PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Batroc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aquiles Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Romero's choice of entrance music: Scotland The Brave. Aquiles Romero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Batroc
vs
Romero

177 cm
25
186 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

174 cm
25
161 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georges Batroc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aquiles Romero!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero cracks Batroc with an open hand slap.
A punch lands to the side of Batroc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Batroc misses the target.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batroc throws out the jab.
Batroc misses the jab.
Batroc blocks a head kick by Romero.
Romero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romero blocks a jab.
Batroc tries to land a front kick but Romero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Romero catches Batroc right on the button with a cross.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batroc.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batroc throws a quick counter head kick but Romero was just out of range.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batroc lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batroc appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Romero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero thuds a left hand into Batroc's body.
Batroc throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've been told by Batroc's head coaches at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Batroc moves out of range easily.
Romero takes one to the chin there.
Batroc fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romero.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
Romero misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Romero takes a swing at Batroc's ribcage but misses.
Romero defending well as Batroc loads up on a big left hand.
Batroc throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Batroc looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Batroc takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Batroc counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batroc rather than just go for the knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batroc looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Romero lands a body shot.
Batroc throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Romero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batroc with a body shot.
Romero needs to keep his hands up - Batroc had a free shot at his head there.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batroc looks to land a combination but Romero avoids it well.

Batroc moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
Batroc throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romero tries to pull guard but Batroc holds him up against the cage and eventually Romero drops back down to his feet.
Batroc gets underhooks to prevent Romero's takedown attempt.
Batroc digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batroc works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Batroc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero throws a series of strikes that have Batroc backpedaling.

Batroc moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
Batroc'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 from Batroc on the inside.
Batroc misses with a punch on the inside.

Batroc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batroc throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Batroc throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Batroc plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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 pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Batroc back to the cage. Romero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batroc throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Romero moves away from the strike by Batroc.
Batroc throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Batroc throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Batroc misses with a right hand
and Batroc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batroc connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batroc.
Romero lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batroc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batroc throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Romero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Batroc.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batroc throws a big counter combination but Romero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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 Georges Batroc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Batroc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero punishes Batroc's body with a nice straight punch.
Romero moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Georges Batroc has been cut.
Batroc 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.
Batroc jabs Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Batroc misses its intended target.
Batroc feints and then cracks Romero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romero down.
Batroc throws a body shot but no joy.
Batroc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Romero throws the left hand but Batroc avoids the punch easily.
Batroc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Batroc digs a good hook to Romero's body.
Georges Batroc is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batroc avoids the head kick by Romero.

Batroc closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Batroc.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batroc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero is trying to maintain a safe position but Batroc gets an underhook and turns Romero into the cage.
Batroc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Batroc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero prevents a body shot from Batroc.
Batroc lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Batroc lands a shoulder strike.
Romero tries to pull guard but Batroc holds him up against the cage and eventually Romero drops back down to his feet.
Batroc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batroc.
Batroc presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Batroc can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Batroc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Batroc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Batroc controls his hands.
Batroc presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Batroc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Georges Batroc has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero fails to pull guard.
Batroc scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batroc lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batroc taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Batroc holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romero throws an elbow but misses.
Romero misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batroc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batroc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batroc lands with a light punch inside.

Batroc manages to break the clinch.
Batroc tries to score with a low kick but Romero moves his leg out of the way.
Romero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Batroc lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Batroc fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batroc throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Batroc.
Romero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Batroc if he has to take too many more of those.
Batroc misses with a few strikes there.
Romero scores with a shot to the body.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Batroc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Batroc finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batroc throws a sloppy head kick
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Batroc will be more careful next time no doubt.
Romero tries to bum rush Batroc with a series of wild strikes but Batroc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero blocks a jab.
Batroc swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Romero tries to land a body kick
and Batroc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A leg kick checked by Romero.
Romero throws a series of punches but Batroc avoids them all with ease.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batroc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
Batroc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romero throws a low kick but Batroc moves out of range easily.
Romero takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Romero is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero throws a push kick but Batroc slaps the foot to one side.
Batroc tried to counter with a leg kick but Romero avoided it.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Batroc finish him?
Romero misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero throws a series of punches but Batroc avoids them all with ease.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Romero takes one on the button.
Batroc throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Batroc misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Batroc dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Georges Batroc'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Batroc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Batroc throws an overhand right that drops Romero like a sack of potatoes! Batroc dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges Batroc!
Aquiles Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'still wants nick diaz fight'.