PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Romero (ranked 7638 p4p, 206 weight class) and Gob Bluth (ranked 8312 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Hector Romero has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Romero
vs
Bluth

200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

209 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

IniTech Nutrition
Fanatic Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gob Bluth!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bluth rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.

Romero has picked Bluth up - he's going for a ride! Romero dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Romero controlling the action here.
Bluth is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero controlling the action here.
Romero's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluth punching from the bottom.
Romero moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Bluth.
Romero avoids the strikes from the bottom by Bluth.
Bluth gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero controlling the position easily from mount.
Bluth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Romero content just to control the position here.

Romero looking to secure an arm triangle but Bluth defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bluth is bucking up trying to escape but Romero cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bluth can't escape the position.
Bluth gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Romero biding his time, controlling Bluth.
Romero has the hooks in. Bluth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Romero is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Romero connects with a big shot to the side of Bluth's head.
Bluth trying to control the position but Romero manages to sink in the hooks.
Romero has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bluth tries to break free.
Romero cracks Bluth with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bluth from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
I would not like to be Bluth right now.
Bluth is trying to break free.
Romero has good solid back control here.
Bluth is really stuck here.
Romero controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bluth rolls, trying to escape but Romero keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Bluth right now.
Bluth wants to escape the position.
Bluth is still trying to improve position.
Romero slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Bluth is trying to defend against the choke here but Romero has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Romero Tightens the hold and Bluth taps out furiously! Romero displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hector Romero!