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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicodemo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson's entrance music is Rammstein - Ich Will!. A fine choice. Romero comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lords Of Salem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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160 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicodemo Romero!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson shoots for a takedown but Romero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hermansson misses with a double jab.
Romero moves into the clinch.
Hermansson lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Romero.
Romero working hard to break the clinch.
Hermansson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Romero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Romero tries to sprawl but Hermansson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hermansson is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
Hermansson trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Hermansson wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Hermansson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson postures up in Romero's guard and throws a big left but Romero blocks it.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hermansson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hermansson won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Romero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hermansson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Romero wants to work for an arm triangle but Hermansson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Romero wants to take a breather but Hermansson is having none of it.
Romero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hermansson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson trying to control from the bottom.
Romero seems to be working for a kimura but Hermansson defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hermansson won't allow Romero to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero is thwarting Hermansson's attempts to control the position.
Hermansson gets full guard.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermansson is retaining full guard.
Hermansson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.
Hermansson is trying to keep Romero in close.
Hermansson keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Hermansson trying to control the position here.
Hermansson is looking for a triangle but Romero pushes his legs off easily.
Romero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hermansson trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hermansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Hermansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hermansson takes one to the chin there.
Romero clinches up against the cage.
Hermansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero tries to circle away but Hermansson has him pinned against the cage.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Hermansson controls the action.
Romero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hermansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero has clasped his hands together around Hermansson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hermansson keeps working.
Romero working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Romero misses with the combination.
Hermansson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.
Hermansson slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
Hermansson misses with a straight left.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romero wants it to stay on the feet.
Hermansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jan Olov Hermansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero moves into the clinch.
Hermansson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermansson is one step ahead there.
Hermansson trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Hermansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Hermansson passes Romero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hermansson throws a strike but Romero avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
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.
Hermansson wants to get back to full guard.
Romero is keen to just control but Hermansson is a slippery customer.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Romero trying to control from half guard but Hermansson is working away.
Romero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hermansson defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hermansson is trying to control but can't.
Hermansson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.
Romero seems to be looking for submissions.
Hermansson is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard.
Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hermansson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hermansson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Hermansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Romero lands in his opponent's guard.
Hermansson is looking for a triangle but Romero pushes his legs off easily.
Hermansson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hermansson keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Hermansson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermansson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romero postures up and lands a big shot to Hermansson's brow.
Hermansson controls Romero momentarily but Romero frees himself.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Hermansson is keeping the position.
Hermansson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermansson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo 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!
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hermansson lands with a left to the head.
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hermansson is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Hermansson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Romero is trying to control Hermansson's posture but Hermansson avoids it.
Hermansson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Romero is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hermansson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries to bench press Hermansson off him but Hermansson keeps the position.
Hermansson wants to control but Romero is keeping him busy.
Hermansson working the head and body with strikes.
Romero tries to bench press Hermansson off him but Hermansson keeps the position.
Romero keeps trying to improve his position.
Romero can't do much from the bottom here.
Hermansson landing strikes.
Hermansson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Romero gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hermansson lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson not doing much here.
Hermansson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romero is just riding it out for now. Hermansson eventually gives up the hold.
Hermansson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hermansson throwing shots but Romero is blocking nicely.
Hermansson trying to control from half guard but Romero is working away.
Romero is looking to get back to full guard here but Hermansson has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hermansson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Romero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hermansson is stalling here. Romero is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hermansson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Romero has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Romero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jan Olov Hermansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermansson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Romero off and has taken his back!
Hermansson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Romero has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson controlling well, preventing Romero from escaping the position.
Jan Olov Hermansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermansson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hermansson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Romero. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Hermansson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Romero is taking damage to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermansson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Romero hold on?!
Romero tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Olov Hermansson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romero has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemo Romero!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nicodemo Romero thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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