PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne ft. Eminem - Drop the World. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Romero
vs
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz

176 cm
27
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

182 cm
20
173 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodniel Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks the body kick.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Romero connects with the punch.

It looks like Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been cut.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thuds his shin into the meat of Romero's side.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a jab.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a nice body punch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thuds his right hand into Romero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a single shot there.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dips to his left and cracks Romero with an uppercut!

It looks like Rodniel Romero has been cut.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a knee strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stalling against the cage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Washengtoneo Bandairrezz back against the cage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a knee to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero avoiding damage as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws knees to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz obliges.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a shoulder strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stalling the fight.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a knee to the head but Romero blocks it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Romero blocks a body shot from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a knee to the head but Romero blocks with his arms.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a knee to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with some punches.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Rodniel Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range of the body kick from Romero.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range of the leg kick from Romero.
Romero takes a swing at Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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!

Romero throws a right hand that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks under and follows up with a left that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz also avoids with ease.
Romero avoids the head kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Romero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick there by Romero.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romero throws a series of punches but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range.
Romero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to counter with a crisp jab.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz feints and as Romero raises his hands in defense, Washengtoneo Bandairrezz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Romero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Romero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Washengtoneo Bandairrezz escapes and throws Romero's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working the head and body with strikes.
Romero is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Romero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero keeping full guard, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to pass.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz passes Romero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to pass the guard but Romero defending well.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control but Romero is keeping him busy.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking for a kimura but Romero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Romero has his hands clasped together around Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's back. He's all about the action.
Romero trying to control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to advance position but Romero won't allow it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to pass the guard but Romero defending well.

Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Romero looking for submissions off his back.
Romero tries to get to full guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has control of the leg.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to control. Romero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Romero is trying to stand.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to mount his opponent but Romero defends it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips a nice elbow through Romero's hands, connecting with Romero's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Romero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's shoulder, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to avoid the shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Rodniel Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is able to avoid easily.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks the low kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a slapping body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses the shot to the body.

Romero gets caught napping as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dives in and scores a takedown. Romero manages to retain guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz passes Romero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control but Romero is having none of it.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero regains half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz works his way into side control.
Romero regains half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is keen to just control but Romero is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Romero still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Romero has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can't do much from the bottom here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking for a sweep. Not yet Washengtoneo Bandairrezz, not yet.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodniel Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Romero is looking to score with low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
A victorious Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.