PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paquito del Pilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cesar Romero acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

del Pilar
vs
Romero

190 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

192 cm
19
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paquito del Pilar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Romero!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. del Pilar tries to avoid it but Romero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag del Pilar to the ground. del Pilar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Romero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. del Pilar is trying to defend but Romero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. del Pilar defending well though.
Romero throws a strike but del Pilar avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Romero looking to improve position, pressing down on del Pilar's thigh with his hand. del Pilar seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Romero paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Romero's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! del Pilar picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paquito del Pilar!
Paquito del Pilar retains his heavyweight title!