PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lester Burnham (ranked 3604 p4p, 299 weight class) and Sergio Romo Iii (ranked 5391 p4p, 376 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Burnham
vs
Romo Iii

170 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lester Burnham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Romo Iii!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnham goes for a double leg but Romo Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romo Iii continues to drive forward.
Burnham shoots in and drives through. Romo Iii sprawls well.
Burnham looks for a takedown but Romo Iii sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burnham closes the distance and clinches up with Romo Iii, looking for a takedown. Burnham pushes Romo Iii against the cage but Romo Iii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burnham dives in and grabs Romo Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romo Iii pushes down on Burnham's head and hops out.
Romo Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romo Iii throws a right hand that Burnham ducks under and follows up with a left that Burnham also avoids with ease.
Burnham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burnham blocks a head kick by Romo Iii.
Burnham has a takedown stuffed.
Burnham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romo Iii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romo Iii wants it to stay on the feet.
Romo Iii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burnham's head.
Burnham dives in and grabs Romo Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romo Iii pushes down on Burnham's head and hops out.
Burnham misses with a takedown attempt - Romo Iii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burnham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romo Iii stuffs the takedown.
Burnham is breathing heavily.
Romo Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romo Iii throws a right and a left that Burnham avoids nicely.
Burnham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romo Iii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Romo Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romo Iii digs a good body shot into Burnham's ribs.
Burnham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romo Iii tries to avoid it but Burnham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romo Iii to the ground. Romo Iii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romo Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Burnham should have avoided that one.
Romo Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Burnham is rocked!
Romo Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Romo Iii throws a series of punches but Burnham moves out of range.
Romo Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burnham moves away.
Burnham dodges the punch combination from Romo Iii.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burnham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burnham shoots in for a double leg but Romo Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Romo Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romo Iii's waist but Romo Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burnham off to one side.

Burnham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burnham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Romo Iii is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romo Iii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Burnham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romo Iii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romo Iii is looking to regain half guard here but Burnham keeps moving and retains side control.

Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romo Iii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burnham in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Romo Iii is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lester Burnham!