PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Herrera Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fontana
vs
Herrera Romero

183 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
23
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alberto Fontana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebastian Herrera Romero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fontana moves into the clinch.

Herrera Romero breaks the clinch.
Herrera Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fontana as he avoids it easily.
Fontana with a lazy takedown attempt

and Herrera Romero counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Herrera Romero manages to break the clinch.
Fontana goes for a double leg but Herrera Romero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Herrera Romero continues to drive forward.

Herrera Romero drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fontana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Herrera Romero has control of Fontana's left arm, preventing Fontana from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Herrera Romero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fontana defends it easily.
Fontana wants to pass the guard but Herrera Romero is keeping the position.
Herrera Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fontana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fontana wants it to stay on the feet.
Fontana with a lazy takedown attempt

and Herrera Romero counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Fontana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fontana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herrera Romero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Herrera Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fontana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herrera Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fontana throws a head kick that misses.
Herrera Romero looks to land a body kick but Fontana moved away.

Herrera Romero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fontana's half guard.
Well, if Herrera Romero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Fontana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Herrera Romero gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fontana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fontana with a lazy takedown attempt

and Herrera Romero counters with a takedown into side control.
Fontana is breathing heavily.
Herrera Romero controls the position from side control.
Fontana takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera Romero wants to control but Fontana is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fontana is trying to get back to half guard.
Herrera Romero passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fontana!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herrera Romero tries to control but Fontana wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Herrera Romero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fontana gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Herrera Romero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fontana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Herrera Romero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Herrera Romero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fontana's guard.

Herrera Romero decides to stand up.
Fontana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Herrera Romero clinches up with Fontana and pushes him back against the cage.
Fontana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Herrera Romero is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Herrera Romero jumps guard and drags Fontana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sebastian Herrera Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fontana trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herrera Romero managing to control the position.
Herrera Romero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fontana is looking to control Herrera Romero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fontana avoid being mounted?
Herrera Romero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Herrera Romero stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fontana stuffs the takedown.
Herrera Romero misses with a two punch combination.

Herrera Romero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontana regains half guard, as Herrera Romero was trying to land strikes.

Herrera Romero is trying to work for a kimura but Fontana is defending well.
Fontana trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera Romero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herrera Romero is nestled in close to Fontana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Herrera Romero stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Alberto Fontana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Fontana gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Herrera Romero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Herrera Romero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontana can't do much from the bottom here.
Herrera Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fontana keeps working.

Herrera Romero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fontana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Herrera Romero trying to control the position but Fontana is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Herrera Romero 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!

Fontana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Herrera Romero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Herrera Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fontana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Herrera Romero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fontana is trying to control but can't.

Herrera Romero stands up and beckons Fontana to join him on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Fontana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Herrera Romero decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fontana moves in looking to clinch but Herrera Romero pushes him off.
Fontana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herrera Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fontana somewhat.
Fontana jabs Herrera Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herrera Romero defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Fontana. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Herrera Romero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fontana sprawls well initially but Herrera Romero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Herrera Romero prevents Fontana from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontana has hold of Herrera Romero's hands but Herrera Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Herrera Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fontana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Herrera Romero is controlling the pace.
Fontana wants to improve his position but Herrera Romero is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Herrera Romero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Herrera Romero controlling the action here.
Herrera Romero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Herrera Romero escapes and gets back to his feet.
Herrera Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Herrera Romero clinches up with Fontana and pushes him back against the cage.

Herrera Romero manages to pull guard.
Herrera Romero pulls Fontana in close to prevent any damage.
Herrera Romero keeping moving, preventing Fontana from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herrera Romero is on top in guard.
Herrera Romero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fontana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alberto Fontana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastian Herrera Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Herrera Romero sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Herrera Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Herrera Romero 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Herrera Romero!