PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rome's choice of entrance music: Ultimate. Jay Rome acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Malone
vs
Rome

215 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aldo Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Rome!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Rome does no damage.

Malone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malone stops Rome from getting back to his feet.
Rome tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Malone has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Malone moves to the back position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome rolls, trying to escape but Malone keeps control of the position.

Rome defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Malone's arms.
Rome trying to control the hands but Malone breaks the grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Rome right now.

Malone patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Malone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Malone working for a choke but Rome is defending well.
Rome is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Malone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rome showing good submission defense here.

Malone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rome defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Malone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rome wants to control his opponent's hands but Malone gets his hands free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Malone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Malone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rome defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Malone sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rome taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aldo Malone!