PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Romeu Pinto (ranked 4672 p4p, 363 weight class) and Syd The Scorpion (ranked 4049 p4p, 335 weight class). The Scorpion has chosen Hed PE Renegade as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Romeu Pinto
vs
The Scorpion

180 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Horacio Romeu Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Syd The Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Scorpion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romeu Pinto half committed to a counter leg kick.
The Scorpion misses with a head kick.
The Scorpion is looking to clinch.
Romeu Pinto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Scorpion.
Romeu Pinto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The Scorpion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romeu Pinto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Scorpion somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romeu Pinto swats away the attempt to clinch by The Scorpion.
The Scorpion misses with a takedown attempt - Romeu Pinto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horacio Romeu Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syd The Scorpion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeu Pinto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Romeu Pinto. No joy for The Scorpion on that attempt.
Romeu Pinto attempts a counter takedown but The Scorpion avoids it well and moves away.
The Scorpion shoots in and drives through. Romeu Pinto sprawls well.
The Scorpion shoots in looking for a takedown but Romeu Pinto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Scorpion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Scorpion closes the distance but Romeu Pinto moves to the side

and Romeu Pinto counters with a shoot takedown. The Scorpion fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romeu Pinto chips away with some ground and pound.
The Scorpion controls Romeu Pinto momentarily but Romeu Pinto frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romeu Pinto chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romeu Pinto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romeu Pinto lands a couple of elbows.
The Scorpion keeping moving, preventing Romeu Pinto from controlling successfully.
Romeu Pinto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Scorpion's head.
Romeu Pinto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Romeu Pinto trying to control but The Scorpion is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romeu Pinto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Romeu Pinto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The Scorpion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Romeu Pinto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Scorpion is looking to stand up but Romeu Pinto won't let him.
The Scorpion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Romeu Pinto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Relentless Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Romeu Pinto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romeu Pinto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Scorpion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeu Pinto with a nice head shot there.
Romeu Pinto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Scorpion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romeu Pinto.
Romeu Pinto preventing the sweep.
Romeu Pinto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Romeu Pinto connects with a couple of short punches.
Romeu Pinto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Romeu Pinto lands a couple of elbows.
Romeu Pinto tries to free his leg and advance position but The Scorpion is retaining full guard.
Romeu Pinto landing some decent shots from guard.
Romeu Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but The Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Scorpion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romeu Pinto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Romeu Pinto cracks The Scorpion with a solid left hand.
Romeu Pinto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romeu Pinto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Scorpion being controlled here, momentarily.
The Scorpion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romeu Pinto is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romeu Pinto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Romeu Pinto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The Scorpion shoots in and drives through. Romeu Pinto sprawls well.
The Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romeu Pinto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romeu Pinto is looking to counter punch.
The Scorpion looks to land a combination but Romeu Pinto avoids it well.
Romeu Pinto tries to counter with a takedown but The Scorpion is quick to defend against it.
Romeu Pinto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and The Scorpion holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Romeu Pinto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The Scorpion gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romeu Pinto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Scorpion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romeu Pinto blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Scorpion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Scorpion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romeu Pinto blocks it with crossed arms.
Romeu Pinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Scorpion can do to turn this around?
The Scorpion wants to get back to striking at distance but Romeu Pinto won't allow it.
The Scorpion is trying to push Romeu Pinto away but Romeu Pinto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Syd The Scorpion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Scorpion prevents a body shot from Romeu Pinto.
The Scorpion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horacio Romeu Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Romeu Pinto is trying to trip The Scorpion. He has hold of a leg but The Scorpion is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Romeu Pinto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The Scorpion looking to control but Romeu Pinto passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romeu Pinto lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romeu Pinto tries to pass to full mount but The Scorpion defends it.
Romeu Pinto is working hard here to advance position.
The Scorpion is looking to escape.
Romeu Pinto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Scorpion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Romeu Pinto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Romeu Pinto won't allow The Scorpion to sweep him here.
Horacio Romeu Pinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Scorpion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romeu Pinto controlling from the top position.

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 Horacio Romeu Pinto.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romeu Pinto, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Romeu Pinto!
Syd The Scorpion was interviewed post fight and said 'Hymie delivers in Pawnee this message to a confused and stunned crowd.."I might be bleeding, But I'm still breathing, You might hate me, But you can't break me..you pussy bitch motherfuckers..Come and get me." Thank you.'.