PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jewell Witt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Witt
vs
Romanov

194 cm
20
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jewell Witt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Romanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Romanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Witt pushes Romanov off looking to stand but Romanov dives back in and keeps control.
Romanov trying to control the pace.
Romanov is keen to just control but Witt is a slippery customer.
Romanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Witt wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov wants to take a breather but Witt is having none of it.

Romanov seems to be looking for submissions.
Romanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Romanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Witt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Romanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov is trying to control. Witt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Romanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Witt sees it coming and defends easily.
Witt tries to roll over but Romanov keeps him under control.

Romanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Witt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Romanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Witt sees it coming and defends easily.

Romanov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Witt tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Romanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oleg Romanov!