PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimchi Ramen (ranked 4371 p4p, 3922 weight class) and Roel Yomero (ranked 501 p4p, 461 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Ramen
vs
Yomero

183 cm
21
183
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
195
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Questionable

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimchi Ramen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roel Yomero!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yomero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramen is trying to defend but Yomero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yomero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Yomero.
Ramen won't allow Yomero to pass to mount.
Yomero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramen is not content to let Yomero control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yomero scores with a couple of nice shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yomero working his ground and pound in the gym.
Ramen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yomero on the ground.
Yomero not doing much here.
Yomero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramen trying to control but Yomero postures up.
Yomero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yomero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yomero wants to take a breather but Ramen is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yomero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramen!
Yomero scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yomero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ramen looks a forlorn figure.
Ramen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ramen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Yomero looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ramen tries to lock up and control but Yomero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yomero is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ramen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Yomero lands a big elbow.
Yomero lands a big elbow - Ramen is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ramen is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roel Yomero!