Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 135: Wife v Nagasaki
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Oh.
Romano lands with a good body shot.
Oh misses with a two punch combination.
Oh scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Romano pushes Oh up against the cage in a clinch.
Romano tries a body shot but Oh blocks it.
Romano is pressed up against the cage. Oh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romano down to the mat. Romano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oh throws a jab when Romano was well out of range.
Oh fails with the takedown
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oh.
Muenster Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Romano jabs Oh right on the nose. Oh blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Jisoo Oh has been cut.#T1#
Oh throws a hook to the side of Romano's head but Romano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oh under the eye.
Oh moves out of range of the strikes.
Romano tries to clinch but Oh moves out of range.
Romano clobbers Oh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Oh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romano.
Romano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romano stuffs the takedown.
Jisoo Oh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oh under the eye.#CUT#That has opened up Jisoo Oh's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.#T2#
Oh fails with the takedown
and Romano counters with a big right hand! Oh Oh is in trouble here! Romano follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Muenster Romano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 127: Cholo v Young
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Romano throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Romano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wallace slips under a jab.
A jab from Romano misses.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Romano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Romano misses its target.
Wallace with a nice cross.
Romano tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.#CL#
Romano forces Wallace back against the cage and clinches.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Romano's head. #T1#
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Romano.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Romano misses with some punches.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallaces head.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Wallace tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Wallace misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Romano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Romano. #T2#
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Romano is working Wallace over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wallace.
Wallace tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Romano pushes Wallace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wallace has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Romano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wallace can turn it around.
Romano blocking some punches. #T3#
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Wallace trying to land knees to the body.
Wallace takes a shot to the head.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wallace or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Romano digs a right hand into Wallace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wallace's gas tank.
Romano misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Romano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wallace looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Romano as the two fighters clinch.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muenster Romano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Romano misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Romano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romano throws out the jab.
Romano misses the shot to the body.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
Romano slips under a jab.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Romano circles away.
Wallace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romano moves away from the strike by Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace misses with a leg kick.
Romano is looking to counter punch.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace thows a leg kick but Romano checks it
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut.
Romano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Wallace is rocked!#T1#
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Romano finish him?
Romano walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wallace drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Romano swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wallace's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Muenster Romano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 118 Christmas Eve II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Oh does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Romano backs off Oh throws a huge counter combo but Romano manages to avoid it all.
Romano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Romano gets caught flat footed, as Oh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oh told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Oh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romano keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully.
Oh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Romano is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Oh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
Oh scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oh is looking to take a break and control but Romano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Oh swings around for an armbar but Romano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oh's guard.
Oh controls Romano momentarily but Romano frees himself.
Oh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Oh thows a huge punch but Romano dodges it nicely. #T2#
Romano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oh.
Oh trying to control the action but Romano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Oh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Romano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oh on the ground.
Oh thows a huge punch but Romano dodges it nicely.
Oh stalling.
Oh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Oh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romano is controlling Oh's trapped leg to prevent Oh from advancing to side control.
Oh thows a huge punch but Romano dodges it nicely.
Oh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romano defending well though.
Oh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oh lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oh moves into full mount! Romano won't be happy about that! #T4#
Oh looking to control but Romano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oh thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB2#
Oh has hold of Romano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Romano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oh wants to control the pace but Romano is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jisoo Oh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romano.
Romano is looking to clinch.
Romano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oh.
Oh looks to throw the jab but Romano is out of range.
Romano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oh misses with a body shot.
It looked like Romano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Oh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano missing with a left hand there. Oh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh throws a big shot that misses.
Oh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Romano lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Jisoo Oh has been cut.
Romano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh moves out of range of the strikes.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
Romano takes a swing at Oh's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Romano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Oh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano is pressed up against the cage. Oh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romano down to the mat. Romano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Oh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Oh throws a sloppy body shot
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romano.
Romano tries to clinch but Oh moves out of range.
Romano doesn't manage to clinch there - Oh circles away.
Romano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oh's head backwards.
Oh shoots in and drives through. Romano sprawls well.
Muenster Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.#CL#
Romano rushes Oh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oh blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Oh uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##TD2#
Oh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oh wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oh is pulling down on Romano's head to control his posture.
Oh being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh wants to sweep here but Romano controlling him for the moment.
Oh has Romano pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romano won't allow Oh to sweep him here.
Oh has control of Romano's left arm, preventing Romano from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muenster Romano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jisoo Oh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oh.
Romano misses with a looping left.
Romano wants to clinch.
Nice shot by Oh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Oh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
Romano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oh to score with a decent uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oh.#T1##TD2#
Oh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Romano defending against the ground and pound.
Romano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Romano tries to get out of the position.
Oh is looking to take a break and control but Romano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh tries to score with some ground and pound. Romano controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Oh scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh wants to control but Romano is keeping him busy.
Oh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Oh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Romano on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Romano dodges the ground and pound from Oh.
Oh trying to control the position but Romano is working away.
Oh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Romano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Oh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Oh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Oh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Romano to see if he's OK.
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!#SUB2#
Oh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romano, who protects the arm well.
Romano is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Romano seems a little lost for a moment, as Oh dominates the positioning.
Romano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Oh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oh throwing strikes but Romano manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Romano working away.
Oh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Oh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Nice strikes from Oh there.
Oh wants to control but Romano is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Oh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Romano wants to improve his position but Oh is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jisoo Oh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oh 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jisoo Oh!
A victorious Jisoo Oh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 109: Pedersoli v Cholo
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Romano is out of range.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Romano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romano blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Romano misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Romano's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Romano is out of range.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Romano has closed the distance and engaged Sitsongrit in a clinch.
Romano working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Romano working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Romano tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Romano lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romano misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano misses with a body punch.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. #T3#
Romano pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romano lands a shot to the body.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romano blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Romano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Romano walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romano slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
A little jabbing left from Romano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romano.
Romano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romano connects with a nice looking jab.
Romano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Romano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romano is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Romano blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Romano's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romano throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Romano's body.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit sizes up Romano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Romano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Romano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Romano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Romano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Romano.#T1#
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Romano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
letting Romano counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Romano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Romano's defenses. #CL2#
Romano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romano lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romano can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit cracks Romano with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit pushes Romano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Romano prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Romano.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Romano tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Romano's front leg but catches the back leg as Romano tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Romano throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit. #T4#
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Romano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit tests Romano's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Romano pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romano.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muenster Romano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Romano digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Romano lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit cracks Romano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romano throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Romano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romano tries to clinch up.
Romano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Romano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Romano moves into range and clinches up with Sitsongrit.
Romano presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Sitsongrit. #T1#
Romano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano misses with some punches.
Romano lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Romano is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Muenster Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit is trying to break the clinch but Romano is controlling him.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land. #T3#
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Romano lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano. #T4#
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Romano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muenster Romano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
After the fight, Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DC 98: Sicarius vs Bonesteel
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Romano tries to clinch up.
Romano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skolz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romano takes a swing at Skolz's ribcage but misses.
Romano wants to clinch.#CL#
Romano clinches up against the cage.
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
Skolz takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Skolz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skolz tries to circle away but Romano has him pinned against the cage.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Skolz tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz is looking to break free of the clinch but Romano has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Romano.
Skolz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skolz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Skolz tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Skolz swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz is trying to force a seperation but Romano has the dominant position.
Skolz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Skolz tries to circle away but Romano has him pinned against the cage.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romano scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Skolz.
Skolz has had enough of the clinch but Romano keeps him there for the moment.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano. #T2#
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz has had enough of the clinch but Romano keeps him there for the moment.
Skolz prevents a body shot from Romano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Skolz controls the action.
Romano lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Romano gets through Skolz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skolz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Romano misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Skolz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romano tries to clinch up.
Skolz is looking to chop away at Romano's legs. #T3#
Skolz swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skolz misses with a double jab.
Skolz connects with a leg kick.
Skolz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romano doesn't seem bothered though.
Skolz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Romano is looking to clinch.
Skolz throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Romano.
A good leg kick by Skolz. #CL#
Romano closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Skolz.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Skolz is trying to push Romano away but Romano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skolz cracks Romano with a nice body shot.#T4#
Skolz lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skolz.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skolz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
A short right from Romano on the inside.
Romano blocks a body shot from Skolz.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Romano.
Romano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Skolz.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Skolz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Romano moves into range and clinches up with Skolz.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Romano lands an uppercut.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Romano.
Romano prevents Skolz from breaking the clinch.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Skolz has had enough of the clinch but Romano keeps him there for the moment.
Romano blocks a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano tries a body shot but Skolz blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Skolz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Romano tries to clinch but Skolz moves out of range. #T1#
Romano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skolz takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
Skolz throws out a leg kick but Romano moves out of range and Skolz only half commits.
Skolz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
Skolz misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Romano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano lands with an overhand left.
Skolz misses with a two punch combination.
Skolz misses with a looping right.
Skolz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skolz manages to avoid it.
Romano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.
Skolz scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Skolz throws a hook to the side of Romano's head but Romano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Romano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano moves in looking to clinch but Skolz pushes him off.
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!
A big right from Skolz misses.
Skolz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romano fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Romano has closed the distance and engaged Skolz in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romano pushes Skolz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skolz prevents a body shot from Romano. #BC2#
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
Romano clobbers Skolz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skolz takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
Skolz keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Romano is looking to clinch.
Skolz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Skolz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Romano does it's job there.
Romano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skolz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romano. That did some damage!
Skolz looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skolz.
Romano clobbers Skolz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skolz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Romano misses with a straight right.
Skolz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A right-left combo lands from Skolz.
Skolz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Romano to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Romano.#T4#
Skolz misses with a two punch combination.
Romano with a jab.
Skolz avoids the body shot from Romano.
Skolz unleashes a big counter combination but Romano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Skolz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano. #CL#
Romano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Nice body punch from Skolz - that landed with a thud.
Romano tries a body shot but Skolz blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Romano. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skolz cracks Romano with an open hand slap.
Skolz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romano under the eye.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skolz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Romano connects with a body shot.
Skolz thows a body kick. Romano tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Romano moves into the clinch.
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Skolz breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Romano gets a clinch.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romano misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Skolz breaks from the clinch.
Skolz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz moves out of range as Romano strikes.
Skolz tries to land a front kick but Romano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Romano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skolz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice cross by Romano.#T1#
Skolz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Romano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skolz loads up on a big right hand but Romano slips the punch.
Skolz misses with a straight left.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Jab by Romano.
Romano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skolz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skolz scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Skolz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skolz swinging wildly here.
Skolz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skolz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skolz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Muenster Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Romano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skolz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skolz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skolz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skolz throws a head kick but Romano moves out of range. #KD#
Romano sends Skolz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Romano is motioning to the referee to let Skolz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Skolz is rocked!
Romano jabs Skolz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skolz is still on wobbly legs! Can Romano finish him?
Skolz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skolz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skolz at a distance.
Romano lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Romano has managed to clinch.
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romano gets through Skolz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano. #T3#
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romano throws a big uppercut that drops Skolz! More strikes from Romano and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Skolz lies dazed against the cage as Romano celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Muenster Romano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 85
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Erenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Romano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erenberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Romano. #CL2#
Romano drives through and clinches with Erenberg against the cage.
Erenberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romano to keep the fight standing.
Erenberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Erenberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terence Erenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
Erenberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Romano tries to work over Erenberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erenberg can't get the takedown.
Erenberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Romano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A short right from Romano.
Romano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erenberg.
Romano lands a right hand.
Erenberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Romano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Erenberg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romano can turn it around.
Erenberg is breathing heavily.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Romano working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Erenberg is rocked!
Romano digs a right hand into Erenberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Erenberg's gas tank.
Oh Erenberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erenberg is looking to take this one to the mat.
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!
Romano is working Erenberg over against the cage.
Erenberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Romano.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
Romano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erenberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erenberg backwards.
Romano dips a shoulder and cracks Erenberg with a mighty uppercut! Erenberg falls back against the cage and Romano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Erenberg is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Romano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Our winner, Muenster Romano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DC 75 Davis vs Tzeng
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Romano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
It looked like Romano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve moves away from the strike by Romano.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Romano misses with a body punch
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Steve connects with a single shot there.
Romano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stephen Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws a hook but Romano blocks it.
Romano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Steve catches Romano right on the button with a cross.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Steve.#CL#
Romano drives through and clinches with Steve against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano blocking some punches. #T1#
Steve cracks Romano with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Romano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steve wants to get back to striking at distance but Romano won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Romano.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romano lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Steve with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romano is defending well for now.
Steve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Romano as the two fighters clinch.
Steve blocking some punches.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve is leaning against Romano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Nice body punch from Romano.
Romano avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
Romano scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano. #T3#
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romano tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve working aggressively here.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Steve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romano blocks a body shot from Steve.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romano is defending well for now.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Steve's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Muenster Romano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Steve throws a leg kick but Romano checks it. #CUT2#It looks like Muenster Romano has been cut.
Romano tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Steve cracks Romano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano tries to clinch up.
Stephen Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve staying out of range there.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Romano's belly button to the back.
Romano throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steve.#T1#
Romano looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Romano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steve scores with a jab. Romano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Romano counters with a left to the body.
Romano avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve cracks Romano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Romano.
Romano looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Romano misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.#T2#
Steve scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steve's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romano missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romano misses with a left hand
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Romano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romano looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romano, as that shot connected.
Steve lands a jab.
Steve misses with a looping left.#T3#
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve tries to counter with a clinch but Romano shakes him off and moves away.
Steve swinging wildly here.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Romano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Romano has managed to clinch.
Steve missing with knees to the body.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Romano misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Muenster Romano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve lands a body punch.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve prevents a body shot from Romano.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve pushes off an throws an elbow but Romano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muenster Romano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Steve stuns Romano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Romano coming out on top.#CL#
Romano rushes Steve and presses him up against the cage.
Romano cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Romano lands a nice uppercut.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Romano takes the fight into the clinch.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Romano misses with some punches. #T1#
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Steve. #BC2#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Romano takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Romano is out of range.
Steve slips under a jab.
Romano swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romano in his tracks.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romano clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Romano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steve attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.#T2#
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve misses with a leg kick
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Romano's shoulder, as Romano tries to avoid the shot.
Romano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romano scores with a body shot.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Steve slips a straight right by Romano.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Romano misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steve moves out of range as Romano strikes.#T3#
Romano tries to clinch up.
Steve swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Steve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romano throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steve. That's going to slow Romano down.
Steve throws out a leg kick but Romano moves out of range and Steve only half commits.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romano.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
Romano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romano slips under a jab.#T4#
Romano throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Romano blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Romano misses its target.
Romano takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Steve throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steve misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romano thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steve 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
During a confident post fight interview, Stephen Steve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 182
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Romano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kouame is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romano.
Romano staying out of range there.
Kouame with a hook.
Kouame scores with a nice strike.
Kouame misses with a straight right.
Romano moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Kouame tries to keep at a distance but Romano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Kouame controls the action.
Kouame has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Kouame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kouame lands with a right to the head.
Kouame misses with the head strike.
Kouame misses with some punches.
Kouame throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kouame throws a head punch that misses.
Kouame throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano.
Kouame lands an uppercut.#T1#
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Kouame misses with the head strike.
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kouame swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kouame lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano tries to work over Kouame's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romano tries a body shot but Kouame blocks it.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kouame.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano lands with a short shot to the head.
Romano is working Kouame over against the cage.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kouame blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Romano.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kouame controls his hands.
Kouame scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Kouame lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kouame seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romano can turn it around.
Kouame misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kouame misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kouame just leaning against Romano, taking a breather.
Kouame swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kouame swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kouame.
Kouame displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romano up against the cage.
Kouame blocking some punches.
Kouame misses with some punches.
Kouame fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kouame struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Kouame misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Romano.
Kouame wants to break free but Romano has control.
Kouame throws a head punch that misses.
Kouame lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kouame's elbow.
Kouame working aggressively here.
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Kouame misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Romano.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Kouame.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Kouame.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Kouame blocks an uppercut.
Kouame swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
Romano misses with some punches.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kouame. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Kouame throws a head punch that misses.
Romano misses with a body punch.
Kouame misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
A head punch on the inside from Kouame fails to land.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Kouame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romano.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Kouame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kouame fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kouame lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romano works on Kouame's body with a couple of short punches.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yaya Kouame will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kouame ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Kouame is looking to counter punch.
Romano moves away from the strike by Kouame.
Romano throws a lazy right hand but Kouame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kouame swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romano slips under a jab.#CL2#
Romano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Kouame.
Kouame tries to stall but Romano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Romano.
Romano lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano blocking some punches.
Kouame lands a left hand.
Kouame fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano gets through Kouame's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kouame fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano takes a shot to the head.
Kouame lands with a right to the head.
Romano misses with some punches.
Kouame misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Kouame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kouame blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kouame scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romano misses with a body punch.
Kouame pressing his opponent against the cage.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kouame has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kouame.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kouame. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Romano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kouame.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kouame throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanos head.
Kouame swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Kouame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kouame.
Kouame throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Kouame avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
Romano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kouame's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kouame.
A short right from Romano.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kouame creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Kouame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano misses with some punches. #T3#
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kouame.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Kouame blocks a body shot from Romano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kouame.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kouame lands with a short shot to the head.
Kouame scores with a shot to the side of Romano's head.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Kouame.
Kouame blocking some punches.
Romano lands a right hand.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kouame working aggressively here.
Kouame blocks an uppercut.
Kouame misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Kouame avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Kouame.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kouame.
Romano blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano misses with some punches.
Kouame tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kouame swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Kouame controls the action.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Romano cracks Kouame with a nice body shot.
Kouame swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Kouame.
Kouame misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kouame blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Muenster Romano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Romano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Kouame is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Romano knocks out Kouame with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Romano before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Romano picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muenster Romano!
Muenster Romano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 174
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Newsome is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romano. #CL2#
Romano pushes Newsome up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Romano.
Romano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano working aggressively here.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Romano lands a shot to the body.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Romano.
Newsome gets through Romano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newsome tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano tries a body shot but Newsome blocks it.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Romano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newsome blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Romano.
Newsome blocking some punches.
Newsome tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Romano.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
Romano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romano blocking some punches.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
Good body shot from Romano.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano.
A right handed body shot lands from Romano.
Newsome is breathing heavily.
Romano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
Newsome working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsome.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano blocks a body shot from Newsome.
A short right from Romano.
Romano blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romano.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome lands with a right to the head.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Romano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
A right handed body shot lands from Romano.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romano.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Romano lands a left hand.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newsome backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Nice body punch from Romano - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
Romano lands a nice uppercut.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Newsome is rocked!
A hook to the body from Romano.
Oh Newsome is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome seems to have got his legs back now.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newsome blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Romano.
Romano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romano working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Romano.
Romano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Newsome.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands with a short shot to the head.
Romano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsome or not.
Romano gets through Newsome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Romano.
Newsome tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muenster Romano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Newsome's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Newsome keeps the fight on the outside.#KD2#
Romano cracks Newsome with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Newsome looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Romano finish him?
Newsome moves out of range of the strikes.
Newsome takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Newsome to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Newsome looks to clinch but Romano throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Newsome taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Our winner, Muenster Romano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 161
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Romano lands a glancing blow to the side of Axelsen's head.
Axelsen scores with a nice strike.
Axelsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Axelsen throws a lazy right hand but Romano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Axelsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Romano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Axelsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsen.
Romano throws a hook but Axelsen avoids it easily.
Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Axelsen works Romano's body with a nice hook.
Axelsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axelsen tried to score with a low kick but Romano checks it.
Axelsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Romano clinches.
Axelsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Romano won't allow it. #T1#
Axelsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelsen can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Axelsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Axelsen lands a right hand.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage. #BC#
Axelsen breaks from the clinch.
Axelsen throws out a powerful jab.
Axelsen lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Axelsen. Those never looked like landing.
Axelsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Axelsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romano on the side of the head.
Romano misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a leg kick.
Romano throws a body shot but no joy.
Axelsen throws a lazy body kick
and Romano counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Romano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsen.
Axelsen throws a big shot that misses.
Axelsen misses with a wild body shot.
Romano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Axelsen with a body shot.
Axelsen scores with a hook.
Axelsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romano's head backwards.
A big right from Romano misses. #CL2#
Romano clinches up against the cage.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Axelsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romano backwards. #BC#
Axelsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romano lands a head shot.
Axelsen lands a really nice looking cross but Romano seems unphased.
Axelsen feints and then cracks Romano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romano down.
Axelsen misses with a body shot. #T3#
Romano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Axelsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Axelsen digs a good hook to Romano's body.
Axelsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Romano tries to clinch but Axelsen is having none of it.
Axelsen throws a body punch but Romano moves out of range.
Toke Axelsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Romano misses its intended target.
Axelsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Axelsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romano.
Romano slips a jab from Axelsen.
Axelsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelsen lands a right hook to the body.
Romano checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Axelsen pushes Romano away with a front kick.
Axelsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Romano closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Axelsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Romano. That snapped Axelsen's head back.
Axelsen misses the jab.
Axelsen lands a slapping body shot.
Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romano.
Romano slips under a jab.
Romano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romano throws a jab when Axelsen was well out of range.
Axelsen misses with a hook.
Axelsen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Romano to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Axelsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toke Axelsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Axelsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Romano throws a hook but Axelsen avoids it easily.
Romano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Axelsen misses the body punch
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut.
Romano misses with a hook. Axelsen ducked under it nicely.
Axelsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Axelsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Axelsen misses.
Romano avoids the body shot from Axelsen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romano! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano slips under a jab from Axelsen.
Romano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Axelsen misses
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Axelsen jabs at Romano's body.
Romano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Romano.#T1#
Romano misses the jab.
Axelsen misses with a body shot
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axelsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romano.
Axelsen throws a right hand that misses
and Romano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Romano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romano jabs Axelsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Axelsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Axelsen swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Axelsen throws out a leg kick but Romano moves out of range and Axelsen only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romano! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Axelsen. Those never looked like landing.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsen is just out of range.
Axelsen throws a right hand that Romano ducks under and follows up with a left that Romano also avoids with ease.
Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Romano.#T2#
Axelsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Romano moves out of range of the strikes.
Axelsen slips under a jab.
Romano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axelsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Romano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelsen.
A low kick from Axelsen is predictable there
and Romano counters with a stiff right hand.
Romano throws a body punch but Axelsen moves out of range.
Romano checks a leg kick.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Axelsen.
Romano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Romano tries to clinch but Axelsen is having none of it. #T3#
Romano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Axelsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelsen.
Romano slips a straight right by Axelsen.
Romano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsen.
Axelsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsen.
Axelsen tries to work over Romano's front leg with a kick but Romano checks it.
Axelsen feints and then cracks Romano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romano down.
Axelsen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romano misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romano thinking.
A nice combination there by Axelsen.
Romano checks the leg kick.#T4#
A left lands for Axelsen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano slips under a jab from Axelsen.
A jab from Romano misses.
Axelsen lands with a shot to the body.
Axelsen misses the shot to the body.
Romano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Axelsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen scores with a jab.
Axelsen looks to throw the jab but Romano is out of range.
Axelsen takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
Axelsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romano can do to turn this around?
Romano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Romano closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toke Axelsen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Axelsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romano scores with a jab. Axelsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Axelsen digs a good hook to Romano's body.
Axelsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsen.
Romano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Axelsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Axelsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelsen misses with a right hand
and Romano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Romano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romano. That did some damage!
Romano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romano tries to clinch up but Axelsen circles away and keeps his distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Romano blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Romano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Romano.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Axelsen. Romano shrugs it off though.
Romano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toke Axelsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Romano lands a nice looking body shot.
Axelsen misses with a low kick as Romano jumps back.
Axelsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Axelsen scores with a hook.
Axelsen scores with a punch to the head.
Romano checks a leg kick.
Romano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Axelsen's hands.
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!
Axelsen misses with a body kick.
Axelsen misses the jab.
Muenster Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsen manages to avoid it.
Axelsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romano in his tracks.
Axelsen throws a body punch but Romano moves out of range.
Axelsen misses with a leg kick
and Romano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romano walks into a jab.
Axelsen takes one on the button.
Romano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axelsen throws out the jab.
Romano scores with a nice right hand.
Axelsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Romano misses.
Romano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Axelsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axelsen avoids the body shot from Romano.
Romano tries to clinch there but Axelsen circles away. #T3#
A punch combination from Axelsen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romano! But no joy.
Romano misses with a looping left.
Axelsen misses with a jab to the body
and Romano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Axelsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romano takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Romano finds it's target.#CL2#
Romano moves into range and clinches up with Axelsen.
Romano misses with some punches.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axelsen can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action. #BC#
Axelsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axelsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romano checks it well. #T4#
A big right from Axelsen misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romano slips under a jab from Axelsen.
Axelsen lands the left hand.
Axelsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
Romano avoids the head kick by Axelsen.
Axelsen misses the body punch
enabling Romano to counter with a crisp jab.
Axelsen defending well as Romano loads up on a big left hand.
Axelsen misses with a body shot.
Romano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Axelsen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Romano to counter with a crisp jab.
Romano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muenster Romano.
I think Axelsen 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toke Axelsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Toke Axelsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 152
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Leader misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Romano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Leader's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leader misses with a looping left.
Romano misses with a left hand
and Leader counters with a nice body shot.
Muenster Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader lands with a nice body punch.
Leader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leader.
Leader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romano throws the left hand but Leader avoids the punch easily.
Romano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leader connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Romano throws a looping overhand right but Leader ducks down to avoid it.
Leader quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Leader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Leader misses its intended target.
Romano misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.#CL2#
Romano drives through and clinches with Leader against the cage.
Leader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leader swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leader misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Romano tries a body shot but Leader blocks it.
Leader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Leader's head.
Leader blocks a body shot from Romano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Leader lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romano or not.
Leader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romano lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Romano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Leader's head.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Leader lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leader struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leader blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Leader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romano blocks a jab.
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romano.
Leader jabs Romano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romano scores with a hook.
Leader misses the shot to the body.
Romano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leader was well out of range. Poor timing from Romano.#T4#
Romano thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Romano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Leader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romano misses with a body shot
and Leader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leader.
Leader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
Romano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Muenster Romano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Romano misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Leader counter with a right hand.
Romano wants to clinch up but Leader keeps it at a distance.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Romano. That snapped Leader's head back. #CL2#
Romano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leader, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leader.
Romano gets through Leader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romano prevents a body shot from Leader.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Romano misses with a body punch. #T1#
Romano gets through Leader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leader blocks a body shot from Romano.
Romano tries a body shot but Leader blocks it.
Romano working aggressively here.
Leader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romano.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leaders head.
Leader lands a shoulder strike.
Romano tries to work over Leader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leader has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leader blocks a body shot from Romano.
Leader prevents a body shot from Romano.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Leader.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Leader.
Romano tries to work over Leader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Leader swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Leader tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Leader back against the cage.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leader blocking some punches.
Leader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Leader controls his hands.
Leader blocks a body shot from Romano.
Leader throws a head punch that misses.
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano prevents a body shot from Leader.
Leader throws a head punch that misses.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Leader.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano.
Leader blocking some punches.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano lands a body punch. #T3#
Romano working aggressively here.
Leader tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
A short left from Romano.
Leader tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Leader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muenster Romano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Romano lands a shot to the body.
Leader misses with a body punch.
Romano blocks a body shot from Leader. #BC#
Leader breaks the clinch.
Romano throws out a powerful jab.
Leader staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Leader misses its target.
A jab from Leader misses. #CL2#
Romano pushes Leader up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Leader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romano working aggressively here.
Leader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leader blocks a body shot from Romano.
Leader has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Leader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanos head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Romano prevents Leader from breaking the clinch.
Leader working aggressively here.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Romano.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leader lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Leader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Romano drives through and clinches with Leader against the cage.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Leader controls the action.
Leader lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muenster Romano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Romano tries to clinch up but Leader circles away and keeps his distance.
Leader moves out of range of the strikes.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Leader swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leader scores with a leg kick.
Romano misses with a left hand
and Leader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Leader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Romano blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Romano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
Leader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romano slips a straight right by Leader.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leader.
Leader drops his hands momentarily and Romano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Romano misses with a shot to the body
and Leader counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romano thinking.
Master Leader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muenster Romano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Leader misses with a wild body shot.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Nice cross by Leader.
Leader slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Romano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romano misses with a looping left.
Leader throws an off balance right hand
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leader throws the left hand but Romano avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Leader keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice cross by Romano.
Nice shot lands for Romano.
Leader takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leader takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romano scores with a punch to the head.
Leader needs to keep his hands up - Romano had a free shot at his head there.
Leader looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Romano throws out a counter right but Leader avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Romano moves into the clinch.#T4#
Leader misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leader.
Leader wants to get back to striking at distance but Romano won't allow it.
Leader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leader has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Leader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leader lands with a left to the head.
Leader tries to break free but Romano pushes him back against the cage.
Romano presses Leader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leader misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muenster Romano.
I've got Romano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RISE 134
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Dragneel sizes up Romano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Romano throws a big shot that misses.
Dragneel scores with a nice strike.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Romano misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano blocks a jab.
Romano scores with a shot to the body.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Romano ducks down to avoid it.
Romano tries to clinch up.
Dragneel misses the body punch
and Romano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romano.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left and a right from Dragneel both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Muenster Romano has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
Dragneel motions for Romano to come forward. Dragneel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romano misses with a hook.
Dragneel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Dragneel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romano has time to react.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romano.
Dragneel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dragneel lands a jab to the head.
Dragneel defending well as Romano loads up on a big left hand.
Romano throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Romano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dragneel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragneel digs a good body shot into Romano's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Dragneel lands with an uppercut that bounces Romano off the cage and back into range.
Romano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
As Romano backs away, Dragneel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Romano misses the shot to the body.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Romano moves out of range.
It seemed like Romano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Romano.
Dragneel throws a lazy body kick
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Dragneel cracks Romano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Romano moves out of range.
Romano takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dragneel misses with a combination
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romano misses with a looping left.#T3#
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romano. That did some damage!
Romano throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragneel counters with an inside leg kick.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romano throws out the jab.
Dragneel throws the left hand but Romano avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romano closes the distance but Dragneel moves to the side
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel catches Romano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Romano moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Romano gets a clinch.
Dragneel is leaning against Romano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Dragneel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragneel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dragneel manages to break the clinch.
Dragneel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Romano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romano throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Romano misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Romano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muenster Romano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dragneel throws a sloppy body shot
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel throws a right hand that Romano ducks under and follows up with a left that Romano also avoids with ease.
Dragneel misses with a left hand
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut.
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel misses with a left hand
and Romano counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Romano lands a head shot.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragneel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel connects with a right hand. Romano shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Romano throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Dragneel. That snapped Romano's head back.
Dragneel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel throws a hook but Romano blocks it.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel ducks right into an uppercut from Romano.
Romano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dragneel.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Romano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dragneel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romano is able to avoid easily.
Dragneel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romano.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romano can do to turn this around?
Dragneel lands with a straight right. Romano didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Romano staying out of range there.
Romano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Romano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Romano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romano misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Dragneel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dragneel.
Dragneel swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
Dragneel digs a good body shot into Romano's ribs.
Romano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
A cross from Dragneel lands.#T3#
Dragneel takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
Romano jabs Dragneel right on the nose. Dragneel blinks but takes it well.
Romano cracks a nice hook into Dragneel's ribs.
Romano scores with a jab to the body.
Romano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romano is looking to clinch.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romano at a distance.
Good shot there by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Romano ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel misses with a lunging right hand
and Romano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel punishes Romano's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Dragneel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano misses with a looping left.
Dragneel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Muenster Romano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dragneel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Dragneel with the inside leg kick.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Romano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel is looking to slow Romano down with leg kicks.
A jab lands there for Dragneel.
Dragneel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Romano scores with a sloppy right hand. Dragneel should have avoided that one.
Dragneel with a hook.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romano.
Romano throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Romano rushes Dragneel and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Dragneel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Romano.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
Dragneel tries to break free but Romano pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dragneel manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Romano coming out on top.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Romano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel dips to his left and cracks Romano with an uppercut!
Dragneel lands a jab to the head.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Romano's head but Romano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dragneel with a body shot.
Muenster Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel misses with a hook
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Romano throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Romano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romano takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Romano as he connects with a hook.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Romano lands with an overhand left.
Dragneel misses with a hook
and Romano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Romano moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Romano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Dragneel misses
and Romano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Dragneel - just one landing.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Romano counters with a straight right hand.
Romano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel lands with a kick to the temple. Romano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Romano lands with a good body shot.
Dragneel lands with a cross.
Dragneel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Romano has managed to clinch. #T4#
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Romano.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Romano on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Romano.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muenster Romano.
I think Dragneel 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Natsu Dragneel!
An out of breath Natsu Dragneel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 128
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Beneke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Romano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke scores with a jab.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Romano moved out of range.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke throws a good cross that connects.
Romano thuds a left hand into Beneke's body.
Romano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beneke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano tries to clinch there but Beneke circles away.
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Romano's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Romano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beneke duly obliges. #T1#
Romano moves forwards but Beneke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Romano lands a glancing blow to the side of Beneke's head.
Romano moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Romano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beneke throws a solid leg kick but Romano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beneke.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
Beneke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Beneke misses with a left hand
and Romano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano cracks a nice hook into Beneke's ribs.
Beneke connects with a body shot.
Beneke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Romano.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Beneke is rocked!
Beneke works the jab nicely.#T2#
Beneke misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Romano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beneke! Romano lets Beneke back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Beneke is still on wobbly legs! Can Romano finish him?
Beneke is looking to chop away at Romano's legs.
Beneke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from Beneke.
Romano slips under a jab from Beneke.
Romano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Romano darts in and clinches Beneke up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benekes head.
A right handed body shot lands from Romano.
A hook to the body from Romano.
Beneke wants to get back to striking at distance but Romano won't allow it.
Romano pushes Beneke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beneke seems to have recovered his senses.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beneke wants to get back to striking at distance but Romano won't allow it.
Beneke working hard to break the clinch.
Beneke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Romano.
Romano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beneke backwards.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Romano on the inside.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Beneke backwards.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Beneke backwards. #T3#
Beneke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beneke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benekes head.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beneke's elbow.
Romano works on Beneke's body with a couple of short punches.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beneke's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Beneke manages to pull guard.
Beneke wants to stand but Romano is controlling the position.
Beneke is trying to keep Romano in close.
Romano stops Beneke from standing up. #T4#
Romano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beneke wants to stand up but Romano is controlling him.
Beneke is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Romano.
A little feinted left hand from Romano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romano lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muenster Romano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Romano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Romano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a takedown attempt - Romano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beneke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romano misses the jab.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Muenster Romano is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Romano sends Beneke crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Romano is motioning to the referee to let Beneke up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke looks up at the clock. Bad move! Romano lands a right hand from hell, dropping Beneke. Romano pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
A relieved looking Muenster Romano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 123
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Romano moves out of range as Chomofsky strikes.
Romano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Romano rushes Chomofsky and presses him up against the cage.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chomofsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Romano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Romano.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chomofsky backwards.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Chomofsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Romano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chomofsky.#CL2#
Romano moves into range and clinches up with Chomofsky.#BC#
Chomofsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Romano moves into the clinch.#T1#
Chomofsky blocking some punches.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Chomofsky takes a shot to the head.
Romano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chomofsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romano is defending well.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Chomofsky controls the action.
Chomofsky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romano after a bit of a struggle.
I was talking to Chomofsky's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romano misses with some punches.
Romano lands a left hand.
Romano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chomofsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Chomofsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chomofsky blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Romano.
Romano misses with a body punch.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Chomofsky controls the action.
Chomofsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano.
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!
Romano prevents a body shot from Chomofsky.
Chomofsky lands with a light punch inside.
Romano is working Chomofsky over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Romano. #BC#
Chomofsky breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Chomofsky tries to keep at a distance but Romano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano tries to work over Chomofsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Chomofsky fails to land. #BC#
Chomofsky breaks the clinch.
Romano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chomofsky fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linkavitch Chomofsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romano misses with a left hand
and Chomofsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Romano moves into the clinch successfully.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Chomofsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Chomofsky jumps guard. #SUB#
Romano has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Chomofsky to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Romano is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Chomofsky pulls down on the head and he's put Romano to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Linkavitch Chomofsky!
After winning the bout, Linkavitch Chomofsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 117
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Romano throws out a loose jab but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Rivers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rivers creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Romano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rivers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Romano is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rivers.
Rivers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Rivers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rivers prefers to stall for the moment though.
Romano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rivers.
Romano is looking for a sweep.
Rivers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rivers misses with the ground and pound.
Rivers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Romano down.
Rivers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romano keeps working. #T1#
Romano prevents Rivers from moving into mount.
Rivers controlling the position.
Rivers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Romano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rivers.
Rivers throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Romano works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rivers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Rivers.
Rivers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Rivers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rivers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Romano dodges it nicely.
Rivers lands strikes from half guard.
Rivers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Romano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivers.
Rivers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rivers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romano's head. #SUB#
Rivers seems to be looking for submissions.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Romano dodges it nicely. #T3#
Rivers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romano has hold of Rivers's hands but Rivers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rivers is looking to take a break and control but Romano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivers slips a nice elbow through Romano's hands, connecting with Romano's forehead.
Rivers working over Romano with some ground and pound. Romano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rivers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rivers misses with a head shot. Romano uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rivers landing with the ground and pound.
Romano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Romano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romano's head.
Rivers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rivers is looking to work some ground and pound but Romano has wrist control.
Rivers landing with the ground and pound.
Rivers is working Romano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivers pushes down on Romano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Romano dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Rivers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Romano moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Romano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivers walks into a straight right hand from Romano.
Clint Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rivers or perhaps it was just good defense by Romano, which made it look bad.
Romano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Romano lands a body shot.
Romano swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Rivers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Romano dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rivers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rivers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romano's head. #T1#
Rivers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rivers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romano can do to turn this around?
Rivers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romano defending well though.
Rivers working over Romano with some ground and pound. Romano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rivers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rivers throwing shots but Romano is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Rivers. #T2#
Rivers is nestled in close to Romano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rivers winds up and cracks Romano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rivers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rivers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romano defending well though. #SUB#
Rivers is trying to work for a kimura but Romano is defending well.
Romano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rivers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Romano is staying active underneath Rivers, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Romano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivers.
Rivers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Romano dodges it nicely.
Romano is refusing to be controlled, as Rivers sits in half guard.
Rivers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Romano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rivers is trying to work for a kimura but Romano is defending well.
Rivers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Rivers. #T4#
Romano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rivers.
Rivers is fighting to break Romano's control of his arms but Romano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rivers postures up in Romano's guard and throws a big left but Romano blocks it.
Rivers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Romano keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Rivers dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rivers doesn't manage to clinch there - Romano circles away.
Rivers tries to clinch there but Romano circles away.
Rivers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romano cracks Rivers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Romano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivers, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivers lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romano as he avoids it easily.
Romano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romano wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romano throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Romano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Romano takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Romano cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers fails with the takedown
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Romano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Rivers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rivers tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Rivers is trying to drag Romano to the mat but Romano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rivers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Muenster Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Romano scores with a shoulder strike.
Romano misses with a body punch.
Rivers wants a takedown.
Romano prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Rivers tries to score a body lock takedown but Romano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Rivers takes a shot to the head.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Romano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Romano.
Rivers looking for a takedown.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romano lands a right hand.
Muenster Romano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romano lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Romano.
Romano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
Romano lands a body punch.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Rivers tries to stall but Romano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Clint Rivers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romano misses with some punches. #T4#
Romano is working Rivers over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rivers is trying to drag Romano to the mat but Romano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Romano.
Romano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rivers takes a shot to the head.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riverss head.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riverss head.
Romano misses with some punches.
Romano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romano tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muenster Romano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rivers 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Rivers!
Clint Rivers took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 103: Romano v Kamara
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Kamara throws a body punch but Romano moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romano.#CUT#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Romano misses with a jab to the body
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Muenster Romano has been cut.
Kamara misses with a straight right.
Muenster Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara drops his hands momentarily and Romano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Romano takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Romano has closed the distance and engaged Kamara in a clinch.
Romano blocks a body shot from Kamara.
Romano prevents a body shot from Kamara.
Romano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Kamara blocks an uppercut.
Kamara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romano blocks a body shot from Kamara.
Romano blocking some punches.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara scores with a shot to the side of Romano's head.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamara is working Romano over against the cage.
Romano blocking some punches.
Kamara lands a nice knee to the body.
Romano prevents a body shot from Kamara.
Kamara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamara.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kamara fails to land.
Kamara swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamara.
A left hand lands to the body for Romano.
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Romano blocks a body shot from Kamara.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano blocking some punches.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Kamara working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Kamara lands a nice uppercut.
Kamara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Romano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamara can turn it around.
Kamara misses with a body punch.
Kamara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamara misses with some punches. #T3#
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Kamara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano.
Kamara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Romano.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Kamara misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Kamara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romano misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Kamara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamara.
Kamara tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Romano lands a right hand.
Kamara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Kamara throws a head punch that misses.
Kamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Romano working aggressively here.
Kamara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Kamara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Romano lands a body shot.
Kamara tests Romano's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kamara misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano misses with some punches.
Romano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Romano is leaning against Kamara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Romano lands a nice uppercut.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Kamara misses with some punches.
Romano presses Kamara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Kamara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romano is defending well for now.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Romano is working Kamara over against the cage.
Kamara blocking some punches.
Kamara lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Kamara misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamara misses with some punches.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara.
Kamara scores a nice knee to the body.
Romano pushes Kamara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romano blocking some punches.
Kamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano prevents a body shot from Kamara.
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Kamara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands. #T3#
Kamara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano.
Romano misses with a body punch.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Romano.
Kamara tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Kamara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Muenster Romano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romano managing to block the knees to the body from Kamara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamara pushes Romano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamara working aggressively here. #T4#
Romano blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Kamara.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Romano.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Romano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamara blocking some punches.
Romano lands a body punch.
Romano avoiding damage as Kamara throws knees to the body.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Muenster Romano will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Kamara misses with the body kick
and Romano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romano to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Kamara misses
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano scores with a hook.
Kamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romano.
Romano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Romano.
Muenster Romano is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Romano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
Romano misses with a body punch
enabling Kamara to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romano lands a body shot.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
Kamara lunges at Romano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romano's hand. #T2#
Kamara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Romano scores with a body shot.
Kamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamara at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano wants to clinch.
Romano is looking to wear down Kamara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romano takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
Kamara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3##CL#
Romano moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamara.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamara throws a head punch that misses.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamara can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Romano.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Kamara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamara.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano presses Kamara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Romano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamara pushes Romano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Kamara.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamara tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Kamara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romano or not.
Kamara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamara.
Kamara struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Kamara blocks an uppercut.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano working aggressively here.
Kamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara misses with a body punch.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Kamara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tagnarach Kamara just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Romano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Romano tries to clinch up.
Kamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romano.
Romano wants to clinch up but Kamara keeps it at a distance.
Romano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Romano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romano misses with a right hand
and Kamara counters with a good low kick that Romano was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Kamara misses
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamara only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kamara.
Kamara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Romano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romano misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Kamara misses.
Romano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.#CL#
Romano clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
A short uppercut from Romano.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamara's elbow.
Kamara misses with a body punch.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Romano. #T2#
Romano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kamara.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Kamara.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Kamara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamara tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romano blocks a body shot from Kamara.
A hook to the body from Kamara.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamara's elbow.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kamara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Romano on the inside.
Romano blocks a body shot from Kamara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara.
A short right from Kamara.
Kamara throws a head punch that misses.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamaras head.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Romano.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Kamara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano takes a shot to the head.
Kamara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kamara as the two fighters clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara prevents a body shot from Romano.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamara.
Romano tries a body shot but Kamara blocks it.
Kamara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kamara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Romano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kamara can pounce on him.
Kamara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamara counters with a left to the body.
Kamara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romano connects with a right hand. Kamara shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a leg kick but Romano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kamara misses with a leg kick
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Romano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romano takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
Kamara counters with a body kick.#CL#
Romano has closed the distance and engaged Kamara in a clinch.
Romano misses with some punches.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
A short right from Kamara on the inside.
Kamara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Kamara's head.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Kamara working aggressively here.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Romano.
Romano lands an uppercut.
Muenster Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kamara blocks a body shot from Romano.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Kamara avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamara misses with the head strike.
Romano prevents a body shot from Kamara.
Nice body punch from Kamara - that landed with a thud.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano gets through Kamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamara misses with a body punch. #T3#
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamara throws a head punch that misses.
Kamara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kamara can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Kamara misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamara just leaning against Romano, taking a breather.
Kamara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Kamara struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Romano prevents a body shot from Kamara.
Kamara misses with a body punch.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Kamara avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
Kamara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romano scores with a hook to the body.
Romano lands a left hand. #T4#
Kamara misses with a punch to the body.
Romano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Romano tries to work over Kamara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kamara - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Kamara - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Romano.
Romano misses with a body punch.
Romano tries a body shot but Kamara blocks it.
Romano is leaning against Kamara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Kamara lands with a left to the head.
Romano works on Kamara's body with a couple of short punches.
Romano blocking some punches.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romano as Kamara tries to tie him up.
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Muenster Romano.
I think Kamara 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Tagnarach Kamara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 94: Beckwith v McVicker
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chomofsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chomofsky attempts a counter takedown but Romano avoids it well and moves away.
Chomofsky fails with the takedown
and Romano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chomofsky swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Romano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chomofsky misses with a takedown
enabling Romano to counter with a crisp jab.
Chomofsky moves out of range as Romano strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano looks to land a left hand but Chomofsky moved out of range nicely.
Romano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chomofsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chomofsky has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Romano misses the target.
Chomofsky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Romano staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Romano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chomofsky.
Romano works Chomofsky's body with a nice hook.
Chomofsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
Romano digs a good hook to Chomofsky's body.
Chomofsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chomofsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.#TD#
Chomofsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Chomofsky seems to be working for a kimura but Romano defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Chomofsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Romano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Chomofsky looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Chomofsky seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Romano won't allow Chomofsky to pass to mount. #SUB#
Chomofsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Chomofsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Romano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Romano trying to hold on to Chomofsky's head to control him but Chomofsky postures up.
Chomofsky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Romano is pressing down on Chomofsky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chomofsky wants to control from the top but Romano keeps moving.
Romano has Chomofsky pulled in close to control his posture.
Chomofsky stands and throws Romano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Romano wants to control but Chomofsky postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chomofsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romano keeps working. #SUB#
Chomofsky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romano has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Linkavitch Chomofsky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chomofsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Romano tries to sprawl out of it but Chomofsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chomofsky misses the body punch
and Romano counters with a stiff right hand.
Chomofsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Romano misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Chomofsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chomofsky is looking to advance position but Romano won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano is not content to let Chomofsky control the position.#T1#
Romano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chomofsky is working away from the top position though.
Chomofsky wants to control but Romano is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Chomofsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romano sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chomofsky is trying to work for a kimura but Romano is defending well.
Romano is staying active underneath Chomofsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chomofsky trying to mount his opponent but Romano defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chomofsky is looking to take a break and control but Romano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Chomofsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chomofsky is trying to control. Romano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romano throws a jab when Chomofsky was well out of range.
Chomofsky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Chomofsky is just out of range.
Chomofsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Romano tries to sprawl out of it but Chomofsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Romano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chomofsky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Romano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linkavitch Chomofsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chomofsky misses with a shot to the body
and Romano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chomofsky.
Romano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Romano connects with a jab.
Chomofsky throws a jab when Romano was well out of range.
A jab from Romano misses.
Linkavitch Chomofsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano misses with a looping left.
Chomofsky ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Chomofsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romano.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chomofsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chomofsky is looking to wear down Romano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chomofsky staying out of range there.
Chomofsky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muenster Romano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Romano throws a good cross that connects.
Chomofsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chomofsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romano's head backwards.
Chomofsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chomofsky misses with a straight left.
Chomofsky dives in and grabs Romano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romano pushes down on Chomofsky's head and hops out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chomofsky, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky goes for a double leg but Romano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romano continues to drive forward.
Romano lands with a short shot to the head.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Chomofsky tries to pull guard but Romano won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linkavitch Chomofsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Chomofsky controls his hands. #BC#
Chomofsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chomofsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Chomofsky jabs at Romano's body.
Chomofsky looks to land a left hand but Romano moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romano! But no joy.
Chomofsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Romano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Romano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chomofsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano. #T2#
Chomofsky blocks a jab.
Chomofsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Chomofsky as he connects with a hook.
Romano's corner calls for a 1-2. Romano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chomofsky moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Chomofsky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chomofsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Romano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romano throws a big shot that misses.
Romano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chomofsky counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Chomofsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chomofsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano cracks Chomofsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Romano.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chomofsky.
Romano misses with a looping left.
Romano throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Chomofsky counters with a single leg into guard. Romano didn't expect that.
Romano pulls Chomofsky in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Chomofsky looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chomofsky is fighting to break Romano's control of his arms but Romano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Romano keeping moving, preventing Chomofsky from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomofsky slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Chomofsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Romano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Muenster Romano just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Romano misses with a hook.
Romano moves forwards but Chomofsky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Chomofsky.
The fighters circling - Romano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Chomofsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chomofsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Chomofsky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chomofsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romano keeps working. #SUB#
Chomofsky is looking for a kimura but Romano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chomofsky to get the leverage. #T1#
Chomofsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Romano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Linkavitch Chomofsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chomofsky stalling.
Chomofsky is keen to just control but Romano is a slippery customer.
Romano is trying to maintain the position but Chomofsky is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Chomofsky is working for a kimura but Romano is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Chomofsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romano sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Romano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romano walks into a left hand.
Romano throws a body punch but Chomofsky moves out of range. #T3#
Chomofsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut.
Muenster Romano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romano digs a good body shot into Chomofsky's ribs.
Chomofsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Chomofsky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chomofsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chomofsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chomofsky stands and throws Romano's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4##SUB#
Chomofsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Romano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Chomofsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Romano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chomofsky looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Linkavitch Chomofsky had his way with Muenster Romano in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Romano misses with a looping left.
Chomofsky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Chomofsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romano doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Romano.
A swing and a miss from Romano.
Romano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chomofsky.
Chomofsky misses with a shot to the body
and Chomofsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chomofsky.
Romano scores with a body shot.
Chomofsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romano! But no joy.#T1#
Romano misses with a left hand #TD#
and Chomofsky counters with a shoot takedown. Romano fights it but they end up in guard.
Romano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chomofsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Romano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chomofsky is pushing down on Romano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romano is fighting to maintain full guard but Chomofsky has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chomofsky controlling the action here.
Romano won't allow Chomofsky to pass to mount.
Romano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chomofsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Chomofsky working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Romano's thigh. Romano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chomofsky passes Romano's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Chomofsky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Romano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chomofsky.
Chomofsky is trying to control. Romano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Romano wants to get back to full guard.
Romano is still trying to improve position.
Chomofsky wants to take a breather but Romano is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chomofsky misses with a jab to the body
and Romano counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chomofsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Romano, which made it look bad.
Romano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Chomofsky fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Romano to the ground. Chomofsky is now in Romano's guard.
Chomofsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Chomofsky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Romano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Romano has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muenster Romano.
I think Romano 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Muenster Romano!
Muenster Romano is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Muenster Romano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE: Romano vs Peramaki
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Romano's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Romano keeps it at a distance.
Romano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Romano cracks Peramaki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Peramaki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Romano finish him? #CUT#It looks like Kimmo Peramaki has been cut.
Romano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Romano keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
Kimmo Peramaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Romano circles away. #CL2#
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki jumps guard but Romano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muenster Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Romano has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romano smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Peramaki rushes Romano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Romano tries a body shot but Peramaki blocks it.
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romano just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Romano.
Romano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romano to keep the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Romano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Peramaki is rocked!#T2#
Romano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peramaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Romano finish him?
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Romano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Peramaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Peramaki looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Romano.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peramaki or not.
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Good body shot from Romano.
Romano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Romano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD#
Romano drops Peramaki onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Peramaki is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romano throws a big uppercut that drops Peramaki! More strikes from Romano and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Peramaki lies dazed against the cage as Romano celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Muenster Romano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AWC 2022 - Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ahearn misses the target.
Romano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahearn throws a series of punches but Romano moves out of range.
Romano lands a nice hook to Ahearn's body. Ahearn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahearn looks to land a left hand but Romano moved out of range nicely.
Ahearn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romano avoids the body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahearn lunges at Romano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romano's hand.
Romano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Romano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahearn scores with a hook.#T1#
Ahearn misses with a few strikes there.
We've been told by Ahearn's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ahearn misses the body punch
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahearn throws a combination that misses
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a wild body shot.
Romano cracks Ahearn with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Tobias Ahearn has been cut.
Ahearn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romano.
Ahearn misses with a two punch combination.
Romano misses with a hook.
Ahearn misses with a right hand
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romano cracks Ahearn with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahearn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romano throws a looping overhand right but Ahearn ducks down to avoid it.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Romano misses its intended target.
Ahearn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romano counters with a nice body shot.
Romano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahearn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romano.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahearn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahearn stuns Romano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Ahearn gets tackled into the cage by Romano. Romano maintains the clinch. #T3#
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Ahearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romano.
Ahearn misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahearn.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn is trying to break the clinch but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
Romano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Romano scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
A short left from Romano.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahearn throws a head punch that misses.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano pushes Ahearn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahearn is looking to break free of the clinch but Romano has double underhooks.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but Romano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Romano blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Ahearn's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but Romano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Romano.
Romano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahearn's efforts to push away.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romano.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano scores with a shoulder strike.
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Ahearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano blocking some punches.
Ahearn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Ahearn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Romano.
Ahearn lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn jumps guard but Romano stands there with Ahearn around his waist. Ahearn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muenster Romano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Ahearn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahearn counters with a stiff right hand.
Romano slips a jab and a cross from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Romano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ahearn throws the left hand but Romano avoids the punch easily.
Tobias Ahearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano tests Ahearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romano misses with a straight left.
Romano digs a good body shot into Ahearn's ribs.#T1#
Ahearn throws a poor cross that misses
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahearn swings widly with a right hand
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Ahearn is rocked!
Romano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Romano lands a right hook to the body.
Ahearn throws an off balance right hand
and Romano counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romano throws a lazy right hand but Ahearn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romano throws out a loose jab but Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Romano has closed the distance and engaged Ahearn in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano lands a nice uppercut.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Ahearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Romano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romano lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muenster Romano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Ahearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Romano won't allow it.
Ahearn lands a right hand.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahearn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Ahearn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Romano.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Ahearn avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
Romano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Oh Ahearn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romano lands a big right hand that drops Ahearn! The killer instinct kicks in and Romano finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Romano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Muenster Romano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AWC 2022 - Semi Finals A
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Garotinho shoots in for a takedown but Romano shows good takedown defense.
Garotinho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garotinho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garotinho misses with a takedown
enabling Romano to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Garotinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romano connects with a crisp jab.
Garotinho shoots and misses
and Romano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garotinho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Romano counters with a stiff right hand.
Garotinho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Romano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garotinho misses with a takedown attempt
and Romano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Garotinho misses with a takedown attempt
and Garotinho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garotinho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garotinho.
Garotinho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garotinho is breathing heavily.
Garotinho with a poor takedown
and Romano counters with a straight right hand.
Garotinho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garotinho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Romano counters with a stiff right hand.
Romano has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2#
Romano cracks Garotinho with a hook to the temple - Garotinho is on wobbly legs here! Romano swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Garotinho falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Romano wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Muenster Romano!
A victorious Muenster Romano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 64:
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chomofsky.
Chomofsky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Romano misses with a right hand #TD#
and Chomofsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Chomofsky is looking for a kimura but Romano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chomofsky to get the leverage.
Chomofsky works his way into full mount!
Chomofsky moves to the back position.
Will Chomofsky go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chomofsky is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Romano with him. Romano is trying to defend but Chomofsky has an arm under the chin now! Romano grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Linkavitch Chomofsky!
After winning the bout, Linkavitch Chomofsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 54: Smith v Femme
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Cozad misses with a looping left.
Cozad swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
Jab, jab by Romano - just one landing. #CL2#
Romano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cozad, pushing him back against the cage.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Cozad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano presses Cozad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cozad lands a shot to the body.
Cozad lands a right hand.
Romano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
A hook to the body from Romano.
A short left from Romano.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A body shot lands from Romano.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cozad tries to break free but Romano pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Romano.
Cozad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romano avoids a wild elbow strike from Cozad.
Romano lands a left hand.
Cozad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Cozad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cozad.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano is working Cozad over against the cage.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cozad's elbow.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cozad.
Cozad wants to get back to striking at distance but Romano won't allow it.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cozad seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romano can turn it around.#T2#
A short right from Romano on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cozad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romano lands a right hand.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cozad is trying to force a seperation but Romano has the dominant position.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Cozad controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romano.
Romano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romano digs a right hand underneath Cozad's ribcage. Cozad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romano scores with a shoulder strike.
Cozad is breathing heavily.
Cozad scores with a shoulder strike.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Cozad controls the action.
Good body shot from Romano.
Romano scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Romano blocks a body shot from Cozad.
Cozad wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Romano.
Cozad tries to stall but Romano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romano scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Romano.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cozad's efforts to push away.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cozads head.
Romano works on Cozad's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
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!
Cozad is trying to break the clinch but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romano gets through Cozad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards. #T4#
Romano lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Cozad is rocked!
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Cozad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cozads head.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Romano.
Cozad seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
Romano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano pushes Cozad against the cage. Romano is working some dirty boxing. Romano pushes off with a quick right hook! Cozad goes down! Cozad tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Romano moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
During a confident post fight interview, Muenster Romano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Outlaw 14 - Thoupos vs Cabal
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Romano stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolden. Bolden gets slowly back to his feet.
Muenster Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolden on the side of the head.
Bolden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romano but Romano pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Romano clinches with his opponent.
Bolden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Romano.
Bolden is trying to force a seperation but Romano has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Bolden takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Romano.
Bolden tries to pull guard but Romano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Muenster Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Bolden.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano digs a right hand into Bolden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolden's gas tank.
Bolden looks winded!#T1#
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolden.
Bolden takes a shot to the head.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boldens head.
Bolden takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Bolden is rocked!
Nice body punch from Romano - that landed with a thud.
Bolden is still on wobbly legs! Can Romano finish him?
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Bolden's head.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano dips a shoulder and cracks Bolden with a mighty uppercut! Bolden falls back against the cage and Romano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bolden is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Romano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!

Event: Outlaw 10 - 205 Round 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1##CL#
Simms gets tackled into the cage by Romano. Romano maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Simms breaks the clinch.
Muenster Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Romano has closed the distance and engaged Simms in a clinch.
Romano is struggling to control the position.
Simms blocks an elbow strike from Romano.
Simms avoids the elbow strike from Romano, against the cage.
Simms tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romano smiles and moves away. #CL#
Romano clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms is trying to pull guard but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
Romano slowing the pace effectively.
Simms is looking for a takedown.
Muenster Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Simms.#T1#
Come on Romano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Simms has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romano after a bit of a struggle.
Romano lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Doug Simms has been cut.
Simms is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romano is defending well for now.
Simms wants to break free but Romano has control.
Simms fails to pull guard.
Romano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Romano has Simms pressed against the cage.
Romano seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Simms jumps guard but Romano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simms has had enough of the clinch but Romano keeps him there for the moment.
Simms is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Romano has Simms pressed against the cage.
Simms is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simms is trying to force a seperation but Romano has the dominant position.
Romano pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Simms is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Simms can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Romano leaning against his opponent.
Romano gets underhooks to prevent Simms's takedown attempt.
Simms misses with some punches.
Simms blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romano digs a right hand underneath Simms's ribcage. Simms let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
Simms trying to control the position but instead, Romano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Simms into the cage.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romano is stalling here.
Simms changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Romano closes the distance and pushes Simms back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muenster Romano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Simms's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Romano rushes Simms and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romano leaning against his opponent.
Simms jumps guard but Romano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simms has had enough of the clinch but Romano keeps him there for the moment.
Romano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Romano blocks a body shot from Simms. #BC2#
Simms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano keeps the fight on the outside.
Romano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Romano closes the distance and clinches.
Simms trying to land knees to the body.
Simms is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romano to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Simms tries to pull guard but Romano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Muenster Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Simms.
Simms drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romano pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Simms tries to keep at a distance but Romano has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
Romano slows down the pace here.
Romano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simms's efforts to push away.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simms has Romano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Romano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Simms is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Simms can't break the clinch.
Romano is pushing Simms up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Romano gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T3#
Simms drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romano pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Romano forces Simms back against the cage and clinches.
Simms tries to break free but Romano pushes him back against the cage.
Simms scores with a shot to the side of Romano's head.
Simms taking a breather.
Romano's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Romano leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Simms is trying to pull guard but Romano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simms has had enough of the clinch but Romano keeps him there for the moment.
Romano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Simms jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romano walks away with a smile on his face. Simms gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Romano moves into range and clinches up with Simms.
Simms wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muenster Romano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doug Simms's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Romano avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Romano gets a clinch.
Simms is trying to pull guard but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
Romano lands a body punch.
Simms has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simms is looking for a takedown.
Muenster Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Simms.
Romano slows down the pace here.
Simms tries to pull guard but Romano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms is trying to break the clinch but Romano has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Simms's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muenster Romano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romano effectively controlling the action here.
Simms is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Romano to work.
Simms tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simms jumps guard but Romano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simms jumps guard but Romano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romano pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Romano.
Romano just leaning against Simms, taking a breather.
Simms dodges an elbow strike from Romano.
Simms tries to circle away but Romano has him pinned against the cage.
Romano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simms can do to turn this around?
Simms is looking to break free of the clinch but Romano has double underhooks.
Romano tries to land knees in the clinch but Simms avoids the damage to the body.
Simms on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Simms is trying to pull guard but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romano throws an elbow but misses.
Simms has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romano after a bit of a struggle.
Simms misses with some punches.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romano prevents the takedown attempt.
Romano trying to land knees to the body.
Simms is trying to break free.
Romano gets underhooks to prevent Simms's takedown attempt.
Simms fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
Simms blocks an elbow strike from Romano.
Simms is trying to break the clinch but Romano is controlling him.
Simms tries to pull guard but Romano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romano digs a right hand into Simms's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simms's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Romano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Romano slowing the pace effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muenster Romano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muenster Romano!

Event: TFC: Testing
Date: Nov 16, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Romano moves into the clinch.
Romano taking a breather.
Skabetti taking a breather.
Romano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skabetti is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabetti digs a right hand underneath Romano's ribcage. Romano let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Skabetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romano.
Come on Romano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Romano stalling the fight.
The referee calls for Romano to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Romano. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skabetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skabetti trying to control the position but instead, Romano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skabetti into the cage.
A short left from Romano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muenster Romano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Romano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muenster Romano!

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