PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Williamson (ranked 2439 p4p, 278 weight class) and Lars Romanow (ranked 656 p4p, 88 weight class). Lars Romanow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Glenn Williamson's chin.

Williamson
vs
Romanow

178 cm
27
165 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

186 cm
28
168 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Romanow!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williamson lands a jab to the nose.

Williamson gets a clinch.
Williamson presses Romanow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williamson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Williamson jumps guard and drags Romanow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Romanow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Romanow preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williamson is on top in guard.

Romanow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williamson is one step ahead there.
Romanow keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson prevents Romanow from getting back to his feet.
Williamson trying to control but Romanow is working from the bottom.

Williamson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williamson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Romanow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williamson wants to pass the guard but Romanow is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williamson pushes down on Romanow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romanow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romanow.
Williamson preventing the sweep.
Williamson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romanow keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
Romanow keeping full guard, as Williamson tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Williamson is looking to work some ground and pound but Romanow has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romanow keeping full guard, as Williamson tries to pass.
Romanow keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williamson is defended easily by Romanow.
Romanow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Williamson.
Williamson avoids the head kick by Romanow.
Williamson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williamson misses with a double jab.
Romanow lunges at Williamson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williamson's hand.
Williamson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romanow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williamson scrambles back to his feet.
Romanow misses with a looping left.
Williamson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanow throws out a powerful jab.

Williamson scores with a takedown into Romanow's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williamson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Williamson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romanow, who protects the arm well.
Williamson working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanow gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Williamson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Romanow turns into him and now he's in Williamson's guard.
Williamson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romanow is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Glenn Williamson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Williamson misses with a takedown attempt - Romanow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romanow slaps away a takedown attempt from Williamson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romanow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Romanow scores with a jab. Williamson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romanow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williamson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Romanow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williamson.
Williamson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romanow sprawls and moves away.
Williamson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williamson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williamson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romanow manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow throws out a loose jab but Williamson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williamson fails with a takedown attempt.
Romanow throws out a counter right but Williamson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Williamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanow throws a hook but Williamson blocks it.
Romanow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williamson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow works Williamson's body with a nice hook.
Romanow with a nice cross.
Romanow cracks a nice hook into Williamson's ribs.
Romanow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williamson.
Lars Romanow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romanow scores with a punch to the head.
Williamson slips a jab from Romanow.
Williamson throws a looping overhand right but Romanow ducks down to avoid it.
Williamson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romanow as he jumps to the side.
Romanow lands a nice shot to the body.
Williamson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanow throws out the jab.
Williamson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Williamson.
Williamson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Romanow backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williamson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romanow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romanow looks to land a left hand but Williamson moved out of range nicely.
Williamson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Romanow tries to sprawl but Williamson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Romanow holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Romanow is pressing down on Williamson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williamson tries to free his leg and advance position but Romanow is retaining full guard.
Glenn Williamson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Williamson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Romanow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williamson manages to get himself to full guard.

Williamson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanow defends well.
Romanow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanow preventing the sweep.
Williamson is trying to control the position but Romanow postures up.
Romanow trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
Romanow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Williamson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romanow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Williamson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romanow defends it easily.
Williamson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williamson keeping full guard, as Romanow tries to pass.
Romanow wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
Williamson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romanow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Romanow from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Romanow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Romanow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williamson.
Romanow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Romanow looks to move away, Williamson throws a big counter combo but Romanow just gets out of the way.
Jab from Romanow.
Romanow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lars Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanow just misses with a punch to the body.
Williamson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romanow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romanow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williamson shoots in looking for a takedown. Romanow tries to sprawl out of it but Williamson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romanow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williamson moves away.
The crowd cheers as Romanow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williamson doesn't seem phased though.
Romanow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romanow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanow moves away.
Williamson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRomanow.
Romanow missing with a left hand there. Williamson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williamson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Williamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanow throws a shot to the body.
No luck for Williamson with that takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Williamson.
Romanow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williamson tries for a takedown but Romanow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Williamson.
Romanow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williamson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romanow but Romanow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Romanow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Romanow. No joy for Williamson on that attempt.
Romanow works over Williamson's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williamson's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romanow.
Romanow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williamson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williamson throws a lazy right hand but Romanow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romanow missing with a left hand there. Williamson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williamson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romanow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romanow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Romanow throws a lazy right hand but Williamson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romanow misses with a lunging right hand

and Williamson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Romanow's guard.
Romanow is looking to stand up but Williamson isn't so interested in that idea.
Romanow keeping full guard, as Williamson tries to pass.
Romanow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williamson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanow tries to free his leg and advance position but Williamson is retaining full guard.
Romanow trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
Romanow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williamson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williamson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Romanow is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williamson trying to control the position.

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.
Williamson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williamson is working hard here to advance position.
Williamson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Romanow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williamson is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Williamson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Romanow's guard.
Williamson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romanow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romanow keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
Romanow is pulling down on Williamson's head. It's preventing any offense from Williamson, at least for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Romanow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Romanow 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Romanow!
A relieved looking Lars Romanow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.