PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cristian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guru Majja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majja is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Afroman - Because I Got High. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Romero
vs
Majja

179 cm
30
180 lbs
23 - 21 - 1

182 cm
34
180 lbs
27 - 13 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
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 23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cristian Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guru Majja!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majja throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romero.
Romero shoots for a takedown but Majja saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Romero shoots for a takedown but Majja saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by Majja.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristian Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Romero with that takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Majja.
Majja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Majja throws a head kick that misses.
Majja lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Majja lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Majja gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majja scores with a hook to the body.
Romero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Majja tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Romero manages to break the clinch.
Majja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Romero shoots in but Majja avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Majja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Majja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Majja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Majja.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Majja can pounce on him.
Romero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Majja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romero somewhat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Romero. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Majja. That's going to slow Romero down.
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!
Majja throws a quick inside leg kick.
Majja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Majja scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romero in his tracks.
Guru Majja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Majja thuds a left hand into Romero's body.
A head kick misses from Majja.
Majja punishes Romero's body with a nice straight punch.
Romero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Majja tenderised Romero's leg. Romero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Romero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Romero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Majja moves into the clinch.
Romero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Majja after a bit of a struggle.
Majja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Romero wants a takedown.
Majja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Majja presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Majja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majja is leaning against Romero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Majja manages to break the clinch.
Majja lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majja ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Majja lands a big head kick that sends Romero tumbling to the mat! Majja takes a step backwards and waves Romero back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Romero is rocked!

It looks like Cristian Romero has been cut.
Majja throws a quick head kick that knocks Romero silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Majja is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Guru Majja!
After the fight, Guru Majja was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.