PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terence Romeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Villanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Romeo
vs
Villanova

181 cm
22
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terence Romeo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Villanova!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villanova is defended easily by Romeo.
Villanova looks for a takedown but Romeo sprawls well.

Villanova closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Villanova lands in his opponent's guard.
Villanova wants to get up but he can't break Romeo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Villanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Romeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Villanova throws a strike but Romeo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Romeo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Romeo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Romeo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Villanova manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Romeo has Villanova in his guard.
Villanova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romeo wants to stand up but Villanova is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Villanova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romeo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Villanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Romeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romeo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Villanova is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romeo has a closed guard, preventing Villanova from standing up.
Romeo is trying to control the position but Villanova postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Romeo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romeo is looking for a kimura here.
Romeo prevents Villanova from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Romeo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Romeo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Villanova defends it well.

Romeo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Romeo is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villanova keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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 Terence Romeo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Villanova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romeo manages to avoid it.
Villanova fails with the takedown

and Romeo counters with a shoot takedown. Villanova fights it but they end up in guard.

Romeo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Villanova is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Villanova has escaped and now he's on top!
Villanova stays in close to Romeo's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Romeo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Villanova trying to stand up but can't free himself from Romeo's guard.
Villanova postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Villanova prevents Romeo from getting back to his feet.
Villanova wants to pass the guard but Romeo is keeping the position.
Romeo wants to sweep here but Villanova controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Romeo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Romeo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Villanova is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Villanova has escaped and now he's on top!
Villanova slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Villanova stands up from Romeo's guard - Villanova perhaps looking for a knockout.
Villanova is breathing heavily.

Villanova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romeo, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Villanova breaks from the clinch.
Romeo shoots in for a takedown but Villanova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Romeo misses with a takedown

and Villanova counters with a shoot takedown. Romeo fights it but they end up in guard.
Villanova wants to control from the top but Romeo keeps moving.
Romeo is looking to stand up but Villanova isn't so interested in that idea.
Villanova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Villanova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Villanova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Romeo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Villanova's guard.
Romeo looking to pass the guard.
Villanova trying to control the position.
Romeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villanova swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Romeo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Villanova looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Villanova looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Villanova!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villanova controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Villanova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Villanova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Villanova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romeo keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romeo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Villanova slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Vincent Villanova just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Villanova.
Romeo tries for a takedown but Villanova circles away easily
and Villanova counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Romeo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Romeo tries for a kimura but Villanova is defending well.

Romeo has hold of Villanova's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Villanova seems comfortable defending it but Romeo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Villanova is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Villanova is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Romeo couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terence Romeo!