PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albashan Magomedrasulov (ranked 25330 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aquiles Romero (ranked 3293 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero has chosen Scotland The Brave as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Magomedrasulov
vs
Romero

177 cm
25
158 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

174 cm
34
161 lbs
17 - 23 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albashan Magomedrasulov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aquiles Romero!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedrasulov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedrasulov.
As Romero looks to move away, Magomedrasulov throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
Romero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedrasulov.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Magomedrasulov dives in for a single leg takedown but Romero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Romero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magomedrasulov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomedrasulov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedrasulov tries to clinch up.
Magomedrasulov looks to land a combination but Romero avoids it well.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedrasulov.
Magomedrasulov moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
Magomedrasulov throws a lazy head kick
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedrasulov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Magomedrasulov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedrasulov shoots for a takedown but Romero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albashan Magomedrasulov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Magomedrasulov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedrasulov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedrasulov misses with a takedown
and Romero counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Romero jabs Magomedrasulov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedrasulov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romero avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedrasulov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedrasulov.
Magomedrasulov walks into a jab.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Magomedrasulov shoots and misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magomedrasulov backs up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero pushes Magomedrasulov away with a front kick.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomedrasulov is looking for a counter combo.
Albashan Magomedrasulov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedrasulov tries for a takedown but Romero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magomedrasulov misses with a takedown
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magomedrasulov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Romero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A cross from Romero lands.
Romero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magomedrasulov backs up against the cage.

Magomedrasulov is rocked!
Romero connects with a combination that backs up Magomedrasulov into the cage. Romero lands a flurry of punches that gets past Magomedrasulov's guard. Magomedrasulov is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Romero bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aquiles Romero!
Aquiles Romero made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'im calling out Kick Boxer! lets do this'.