PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kyle Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen The Last Ride of Leonard Washington as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kyle Romo
vs
Washington

190 cm
30
240 lbs
28 - 12 - 0

189 cm
30
233 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kyle Romo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Romo to the ground. Washington is now in Romo's guard.
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romo trying to control the position.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Romo is retaining full guard.
Romo keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leonard Washington.
Romo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
Romo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Washington tries to clinch but Romo is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Romo.
Romo circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Romo's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romo ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
A big right from Washington misses.
Washington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romo under the eye.
Washington wants to clinch.
Leonard Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington goes for a double leg but Romo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romo continues to drive forward.
A knee to the head by Romo.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romo is trying to maintain a safe position but Washington gets an underhook and turns Romo into the cage.
Romo is pressed up against the cage. Washington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romo down to the mat. Romo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Washington shoots in and bounces Romo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Washington passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Romo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romo regains half guard.
Romo is trying to control but can't.

Washington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romo is just riding it out for now. Washington eventually gives up the hold.
Romo trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Washington throws a strike but Romo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Romo is keeping the position.
Washington is still trying to improve position.
Washington won't allow Romo to sweep him here.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Romo is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington advances to half guard.
Washington is stalling here. Romo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Washington seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Romo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Washington manages to get back to half guard.
Romo controlling the action here.

Romo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Washington to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romo is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Washington closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Romo did well to prevent Washington getting side control.
Washington wants to take a breather but Romo is having none of it.

Washington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Washington wants to control but Romo is keeping him busy.

Washington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Romo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washington is working away from the top position though.

Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Romo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Washington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo is adopting a defensive guard.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romo keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.

Washington has gone for a leg lock! Romo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Washington's guard.
Romo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Washington is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Romo stands and steps away. Washington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romo defends it nicely.
Romo throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.
Washington connects with a right hand. Romo shakes it off.
A good leg kick by Romo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Romo misses.
Washington wants to clinch up but Romo keeps it at a distance.
Washington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Romo.
Romo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Good work by Washington as he checks the leg kick.
John Kyle Romo is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a leg kick but Romo checks it.
Romo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Washington.

It looks like John Kyle Romo has been cut.
Washington tries to clinch there but Romo circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Washington.
Washington throws a lazy right hand but Romo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Washington scores with a shot to the body.
Romo throws a low kick but Washington moves out of range easily.
Good work by Washington as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romo, right into the meat.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Romo saw that one coming.
Washington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romo tries to avoid it but Washington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romo to the ground. Romo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Romo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Romo cracks the inside of Washington's front leg.
Washington sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Romo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Romo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Washington will feel that in the morning.
Washington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Romo drops Washington with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Washington looks back up at him and smiles so Romo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Washington is rocked!

It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
Romo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Romo finish him?
Romo throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington seems to have recovered his senses.

Romo cracks Washington with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Washington looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Romo finish him?
Washington cracks Romo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
John Kyle Romo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Romo.
Romo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Washington drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Romo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Washington's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kyle Romo!
A very excited looking John Kyle Romo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.