PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chaos Governor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Governor
vs
Roman

189 cm
22
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chaos Governor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Roman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Governor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roman swivels and escapes.
Governor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roman but Roman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roman with a poor takedown
and Governor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Roman misses with a takedown

and Governor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Governor.
Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but Governor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chaos Governor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Roman.
Roman looking for a takedown.

Governor lands a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Governor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Governor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Governor moves into the clinch.

Governor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roman can't fight it off and eventually Governor manages to take the fight to the floor. Roman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Governor trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Governor works over Roman with some ground and pound from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roman holds on and takes a little breather.
Governor looking to pass the guard.
Roman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dick Roman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Governor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Governor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Governor checks it well.
Roman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Governor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roman lands a right hand.

Governor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Roman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Governor's half guard.
Roman not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Governor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roman on the ground.
Roman prevents Governor from improving his position.

Roman is trying to work for a kimura but Governor is defending well.
Roman wants to control but Governor is keeping him busy.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Governor wants to get back to full guard.

Roman seems to be looking for submissions.
Roman looks gassed!
Roman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governor wants to control but Roman is keeping busy.
Roman lands strikes from half guard.
Governor is trying to get back to full guard.
Governor strikes from the bottom but Roman uses the opportunity to move to side control.

Roman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Governor, who protects the arm well.
Governor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Roman connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roman trying to control the action but Governor is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Roman decides to stand back up. Roman steps back and let's Governor get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dick Roman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Roman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roman wants to clinch up but Governor keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Roman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Governor doesn't seem phased though.

Roman dives in and scores a takedown into Governor's guard.

Roman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Governor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Governor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Governor!
Governor working away.
Roman regains half guard, as Governor was trying to land strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Governor is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman is not content to let Governor control the position.

Governor stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Roman to get to his feet.
Roman misses with a few strikes there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Governor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roman up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Governor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chaos Governor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Roman.
Roman is breathing heavily.

Roman has picked Governor up - he's going for a ride! Roman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Roman looks to land a strike but Governor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Governor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Governor has his foot on Roman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roman works his way back into a safe position though.
Governor managing to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Governor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roman.
Roman pushing down on Governor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Governor trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Governor is trying to control but can't.

Roman is looking for a kimura but Governor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roman to get the leverage.
Roman thows a huge punch but Governor dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governor landing strikes from the bottom.
Governor is trying to get back to full guard.
Roman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Governor is holding on to half guard well.

Roman is trying to work for a kimura but Governor is defending well.
Governor is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roman working Governor over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Roman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Roman gets tackled into the cage by Governor. Governor maintains the clinch.
Roman wants to get back to striking at distance but Governor won't allow it.
Governor is stalling here.

Governor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Governor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice takedown defense from Governor. No joy for Roman on that attempt.
Governor ducks under a wild hook from Roman.
Governor slips a jab and a cross from Roman.
Roman keeps the fight on the outside.
Roman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Governor dives in and scores a takedown into Roman's guard.
Roman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Governor trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roman wants to sweep here but Governor controlling him for the moment.
Governor content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chaos Governor wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Governor drives through and clinches with Roman against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Governor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chaos Governor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Roman.
Roman slaps away a takedown attempt from Governor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Governor but Governor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Governor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roman looks to throw the jab but Governor is out of range.
Roman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Governor gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Governor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roman tries to bum rush Governor with a series of wild strikes but Governor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Governor slips a straight right by Roman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor feints a jab promting Roman to slip. Governor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Governor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Governor is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roman is looking to regain half guard here but Governor keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Roman's face as Governor controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Chaos Governor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Governor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roman.
Roman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Governor swivels and escapes.

Governor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Governor is keen to just control but Roman is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Governor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chaos Governor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roman 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Roman!