PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dog The Multi Hunter (ranked 813 p4p, 76 weight class) and Lars Romanow (ranked 615 p4p, 58 weight class). The Multi Hunter's entrance music is Hardwired - Metallica. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

The Multi Hunter
vs
Romanow

165 cm
27
155 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

186 cm
26
168 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Reaper Combatwear

RAGS of a RONIN
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

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 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dog The Multi Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Romanow!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Multi Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Romanow.
Romanow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romanow lands with an overhand left.
The Multi Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Multi Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Romanow.
The Multi Hunter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romanow looks to throw the jab but The Multi Hunter is out of range.

The Multi Hunter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Romanow to the ground. The Multi Hunter is now in Romanow's guard.
Romanow controls The Multi Hunter momentarily but The Multi Hunter frees himself.
The Multi Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The Multi Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Romanow keeping full guard, as The Multi Hunter tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter wants to control from the top but Romanow keeps moving.
Romanow is looking to stand up but The Multi Hunter isn't so interested in that idea.
The Multi Hunter looking to pass the guard.
The Multi Hunter won't allow Romanow to sweep him here.
The Multi Hunter trying to control but Romanow is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romanow throws a head kick but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
Romanow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range as Romanow strikes.
Romanow tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Multi Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Multi Hunter cracks the inside of Romanow's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanow ducks under a wild hook from The Multi Hunter.
Romanow misses with a body shot.
Romanow scores with a nice strike.
The Multi Hunter throws a head kick but Romanow moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Romanow as he connects with a hook.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a left hand but Romanow moved out of range nicely.
The Multi Hunter throws a head kick but Romanow moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Multi Hunter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Romanow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romanow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Romanow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romanow lands a leg kick that knocks The Multi Hunter off balance momentarily.
The Multi Hunter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Multi Hunter tries to land a leg kick but Romanow saw it coming and moves away.

Romanow drives through and clinches with The Multi Hunter against the cage.
Romanow lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Romanow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lars Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Multi Hunter wants to slow Romanow down by chopping away at his legs.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range as Romanow throws a body kick.

The Multi Hunter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than The Multi Hunter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Multi Hunter is trying to get an arm triangle but Romanow is defending well.
The Multi Hunter advances to full mount.
Romanow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Romanow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Romanow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Multi Hunter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The Multi Hunter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Romanow is now in The Multi Hunter's guard. A big mistake from The Multi Hunter there, giving up the dominant position!

The Multi Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romanow is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanow is fighting to break The Multi Hunter's control of his arms but The Multi Hunter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The Multi Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romanow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romanow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Romanow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romanow looking to pass the guard.

The Multi Hunter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Romanow uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lars Romanow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The Multi Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanow.
Nice shot lands for The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romanow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Romanow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Multi Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lars Romanow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romanow throws a looping overhand right but The Multi Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from The Multi Hunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romanow looks to score with a jab to the body but The Multi Hunter is just out of range.
Romanow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Multi Hunter.
Romanow tries to land a body kick
and The Multi Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
The Multi Hunter misses with a leg kick.
Romanow checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Multi Hunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Multi Hunter doesn't seem bothered though.
Romanow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Multi Hunter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Multi Hunter tries to clinch but Romanow moves out of range.

The Multi Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romanow, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow tries to work over The Multi Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romanow lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Dog The Multi Hunter has been cut.
The Multi Hunter tries to score a body lock takedown but Romanow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Multi Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romanow backwards.
Romanow lands an elbow that stopped The Multi Hunter in his tracks for a moment.
I was talking to The Multi Hunter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Multi Hunter.
Romanow is trying to break the clinch but The Multi Hunter is controlling him.
The Multi Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romanow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Multi Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Romanow avoids it by throwing The Multi Hunter back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romanow.
Romanow blocks a body shot from The Multi Hunter.
Romanow prevents a body shot from The Multi Hunter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Multi Hunter.
Romanow lands with a short shot to the head.
Romanow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romanow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Romanow takes a shot to the head.
Romanow tries to work over The Multi Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Multi Hunter digs a right hand into Romanow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanow's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Multi Hunter tries a body shot but Romanow blocks it.
Still in the clinch, The Multi Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romanow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Multi Hunter tries to work over Romanow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romanow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romanow is working The Multi Hunter over against the cage.
The Multi Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romanow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Romanow misses with a punch to the body.
The Multi Hunter digs a right hand into Romanow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanow's gas tank.
Romanow prevents a body shot from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romanow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Multi Hunter digs a right hand underneath Romanow's ribcage. Romanow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romanow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Come on Romanow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Multi Hunter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter lands with a left to the head.
The Multi Hunter blocks an elbow strike.
Romanow tries to work over The Multi Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romanow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Multi Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Romanow's head.
The Multi Hunter tries a body shot but Romanow blocks it.
The Multi Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Multi Hunter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romanow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Romanow misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Romanow lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Multi Hunter doesn't seem phased though.
The Multi Hunter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romanow's calf.
Romanow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romanow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

The Multi Hunter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Romanow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanow is trying to keep The Multi Hunter in close.
The Multi Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Romanow is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romanow can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanow wants to control but The Multi Hunter passes easily into half guard.

The Multi Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Multi Hunter works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanow regains half guard.
The Multi Hunter tries to pass to full mount but Romanow defends it.
The Multi Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Romanow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dog The Multi Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dog The Multi Hunter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Romanow lands a high kick!
Romanow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romanow there as he acknowledges the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Multi Hunter.

The Multi Hunter clinches up against the cage.
The Multi Hunter tries a body shot but Romanow blocks it.
The Multi Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from The Multi Hunter on the inside.
Romanow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Multi Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
The Multi Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romanow backwards.
The Multi Hunter lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Multi Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
The Multi Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romanow throws an elbow but it misses.
Romanow lands a body punch.
The Multi Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romanow or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Multi Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Multi Hunter.
Romanow blocks an uppercut.
The Multi Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Multi Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Romanow.
The Multi Hunter scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from The Multi Hunter.
Romanow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Multi Hunter misses with a body punch.
Romanow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. The Multi Hunter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romanow can turn it around.
The Multi Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
The Multi Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Multi Hunter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Multi Hunter avoids the elbow strike from Romanow, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from The Multi Hunter.

The Multi Hunter wants the takedown. Romanow is fighting it off but The Multi Hunter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Romanow's guard against the cage.
The Multi Hunter wants to control from the top but Romanow keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard.

The Multi Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romanow is just riding it out for now. The Multi Hunter eventually gives up the hold.

The Multi Hunter is working for a kimura but Romanow is defending it quite comfortably.

The Multi Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Romanow is defending well.
The Multi Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romanow can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter trying to control from half guard but Romanow is working away.

The Multi Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.

The Multi Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Multi Hunter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romanow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The Multi Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romanow defends it well.
The Multi Hunter prevents Romanow from improving his position.

Romanow is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and The Multi Hunter has latched onto it... Big trouble! The Multi Hunter pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Romanow is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from The Multi Hunter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dog The Multi Hunter!
An out of breath Dog The Multi Hunter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.