PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Satanel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranger Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satanel comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem-Go To Sleep. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Satanel
vs
Romero

181 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Satanel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ranger Romero!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Romero as Satanel shoots in.
Romero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Satanel counters with a low kick, right behind Romero 's knee.
Satanel checks a low kick from Romero.

Romero scores with a takedown into Satanel's guard.
Romero content to stall in guard here.
I looks like Romero might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Romero passes into half guard.
Romero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero prevents Satanel from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero trying to control the pace.
Satanel tries to roll over but Romero keeps him under control.
Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Satanel wants to get back to full guard.

Romero stands up and beckons Satanel to join him on the feet.

Satanel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Satanel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanel wants to control but Romero is keeping him busy.
Romero regains half guard.
Satanel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
Satanel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romero on the ground.
Romero wants to get back to full guard.
Satanel is breathing heavily.
Satanel is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Romero missing with punches from the bottom.
Satanel is taking a breather. Romero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Romero is trying to get back to full guard.
Romero is holding on to half guard well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Romero pushes Satanel off and gets back to his feet.
Satanel tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
Satanel wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Satanel tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Satanel doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Romero counters with a shoot takedown. Satanel fights it but they end up in guard.
Romero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Satanel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Romero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to control from the top but Satanel keeps moving.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Satanel is keeping the position.
Romero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Satanel is trying to control the position but Romero postures up.
Romero passes into half guard.

Satanel looking for submissions off his back.
Satanel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Romero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Romero misses with a body kick.

Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero can't break the clinch.
Romero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Satanel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Romero is trying to break free.
Romero tries to stall but Satanel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Satanel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Satanel jumps guard but Romero stands there with Satanel around his waist. Satanel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Satanel stalling in the clinch.
Satanel goes for a takedown attempt but Romero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Satanel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satanel throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero keeps the fight on the outside.
Satanel doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Romero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is looking to advance position but Satanel won't allow it.
Romero slows the pace down in half guard.

Satanel is defending against the submission attempts here by Romero.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Romero postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Satanel to stand up.
Romero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Satanel doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Romero counters with a single leg into guard. Satanel didn't expect that.

Romero gets to his feet. Satanel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt

and Romero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Satanel is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Satanel is looking to improve his position.
Romero working Satanel over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero thows a huge punch but Satanel dodges it nicely.
Romero slows the pace down in half guard.
Romero prevents Satanel from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Romero wants to free his trapped foot but Satanel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Romero lands with a punch from half guard.
Romero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Satanel is trying to stand back up but Romero is controlling him
Satanel trying to control but Romero postures up.
Satanel tries to roll over but Romero keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero trying to control the pace.

Satanel is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Romero 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!

Satanel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Romero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Satanel's guard.
Romero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Romero stands up from Satanel's guard - Romero perhaps looking for a knockout.
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alex Satanel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Satanel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satanel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Romero counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Satanel!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero looking to control and managing it successfully.
Satanel tries to reverse the position but Romero maintains control.
Satanel wants to control but Romero is having none of it.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanel is looking to get to half guard.
Satanel regains half guard.
Satanel is trying to control but can't.
Romero controlling the action here.
Satanel tries to get to full guard but Romero has control of the leg.
Satanel is trying to stand up here but Romero is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Satanel is defending well.

Satanel has one foot on Romero's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Romero shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Romero controlling the action here.

Romero stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Satanel to get to his feet.
Romero misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Romero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Romero lands in his opponent's guard.
Satanel striking from the bottom.
Satanel trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Satanel tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Romero gets to his feet - Satanel follows without any prompting.
Satanel fails with the takedown

and Romero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Satanel won't be happy with that.
Romero lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Satanel tries to control but Romero manages to take his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanel rolls, trying to escape but Romero keeps control of the position.
Satanel is working hard here to advance position.
Satanel turns into Romero and is now in his guard.
Satanel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Romero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Romero kicks Satanel off and gets to his feet. Satanel lands a jab to Romero's midsection.

Romero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Satanel!
Romero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Romero stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alex Satanel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice elbow from Satanel.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romero 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranger Romero!