodo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Komodo misses with a takedown attempt - Romus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Remulus Romus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kojak Komodo.
Komodo throws an overhand right that lands on Romus's shoulder, as Romus tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kojak Komodo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Romus throws a jab but it's blocked by Komodo.
Komodo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Romus works over Komodo's head and body with a nice combination.
Komodo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Komodo throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komodo throws a lazy head kick
and Romus counters with a straight right hand.
Romus throws a wild body kick that Komodo sees coming a mile off.
Komodo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Romus does no damage.
Romus throws a lazy uppercut

and Komodo moves into the clinch.
A short right from Komodo on the inside.
Romus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Komodo lands a nice uppercut.
Komodo wants a takedown.
Komodo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Komodo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romus lands a left hand.
Komodo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Komodo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kojak Komodo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Komodo holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Komodo pulls guard.
Komodo trying to keep a closed guard but Romus is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Komodo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romus stopping the sweep attempt from Komodo.
Komodo keeps trying to improve his position.

Komodo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Romus stacks Komodo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Romus!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komodo is looking to regain half guard here but Romus keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komodo is still trying to improve position.
Romus trying to control the action but Komodo is working from the bottom.
Komodo regains half guard.
Romus is keen to just control but Komodo is a slippery customer.
Komodo trying to control from the bottom.
Romus content to control rather than advance.
Romus wants to control but Komodo is keeping him busy.
Romus not doing much here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Komodo gets full guard.
Komodo working a defensive guard here.

Komodo working for a triangle but Romus defends it easily.

Komodo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Komodo lands a jab to the nose.
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 Remulus Romus 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!

Komodo slips a straight right by Romus.
Komodo wants to counter with a clinch but Romus pushes him away.
Romus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romus feints and then cracks Komodo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Komodo down.

Komodo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Romus is trying to defend but Komodo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Komodo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komodo wants to take a breather but Romus is having none of it.
Komodo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romus's head.
Komodo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Komodo lands with a punch from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Romus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Komodo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Komodo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Romus is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kojak Komodo!
Our winner, Kojak Komodo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.