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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Romero (ranked 48 p4p, 7 weight class) and Jason Rage (ranked 108 p4p, 17 weight class). Romero comes into the arena with Havana blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rage's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. This should be fireworks!
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171 lbs
31 - 12 - 0 |
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174 lbs
24 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Rage!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero slips a straight right by Rage.
Romero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Romero lands some shots froms side control.
Romero connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rage some visible discomfort.
Romero throws a strike aimed at the side of Rage's head but Rage avoids it well.
Romero tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rage is trying to improve his position.
Romero lands some shots froms side control.
Rage taking a bit of punishment here - Romero scoring with strikes.
Rage manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Romero there.
Romero trying to control the action but Rage is working from the bottom.
Rage gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage controlling Romero's posture.
Romero landing some decent shots from guard.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Rage is retaining full guard.
Romero throws a big right hand that misses.
Rage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage is trying to keep Romero in close.
Romero connects with a couple of short punches.
Romero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romero 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.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romero trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Rage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Rage is keeping the position.
Rage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Rage has wrist control.
Romero wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Rage has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Rage.
Romero working some strikes from top position.
Rage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero landing some decent shots from guard.
Rage looking to control.
Romero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Rage has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Romero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romero defends well.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Rage is retaining full guard.
Romero throws a big elbow that misses.
Romero stands up over Rage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rage wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero landing some decent shots from guard.
Romero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Romero working the ground and pound from side control.
Romero scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage manages to work his way to half guard, despite Romero's best efforts.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rage trying to hold on to Romero's head to control him but Romero postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romero misses with a leg kick.
Rage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rage 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.
Nice jab there from Romero.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick.
Romero lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Romero.
Romero punishes Rage's body with a nice straight punch.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Rage moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romero keeps Rage at a distance using the push kick.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rage can do to turn this around?
Jab by Romero.
Rage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romero.
Rage feints a counter leg kick.
Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rage cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
Romero moves forwards but Rage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rage takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rage.
Romero cracks Rage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hector Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Rage cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
Rage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Rage's defenses.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rage. That did some damage!
Rage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Rage looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Rage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rage throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands with a cross.
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Rage. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Rage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romero.
Nice body kick there by Romero.
Romero connects with a leg kick. Rage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rage misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Romero. Beautiful body shot.
Romero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rage on the side of the head.
Romero walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rage throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero leaves Rage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That kick from Romero tenderised Rage's leg. Rage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Romero connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero shoots in and gets a takedown into Rage's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romero trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Romero is in close to Rage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romero lands a couple of elbows.
Romero preventing the sweep.
Hector Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Romero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Romero's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero looking for a guillotine here but Rage defends easily.
Rage landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rage. That did some damage!
Rage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Romero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Romero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Rage there.
Rage looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romero is looking for a sweep. Rage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rage controlling the pace.
Romero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rage is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage prevents Romero from improving his position.
Romero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working.
Romero actively working from the bottom here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jason Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Rage is trying to control. Romero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Rage blocks the low kick.
Romero slips a straight right by Rage.
Rage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rage wants to land a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Romero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Rage as he connects with a hook.
Rage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rage walks into a straight right hand from Romero.
Romero with a nice cross.
Romero throws out a leg kick but Rage moves out of range and Romero only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
Rage connects with the punch.
Romero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rage tries to sprawl but Romero drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.
Romero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rage's head.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romero stands and throws Rage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero advances to mount.
Romero wants to control the pace but Rage is squirming around nicely.
Rage is looking to get to half guard.
Romero dominating with strikes here.
Romero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rage looks a forlorn figure.
Rage is trying desperately to improve position.
Romero punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rage is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Romero!
During a confident post fight interview, Hector Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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