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Event: RH4     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Umm clinches up with Romero and pushes him back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umm misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Umm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Umm is just out of range.#KD#
Romero lands a head kick that bluckles Umm and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Romero no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#
Umm is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.#CL#
Romero has closed the distance and engaged Umm in a clinch.
Umm is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romero tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umm seems to have recovered his senses.
Romero misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Umm fails to land.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Umm.
Umm taking a breather.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romero misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Umm. #T1#
Umm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umm is trying to push Romero away but Romero has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Umm.
Romero tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Umm misses with a punch to the body.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Umm breaks the clinch.
Umm blocks the body kick.
Romero cracks Umm with a good jab.
A big right from Romero misses.
Umm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Romero does no damage. #T2#
Romero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Umm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Umm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero throws a sloppy body shot
and Umm counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Romero tries to clinch but Umm is having none of it.
Umm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Umm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Umm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umm misses with a looping right.
Romero misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Umm counters with a nice uppercut that drops Romero onto his backside! Romero bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero moves away from the strike by Umm.
It appears Romero was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Third Round Romero will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Umm lands a jab to the nose.
Romero is looking to wear down Umm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Umm moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero throws a body kick that misses.
Romero misses with a leg kick
and Umm counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Umm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Romero misses #KD2#
and Umm counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Romero goes down! Umm rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Romero is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!#ROC2#
Romero is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero takes a swing at Umm's ribcage but misses.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero looks to throw the jab but Umm is out of range.
Umm connects with a quick right hand that sends Romero tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rect Umm!
Rect Umm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: RH1     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spiteri ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero moves away from the strike by Spiteri.
Nice uppercut lands for Spiteri. That snapped Romero's head back.
Spiteri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Romero has Spiteri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spiteri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a right hand.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri lands a right hand.
Spiteri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Romero gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spiteri blocks it with crossed arms.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Romero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spiteri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spiteri up against the ropes.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Spiteri blocks a body shot from Romero.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiteri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Romero missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spiteri is keeping busy.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero misses with a knee to the head.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero taking a breather.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Romero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spiteri counters with a left to the body.
Carlotos Spiteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spiteri to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.#KD#
Romero lands a front kick to the face, that drops Spiteri to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Romero.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Romero.
Romero tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Spiteri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Spiteri sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiteri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Spiteri takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero pushes Spiteri away with a front kick.
Romero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spiteri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spiteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Romero throws a push kick but Spiteri slaps the foot to one side.
Spiteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Spiteri sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spiteri throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri wants to counter with a clinch but Romero pushes him away.#CL#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero lands a body punch.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Romero lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spiteri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Romero blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spiteri throws a head punch that misses.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Spiteri. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero looking to throw knees to the head but Spiteri is blocking nicely.
Romero pushes Spiteri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Romero tries to land knees in the clinch but Spiteri avoids the damage to the body.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Romero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Romero tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero tries to work over Spiteri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spiteri.
A short body shot lands from Spiteri as the two fighters clinch.
Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Romero trying to control the position but instead, Spiteri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romero into the ropes.
Romero tries to land knees in the clinch but Spiteri avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero misses with some punches. #T2#
Spiteri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri trying to land knees to the body.
Romero working aggressively here.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Spiteri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spiteri.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spiteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Spiteri blocks a body shot from Romero.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Third Round Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Round Romero!

After winning the bout, Third Round Romero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EMPIRE KT PPV     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Heidegger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero motions for Heidegger to come forward. Romero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heidegger moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Heidegger misses with a low kick.
Romero tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Heidegger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero tries to clinch but Heidegger is having none of it.
Heidegger clobbers Romero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD#
Romero ducks into a a hook from Heidegger and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Romero moves to clinch but Heidegger breaks away
and Heidegger counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Heidegger back into the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero tries to work over Heidegger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heidegger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heidegger scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Heidegger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heidegger blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Heidegger lands with a light punch inside.
Heidegger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heidegger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero is working Heidegger over against the ropes.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Heidegger lands a shoulder strike.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heidegger misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
Heidegger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heidegger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heidegger tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Heidegger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heidegger working aggressively here.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heidegger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero digs a right hand underneath Heidegger's ribcage. Heidegger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heidegger has a couple of punches blocked by Romero. #T2#
Heidegger tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Heidegger back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heidegger.
Heidegger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero lands a shot to the body.
Heidegger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heidegger tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Heidegger swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero blocks the elbow strike.
Heidegger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heidegger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Heidegger.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heidegger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero connects with a knee to the head.
Romero is trying to maintain a safe position but Heidegger gets an underhook and turns Romero into the ropes.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heideggers head.
Romero lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Heidegger lands a nice shot to the body.
Heidegger blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Heidegger.
Heidegger misses with some punches.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Heidegger working aggressively here.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heidegger avoids it.
Heidegger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Heidegger as the two fighters clinch.
Romero looks winded!
Romero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heidegger.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heidegger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heidegger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Third Round Romero's cut even more.
A right handed body shot lands from Heidegger.
Heidegger lands a shoulder strike.
Heidegger is working Romero over against the ropes.
Heidegger lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heidegger lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Heidegger lands with a light punch inside.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Heidegger finish him?#KD#
Heidegger creates a bit of space and cracks Romero with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Romero is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#T4#
Romero leaves his chin hanging out and Heidegger seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Romero crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Puck Heidegger!
Puck Heidegger retains his super heavyweight title!

 

Event: OC! KT 11     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Bobby looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Bobby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romero.#CUT#
It looks like Big Bobby has been cut.#CL#
Romero rushes Bobby and presses him up against the cage.
Bobby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romero lands a body punch.
Romero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bobby up against the cage.
We've been informed that Bobby has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Romero blocks an elbow strike.
Romero tries a body shot but Bobby blocks it.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bobby lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bobby lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Bobby fails to land. #BC2#
Bobby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Bobby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romero.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bobby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Bobby as he checks the leg kick.
Bobby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero throws a leg kick
and Bobby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Romero tenderised Bobby's leg. Bobby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bobby misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero scores with a hook to the body. Bobby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romero, as that shot connected. #CL#
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Bobby.
Romero tries to work over Bobby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Bobby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Romero clinches up against the cage.
Romero blocks a body shot from Bobby.
Bobby doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Bobby manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero lunges at Bobby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bobby's hand. #T2#
Romero tries to work over Bobby's front leg with a kick but Bobby checks it.
Bobby takes one on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Big Bobby's cut even more.
Romero lands with a good body shot.
Romero stuns Bobby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bobby missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick by Bobby misses
and Romero counters with a thumping low kick.
Bobby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobby throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romero jabs Bobby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Bobby tries to keep at a distance but Romero has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero is leaning against Bobby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Romero scores with a head kick. Bobby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero swings for the body but Bobby moves out of range.
Romero connects with a right hand. Bobby shakes it off.
Bobby throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Bobby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
It looked like Romero was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bobby.
Romero is looking to wear down Bobby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
No joy there for Bobby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero tries to bum rush Bobby with a series of wild strikes but Bobby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Bobby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero throws a leg kick
and Bobby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Bobby sees coming a mile off.
Bobby thinks about the counter body kick.
Bobby is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks. #T1#
Romero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Romero scores with a nice right hand.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobby.
Romero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bobby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bobby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bobby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby wants to counter with a clinch but Romero pushes him away.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Bobby sees coming a mile off.
Romero wants to clinch up but Bobby keeps it at a distance.
Bobby tries to counter by closing the distance.
Romero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romero tries to clinch but Bobby moves out of range.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bobby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bobby can do to turn this around?#T2##CL#
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bobby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bobby is defending well for now.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobby's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bobby misses with a body punch.
Romero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Romero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bobby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bobby tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Bobby misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Bobby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romero throws a leg kick
and Bobby counters with a leg kick.
Bobby checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R3#
Bobby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bobby defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bobby, pushing him back against the cage.
Bobby tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Bobby back against the cage.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero tries to work over Bobby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobby struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero blocks a body shot from Bobby.
Bobby takes a shot to the head.
Bobby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero scores with a hook to the body.
Bobby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bobby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romero blocks it with crossed arms.
Romero gets through Bobby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobbys head. #T1#
A short right from Romero on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobby.
Romero's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bobby lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Romero blocking some punches.
Bobby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Big Bobby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero scores with a hook to the body.
Romero stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bobby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bobby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero crunches a lovely knee into Bobby's ribcage.
Bobby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Bobby controls his hands. #T2#
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobby's elbow.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero scores a nice knee to the body.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bobby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobby takes a shot to the head.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bobby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobby tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Romero misses with an elbow strike.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Third Round Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Round Romero!

Third Round Romero thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Big Bobby was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man, today.'.

 

Event: OC! KT 9     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Romero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Columbus sees coming a mile off.
Columbus throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Columbus is looking to score with low kicks.
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.#CL#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero gets through Columbus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus. #BC2#
Columbus breaks from the clinch.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
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!
Columbus throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Columbus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Columbus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Columbus misses. #T1##CL#
Columbus tries to keep at a distance but Romero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Columbus.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Columbus misses with some punches.
Columbus digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Columbus told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero trying to land knees to the body.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbus or not.
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!
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards. #T2#
Columbus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romero is leaning against Columbus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero presses Columbus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero works on Columbus's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero throws an elbow that misses.
Columbus lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero works on Columbus's body with a couple of short punches.
Columbus looks winded!
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch but Romero keeps him there for the moment.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Romero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romero lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Romero forces Columbus back against the cage and clinches.
Columbus is leaning against Romero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
Columbus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Columbus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero looking to throw knees to the head but Columbus is blocking nicely.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Romero landing knees to the head.
Columbus blocking some punches.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Columbus takes a shot to the head.
Romero pushes Columbus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Columbus can't break the clinch.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Romero.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?#T2#
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Columbus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Columbus tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Romero misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Columbus is defending well for now.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero is working Columbus over against the cage.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Romero.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Romero lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Romero lands a jab to Columbus's midsection.
Columbus throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Romero jabs Columbus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Romero. Columbus shrugs it off though.
Romero lands with a kick to the temple. Columbus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Romero drives through and clinches with Columbus against the cage.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Columbus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romero trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romero.
Columbus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Romero.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Romero - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Columbus tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero pushes Columbus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Romero content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Romero is working Columbus over against the cage.
Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romero.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero. #T2#
Romero lands a body punch.
Columbus blocks the elbow strike.
Romero is working Columbus over against the cage.
Romero cracks Columbus with a nice body shot.
Romero displaying some good clinch control by pressing Columbus up against the cage.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Romero.
Columbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Romero cracks Columbus with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Romero.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romero.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Romero.

And that's the end of the fight!
Third Round Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Round Romero!

Third Round Romero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OC! KT 6     
Date:   Dec 12, 2018
#R1#
Spong takes one to the side of the head.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero works the jab nicely.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fit-Out in the buildup to the fight.
Spong tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Romero blocks a head kick by Spong.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
A big left from Romero misses.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spong blocking some punches.
Come on Spong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong wants to clinch.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong. #T1#
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spong slips under a jab from Romero.
Spong tries to clinch
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Romero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spong doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Spong misses
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero blocks a head kick by Spong.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Spong flicks out a counter leg kick but Romero steps away.#T2#
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Spong drives through and clinches with Romero against the cage. #BC#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Spong slips under a jab from Romero.
Romero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Spong leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Spong has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch. #BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Spong rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.
Romero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Spong. #BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
Romero throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Romero misses. #T1#
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Spong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Spong blocks an elbow strike.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Spong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romero's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Romero is rocked!
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Romero blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong working Romero over with knees to the body.
Romero seems to have got his legs back now.
Spong creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Romero off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Romero is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Spong is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Alistair Spong!
As Alistair Spong got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.

 

Event: Openweight KT Tourney, R2     
Date:   Oct 10, 2018
#R1#
Romero misses with a hook.
La Croix appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romero looks to land a right hand but La Croix moved out of range.
La Croix throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fit-Out in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by Romero.
La Croix throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Croix.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero misses the body punch
and La Croix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
La Croix finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Romero pushes La Croix up against the ropes in a clinch.
La Croix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Croix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Romero is breathing heavily.
La Croix is struggling to control the position.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
La Croix pushes Romero back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from La Croix. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from La Croix.
La Croix misses with a punch to the body.
La Croix cracks Romero with a nice body shot.
La Croix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by La Croix.
Romero blocks a body shot from La Croix.
La Croix misses with a body punch.
Romero prevents a body shot from La Croix.
Romero dodges an elbow strike from La Croix.
La Croix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La Croix lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from La Croix.
Knees to the body from La Croix.
La Croix scores with a shoulder strike.
La Croix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Croix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Romero blocks a body shot from La Croix.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Romero just misses with a elbow thrown towards La Croix's brow. #T2#
La Croix lands a body punch.
La Croix lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Croix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
La Croix lands a nice shot to the body.
La Croix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Romero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
La Croix lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from La Croix.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
La Croix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
La Croix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
La Croix lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards. #ROC2#
Romero is rocked!
La Croix misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
La Croix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romero seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from La Croix.
La Croix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Croix cracks Romero with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Romero goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Romero wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nero La Croix!
Nero La Croix decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Openweight KT Tournament, R1     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delaney wants to counter with a clinch but Romero pushes him away.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Delaney scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one.
Delaney throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Delaney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romero looks to throw the jab but Delaney is out of range.
Delaney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delaney sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Romero instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Delaney.
Romero lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Delaney. #CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delaney lands with a short shot to the head.
Delaney blocking some punches.
Romero blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Delaney.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Delaney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Delaney blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Delaney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delaney blocking some punches.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Delaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delaney blocks an uppercut.
Delaney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Delaney misses with a body punch.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delaney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Delaney misses with a body punch.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Delaney.
Romero dodges an elbow strike from Delaney.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Delaney throws an elbow but it misses.
Romero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Delaney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Romero's brow.
Romero pushes Delaney back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Delaney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delaney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Romero working aggressively here.
Delaney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delaney tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Delaney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Delaney.
Delaney struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero scores with a knee to the head.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Delaney's head.
Romero blocks an elbow strike.
Delaney misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Delaney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
Delaney lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delaney.
Delaney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Delaney controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Delaney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Romero's brow.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delaney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Delaney tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Delaney back against the ropes.
Delaney throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Delaney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Romero throws an elbow but misses.
Delaney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero is leaning against Delaney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Delaney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delaney blocks an elbow strike.
Romero cracks Delaney with a nice body shot.#T4#
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Delaney looks winded!
Romero missing with knees to the body.
Delaney blocks an uppercut.
Romero is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delaney.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Romero misses with a knee to the head.
Delaney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Delaney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delaney lands an elbow inside.
Romero trying to stall but Delaney improves his position.
Delaney misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Delaney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Delaney ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Delaney throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Romero counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Delaney on his ass! Delaney wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Romero jabs Delaney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Delaney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Romero scores with a body shot.
Third Round Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Delaney throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delaney misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Delaney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Romero.
Romero scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Delaney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Delaney fails to land.
Romero looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delaney struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Delaney swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delaney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delaney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delaneys head.
Delaney misses with some punches.
Romero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delaney.
A right hand to the body from Romero.
Delaney is breathing heavily.
Romero lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romero blocks an elbow strike from Delaney.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Delaney blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Romero lands an elbow inside.
Delaney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Delaney's defenses.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Delaney digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Delaney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero tries a body shot but Delaney blocks it.
Delaney dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
A head punch on the inside from Delaney fails to land.
Delaney misses with a punch on the inside.
Delaney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Delaney.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delaney working aggressively here.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Romero. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero avoids a wild elbow strike from Delaney.
Delaney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Delaney misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Delaney throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Delaney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Romero's brow.
Delaney scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Delaney throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Delaney blocks an elbow strike from Romero.
Delaney misses with some punches.
Delaney prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delaney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Delaney throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
Delaney misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delaney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Delaney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero cracks Delaney with a nice body shot.
Delaney working aggressively here.
Romero tries to work over Delaney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romero. #CUT#
It looks like James Delaney has been cut.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delaney throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Romero pushes off an throws an elbow but Delaney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Romero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Delaney blocks an elbow strike.
Romero digs a right hand underneath Delaney's ribcage. Delaney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero blocking some punches.
Delaney blocking some punches.
Romero avoids a wild elbow strike from Delaney.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Delaney avoids it by throwing Romero back against the ropes.
Romero misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delaney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Romero.
Romero tries to work over Delaney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T1#
Romero connects with a knee to the head.
Delaney takes a shot to the head.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Delaney is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Delaney is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Romero blocks an elbow strike from Delaney.
Delaney seems to have recovered his senses.
Delaney blocking some punches.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delaney avoids it.
Delaney struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Delaney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delaney dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
A short left from Romero.
Romero just leaning against Delaney, taking a breather.
Delaney blocks an uppercut.
Delaney misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Delaney lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Delaney blocks it with crossed arms.
James Delaney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Delaney lands a nice uppercut.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Delaney.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero taking a breather.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Delaney throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Delaney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Delaney fails to land.
Romero stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Delaney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Delaney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Delaney or not.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delaney comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Third Round Romero's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delaney can do to turn this around?
Delaney throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Delaney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Romero.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Delaney tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaney.
Delaney blocks an uppercut.
Delaney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delaney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Delaney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Delaney misses with the head strike.
Romero takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delaney.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero misses with a knee strike. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Delaney.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero avoids a wild elbow strike from Delaney.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero blocks an elbow strike.
Delaney lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Delaney throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero takes an elbow to the temple.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Delaney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Delaney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delaney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Third Round Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Round Romero!

A relieved looking Third Round Romero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated James Delaney had this to say: 'YOU WIN OR YOU LEARN.'.

 

Event: K-1 40 Romero vs Szczesny II     
Date:   Aug 08, 2018
#R1#
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Romero walks into a stiff left hand from Szczęsny.#CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Szczęsny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Szczęsny connects with a looping right hand.
Romero jabs Szczęsny to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.
Szczęsny loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Szczęsny is looking to chop away at Romero's legs.
Szczęsny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczęsny looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero tries to land a leg kick but Szczęsny saw it coming and moves away.
Szczęsny throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szczęsny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Romero clinches up with Szczęsny and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Romero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Szczęsny lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Szczęsny looks winded!
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Szczęsny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero dips to his left and cracks Szczęsny with an uppercut!
Romero slips a jab from Szczęsny.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero slips under a jab from Szczęsny.
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Szczęsny tries to keep at a distance but Romero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Szczęsny swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Krzysztof Szczęsny has been cut.
Romero has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fit-Out in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Romero tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Romero. #BC2#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Romero forces Szczęsny back against the ropes and clinches.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczęsny controls his hands.
Romero has Szczęsny pressed against the ropes, preventing Szczęsny from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Szczęsny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Szczęsny takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Szczęsny appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Szczęsny - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczęsny keeps the fight on the outside.
Szczęsny doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Romero does it's job there.
Szczęsny is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Szczęsny has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Romero scores with a hook to the body. Szczęsny takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romero checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R2##CL#
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Szczęsny seems to have recovered his senses.
Szczęsny is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Szczęsny throws a head punch that misses.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Szczęsny throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Szczęsny tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczęsny controls his hands.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Romero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Szczęsny blocks an uppercut.
Szczęsny takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Szczęsny misses with some punches.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Szczęsny is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny can't break the clinch.
Szczęsny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Szczęsny lands a body shot.
Szczęsny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szczęsnys head.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Szczęsny tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Szczęsny.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero cracks Szczęsny with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Szczęsny goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Szczęsny wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Third Round Romero!
Third Round Romero retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Third Round Romero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Krzysztof Szczęsny stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.

 

Event: K-1 35 Szczesny vs Romero     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
Szczęsny avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Szczęsny misses its target.
Szczęsny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romero avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Szczęsny.
Romero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
Szczęsny takes one on the button.
Szczęsny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Szczęsny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy body shot
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szczęsny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Szczęsny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczęsny walks into a straight right hand from Romero.
Romero digs a good hook to Szczęsny's body.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Szczęsny takes one to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook.#T1#
Szczęsny motions for Romero to come forward. Szczęsny throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Szczęsny takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Szczęsny seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Szczęsny lands a jab.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Romero backs away, Szczęsny returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Romero. Beautiful body shot.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szczęsny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Szczęsny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Romero throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szczęsny.
Romero throws out a counter right but Szczęsny avoids it with no problem.
Nice body kick there by Szczęsny.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romero checks it well.
Romero lands with an uppercut that bounces Szczęsny off the ropes and back into range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romero, as that shot connected.
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Szczęsny misses.
Romero throws a jab when Szczęsny was well out of range.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Romero tries to clinch there but Szczęsny circles away.
A quick step to the side and Szczęsny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero throws the left hand but Szczęsny avoids the punch easily.
Szczęsny throws a right hand that misses
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Szczęsny misses the shot to the body.
Romero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szczęsny, as that shot connected.
Romero scores with a decent looking hook.
Szczęsny lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero lands a jab to Szczęsny's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero connects with a right hand. Szczęsny shakes it off.
Szczęsny misses with a hook.
Szczęsny misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Romero tries to clinch but Szczęsny is having none of it.
Oh Szczęsny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Romero misses with a hook.
Szczęsny seems to have got his legs back now.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Szczęsny walks into a jab.
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Romero lands a right and a left and another right! Szczęsny goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Third Round Romero!
Third Round Romero is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Third Round Romero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Krzysztof Szczęsny stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.

 

Event: ORC 16: Blackout     
Date:   Jun 24, 2018
#R1#
Romero throws a series of strikes that have Gardenia backpedaling.
Gardenia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romero blocks a jab.
Romero tries to clinch up but Gardenia circles away and keeps his distance.
Gardenia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gardenia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romero is able to avoid easily.
Gardenia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Romero blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Gardenia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gardenia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Romero is looking to slow Gardenia down with leg kicks.
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Gardenia.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gardenia manages to avoid it.
Romero tries to clinch up but Gardenia circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Gardenia's shoulder, as Gardenia tries to avoid the shot.
Gardenia slips under a jab.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Romero pushes Gardenia up against the ropes in a clinch.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Gardenia working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gardenia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gardenia is trying to force a seperation but Romero has the dominant position.
Gardenia digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Romero working aggressively here.
Gardenia can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Gardenia has had enough of the clinch but Romero keeps him there for the moment.
Gardenia trying to stall but Romero improves his position.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Gardenia can't break the clinch.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Gardenia looking to slow down the pace here.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Gardenia manages to break the clinch.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Gardenia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Gardenia ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Gardenia tries a quick counter leg kick but Romero is wise to it.
Romero tries to clinch up but Gardenia circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Gardenia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero lands with an uppercut that bounces Gardenia off the ropes and back into range.
Romero is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gardenia scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero misses with a right hand
and Gardenia counters with a left to the body.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero slips under a jab.
Gardenia misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Gardenia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero lands with a cross.
Romero connects with an inside leg kick.
Romero catches Gardenia napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Gardenia crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Romero raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Third Round Romero!
Third Round Romero retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Third Round Romero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: ORC 12: Badlands     
Date:   Jun 03, 2018
#R1#
A lazy left from Lyfe finds it's target.
Lyfe throws a leg kick which misses Romero's front leg but catches the back leg as Romero tries to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romero dodges the punch combination from Lyfe.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Lyfe pushes him off.
Lyfe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lyfe pushes Romero away with a front kick.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Lyfe throws a nice head kick!
Romero tries to clinch there but Lyfe circles away.
Romero walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lyfe.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lyfe lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero tries to clinch but Lyfe is having none of it.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Lyfe throws a counter combo.
Romero tries to clinch
and Lyfe counters with a straight right hand.
Romero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Romero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Lyfe throws a shot to the body.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lyfe throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Romero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lyfe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Lyfe as he connects with a hook.
Lyfe is looking to chop away at Romero's legs.
Lyfe checks a low kick from Romero.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lyfe.
Nice defenses there by Lyfe.
Lyfe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lyfe.
Lyfe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lyfe!
Lyfe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Lyfe thumps Romero with a low kick.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lyfe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Lyfe circles away.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romero defending well as Lyfe loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Lyfe!
Lyfe tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lyfe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lyfe connects with a jab.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lyfe.
Lyfe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lyfe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Romero's head.
Nice jab there from Lyfe.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lyfe is able to avoid easily.
Romero tries to clinch up.
A jab from Lyfe misses.
Lyfe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyfe is looking to chop away at Romero's legs.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Romero misses.
Lyfe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Romero tries to clinch but Lyfe moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Lyfe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Romero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lyfe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lyfe lands with a good body shot.
Lyfe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Lyfe pushes him off.
Romero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lyfe's sensitive parts.
Romero tries a low kick but Lyfe avoids it.
Lyfe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Lyfe.
Lyfe connects with a nice looking jab.
Lyfe misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Romero misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Lyfe as he connects with a hook.
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!
Romero throws a right hand that Lyfe ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyfe also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Lyfe finds it's target.
Romero scores with a sloppy right hand. Lyfe should have avoided that one.
Lyfe throws a body kick that misses
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Romero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lyfe.
Lyfe looks for the body kick but Romero saw that one coming.
Romero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lyfe's sensitive parts. #T1#
Lyfe connects with an inside leg kick.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lyfe.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Lyfe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyfe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Lyfe connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero managing to block the knees to the body from Lyfe.
Romero lands a good knee to the midsection. Lyfe won't want to take too many of those.
Lyfe blocking some punches.
Romero presses Lyfe against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lyfe lands a good knee to the midsection. Romero won't want to take too many of those.
Romero is working Lyfe over against the ropes.
Lyfe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyfe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.
Lyfe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lyfe avoids it.
Lyfe tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Lyfe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Romero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Romero.
Lyfe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Romero seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lyfe can turn it around.
Lyfe is breathing heavily.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyfe.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lyfe lands a good knee to the midsection. Romero won't want to take too many of those.
Lyfe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero.
Lyfe tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero tries a body shot but Lyfe blocks it.
Romero will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyfe blocks an uppercut.
Lyfe tries a knee to the head but Romero blocks it.
Lyfe lands a knee to the body.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lyfe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyfe.
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 Third Round Romero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Romero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lyfe throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero throws a jab when Lyfe was well out of range.
A solid body kick from Lyfe.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lyfe is able to avoid easily.
Lyfe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Lyfe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Lyfe blocks a jab.
Lyfe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lyfe slips under a jab from Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lyfe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Lyfe pushes him off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lyfe.#T1#
Romero tries to clinch there but Lyfe circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lyfe.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Lyfe.
Lyfe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lyfe scores with a nice right hand.
Romero throws a hook but Lyfe blocks it.
Lyfe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Lyfe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Romero clinches up with Lyfe and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lyfe tries a knee to the head but Romero blocks it.
Romero working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lyfe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A knee to the head by Lyfe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyfe.
A short right from Romero.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyfe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyfe looking to throw knees to the head but Romero is blocking nicely. #T2#
Lyfe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lyfe letting Romero take a breather here.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lyfe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.
Lyfe misses with a knee strike.
Romero tries to land knees in the clinch but Lyfe avoids the damage to the body.
Romero lands a right hand.
Lyfe blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lyfe trying to land knees to the body.
Romero lands a nice knee to the body.
Lyfe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Romero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Romero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lyfe is able to avoid easily.
Lyfe moves away from the strike by Romero.
Lyfe connects with a solid leg kick.
Lyfe misses with a low kick.
Romero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lyfe's head backwards.#CL#
Romero forces Lyfe back against the ropes and clinches.
Lyfe landing knees to the head.
Lyfe tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lyfe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Romero's brow.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lyfe takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Lyfe - that landed with a thud.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero avoiding damage as Lyfe throws knees to the body.
Lyfe blocks an uppercut.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Lyfe's head.
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!
Lyfe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Romero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lyfe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lyfe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Lyfe misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Lyfe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lyfe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lyfe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lyfe backwards.
Lyfe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.
Lyfe tries to land a knee to the head but Romero blocks with his arms.
Lyfe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lyfe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Lyfe blocks a body shot from Romero.
Lyfe throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Romero avoiding damage as Lyfe throws knees to the body.
Romero managing to block the knees to the body from Lyfe.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyfe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romero avoids it.
Lyfe misses with a knee strike.
Romero blocks an elbow strike from Lyfe.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Lyfe's head.
Lyfe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lyfe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Lyfe is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Lyfe is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyfe tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero had his way with Manu Lyfe in that round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lyfe is looking to score with low kicks.
Lyfe seems to have recovered his senses.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lyfe.
Romero tries to clinch but Lyfe is having none of it.
Romero misses with a hook.#KD#
Lyfe walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Romero rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Lyfe has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Lyfe moves out of range easily.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
BAM! Romero delivers a spinning backfist that drops Lyfe like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Third Round Romero!
Third Round Romero is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Third Round Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ORC 8: Liberation     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
Mancini misses with a straight right. #CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero is trying to maintain a safe position but Mancini gets an underhook and turns Romero into the ropes.
Mancini throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Mancini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mancini is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Mancini.
Mancini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Mancini blocks an uppercut.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mancini swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A short uppercut from Mancini.
Romero stalling in the clinch but Mancini improves position.
Mancini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Mancini lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Mancini prevents a body shot from Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero tries a body shot but Mancini blocks it.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romero looking to slow down the pace here.
Mancini throws a head punch that misses.
Mancini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero blocks a body shot from Mancini.
Mancini blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mancini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mancini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Mancini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mancini misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Mancini is looking to control Romero's arms but Romero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mancini has his back to the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Romero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mancini misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mancini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mancini working aggressively here.
Mancini wants to stall.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mancinis head.
Mancini swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Romero tries to clinch up
and Mancini counters with a straight right hand.
Romero tries to clinch but Mancini is having none of it.
Mancini avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Mancini back into the ropes.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Ray Mancini has been cut.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mancini can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Mancini.
A shot in the inside from Mancini.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Mancini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Mancini avoids it by throwing Romero back against the ropes.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Mancini.
Mancini scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero tries to work over Mancini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Mancini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Mancini backwards.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mancini backwards. #ROC#
Mancini is rocked!
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Mancini backwards.
Mancini is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Mancini blocking some punches.
Mancini working aggressively here.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mancini blocks an uppercut.
Romero breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Mancini with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Mancini looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Mancini get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Third Round Romero!
Third Round Romero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: ORC 3: Survival     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018
#R1##CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Romero obliges.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Romero missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Driver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Driver tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
Driver checks a leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Driver.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Driver wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the ropes.
Driver is trying to break free.
Driver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romero avoids it.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the ropes.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driver blocking some punches.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Driver as Romero tries to tie him up.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Romero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Driver misses with an elbow over the top.
Romero gets through Driver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Driver is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Romero pushes Driver up against the ropes in a clinch.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the ropes.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Driver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Driver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Driver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driver moves out of range as Romero throws a body kick.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero throws a low kick, looking for Driver's leg but Driver calmly moves out of range.
Driver now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ed Driver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero misses with a shot to the body
and Driver counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Driver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Driver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero scores with a punch to the head.
Driver stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Driver walks into a straight right hand from Romero.
An inside leg kick from Driver misses.
Driver tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driver can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Driver has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.
Driver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driver is trying to maintain a safe position but Romero gets an underhook and turns Driver into the ropes.
Driver is trying to force a seperation but Romero has the dominant position.#T2#
Driver misses with a body punch.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Romero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driver's efforts to push away.
Driver blocks an uppercut.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Romero.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow.
Driver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romero up against the ropes.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Driver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero works Driver's body with a nice hook.
Driver tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Romero forces Driver back against the ropes and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Romero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Driver's hands.
Driver will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Driver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Driver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Driver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Driver misses its intended target. #CL2#
Driver clinches up with Romero and pushes him back against the ropes.
Driver blocking some punches.
Romero pushes Driver back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero prevents Driver from breaking the clinch.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driver tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the ropes.
Driver stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Driver slows down the pace here.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD#
Romero staggers Driver with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Driver looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#
Driver is rocked!
Romero knocks out Driver with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Romero before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Romero picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Third Round Romero!
After the fight, Third Round Romero was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 29     
Date:   Feb 14, 2018
#R1#
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aldridge. That did some damage!
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Aldridge rushes Romero and presses him up against the ropes.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldridge's elbow.
Aldridge controlling the action here for a moment.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Aldridge avoids it by throwing Romero back against the ropes.
Romero taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aldridge as Romero tries to tie him up.
Aldridge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldridge tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
Aldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Aldridge throws a body kick that misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Romero tries to clinch but Aldridge moves out of range.
Aldridge appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldridge misses with a few strikes there.
Aldridge is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Aldridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aldridge counters with a three punch combo that has Romero backing up. Romero nods at Aldridge to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Romero clinches. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Romero slips a jab from Aldridge.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aldridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Romero forces Aldridge back against the ropes and clinches.
Aldridge takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but Aldridge blocks with his arms. #T2##BC#
Aldridge manages to break the clinch.
Aldridge throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Romero throws a chopping leg kick but Aldridge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldridge takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Romero pushes Aldridge up against the ropes in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Aldridge.
Romero wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldridge won't allow it. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Aldridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldridge moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Aldridge.
Aldridge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Aldridge has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevaughn Aldridge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
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.
#R2#
Romero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldridge.
Aldridge tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Romero clinches up with Aldridge and pushes him back against the ropes.
Romero has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aldridge seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romero can turn it around.
Aldridge is trying to maintain a safe position but Romero gets an underhook and turns Aldridge into the ropes.
Romero gets through Aldridge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Romero.
Aldridge keeps control of Romero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romero lands a damaging elbow.
Romero is leaning against Aldridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero taking a breather.
Aldridge tries to break free but Romero pushes him back against the ropes.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Aldridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Third Round Romero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Romero. #T1#
Aldridge trying to land knees to the body.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Aldridge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aldridge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romero is keeping busy.#BC2#
Romero breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldridge throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Romero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Romero tries to land a leg kick but Aldridge saw it coming and moves away.
Aldridge is looking for a counter combo.
Romero throws a combination that misses
and Aldridge counters with a one-two to the body.
Romero misses the jab.
Romero keeps Aldridge at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldridge.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldridge. #T2#
Romero throws the left hand but Aldridge avoids the punch easily.
Romero lands a really nice looking cross but Aldridge seems unphased.
Romero throws a series of punches but Aldridge moves out of range.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Aldridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Aldridge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Romero scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Aldridge is rocked!
Aldridge glances at the clock... BAM! Romero nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Aldridge crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Aldridge is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Third Round Romero!
Third Round Romero decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Aspire 86: Yew v Jones     
Date:   Oct 29, 2017
#R1#
Beddo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Romero misses the jab.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Romero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beddo lands with a straight right. Romero didn't see that one coming.
Beddo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beddo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left lands for Beddo.
Beddo swings widly with a right hand
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Beddo misses.
Beddo misses with a hook to the body
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beddo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Beddo blocks a jab.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Beddo.
Beddo throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Romero lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Romero has Beddo up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Romero. #TD#
Beddo has picked Romero up - he's going for a ride! Beddo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Beddo works his way into full mount!
Beddo landing strikes from the mount and Romero is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#
That has opened up Third Round Romero's cut even more.
Beddo looking to ground and pound but Romero is blocking nicely.
Beddo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Romero is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Beddo lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Third Round Romero's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Third Round Romero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Philo Beddo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Philo Beddo waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
Third Round Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'Aaron ThaiGuy nerfed Larry "The Butcher" Shreve!'.

 

Event: Aspire 80: Yew v Sklemin     
Date:   Oct 04, 2017
#R1#
Crank misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Spank Crank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero with a nice cross.
Crank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Romero lands a jab to the nose.
Crank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Crank is rocked!
Romero shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Crank takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Romero sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Crank bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Third Round Romero!
After the fight, Third Round Romero was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Aspire 74: Skovgaard v Montana     
Date:   Sep 13, 2017
#R1#
AssKicken tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
AssKicken lands a jab to the head.
AssKicken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
AssKicken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
AssKicken scores with a decent looking hook.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from AssKicken.
AssKicken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. AssKicken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Romero.
Romero misses with a leg kick
and AssKicken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
AssKicken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
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!
AssKicken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Romero does no damage. #T1#
AssKicken ducks under a wild hook from Romero.#KD#
AssKicken bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Romero! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Romero is still in real trouble! Can AssKicken finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Third Round Romero's cut even more.#SUB#
AssKicken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
AssKicken throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
Romero seems to have recovered his senses.
AssKicken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
AssKicken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero 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.
Romero is pulling down on AssKicken's head. It's preventing any offense from AssKicken, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as AssKicken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as AssKicken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
AssKicken throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
AssKicken drops back, looking for a kneebar! Romero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Romero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Romero! #REVB#
AssKicken tries to improve position but can't.
AssKicken manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
AssKicken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
AssKicken is pressing down on Romero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
AssKicken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Romero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. AssKicken swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
AssKicken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
AssKicken looking for subs off his back but Romero has passed one foot through into half guard.
AssKicken works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
AssKicken has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
AssKicken has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.
AssKicken wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
AssKicken throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
AssKicken keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
AssKicken looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
AssKicken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
AssKicken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
AssKicken throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
AssKicken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thoreaux AssKicken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
AssKicken misses with a wild body shot.
AssKicken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Some wild striking there from AssKicken.
The fighters circling - AssKicken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero swings away with a body shot that misses
letting AssKicken counter with a right hand.
AssKicken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
AssKicken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from AssKicken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AssKicken throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Romero slips a straight right by AssKicken.
Romero now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
AssKicken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as AssKicken throws out the jab.
AssKicken blocks a jab.#T1#
Romero jabs at AssKicken's body.
A big left from AssKicken misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero moves away from the strike by AssKicken.
AssKicken is looking to land body kicks.
AssKicken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romero is out of range and AssKicken settles back down. #CL2#
Romero clinches up with AssKicken and pushes him back against the cage.
AssKicken drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
AssKicken misses with the head strike.
AssKicken throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
AssKicken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romero. #T2#
AssKicken tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to AssKicken's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
AssKicken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
AssKicken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
AssKicken misses with some punches.
AssKicken avoids a wild elbow strike from Romero.
Romero misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
AssKicken wants the takedown. Romero is fighting it off but AssKicken persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Romero's guard against the cage.
Romero trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
AssKicken with a flurry of punches that miss.
AssKicken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
AssKicken throws a big elbow that misses.
AssKicken throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
AssKicken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
AssKicken trying to move into half guard but instead Romero has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Romero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. AssKicken is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
AssKicken looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Romero has picked AssKicken up and slammed him! AssKicken can't keep hold of the triangle and Romero manages to pass to side control!
AssKicken is trying to control Romero's posture but Romero avoids it.
AssKicken sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
AssKicken is trying to get back to full guard.
Romero tries to stand but his hand is stuck under AssKicken.
AssKicken is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romero's back!
Thoreaux AssKicken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Romero avoids the strikes from AssKicken.
AssKicken is trying to stick to Romero's back but Romero is turning into AssKicken. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in AssKicken's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Romero.#SUB#
AssKicken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.#SUB#
AssKicken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Romero is posturing up here but AssKicken has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Romero tries to roll out but it's too tight and Romero has to tap! Slick submission there by AssKicken!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thoreaux AssKicken!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thoreaux AssKicken waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Third Round Romero had this to say: 'Aaron ThaiGuy nerfed Larry "The Butcher" Shreve!'.

 

Event: Aspire 69: Frankels v Castillo     
Date:   Aug 27, 2017
#R1#
Cobblepot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobblepot misses the body punch
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Cobblepot's head but Cobblepot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobblepot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cobblepot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Cobblepot digs a good body shot into Romero's ribs.
Good leg kick by Cobblepot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Cobblepot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobblepot.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Romero slips under a jab from Cobblepot.
Romero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romero checks a leg kick.#T1#
Cobblepot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Romero scores with a jab. Cobblepot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.
Cobblepot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cobblepot thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the strikes.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot works over Romero's head and body with a nice combination.
Cobblepot misses with a two punch combination.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot misses with a body punch
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobblepot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobblepot lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobblepot.
Romero misses with a hook. Cobblepot ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot moves out of range as Romero strikes.
An inside leg kick from Cobblepot misses.
A jab lands there for Romero.
Cobblepot slips a straight right by Romero.
Cobblepot misses with a leg kick.
Romero looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot swings widly with a right hand
and Romero counters with a left to the body.
Cobblepot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romero moves to clinch but Cobblepot breaks away
and Cobblepot counters with a straight right hand.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobblepot. Cobblepot obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobblepot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.#T3#
Romero avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobblepot doesn't seem phased though.
Romero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cobblepot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romero is able to avoid easily.
Cobblepot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot is looking to chop away at Romero's legs.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobblepot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobblepot as he connects with a hook.
Cobblepot tries to land a front kick but Romero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobblepot.
Romero wants to clinch up but Cobblepot keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Romero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobblepot doesn't seem bothered though.
Romero lands the left hand.
Romero tries to clinch up but Cobblepot circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero misses with a hook.
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!
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Cobblepot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
It looked like Romero was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobblepot.
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobblepot to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobblepot.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Cobblepot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobblepot.
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oswald Cobblepot 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.
#R2#
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Cobblepot.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobblepot sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cobblepot lands a really nice looking cross but Romero seems unphased.
Cobblepot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with a jab to the body
and Cobblepot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romero's knee momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Romero. That's going to slow Cobblepot down.
Cobblepot lands an overhand right.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Romero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cobblepot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobblepot throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.
Cobblepot throws a low kick, looking for Romero's leg but Romero calmly moves out of range.
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobblepot in his tracks.
Cobblepot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romero's sensitive parts.
Cobblepot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobblepot blocks a jab.
Cobblepot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Romero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobblepot. Cobblepot obviously looking to wear him down.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobblepot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Romero might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobblepot misses the target.
Romero is looking to counter the offense by Cobblepot and move into the clinch.#CL#
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romero misses with an elbow strike.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Cobblepot avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobblepot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobblepot backwards.
Cobblepot can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobblepot. #T3#
Cobblepot tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
Romero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobblepot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobblepot prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Cobblepot.
Romero prevents a body shot from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobblepot lands a shoulder strike.
Cobblepot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cobblepot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobblepot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Cobblepot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobblepot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobblepot tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Cobblepot back against the cage.
Cobblepot lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Cobblepot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot misses with some punches.
Romero lands a nice elbow.
Cobblepot blocks an uppercut.
Cobblepot misses with a knee strike.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Romero working aggressively here.
Cobblepot is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Cobblepot is working Romero over against the cage.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cobblepot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero is leaning against Cobblepot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobblepot is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oswald Cobblepot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobblepot.
Romero throws a leg kick but Cobblepot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Romero is looking to clinch but Cobblepot is avoiding it.
Romero backing away here, and Cobblepot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Romero throws a series of punches but Cobblepot avoids them all with ease.
Cobblepot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Romero tries to clinch up but Cobblepot circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Cobblepot moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot tries to land a front kick but Romero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobblepot slips a straight right by Romero.
Cobblepot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Romero avoids the body shot from Cobblepot. #T1#
Cobblepot throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
It looked like Romero was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romero. Romero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobblepot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobblepot cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
A lazy left from Cobblepot finds it's target.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobblepot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobblepot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cobblepot's corner calls for a 1-2. Cobblepot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot lands a nice shot to the body.
Third Round Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oswald Cobblepot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Romero lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Cobblepot moves away and avoids it.
Romero throws a hook but Cobblepot avoids it easily.
Cobblepot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobblepot slips a straight right by Romero.
Cobblepot swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
As Cobblepot tries to get set, Romero tries to push him back and clinch up but Cobblepot manages to avoid the attempt.
Cobblepot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobblepot throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Cobblepot misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot flicks out a counter leg kick but Romero steps away.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot slips under a jab.
Romero cracks Cobblepot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romero catches Cobblepot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobblepot throws out a powerful jab.
Cobblepot connects with a leg kick. Romero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero throws the kick towards the body but Cobblepot avoids it.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobblepot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Romero misses. #T4#
Romero connects with the punch.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobblepot scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Cobblepot connects with a body shot.
Romero tries to clinch there but Cobblepot circles away.
Romero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cobblepot.
Romero backing away here, and Cobblepot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Romero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobblepot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Romero misses with a hook
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Cobblepot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cobblepot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Cobblepot!

Oswald Cobblepot thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Third Round Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aaron ThaiGuy nerfed Larry "The Butcher" Shreve!'.

 

Event: Aspire 62: Gracie vs Warror     
Date:   Jul 23, 2017
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Montana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montana scores with a body shot.
Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero misses the jab.
Montana thinks about countering with a body kick.
Montana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romero at a distance.
A big right from Romero misses.
Montana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero walks into a stiff left hand from Montana.#CUT#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Romero throws a hook but Montana blocks it.
Romero takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
We've been informed that Romero has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Romero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montana.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.
Romero connects with a leg kick. Montana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Montana looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero connects with a body shot.
Romero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Montana thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Nice cross by Montana.
Romero cracks Montana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.#CL#
Montana gets a clinch.
Romero tries to work over Montana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montana working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
That has opened up Third Round Romero's cut even more.
Montana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero throws an elbow but it misses.
Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Montana lands an uppercut.
Montana lands a shoulder strike.
Montana lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
A short right from Romero.
A short right from Montana.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him?#T3#
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero seems to have recovered his senses.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Montana - that landed with a thud.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero tries a body shot but Montana blocks it.
Montana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romero. #T4#
Montana tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Leon Montana has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Montana lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Montana.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Montana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romero looks winded!
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Montana.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Montana misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana blocking some punches.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montana.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Montana dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Montana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montana throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Romero throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Leon Montana is winning the standup battle so far.
Montana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Montana lands a big right hook! Romero looks hurt but is still standing! Montana lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Romero falls down and Montana dives in with a huge hammer fist! Romero's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Montana runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leon Montana!
A victorious Leon Montana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Third Round Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'Aaron ThaiGuy nerfed Larry "The Butcher" Shreve!'.

 

Event: DUEL#75 Muller vs Marailov     
Date:   Jun 14, 2017
#R1#
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller thows a leg kick but Romero checks it #CL2#
and Romero counters by clinching up.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller is breathing heavily.
A short left from Romero.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Romero.
We've been informed that Romero has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Miller blocks an elbow strike from Romero.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Romero.
Romero pushes Miller back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Miller is rocked!
Romero pushes Miller back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Miller to his knees! Romero keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Round Romero!
Third Round Romero was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: DUEL#67 Romero vs Makaaja     
Date:   May 14, 2017
#R1#
Makaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romero stuffs the takedown.
Romero seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Third Round Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
Romero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romero wants it to stay on the feet.
Romero throwing a counter right hand but Makaaja manages to avoid it.
Makaaja shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Makaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Mica Makaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Romero tries to sprawl out of it but Makaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
Makaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makaaja somewhat.
Makaaja fails with the takedown.#T1#
Makaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Makaaja.
Romero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makaaja on the ground.#SUB2#
Makaaja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Makaaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Romero tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Makaaja easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
Makaaja is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romero can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T2#
Romero looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Makaaja is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Romero has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Romero trying to get back to his feet but Makaaja is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Makaaja working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Makaaja is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T3#
Makaaja controls the position.
Romero trying to control the hands but Makaaja breaks the grip.
Romero breaks Makaaja's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Makaaja pulls Romero in close to prevent any damage.
Romero controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makaaja is trying to keep Romero in close. #SUB2#
Makaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Makaaja keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
Makaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Makaaja, not yet. #SUB2#
Makaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Makaaja is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Makaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makaaja working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Third Round Romero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mica Makaaja's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Makaaja slips the punch.
No luck for Makaaja with that takedown attempt.
Makaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Romero gets double underhooks and turns Makaaja into the cage. #TD2#
Makaaja gets a takedown into half guard.
Makaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Makaaja is working for a kimura but Romero is defending it quite comfortably.
Romero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makaaja is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working. #T1#
Makaaja passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Romero!
Romero is squirming around, avoiding Makaaja's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Makaaja is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Romero has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Romero!
Romero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makaaja is trying to control the position but Romero postures up. #T2#
Romero trying to control but Makaaja is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Makaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Makaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Romero is posturing up here but Makaaja has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Romero tries to roll out but it's too tight and Romero has to tap! Slick submission there by Makaaja!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mica Makaaja!
Mica Makaaja is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mica Makaaja bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Third Round Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aaron ThaiGuy nerfed Larry "The Butcher" Shreve!'.

 

Event: DUEL#62 Romero vs Bangsit     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero cracks Bangsit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Romero is looking to slow Bangsit down with leg kicks.
Bangsit has his takedown stuffed
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Bangsit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romero defends it nicely.
Romero is looking to counter the offense by Bangsit and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero works Bangsit's body with a nice hook.#T1#
A solid body kick from Romero.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bangsit fails with the takedown
and Romero counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Third Round Romero!
Third Round Romero retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Third Round Romero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: DUEL#56 Lapu-Lapu vs Romero     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lapu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lapu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lapu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Lapu - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lapu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Lapu misses.
Romero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lapu with a body shot.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lapu.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lapu.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lapu.
Lapu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
Lapu digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lapu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lapu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero blocks a body shot from Lapu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Lapu lands with a light punch inside.
Lapu lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapu stalls.
Good body shot from Romero.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lapu.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Lapu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lapu.
Good body shot from Lapu.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lapu.
Lapu prevents a body shot from Romero.
Lapu scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero cracks Lapu with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapu tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Lapu prevents a body shot from Romero.
Lapu has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Lapu swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
Lapu is stalling here.
Lapu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero prevents Lapu from breaking the clinch.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapu tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Lapu back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lapu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero gets through Lapu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu. #T3#
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Lapu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Lapu.
Lapu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romero's hands.
Lapu swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero wants to clinch.
Lapu staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Romero. Beautiful body shot.
Lapu lands with a kick to the temple. Romero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lapu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lapu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lapu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Lapu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Lapu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Romero tries to clinch up but Lapu circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romero misses with a hook.
Lapu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lapu.
Lapu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romero misses with a hook. Lapu ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero is looking to clinch but Lapu is avoiding it.
Romero misses with a leg kick
and Lapu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lapu misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lapu Lapu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lapu with a hook.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Romero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lapu lands a jab to the head.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Romero walks into a jab.
Lapu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romero lands a glancing blow to the side of Lapu's head.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lapu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Romero misses.
Lapu is looking to counter punch.
Lapu works Romero's body with a nice hook.
Lapu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Romero catches Lapu right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lapu.
A bone on bone clash there as Romero blocks the leg kick.
Lapu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1##CL2#
Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lapu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Lapu slowing the pace effectively.
Lapu blocking some punches.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Third Round Romero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lapu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Lapu.
Lapu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lapu lands a left hand.
Lapu throws a head punch that misses.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Lapu's head.
Romero misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lapu.
Romero tries a body shot but Lapu blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Lapu controls his hands.
Lapu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romero as Lapu tries to tie him up.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lapu's elbow.
Lapu working aggressively here.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Lapu backwards. #CUT2#
Lapu Lapu's cut is getting worse.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Lapu. #BC#
Lapu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Lapu lands a body punch.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Lapu.
Lapu throws a head punch that misses.
Lapu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lapu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lapu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lapu tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Romero.
Lapu pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Romero lands an elbow just above Lapu 's eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero. #CUT2#
Lapu Lapu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lapus head.
Good body shot from Lapu.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lapu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero throws an elbow that misses.
Lapu wants to break free but Romero has control.
Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Lapu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Lapu throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero pushes off an throws an elbow but Lapu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Lapu avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lapu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Third Round Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Lapu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romero. Romero obviously looking to wear him down.
Lapu is looking to chop away at Romero's legs.
Lapu Lapu is winning the standup battle so far.
Lapu connects with a single shot there.
Romero cracks Lapu with an open hand slap.
Romero lands with a hook. Lapu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Romero rushes Lapu and presses him up against the cage.
Lapu scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Romero.
Lapu lands a body punch.
Romero misses with some punches.
Lapu avoids the elbow strike from Romero, against the cage.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapu looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Lapu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Lapu slips a jab from Romero.
Lapu scores with a spinning back kick!
Lapu lands a slapping body shot.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lapu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lapu staying out of range there.
Lapu scores with a spinning back kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lapu.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lapu lands with a shot to the body.
Romero lands with a right hand.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Lapu ducks down to avoid it.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lapu lands with a straight right. Romero didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lapu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lapu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Lapu ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Lapu cracks Romero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lapu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lapu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Lapu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lapu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Romero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lapu can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Lapu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lapu.
Lapu thumps Romero with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lapu.
Romero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lapu looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away.
Romero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Romero clinches up against the cage.
Lapu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lapu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Lapu misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Lapu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lapu blocking some punches.
Romero tries to work over Lapu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lapu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Romero prevents a body shot from Lapu. #BC#
Lapu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lapu moves away from the strike by Romero.
An inside leg kick lands from Lapu.
Lapu throws a wild body kick that Romero sees coming a mile off.
Romero checks a leg kick nicely.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Lapu feints and then cracks Romero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romero down.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Lapu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lapu cracks the inside of Romero's front leg. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Lapu.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Lapu moved out of range.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Lapu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lapu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Romero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good exchange - Romero coming out on top.
Romero connects with a crisp jab.
Lapu throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lapu is looking to chop away at Romero's legs.
Romero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lapu counters with a leg kick.
Romero throws a jab when Lapu was well out of range.
Lapu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Romero throws a lazy uppercut
and Lapu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lapu Lapu clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lapu. Romero shrugs it off though.
Romero scores with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Lapu.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Lapu is just out of range.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Lapu misses with a low kick.
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lapu to score with a decent uppercut.
Lapu feints and then cracks Romero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romero down.
Good leg kick by Lapu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from Lapu.
Romero dips to his left and cracks Lapu with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick from Lapu misses.
Romero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lapu with a body shot.
Romero sizes up Lapu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lapu throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Romero lands a really nice looking cross but Lapu seems unphased. #T1#
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romero tries to clinch there but Lapu circles away.
Lapu throws a leg kick which misses Romero's front leg but catches the back leg as Romero tries to avoid it.
Lapu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Lapu misses with a low kick.
Lapu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lapu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Lapu is out of range.
Romero just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLapu.
Lapu connects with a leg kick. Romero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Romero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lapu.
Romero jabs Lapu right on the nose. Lapu blinks but takes it well.
Romero cracks Lapu with an open hand slap.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Lapu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Lapu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero scores with the left hand. Lapu knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero clobbers Lapu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
Jeez, Lapu Lapu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A leg kick checked by Lapu.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Lapu cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
Romero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lapu.
Lapu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romero under the eye.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Lapu's shoulder, as Lapu tries to avoid the shot.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Lapu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lapu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Lapu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
Romero tries to clinch but Lapu is having none of it. #T3#
Romero throws the left hand but Lapu avoids the punch easily.
Romero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Romero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lapu scores with a hook.
Romero throws a low kick but Lapu moves out of range easily.
Lapu misses with a leg kick.
Lapu ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Lapu is just out of range.
Lapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero lands a nice looking body shot.
Lapu keeps Romero at a distance using the push kick.
Lapu connects with a solid leg kick.
Lapu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Romero tries to clinch but Lapu moves out of range.
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lapu Lapu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Third Round Romero!
Third Round Romero is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Third Round Romero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: DUEL#48 Army vs Lapu     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Pick moves into the clinch.
Romero prevents a body shot from Pick.
Pick lands a shoulder strike.
Pick throws a head punch that misses.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pick backwards. #BC2#
Pick breaks from the clinch.
Pick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
A left lands for Romero.#CUT#
It looks like Steve Pick has been cut.
Romero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pick on the side of the head.
Pick misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Romero tries to clinch up
and Pick counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pick scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pick misses with a looping left.
Pick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
The crowd cheers as Pick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Romero has managed to clinch. #T1#
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pick.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pick's elbow.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pick's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pick.
Pick throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
A short right from Pick.
Pick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pick.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pick just leaning against Romero, taking a breather.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pick's elbow.
Pick blocks an uppercut.
Romero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Pick lands a right hand.
Pick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero. #T2#
Romero prevents a body shot from Pick.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pick lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Pick breaks from the clinch.
Pick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pick.
Pick misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pick.
Romero misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Pick fails to land.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Pick controls his hands.
Pick lands an uppercut.
Pick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pick misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Romero lands an elbow just above Pick 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Steve Pick's cut even more.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Romero throws an elbow but it misses.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Pick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Pick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
The cut above Steve Pick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Pick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Pick misses.
We've been told by Romero's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romero misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Romero misses.
Pick misses with the combination.
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Pick ducks down to avoid it.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pick.
Pick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero wants to clinch but Pick slips to the side
and Pick counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.#CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Romero.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero prevents Pick from breaking the clinch.
Pick misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Pick controls the action.
Pick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero has Pick pressed against the cage, preventing Pick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Pick misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Pick will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Romero throws a leg kick but Pick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pick is looking for the big counter here.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Pick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero with a jab.
A slow jab from Pick misses its intended target.
Pick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Romero blocks a jab.#CL#
Romero instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Romero.
Pick blocks an uppercut.
Pick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pick in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Pick.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Pick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Pick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romero cracks Pick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Pick is breathing heavily.#CL#
Romero pushes Pick up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Pick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Pick throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
Steve Pick's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Romero blocks a body shot from Pick.
Pick working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Pick.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Pick.
Romero misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Pick lands with a right to the head.
Romero keeps control of Pick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pick struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pick backwards.
Romero is leaning against Pick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pick fails to land.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pick dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
Romero cracks Pick with a nice body shot.
Pick swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Pick's head. #T3#
Romero pushes Pick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steve Pick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Third Round Romero!
A very excited looking Third Round Romero rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Steve Pick was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time I will beat this weirdo'.

 

Event: RBFC 86:Romero vs Sanchez     
Date:   Feb 19, 2017
#R1#
Romero scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Romero is wise to it.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Romero throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Romero misses.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Romero instigates a clinch.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romero. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Romero catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Romero is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.#CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero lands a right hand. #T3#
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Romero working aggressively here.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez cracks Romero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Romero.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Romero lands the left hand.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Romero tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero. #CL#
Romero rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Romero does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Romero swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanchez lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romero misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Romero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romero steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sanchez. That one must have hurt.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Romero's front leg but catches the back leg as Romero tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romero stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a body kick.
Romero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Romero misses with a body shot.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romero's sensitive parts.
Romero wants to clinch
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Romero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Romero 's knee.
Romero throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Romero.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanchez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T4#
Romero misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Romero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Romero moves to clinch but Sanchez breaks away
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romero.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Romero will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romero's sensitive parts. #CL#
Romero rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Sanchez leaning against his opponent.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Romero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero blocking some punches.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
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 head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Romero.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Romero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Romero working aggressively here.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Romero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Third Round Romero.
I think Romero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Round Romero!

A very excited looking Third Round Romero rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Yes Man Sanchez had this to say: 'YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YEESSSSSS!!!'.

 

Event: HFC 79:Bailey vs Romero 2     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Bailey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romero scores with a nice strike.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Bailey throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Bailey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Romero throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Romero lands a jab to the head.
Bailey misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Romero.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Romero might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Romero misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey blocks a leg kick.
Bailey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Romero has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Nice straight punches there by Romero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romero.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Romero misses.
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Bailey's defenses.
Bailey misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Romero throws a series of punches but Bailey moves out of range.
Romero slips a jab from Bailey.
Romero lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bailey on the side of the head.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Romero throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
Bailey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bailey throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero slips under a jab from Bailey.
Romero lands a jab to the head.
Romero slips a straight right by Bailey.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from Bailey. #CUT#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Bailey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bailey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bailey lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bailey ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bailey throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Bailey is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey walks into a stiff left hand from Romero.
Romero tries to work over Bailey's front leg with a kick but Bailey checks it.
Bailey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Romero gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Bailey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bailey.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Romero blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Romero lands a body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Romero prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Romero is working Bailey over against the cage.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Romero lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Third Round Romero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Romero misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bailey misses the target.
Romero throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Romero clobbers Bailey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Romero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Romero misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Third Round Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero moves out of range as Bailey throws a body kick.
Romero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey staying out of range there.
Bailey checks a leg kick nicely.
Romero lands with a right hand. #T1#
Bailey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Romero throws a lazy uppercut
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Romero.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey throws a leg kick but Romero checks it.
Romero lands a head shot.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero throws a good cross that connects.
Bailey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Bailey will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romero under the eye.
Romero defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Bailey throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bailey takes one to the chin there.
Bailey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero scores with the left hand. Bailey knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Bailey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bailey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Bailey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bailey scrambles back to his feet.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Romero misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Romero takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bailey lands with a right hand.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bailey connects with an inside leg kick.
Bailey scores with a hook.
Bailey throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Bailey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
A low kick from Romero misses
and Bailey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bailey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bailey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Bailey gets a clinch.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Romero has Bailey pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Third Round Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Bailey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero slips a straight right by Bailey.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Bailey moves into the clinch.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey avoids the elbow strike from Romero, against the cage. #T1#
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Devon Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey is working Romero over against the cage.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Bailey pushes Romero up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bailey.
Bailey misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Romero pushes Bailey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Romero lands a left hand.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero is leaning against Bailey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Romero.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Bailey misses with a body punch. #T4#
Romero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bailey.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Bailey is working Romero over against the cage.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bailey.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Third Round Romero just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Bailey wants to clinch.
Romero misses with a hook
and Bailey counters with a right hand to the body.
Bailey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Romero lands a head shot.
Bailey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey with a hook.
Romero cracks a nice hook into Bailey's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Decent striking displayed by Romero there.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
Romero works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Bailey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romero with a nice cross.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Bailey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bailey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from Romero.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Romero coming out on top.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Bailey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bailey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Bailey. That snapped Romero's head back.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Bailey clinches.
Romero lands a left hand.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero misses with some punches. #T3#
A short right from Romero.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey. #BC#
Bailey breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Romero sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Romero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bailey momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romero misses the jab.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Romero misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Devon Bailey will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head.
Bailey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
Romero lands with a right hand.
A jab from Bailey finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
Romero scores with a jab to the head.
Romero misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Romero thuds his right hand into Bailey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
A big right from Romero misses.
Bailey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bailey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Romero.#T1#
Romero lands a jab to the head.
Bailey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero misses the jab.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Bailey thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Bailey's head back.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bailey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bailey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero dips to his left and cracks Bailey with an uppercut!
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bailey.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devon Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bailey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Bailey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero misses with a straight left.
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Bailey's defenses.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bailey has time to react.
Bailey misses the jab.
Romero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bailey with a body shot.
Bailey lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Romero misses with a right hand
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Romero.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Bailey throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Bailey misses with a left hand
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero with a hook.
Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero lands a glancing blow to the side of Bailey's head.
Bailey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bailey in his tracks.
Bailey lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Romero throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Bailey counters with a nice right hand that sends Romero toppling to the canvas! Romero scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bailey finish him?!#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
A big right from Romero misses.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Romero tries to get into range but Bailey steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Romero! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bailey scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey retains his light heavyweight title!
Devon Bailey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Third Round Romero was interviewed post fight and said 'How did THAT just happen? Is it possible that Jesus doesn't love me anymore? My opponent was the better fighter tonight, but I'm going to train harder than ever, and make my way back to the top!'.

 

Event: HFC 75: Marston vs Romero     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Marston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Marston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero's coach down at Phoenix Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A cross from Romero lands.
Romero lands a jab to the head.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Romero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marston's hands.
Marston swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Marston's defenses.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Romero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Romero misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Romero.#T1#
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero staying out of range there.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marston's elbow.
Marston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Marston gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Romero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marston.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero. #BC#
Marston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Romero darts in and clinches Marston up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston. #BC#
Marston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marston moves away from the strike by Romero. #T2#
Marston throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero works the jab nicely.
Romero with a jab.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marston scores with a nice strike.
Romero tries to clinch there but Marston circles away.
Marston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marston jabs at Romero's body.
Romero scores with a jab to the head.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marston.
Marston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
Romero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Romero - that landed with a thud. #T3##BC#
Marston breaks the clinch.
Romero with a jab.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marston.
Romero might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Marston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Marston.
Marston thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
and Marston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Marston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marston scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Marston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marston throws out the jab. #T4#
Marston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Romero rushes Marston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Romero digs a right hand underneath Marston's ribcage. Marston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marston is trying to break free.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Marston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Marston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marston!
Nice defenses there by Marston.
Romero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Third Round Romero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Marston.
Marston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Romero moves into the clinch.#BC#
Marston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Romero just manages to avoid it.
Romero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marston misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero tries to counter with a clinch but Marston shakes him off and moves away.
Marston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Romero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it.
Romero misses with a jab to the body
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Marston.
Marston effectively controlling the action here.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Romero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marston's hands.
Marston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.#T2#
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Romero swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marston momentarily.
Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Lucas Marston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
Marston misses with some punches.
Marston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marston throws a head punch that misses.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Marston.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marston's elbow.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marston lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Romero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marston stalls.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero tries to work over Marston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Marston backwards.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marston tries to break free but Romero pushes him back against the cage.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Marston controls the action.
Marston is looking to break free of the clinch but Romero has double underhooks.
Romero scores with a hook to the body.
Romero lands an uppercut.#BC#
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero dips to his left and cracks Marston with an uppercut!#CL2#
Romero pushes Marston up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero lands a left hand.
Marston blocks a body shot from Romero.
Marston working hard to break the clinch.
Marston has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marston is trying to push Romero away but Romero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Marston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Romero finds it's target.
Marston defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romero, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Romero misses with a straight left.
Marston is looking for a counter combo.
Romero lands a jab-cross combination.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
Romero slips under a jab from Marston.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Marston throws a sloppy body shot
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Marston.
Romero lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
Romero scores with a three punch combo!
Marston lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Marston misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Romero slips a straight right by Marston.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
Marston slips under a jab from Romero.
Romero jabs at Marston's body.
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romero misses with a kick to the body.
Romero scores with a jab. Marston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Marston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romero. Romero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
That has opened up Third Round Romero's cut even more.#T2#
Marston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romero.
Romero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Romero missing with knees to the body.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Marston avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Marston blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Marston is trying to break the clinch but Romero is controlling him.
Marston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Marston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marston's efforts to push away.
Marston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucas Marston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Marston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
Marston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Romero back to the cage. Marston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
Marston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marston blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Marston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Romero is rocked!#T4#
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Marston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marston stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
Marston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Marston misses with some punches.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Marston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romero just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Marston has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.

And that's the end of the fight!
Third Round Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Romero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Round Romero!

During a confident post fight interview, Third Round Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: HFC 70:Yamamoto vs Yeboah     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
No joy there for Tarasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tarasov has his takedown stuffed
and Tarasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarasov moves away.
Tarasov feinted with a counter takedown.
Tarasov takes one to the side of the head.
Tarasov misses with a few strikes there.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Tarasov. Those never looked like landing.
Tarasov tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarasov misses with a takedown
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero throws the left hand but Tarasov avoids the punch easily.
Romero misses with a hook. Tarasov ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Tarasov's head coaches at Russian Bears Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarasov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Tarasov ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Tarasov misses with a takedown
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tarasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero throws a hook but Tarasov avoids it easily.
Tarasov switches off momentarily and Romero cracks him with a monster right hand! Tarasov topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Romero dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Romero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Third Round Romero!
A relieved looking Third Round Romero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: HFC 64:Randhawa vs Azevedo     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
A jab from Romero misses. #CL2#
Golem moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
Golem blocks an uppercut.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golem misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Golem.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Romero.
Golem has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Golem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Golem.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero scores with a hook to the body.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero misses with some punches.
Golem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Golem misses with some punches.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Golem blocks an uppercut.
Golem misses with a punch to the body.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero pushes Golem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Romero scores with a hook to the body.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golem tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Golem back against the cage.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golem misses with some punches.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero blocking some punches.
Golem misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Golem misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Golem.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero working aggressively here. #T3#
Romero lands a right hand.
Romero missing with knees to the body.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golem misses with some punches.
Golem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Romero - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golem.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Golem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero presses Golem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Golem misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Golem has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Golem throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Golem or not.
Golem looks winded!
Golem lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Golem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero lands a good knee to the midsection. Golem won't want to take too many of those.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Golem blocks an uppercut.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Golem blocking some punches.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Romero working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Romero.
Golem tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Golem back against the cage.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Golem.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Golem tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it. #CL#
Romero rushes Golem and presses him up against the cage.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Third Round Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero lands a body punch.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Golem.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golem can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golem lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Golem misses with the head strike. #T1#
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Golem misses with a body punch.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Golem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Golem misses with the head strike.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golem tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golems head.
Golem working aggressively here. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Golem.
Romero misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Golem avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero is leaning against Golem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Golem is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Golem fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Golem misses with some punches.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Romero has Golem pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Golem fails to land.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golem backwards. #T3#
Golem takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Emet Golem has been cut.
Golem letting Romero take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Romero. #ROC#
Golem is rocked!
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Golem is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero lands a body shot.
Romero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Romero unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Golem! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Romero is unloading with more strikes now! Golem drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Round Romero!
An out of breath Third Round Romero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFC 57:Shlemenko vs Odori     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Romero throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn cracks Romero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romero misses the body punch
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
Romero looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Kahn circles away.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero slips a jab from Kahn.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kahn moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Romero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Kahn moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kahns head.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn.
A short left from Kahn.
Kahn digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn blocks a body shot from Romero.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Kahn's head. #T2#
Romero misses with the head strike.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Romero pushes off an throws an elbow but Kahn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. #T3#
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero pushes off an throws an elbow but Kahn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Romero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A short right from Romero.
Romero has Kahn pushed against the cage.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn avoiding damage as Romero throws knees to the body.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Romero.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero misses with some punches.
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Third Round Romero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
That's time! Kahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Romero has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romero connects with the punch.
Romero throws a lazy uppercut
and Kahn counters with a solid body kick.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Romero as he connects with a hook.
Romero blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
Kahn thinks about countering with a body kick.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero wants to clinch up but Kahn keeps it at a distance.
Kahn thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romero takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Kahn throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away.
Kahn looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away.#T2#
Kahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Kahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice shot by Romero.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Third Round Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
Romero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romero throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero. #T3#
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Kahn sees coming a mile off.
Romero tries to clinch but Kahn moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target.
Kahn scores with a body shot.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Romero moves away from the strike by Kahn.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero takes one on the button.
Kahn misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Kahn. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Romero misses with a body kick.
Romero with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kahn scoring well with a low kick there.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Romero catches Kahn right on the button with a cross.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahn ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Romero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kahn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Romero tries to clinch but Kahn is having none of it.
Kahn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn lands a front kick.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Romero scores with a sloppy right hand. Kahn should have avoided that one.
Kahn throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
Romero wants to counter the offense by Kahn and move into the clinch position.
Kahn walks into a straight right hand from Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahn lands a jab to the head.
Kahn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch.#T1#
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kahn lands a nice looking body shot.
Romero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kahn.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Romero with a hook.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahn's corner calls for a 1-2. Kahn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Romero misses the jab.
Solomon Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kahn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kahn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romero connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Romero rushes Kahn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kahn gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Kahn lands a left hand. #T3#
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kahn avoids it.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Third Round Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn misses with some punches. #T4#
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn lands with a right to the head.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Solomon Kahn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Kahn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romero 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: HFC 50:Yamamoto vs Capuchin     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Romero thows a leg kick but Braz checks it #TD2#
and Braz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Braz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Braz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Romero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Braz has gone for a leg lock! Romero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Braz's guard.#REVR#
Braz wants to stand but Romero is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Braz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Braz wants to hit a switch here but Romero passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Braz there!
Braz is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Romero wants to control the action but instead Braz gets a body lock and reverses into Romero's guard! Nice work!
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
Braz tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Braz is working Romero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Braz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romero looking to control.
Braz throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
Romero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Braz's guard. #REVR#
Romero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Romero is looking to stand up but Braz won't let him.
Romero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braz on the ground.#SUB2#
Braz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a triangle here but Romero uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Braz is letting Romero control him for a moment.
Braz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Braz can't do much from the bottom here.
Braz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Braz keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Braz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romero is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Braz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Braz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Braz is trying to control Romero's posture but Romero avoids it.
Braz is looking to reverse the position.
Romero in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Braz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Braz is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Braz struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Romero dips to his left and cracks Braz with an uppercut!
Braz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Braz does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero connects with a body shot.
Romero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Braz ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Third Round Romero will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Braz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braz can do to turn this around?
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Good shot there by Romero.
Romero throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Braz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Braz cracks Romero with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Braz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Braz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Braz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Braz throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Braz chips away with some ground and pound.
Braz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Braz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Romero is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Romero has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Braz working a defensive guard but Romero manages to pass into side control anyway.
Braz is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Braz wants to control but Romero postures up.
Braz is looking for a sweep.
Braz looks to move to half guard but instead Romero has passed into mount! Damn!
Braz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Braz regains half guard.#SUB2#
Braz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romero controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Braz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Romero seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Braz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Romero is thwarting Braz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Braz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Braz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Braz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Braz actively working from the bottom here.
Romero wants to stand but Braz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice jab there from Romero.
Romero is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Braz scrambles back to his feet.
Braz moves out of range of the strikes.
Third Round Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Romero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Braz slips the punch.
Braz with the counter takedown but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Braz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romero lands with a good body shot.
Romero misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Braz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shoei Braz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Braz is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Romero defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Braz 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. #T1##SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Romero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Braz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Romero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Romero is trying to maintain the position but Braz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shoei Braz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romero has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Braz thows a huge punch but Romero dodges it nicely.
Braz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Braz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Braz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braz. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Braz 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! Romero is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shoei Braz waved his t-shirt featuring KnockOut's logo in front of the cameras.
Third Round Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'How did THAT just happen? Is it possible that Jesus doesn't love me anymore? My opponent was the better fighter tonight, but I'm going to train harder than ever, and make my way back to the top!'.

 

Event: HFC 45:Volkov vs MacCumhaill     
Date:   Jun 25, 2016
#R1#
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Pulkkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Romero.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulkkinen.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romero throws a right and a left that Pulkkinen avoids nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Romero.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero sizes up Pulkkinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Romero avoided it.
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.
Romero misses with a body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero lands a jab to Pulkkinen's midsection.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero tries to counter by closing the distance.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pulkkinen.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Romero misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Romero darts in trying to clinch
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range. #T2#
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Romero misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romero if he has to take too many more of those.
Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Romero looks winded!
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Pulkkinen has knocked Romero down with a huge combo! Pulkkinen steps away and waves a wobbly Romero back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Romero out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pena Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Third Round Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'How did THAT just happen? Is it possible that Jesus doesn't love me anymore? My opponent was the better fighter tonight, but I'm going to train harder than ever, and make my way back to the top!'.

 

Event: KOTB 42: Guerreiros     
Date:   Apr 23, 2016
#R1#
Puchowski is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Romero is looking to counter the offense by Puchowski and move into the clinch.
Puchowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing. #CL#
Romero clinches.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Puchowski lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Puchowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Puchowski darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Puchowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puchowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Puchowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romero blocking some punches.
Puchowski has a couple of punches blocked by Romero. #BC2#
Puchowski manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Puchowski controls his hands.
A short right from Puchowski on the inside. #T1#
Puchowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puchowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Puchowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero gets through Puchowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puchowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Puchowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puchowski moves away from the strike by Romero.
Puchowski misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Puchowski moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
Romero keeps control of Puchowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Romero.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puchowski's elbow.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puchowski.
Romero misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puchowski blocking some punches.
Romero working aggressively here.
Puchowski misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Puchowski tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position.
Puchowski misses with the head strike.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puchowski backwards.
Romero has Puchowski pressed against the cage, preventing Puchowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Puchowski backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Puchowski has had enough of the clinch but Romero keeps him there for the moment.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Romero working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Romero - that landed with a thud.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puchowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Puchowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Puchowski avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Puchowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow. #BC2#
Puchowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puchowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puchowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Romero drives through and clinches with Puchowski against the cage.
Romero presses Puchowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romero cracks Puchowski with a nice body shot.
Puchowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Puchowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puchowski tries to clinch up.
Romero scoring well with a low kick there.
Ezekiel Puchowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Romero connects with a right hand. Puchowski shakes it off.
Puchowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puchowski scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Puchowski misses.
A jab from Romero does it's job there.
Puchowski throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Romero.
Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romero throws a leg kick but Puchowski moved away.
Romero jabs at Puchowski's body.
Puchowski misses with a body shot.
Romero is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Romero scores with a spinning back kick!
Puchowski looks winded!
A slow jab from Puchowski misses its intended target.
Puchowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Puchowski throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Puchowski. Those never looked like landing.
Romero moves out of range as Puchowski throws a body kick.
Romero lands a body shot.
A jab from Romero does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Romero clinches up with Puchowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Romero.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puchowski backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
Puchowski throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero connects with a leg kick. Puchowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Romero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Puchowski momentarily.
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Puchowski's defenses. #ROC#
Puchowski is rocked!
Romero drops Puchowski with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Puchowski! Romero dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Round Romero!
Third Round Romero is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Third Round Romero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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