PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liberal Stomper (ranked 2336 p4p, 263 weight class) and Sticker Romano (ranked 3376 p4p, 374 weight class). Romano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Go For Broke kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stomper
vs
Romano

188 cm
19
164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
172 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liberal Stomper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sticker Romano!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stomper digs a good hook to Romano's body.
Romano tries to clinch but Stomper is having none of it.
It looked like Stomper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romano.

Romano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stomper wants to get back to his feet but Romano is dominant here and he's now got Stomper's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Romano is looking for the choke from the back position but Stomper is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Stomper's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Romano tightening his grip on Stomper, looking for the choke.

Romano looking for the choke from the back.
Stomper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romano on the ground.

Romano is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stomper has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stomper covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Romano has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stomper has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Stomper tries to roll but Romano sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Stomper right now.
Romano not allowing Stomper to control his hands.
Stomper is in bad spot here.

Romano working for a choke but Stomper is defending well.

Romano looking for the choke from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stomper is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Stomper defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Romano is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stomper trying to control the hands but Romano won't let him.
Stomper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stomper fending off the submission attempt from Romano.

Romano is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stomper knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stomper for a finish.
Stomper is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Stomper has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Romano.

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.
Stomper wants to control his opponent's hands but Romano gets his hands free.

Romano is looking for the choke from the back position but Stomper is controlling his hands well.
Romano is hanging on to Stomper's back as he tries to escape.

Romano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Romano patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stomper can't escape the position.
Stomper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Romano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Stomper right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sticker Romano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stomper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romano needs to keep his hands up - Stomper had a free shot at his head there.
Stomper leaves Romano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Romano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stomper. Stomper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stomper counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Romano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stomper did well to prevent Romano getting side control.
Stomper is looking for a sweep. Romano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romano trying to control from half guard but Stomper is working away.
Romano prevents Stomper from improving his position.
Stomper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romano's back!
Romano can't escape the position.
Romano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Romano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomper stopping the sweep attempt from Romano.
Romano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romano is still trying to improve position.
Romano is trying to keep Stomper in close.
Stomper wants to get up but he can't break Romano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stomper trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Stomper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stomper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Romano working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper counters with a nice uppercut.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sticker Romano.
Romano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stomper lands a nice hook to Romano's body. Romano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romano is breathing heavily.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stomper cracks Romano with a good jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stomper misses with the combination.
Liberal Stomper is winning the standup battle so far.
Romano tries for a takedown but Stomper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stomper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sticker Romano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romano shoots for a takedown but Stomper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Romano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Stomper.
Romano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liberal Stomper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Stomper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romano has time to react.
Romano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stomper.
Stomper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stomper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stomper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stomper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Stomper. Those never looked like landing.
Romano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stomper defends it well.
Stomper lands a jab to Romano's midsection.
Romano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stomper is fending him off so far but Romano persists. Nope, Stomper circles away and we're back to standing.
Stomper throws a big counter combination but Romano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Romano walks into a straight right hand from Stomper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stomper.
Stomper scores with a jab to the jaw.

Romano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Romano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stomper wants to get back to full guard.
Stomper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romano can do to turn this around?

Romano is working for a submission of some sort.

Romano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stomper has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano misses with a head shot. Stomper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Romano tries to free his leg and advance position but Stomper is retaining full guard.
Romano postures up and lands a big shot to Stomper's brow.
Stomper wants to sweep here but Romano controlling him for the moment.
Stomper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomper wants to sweep here but Romano controlling him for the moment.
Stomper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stomper tries to get out of the position.
Romano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stomper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romano trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Romano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stomper is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donk. Stomper catches Romano right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Romano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stomper's head backwards.
Romano avoids the body shot from Stomper.
Stomper lands a jab to the nose.
Stomper throws a nice looking combination but Romano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liberal Stomper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stomper misses with a body shot

and Romano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Stomper manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Romano keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Stomper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stomper connects with a right hand. Romano shakes it off.
Stomper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romano closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Stomper counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liberal Stomper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stomper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liberal Stomper!
Liberal Stomper took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.