PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Fist
vs
Romero

182 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

176 cm
25
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hammer Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodniel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fist dives in and grabs Romero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes down on Fist's head and hops out.
Romero throws a right and a left that Fist avoids nicely.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fist somewhat.
Romero throws a series of punches but Fist avoids them all with ease.

Fist scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Romero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Fist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romero has escaped the position, nice work there.

Fist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Fist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Fist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Romero is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fist is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Fist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Romero wants to control but Fist postures up.

Fist is trying to get an arm triangle but Romero is defending well.
Romero is trying to get back to his feet.

Fist tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Romero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to get back to full guard.
Romero flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Fist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romero sees it coming and defends easily.
Romero is pressing down on Fist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Romero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fist looking to pass the guard.

Fist drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Romero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fist has Romero in his guard.
Romero wants to control from the top but Fist keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero pushing down on Fist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Romero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Romero goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fist is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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 Hammer Fist will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A punch combination from Romero misses.
Fist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fist.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Fist drags him back down.
Hammer Fist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romero is trying to control Fist's posture but Fist avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Romero gets back to half guard.

Fist seems to be working for a kimura but Romero defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries to get to full guard but Fist has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Romero gets back to full guard.

Romero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romero controls Fist momentarily but Fist frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fist wants to stand but Romero is controlling his posture from full guard.

Fist drops back looking for a leg! Romero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Romero manages to kick Fist off! Fist jumps back into Romero's guard.
Romero wants to sweep here but Fist controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fist 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!
Romero tries to advance to mount but Fist denies him.
Romero looking to control but instead Fist has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Romero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fist is just riding it out for now. Romero eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Romero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fist sees it coming and defends easily.

Fist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.

Fist is defending against the submission attempts here by Romero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Fist is defending well.
Romero tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fist controls his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero is trying to control the action in half guard but Fist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodniel Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Romero.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Romero lands with a right hand.
Fist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romero avoids it really well and circles away.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fist.
Rodniel Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Romero.

Fist closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Fist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fist pulls his head out easily.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romero sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fist pulls his head out easily.

Fist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Romero pushes Fist off looking to stand but Fist dives back in and keeps control.

Fist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romero has managed to free his arm - good work.

Romero pushes Fist off and gets back to his feet.
Hammer Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Rodniel Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero looks to land a combination but Fist avoids it well.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romero sprawls well. Romero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fist gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hammer Fist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero throws a series of punches but Fist moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Fist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romero swivels and escapes.
Fist slips under a jab from Romero.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero feints a jab promting Fist to slip. Romero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fist slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist has his takedown stuffed
and Romero counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodniel Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodniel Romero!
In his post fight interview, Rodniel Romero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.