PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xoa Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Romero
vs
Lim

217 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terrell Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xoa Lim!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lim but Lim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Romero slips a jab from Lim.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Lim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Romero shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lim wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lim tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Romero manages to move to mount!
Lim tries to buck Romero off but he can't manage it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lim can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romero thowing shots but they're missing.
Lim wants to try and get back to his feet.
The referee warns Lim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lim wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lim is trying to stand.
Romero thowing shots but they're missing.
Lim wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Romero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lim looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Lim bucks up and throws Romero to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Lim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lim lands with a shot to the body.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Romero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Romero is rocked!
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lim feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Romero crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xoa Lim!