PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pinkynho Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maikl Chendler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chendler has chosen t.i. feat trae tha truth-check this as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Romeiro
vs
Chendler

225 cm
38
70 lbs
26 - 34 - 0

173 cm
25
139 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

The Big Kabosh

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 26 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinkynho Romeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maikl Chendler!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chendler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romeiro can pounce on him.

Romeiro is rocked!
Chendler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Romeiro defends well and Chendler ends up having to push Romeiro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oh Romeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romeiro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Romeiro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chendler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Romeiro.
Chendler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romeiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chendler wants to take the fight to the mat but Romeiro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maikl Chendler.
Chendler wants a takedown but no success here.
Chendler is looking for a takedown.
Romeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chendler.
Chendler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romeiro after a bit of a struggle.
Chendler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romeiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Romeiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romeiro connects with a jab.
Romeiro scores with a one two! Chendler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Chendler pushes Romeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romeiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chendler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chendler prevents the takedown attempt.
Chendler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romeiro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Chendler tightens his grip and picks Romeiro up, before dumping him to the ground. Romeiro manages to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Romeiro keeping moving, preventing Chendler from controlling successfully.
Romeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Romeiro, not yet.
Romeiro keeping moving, preventing Chendler from controlling successfully.
Romeiro is pulling down on Chendler's head. It's preventing any offense from Chendler, at least for the moment.
Chendler prevents Romeiro from getting back to his feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maikl Chendler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Romeiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Chendler forces Romeiro back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chendler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Romeiro's brow.
Romeiro is trying to drag Chendler to the mat but Chendler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Romeiro connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chendler is looking for a takedown.
Chendler tries for a takedown but Romeiro manages to get underhooks.
Chendler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Romeiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chendler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Romeiro goes for a takedown attempt but Chendler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Romeiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chendler is fending him off so far but Romeiro persists. Nope, Chendler circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Romeiro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romeiro throws a series of punches but Chendler avoids them all with ease.
Maikl Chendler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romeiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chendler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chendler.
Chendler misses with a kick to the body
and Romeiro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chendler looks winded!
Chendler swats away the attempt to clinch by Romeiro.
Romeiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chendler.
Chendler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romeiro connects with a body shot that sends Chendler's belly button to the back.
Romeiro lands with an overhand left.
Romeiro lands a lovely overhand right.

Chendler closes the distance and pushes Romeiro back into the cage.
Chendler is working for takedown but Romeiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chendler tries for a takedown but Romeiro manages to get underhooks.
Chendler avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chendler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romeiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Chendler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Romeiro is trying to control but can't.
Romeiro moves into full guard.
Romeiro wants to stand but Chendler is controlling the position.

Romeiro pushes Chendler off and gets back to his feet.
Romeiro lands with a nice combination. Chendler backs away looking to recover.
Chendler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chendler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romeiro sprawls well. Romeiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chendler gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romeiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chendler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romeiro lands a head kick. Chendler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chendler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romeiro.
Romeiro works Chendler's body with a nice hook.
Chendler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro scores with a body shot.
Chendler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romeiro can pounce on him.
Romeiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romeiro lands a jab-cross combination.
Chendler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Romeiro.

Chendler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Romeiro kicks Chendler off and gets back to his feet.

Romeiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romeiro blocks an elbow strike.

Romeiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Chendler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chendler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chendler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romeiro wants to stand but Chendler is controlling the position.
Romeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chendler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chendler shoots for a double leg takedown but Romeiro sprawls well. He's pushed Chendler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chendler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romeiro, as that shot connected.
Chendler darts in looking for a takedown but Romeiro gets double underhooks and turns Chendler into the cage.
Romeiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chendler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chendler tries to score a body lock takedown but Romeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maikl Chendler.
Romeiro wants to take the fight to the mat but Chendler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Chendler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chendler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romeiro manages to get to full guard.

Romeiro is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Chendler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chendler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chendler is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romeiro tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chendler prevents the takedown attempt.

Romeiro pulls guard successfully.
Chendler trying to control the position from guard on top but Romeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Romeiro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Romeiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chendler shoots in but no luck this time.
Romeiro lands a leg kick that knocks Chendler off balance momentarily.
That kick from Romeiro tenderised Chendler's leg. Chendler is trying to keep his angry face on.

Chendler rushes Romeiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romeiro is working for takedown but Chendler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Romeiro is looking for a takedown.

Romeiro manages to pull guard.
Romeiro wants to stand up but Chendler is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro keeping moving, preventing Chendler from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chendler looking to sit in guard and control but Romeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chendler wants to stand up but Romeiro is controlling him.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Romeiro here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Chendler wriggles free and stands up.
Chendler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romeiro avoids it really well and circles away.
Chendler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romeiro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chendler somewhat.
Romeiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chendler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinkynho Romeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romeiro throws a series of strikes that have Chendler backpedaling.
Chendler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romeiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Romeiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chendler in his tracks.

Chendler has managed to clinch.
Chendler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chendler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Romeiro.
Romeiro wants a takedown but no success here.
Romeiro can't get the takedown.
Maikl Chendler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Chendler wants the takedown. Romeiro is fighting it off but Chendler persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Romeiro's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chendler throws an elbow that misses. Romeiro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chendler's guard. Nice move by Romeiro!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro looking to pass the guard.
Romeiro cracks Chendler with a solid left hand.
Romeiro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Romeiro lands a couple of digs.
Romeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chendler's head.
Chendler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chendler, not yet.
Chendler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Romeiro is controlling him.
Romeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romeiro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Romeiro wants to control from the top but Chendler keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Romeiro gets to his feet. Chendler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Romeiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chendler, pushing him back against the cage.
Romeiro tries for a takedown but Chendler manages to get underhooks.
Romeiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chendler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinkynho Romeiro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A combination from Romeiro does no damage.
Romeiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romeiro pushes Chendler away with a front kick.
Chendler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romeiro to score with a decent uppercut.

Chendler closes the distance and clinches.
Romeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chendler.
Romeiro has Chendler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chendler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Romeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chendler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romeiro is pressed up against the cage. Chendler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romeiro down to the mat. Romeiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maikl Chendler.
Chendler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chendler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romeiro but Romeiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Romeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romeiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chendler.
Romeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chendler circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeiro keeps Chendler at a distance using the push kick.
Romeiro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chendler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Romeiro rushes Chendler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romeiro wants a takedown but no success here.
Chendler is working for takedown but Romeiro is calmly controlling the position for now.

Romeiro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Romeiro manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romeiro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chendler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Romeiro connects with a decent elbow.
Romeiro lands a few punches from side control.
Chendler is trying to control Romeiro's posture but Romeiro avoids it.
Romeiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Romeiro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chendler taking a bit of punishment here - Romeiro scoring with strikes.
Chendler is trying to control Romeiro's posture but Romeiro avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Romeiro stands up and beckons Chendler to his feet.
Romeiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro scores with a leg kick.
Chendler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A good leg kick by Romeiro.

Chendler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romeiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romeiro blocks an elbow strike from Chendler.
Chendler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Romeiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chendler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chendler can't get the takedown.
Romeiro wants a takedown.
Chendler has Romeiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Romeiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chendler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romeiro prevents it.
Romeiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chendler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Romeiro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chendler pulls his leg out and moves away.

Romeiro tries to keep at a distance but Chendler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romeiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chendler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chendler is trying to drag Romeiro to the mat but Romeiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chendler has Romeiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Romeiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chendler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romeiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chendler is trying to pull guard but Romeiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chendler misses with a knee to the head.
Romeiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chendler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chendler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romeiro can pounce on him.
Pinkynho Romeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That kick from Romeiro tenderised Chendler's leg. Chendler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Romeiro lands with a cross.
Romeiro defending well as Chendler loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Romeiro both land. Nice combination.
Romeiro thumps Chendler with a low kick.

Chendler closes the distance and pushes Romeiro back into the cage.
Maikl Chendler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chendler leaning against his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinkynho Romeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romeiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinkynho Romeiro!