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Event:
JBL Contenders IV
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Roach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romero, as that shot connected.
Roach throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Roach throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Roach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roach throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero staying out of range there.
It looked like Romero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Romero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Romero cracks a nice hook into Roach's ribs.
Roach misses with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Roach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Romero moves out of range as Roach throws a body kick.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Roach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roach throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Roach throws a sloppy head kick
and Romero counters with a right hand to the body.
Roach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero jabs Roach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Roach throws a combination that misses
and Romero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roach throws a body kick that misses
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roach throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romero stalling.
Romero slips a nice elbow through Roach's hands, connecting with Roach's forehead.
Romero stalling.
Romero throwing shots but Roach is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Romero's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Roach trying to control here.
Roach throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Roach wants to control but Romero is keeping busy.
Romero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Romero thows a huge punch but Roach dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Romero is trying to work for a kimura but Roach is defending well.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Romero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roach misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Roach misses the target.
Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands with a nice combination. Roach backs away looking to recover.
Roach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero swings for the body but Roach moves out of range.
Roach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it.
As Romero backs off Roach throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
Roach digs a good body shot into Romero's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joel Romero will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Roach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
Romero is looking to wear down Roach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Romero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
Roach misses with a body kick.
Roach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roach swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Roach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero slips under a jab.
Roach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Roach throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely. #T1#
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roy Roach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roach throws a big shot that misses.
Romero is looking for a counter combo.
Roach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero jabs at Roach's body.
Romero moves out of range of the leg kick from Roach.
Romero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Roach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Roach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Roach.
Roy Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roach with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roach lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roach avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Romero shoots in and bounces Roach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Romero trying to control but Roach is working from the bottom.
Romero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero postures up and lands a big shot to Roach's brow.
Romero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Romero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romero passes into half guard.
Romero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Romero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Roach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Roach lands a two punch combo.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Roach throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Roach throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Roach scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Roach scores with a nice head shot.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roach tries to land a front kick but Romero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Roach. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy body kick from Roach
and Romero counters with a right hand to the body.
Roach throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Romero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Romero has Roach pressed against the cage, preventing Roach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romero has Roach pressed against the cage, preventing Roach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roach tries to land a knee to the head but Romero blocks with his arms.
Roach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Romero.
Romero stalling in the clinch but Roach improves position. #T2#
Romero prevents a body shot from Roach.
Romero blocks a body shot from Roach.
Roach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roach is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Roach.
Romero stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Roach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roach lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Romero slips under a jab from Roach.
Roach throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range. #T3#
Roach moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roach goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Roach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Roach throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roach.
Roy Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Roach is out of range.
Roach throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roach throws a hook but Romero blocks it.#T4#
Roach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roach misses with a right hand
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Roach throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
A little feinted left hand from Romero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roy Roach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romero lands an overhand right.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Roach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roach connects with the punch.
Roach throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero darts in looking for a takedown but Roach gets double underhooks and turns Romero into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Roach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roach 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Roach!
Roy Roach opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
JAG I
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Romero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watson scores with a body shot.
Romero tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Watson avoids the body shot from Romero.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero moves out of range as Watson strikes.#T1#
Romero lands a body shot.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romero as he jumps to the side.
Romero misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero is looking to wear down Watson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Watson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Romero defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Watson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Romero throws a sloppy body shot
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson lands with a straight right. Romero didn't see that one coming.
Watson throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Joel Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Romero sizes up Watson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romero slips under a jab.
Romero throws a good cross that connects.
Romero clobbers Watson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero misses with a hook to the body
and Watson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Joel Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Watson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A cross from Romero lands.
Romero misses with a hook.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Romero lands with an uppercut that bounces Watson off the cage and back into range.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Watson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Romero was covering up waiting for the punch and Watson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Romero has his hands on Watson's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
Watson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romero.#TD2#
Romero tries to sprawl but Watson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Romero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romero.
Romero has his hands on Watson's head, controlling the position.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romero holds on and takes a little breather.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Watson wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving. #T1#
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Watson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Romero is trying to keep Watson in close.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Nice cross by Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD2#
Watson drops Romero with a beautiful combination! Romero stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Watson is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Joel Romero has been cut.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Romero avoids the body shot from Watson.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson throws a combination that misses
and Romero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Romero.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Watson scores with a three punch combo!
Romero throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero walks into a jab.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero connects with a jab.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero slips under a jab from Watson.#T4#
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Romero throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Romero is rocked!
Romero with a hook.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Romero seems to have got his legs back now.
Watson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Romero throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson feints the counter takedown.
Romero tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Watson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Romero quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Joseph Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joel Romero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Watson.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watson scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Watson misses.
Watson lands a jab.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Romero connects with a crisp jab.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson blocks a jab.
Romero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Watson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Watson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.#T2#
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
It seemed like Watson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Watson moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Watson darts in looking for a takedown but Romero gets double underhooks and turns Watson into the cage.
Romero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Romero with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
Romero misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Romero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Romero slips under a jab from Watson.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero misses with a hook to the body
and Watson counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Watson.
Romero swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Joel Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Joseph Watson.
Well Watson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
JBL Reloaded
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Romero misses with a body shot.
Cruzeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.#CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Cruzeiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romero working aggressively here.
Cruzeiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruzeiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro cracks Romero with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Cruzeiro.
A short right from Cruzeiro on the inside.
Cruzeiro lands a nice uppercut.
Cruzeiro cracks Romero with a nice body shot.
Cruzeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruzeiro blocking some punches.
Cruzeiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruzeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruzeiro lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A hook to the body from Cruzeiro.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Cruzeiro prevents a body shot from Romero.
Cruzeiro lands a shoulder strike.
Romero working aggressively here.
Cruzeiro misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruzeiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Cruzeiro blocks a body shot from Romero.
Cruzeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cruzeiro blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruzeiro backwards.
Cruzeiro lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Cruzeiro controls the action.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruzeiro lands an uppercut.
Cruzeiro tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruzeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruzeiro tried to score with a low kick but Romero checks it.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruzeiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Cruzeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Joel Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero cracks Cruzeiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruzeiro.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruzeiro.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Romero lands the left hand.
Cruzeiro loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Cruzeiro is looking to chop away at Romero's legs.
Romero tries to move into range but Cruzeiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Romero connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruzeiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Cruzeiro misses. #T4##CL#
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
Cruzeiro tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Cruzeiro back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruzeiro.
Romero misses with some punches.
Cruzeiro blocks an uppercut.
Cruzeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruzeiro has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruzeiro presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Cruzeiro keeps him there for the moment.
Cruzeiro throws a head punch that misses.
Romero tries to work over Cruzeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero blocks a body shot from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero cracks Cruzeiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cruzeiro dominated that round.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cruzeiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Romero misses with a shot to the body
letting Cruzeiro counter with a right hand.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruzeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Cruzeiro fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Romero to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Romero looks to clinch but Cruzeiro throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Romero taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Julio Cruzeiro!
Our winner, Julio Cruzeiro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
JBL Summer Madness NOME
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Ryan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
Ryan misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Romero fails to land the takedown.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
Ryan clobbers Romero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Romero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Romero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Romero wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully. #T1#
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan 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.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryan throws a leg kick which misses Romero's front leg but catches the back leg as Romero tries to avoid it.
Romero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romero thinking. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ryan.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aran Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Ryan swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Ryan misses.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan punishes Romero's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryan lands a really nice looking cross but Romero seems unphased.
#T3#
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.#CL#
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Ryan.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Romero.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Romero is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero blocks the body kick.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ryan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero attempts a counter takedown but Ryan avoids it well and moves away.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Romero is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Ryan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ryan swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero walks into a jab.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romero wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aran Ryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryan circles away.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ryan.
Romero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan throws an off balance right hand
and Romero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ryan thinking. #T1#
Ryan lands the left hand.
Ryan feints and then cracks Romero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romero down.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romero.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Ryan looks for the body kick but Romero saw that one coming.
Romero misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan lands with a good body shot.
Ryan misses with a combination
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Romero. Beautiful body shot.
Aran Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but Romero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to avoid it but Romero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryan to the ground. Ryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Romero shoots in and drives through. Ryan sprawls well.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Romero takes a step back to recover.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Romero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Romero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ryan's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero looks to clinch
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Romero is looking to wear down Ryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ryan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romero is out of range and Ryan settles back down.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Romero defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aran Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryan tries to land a leg kick but Romero saw it coming and moves away.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Romero throws a sloppy body shot
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Ryan misses.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan thuds a left hand into Romero's body.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero moves away from the strike by Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ryan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Romero drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
A short right from Ryan.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan lands with a right to the head.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Romero manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Romero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan controls the position.#T3#
Romero is looking for a sweep.
Ryan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Ryan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ryan in side control, throwing shots but Romero defends. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Romero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Aran Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romero is trying to improve his position.
Ryan taking a breather here.
Joel Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aran Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aran Ryan!
A very excited looking Aran Ryan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
JBL Romero-Bastard III
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
The Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Romero tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Bastard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Bastard feints and then cracks Romero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romero down.
Romero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bastard.
The Bastard stuffs the takedown.
The Bastard throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero moves away from the strike by The Bastard.
The Bastard scores with a punch to the head.
The Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
The Bastard throws a body kick that misses.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Bastard sprawls well. The Bastard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romero gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Bastard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romero on the side of the head.#T1#
The Bastard misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.
The Bastard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Bastard swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Romero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Romero. #BC2#
The Bastard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Bastard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Bastard throws a leg kick that misses.
The Bastard misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Romero tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Bastard lands a nice shot that snaps Romero's head back.
Romero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Romero tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Bastard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Bastard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Romero is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
The Bastard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Romero closes the distance and pushes The Bastard back into the cage.
The Bastard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Bastard backwards.
The Bastard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Bastard walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Bastard misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Romero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from The Bastard misses.
The Bastard misses with a hook.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Bastard.
Romero attempts a counter takedown but The Bastard avoids it well and moves away.
Romero takes a swing at The Bastard's ribcage but misses.
The Bastard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Romero had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Bastard connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Romero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Bastard is fending him off so far but Romero persists. Nope, The Bastard circles away and we're back to standing.
Romero misses with a looping right.
The Bastard throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero misses with a right hand
and The Bastard counters with a left to the body.
The Bastard misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
The Bastard looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
A big right from The Bastard misses.
Romero attempts a counter takedown but The Bastard avoids it well and moves away.
The Bastard throws a front kick that sends Romero stumbling back into the cage.
The Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Romero misses.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Bastard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by The Bastard - just one landing.
The Bastard lands a body shot.
#T4#
Nice straight punches there by The Bastard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Bastard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Romero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Romero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Bastard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Romero.
The Bastard manages to get back to half guard.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romero is keen to just control but The Bastard is a slippery customer.
The Bastard is trying to get back to full guard.
Romero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy The Bastard dominated that round.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Romero gets a takedown into half guard.
The Bastard won't allow Romero to pass to mount.
Romero wants to control but The Bastard is keeping him busy.
The Bastard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Bastard looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is looking to advance position but The Bastard won't allow it.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Bastard is positioning himself well to prevent Romero advancing to mount.
The Bastard gets back to full guard.
The Bastard keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero is working The Bastard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Bastard keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Romero 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.
Romero looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from The Bastard.
Romero tries for a takedown but The Bastard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Romero. Beautiful body shot.
Romero's corner calls for a 1-2. Romero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romero connects with a single shot there.
The Bastard misses with a looping left.
The Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
The Bastard lunges at Romero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romero's hand.
The Bastard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.#T3#
The Bastard slips a straight right by Romero.
The Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
The Bastard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Bastard manages to avoid it.
The Bastard misses with the combination.
The Bastard misses with a straight right.
The Bastard scores with a nice head shot.
The Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from The Bastard.
Good standup being displayed there by The Bastard as he connects with a hook.
Romero walks into a left hand.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Bastard punishes Romero's body with a nice straight punch.
Romero misses with a body shot.
The Bastard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing. #T4#
The Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Billy The Bastard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bastard throws a head kick that misses.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
The Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bastard.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from The Bastard misses the target.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Bastard.
The Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
The Bastard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Romero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Bastard.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero takes one to the chin there.
Romero swings for the body but The Bastard moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy The Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
The Bastard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Bastard connects with a single shot there.
The Bastard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Bastard manages to avoid it.
Romero misses with a hook.
The Bastard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Bastard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romero scores with a shot to the body.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. The Bastard moves away and avoids it.
The Bastard keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - The Bastard circles away.
The Bastard lands a slapping body shot.
The Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romero cracks The Bastard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. The Bastard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Bastard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Bastard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Bastard looks for the body kick but Romero saw that one coming.
Romero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romero moves out of range as The Bastard strikes.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from The Bastard.
The Bastard throws a one two combo.
The Bastard misses with an uppercut.
The Bastard throws a good cross that connects.
The Bastard fails to land with a series of punches.
The Bastard misses the jab.
Romero blocks a jab.
The Bastard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Bastard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2##CL#
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Bastard is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
The Bastard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero takes a swing at The Bastard's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - The Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Bastard avoids the body shot from Romero.
The Bastard throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.#TD#
Romero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Bastard to the mat! The Bastard manages to get full guard.
The Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
The Bastard 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.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero postures up in The Bastard's guard and throws a big left but The Bastard blocks it.
Romero trying to move into half guard but instead The Bastard has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Romero looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! The Bastard has picked Romero up and slammed him! Romero can't keep hold of the triangle and The Bastard manages to pass to side control!
Romero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Bastard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Romero manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Bastard's best efforts.
Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romero gets full guard.
Joel Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romero holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Bastard preventing the sweep. #SU2#
The Bastard gets to his feet. Romero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bastard.
The Bastard connects with an inside leg kick.
The Bastard connects with a jab.
The Bastard thuds his right hand into Romero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Bastard cracks Romero with a good jab.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - The Bastard circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bastard misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero avoids the body shot from The Bastard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy The Bastard really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Romero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Bastard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bastard.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romero swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Bastard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Bastard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Romero shoots in and bounces The Bastard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero pushing down on The Bastard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Bastard controlling the position for now.
Romero trying to mount his opponent but The Bastard defends it. #T1#
Romero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Bastard's head.
The Bastard wants to improve his position but Romero is controlling well.
Romero keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Bastard is not content to let Romero control the position.
Romero wants to advance to full mount but The Bastard doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Romero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Bastard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Bastard can't keep his opponent in guard - Romero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Romero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Romero throwing shots but The Bastard is blocking nicely.
The Bastard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Romero connects with a nice short shot to The Bastard's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romero lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
The Bastard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero.
We've been hearing that Romero has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The Bastard is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Bastard is in trouble now - Romero has advanced to mount!
Romero tries to control but The Bastard wriggling away.
Romero controlling from mount.
Romero trying to control but The Bastard is having none of it.
Romero landing shots from mount. #T4#
Romero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Romero landing shots from mount.
The Bastard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Romero.
The Bastard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Romero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Bastard is looking to escape.
Romero lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Romero had his way with Billy The Bastard in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A big left from The Bastard misses.
The Bastard tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Bastard won't be happy with that.
The Bastard is looking to reverse the position.
Romero working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Romero misses with the ground and pound.
Romero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Romero misses with the ground and pound.
The Bastard can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Bastard down.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Bastard keeps working. #T1#
Romero controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero tries to move to mount but The Bastard blocks the move with his legs.
Romero throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Romero scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The Bastard defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Romero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Bastard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Bastard keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Bastard!
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Bastard circles away.
A swing and a miss from The Bastard.
The Bastard misses with a straight right.
The Bastard moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Bastard lands a front kick.
Romero dodges the punch combination from The Bastard.
The Bastard looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.
Billy The Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bastard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bastard.
Romero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from The Bastard as Romero shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bastard throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Billy The Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Bastard connects with a looping right hand.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
The Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Joel Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero moves out of range as The Bastard strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy The Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Bastard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy The Bastard!
Billy The Bastard is the new light heavyweight champion!
Billy The Bastard bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Legacy
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Budo misses with a right hand
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Budo throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Budo - just one landing.
Romero swings for the body but Budo moves out of range.
Budo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Budo sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Budo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Romero has closed the distance and engaged Budo in a clinch.
Budo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Romero misses with some punches.
Budo throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Budo misses with a punch on the inside.
Budo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Romero.
Romero lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero blocks a body shot from Budo.
Romero working aggressively here.
Budo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Budo throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Budo lands with a short shot to the head.
Budo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Budo working aggressively here.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budo misses with the head strike.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Budo controls the action.
Budo takes a shot to the head.
Romero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Budo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Budo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Budo is just out of range.
Budo cracks Romero with a good jab.
Budo throws a big shot that misses.
Budo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Romero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budo misses with an uppercut.
Budo throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thay Budo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budo misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Budo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Budo clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Budo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero is trying to drag Budo to the mat but Budo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Budo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Budos head.
Budo swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Budo controls the action.
Romero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Budo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Budo throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero. #T3##TD#
Romero gets control of Budo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Romero will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Budo trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Romero pulls Budo in close to prevent any damage.
Romero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Romero is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Budo frees his head nicely. Oh but Romero has switched to an armbar! Budo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joel Romero!
Joel Romero retains his light heavyweight title!
Joel Romero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Cerealia
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Romero instigates a clinch.
Romero cracks Olsen with a nice body shot.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
Olsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Romero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Romero digs a right hand underneath Olsen's ribcage. Olsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Romero - that landed with a thud.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.
Olsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Olsen can't get the takedown.
Joel Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Olsen is working for takedown but Romero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Olsen's takedown attempt.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Olsen's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Romero.
Olsen looks winded!
Romero presses Olsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olsens head.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
#T1#
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Romero tries a body shot but Olsen blocks it.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olsen or not.
Romero is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero prevents the takedown attempt.
Romero is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olsen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Romero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
A shot in the inside from Romero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero. #T2#
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Romero.
Romero digs a right hand underneath Olsen's ribcage. Olsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Olsen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Olsen's takedown attempt.
Romero cracks Olsen with a nice body shot.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.
Romero is working Olsen over against the cage.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Romero - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Romero. #T3#
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Olsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romero is working Olsen over against the cage.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Olsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romero pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romero lands a body punch.
Romero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olsen takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Olsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olsen's elbow.
A hook to the body from Romero.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romero.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.
Romero stops a takedown attempt from Olsen.
Romero lands a body punch.
Romero cracks Olsen with a nice body shot.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Romero digs a right hand into Olsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olsen's gas tank.
Romero lands a body punch.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero works on Olsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Romero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Olsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Romero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Romero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Olsen's head backwards.
Olsen moves away from the strike by Romero.
Olsen shoots and misses #CL#
and Romero moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Romero.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olsen is working for takedown but Romero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Romero - that landed with a thud.
Olsen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Romero lands a body punch.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olsen or not.
Romero gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Romero.
Olsen tries for a takedown but Romero manages to get underhooks.
Joel Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Romero.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
A body shot lands from Romero.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olsens head.
Romero is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Olsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Olsen's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Romero.
#T2#
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joel Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Romero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero works on Olsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olsen can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olsen or not.
Romero works on Olsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Romero gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.
Romero lands a body shot.
Romero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olsens head.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero digs a right hand underneath Olsen's ribcage. Olsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
Romero scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Romero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romero is working Olsen over against the cage.
Romero gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Romero digs a right hand underneath Olsen's ribcage. Olsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romero lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Olsen is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Olsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Olsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
A body shot lands from Romero.
Olsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olsen backwards. #T4#
Romero is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Good body shot from Romero.
A hook to the body from Romero.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olsen.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olsen or not.
Olsen takes a shot to the head.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Romero.
A left hand lands to the body for Romero.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olsen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romero is defending well.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Romero dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Olsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Olsen wants to counter the offense by Romero and move into the clinch position.
Romero throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Olsen counters with a shoot takedown. Romero fights it but they end up in guard.
Romero pulls Olsen in close to prevent any damage.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Olsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olsen has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Romero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Olsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olsen has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Olsen wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Romero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olsen's guard. #REVR#
Romero trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Olsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero pushes down on Olsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romero is nestled in close to Olsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Romero trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Olsen missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen tries to get to full guard but Romero has control of the leg.
Romero tries to pass to full mount but Olsen defends it.
Romero has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Romero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Olsen is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Romero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Olsen manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Romero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Romero drops an elbow to the side of Olsen's head.
Olsen tries to get to full guard but Romero has control of the leg.
Romero working Olsen over with strikes.
Romero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Olsen tries to get to full guard but Romero has control of the leg.
Romero drops an elbow to the side of Olsen's head. #SUB2#
Olsen looking for submissions off his back.
Joel Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olsen is not content to let Romero control the position.
Romero lands strikes from half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.
Romero not doing much here.
Romero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Olsen wants to get back to full guard.
Romero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Olsen is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen is still trying to improve position.
Robin Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero looking to finish Olsen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Olsen!
Romero lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Romero!
Joel Romero retains his light heavyweight title!
Joel Romero thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
JBL 20 Storm vs Neckbreaker
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
The Bastard throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Romero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
The Bastard manages to break the clinch.
The Bastard misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Romero clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
The Bastard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Romero counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Bastard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Bastard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Romero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Bastard is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Romero crashes against the mat.
Romero creates some space and throws a big elbow, but The Bastard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Romero trying to control the action but The Bastard is working from the bottom.
Romero content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
The Bastard wants to get back to his feet.
Romero slows the pace down.
Romero works to advance to full mount. The Bastard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Romero with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT2#
It looks like Billy The Bastard has been cut.
The Bastard's coaches at Far-Q Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Romero tries to control but The Bastard wriggling away. #SUB2#
Romero is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. The Bastard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Romero landing punches. #T2#
The Bastard is working to get back to half guard.
The Bastard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Romero avoids the attempt from The Bastard to control.
The Bastard tries to reverse the position but Romero maintains control.
Romero lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Poor strikes thrown by Romero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The Bastard tries to hold on but Romero postures up.#SUB2#
Romero goes for an armbar but he's not got it… The Bastard turns into him and now he's in Romero's guard.
#T3#
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Bastard preventing the sweep.
Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Romero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Bastard passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Bastard prevents Romero from improving his position.
Romero has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The Bastard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Bastard wants to stand but Romero has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero 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.
Joel Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy The Bastard's cut.
That's time! The Bastard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romero.
The Bastard misses with a looping right.
The Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Romero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Bastard defends it well.
The Bastard throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Bastard is trying to stand back up but Romero is controlling him
Romero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bastard is looking to improve his position.
The Bastard is concentrating on defense, preventing Romero from advancing position. #T1#
Romero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Bastard!
Romero tries to control but The Bastard wriggling away.
Romero has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Bastard's face.
Romero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Bastard looks a forlorn figure.
Joel Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Bastard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Romero tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The Bastard tries to reverse the position but Romero maintains control.
Romero wants to control the pace but The Bastard is squirming around nicely.
Romero lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#CUT2#
Billy The Bastard's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Romero throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Romero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Romero cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Romero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Bastard is looking to escape.
The Bastard is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Romero avoids the attempt from The Bastard to control.
Romero with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT2#
Jeez, Billy The Bastard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy The Bastard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joel Romero!
Joel Romero is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joel Romero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
JBL 16 The Purge
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Budo throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Budo misses with a right hand #TD#
and Romero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Romero.
Budo is looking to stand back up but Romero counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Budo. #REVB#
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Budo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Budo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Romero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Budo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Budo is trying to stand.
Romero passes to full mount!
Budo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
BOOM! Romero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Romero won't let Budo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Romero breaks from Budo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Romero controlling the pace for now.
Budo tries to buck Romero off but he can't manage it.
Romero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Romero controlling from the full mount.
Romero working the ground and pound effectively.
Romero breaks from Budo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Romero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Romero lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Romero punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Budo is rocked!
Romero controlling the position easily from mount.
Budo is still in real trouble! Can Romero finish him?#SUB#
Romero has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Budo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Romero!
A very excited looking Joel Romero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Invincible II
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Romero shoots in for a double leg but The Bastard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Bastard falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Romero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
The Bastard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
The Bastard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Bastard throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Romero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romero prevents The Bastard from improving his position.
The Bastard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero.
The Bastard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romero is working away from the top position though.
The Bastard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romero throwing shots but The Bastard is blocking nicely.
Romero prevents The Bastard from standing back up.
Romero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Bastard defending well though.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Bastard trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Romero connects with a nice short shot to The Bastard's temple.
The Bastard is trying to control but can't.
Romero throwing shots but The Bastard is blocking nicely.
Romero misses with a head shot. The Bastard uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Romero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Bastard is keeping the position for now.
The Bastard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romero is fighting to break The Bastard's control of his arms but The Bastard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Romero postures up in The Bastard's guard and throws a big left but The Bastard blocks it.
The Bastard wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Romero is in close to The Bastard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romero throws a strike but The Bastard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Bastard controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero striking off his back but it's not causing The Bastard any problems. #T4##SUB#
Romero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Bastard defends it easily.
The Bastard won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
The Bastard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Bastard wants to get up but he can't break Romero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Romero dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Bastard misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Romero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Romero.
The Bastard has Romero pulled in close to control his posture.
Romero postures up.
Romero landing with the ground and pound.
The Bastard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bastard wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but The Bastard is retaining full guard.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romero stops The Bastard from standing up. #T1#
Romero with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Bastard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between The Bastard's legs - danger averted.
The Bastard looking to control.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romero wants to pass the guard but The Bastard is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Billy The Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The Bastard misses with a looping left.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from The Bastard.
A big right from The Bastard misses.
Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Bastard.
Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Bastard defends it nicely.
The Bastard scores with a decent looking hook.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like The Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Bastard misses with a head kick.
Romero drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Bastard sprawls and moves away.
Romero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
The Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from The Bastard.
Romero feinted with a counter takedown.
The Bastard tries a head kick but it misses.
Billy The Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bastard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by The Bastard, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
The Bastard looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
The Bastard stuffs the takedown attempt from Romero. Romero gets slowly back to his feet.
The Bastard cracks the inside of Romero's front leg. #T4#
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Bastard.
The Bastard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Bastard looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
The Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from The Bastard misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by The Bastard, which made it look bad.
The Bastard lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from The Bastard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bastard misses the jab.
Romero drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Bastard sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy The Bastard 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.
#R3#
The Bastard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Bastard swinging wildly here.
The Bastard throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Romero counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Romero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, The Bastard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Romero but great work by The Bastard.
Romero is trying to control The Bastard's posture but The Bastard avoids it.
Romero tries to buck The Bastard off but The Bastard is having none of it.#SU2#
The Bastard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Romero goes for a double leg but The Bastard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Bastard continues to drive forward.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bastard.
The Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
The Bastard throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##TD#
Romero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Bastard was covering up waiting for the punch and Romero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Bastard pulls Romero in close to his closed guard and prevents Romero from doing any damage or advancing position.
Romero stops The Bastard from standing up.
Romero lands a couple of elbows.
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 is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romero throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The Bastard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero. #SUB2#
Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Bastard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between The Bastard's legs - danger averted.
The Bastard has control of Romero's left arm, preventing Romero from doing any damage.
Romero wants to pass the guard but The Bastard is keeping the position.
Joel Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romero landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Romero prevents The Bastard from getting back to his feet.
The Bastard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Romero working some strikes from top position.
Romero throws a big elbow that misses.
The Bastard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Romero won't allow The Bastard to sweep him here.
Romero distracts The Bastard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Bastard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Bastard wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment.
The Bastard looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Bastard tries to avoid it but Romero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Bastard to the ground. The Bastard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Bastard scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero defending well as The Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Billy The Bastard just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
The Bastard thows a leg kick but Romero checks it #TD#
and Romero counters with a shoot takedown. The Bastard fights it but they end up in guard.
Romero throws a big elbow that misses.
Romero works over The Bastard with some ground and pound from guard.
Romero postures up in The Bastard's guard and throws a big left but The Bastard blocks it.
Romero looking to pass the guard.
Romero throws an elbow that misses. The Bastard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romero's guard. Nice move by The Bastard!#REVB##SUB#
Romero is looking for a triangle but The Bastard pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Romero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Romero has an active guard here but The Bastard has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Bastard prevents Romero from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Bastard stalling away here and it's allowed Romero to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Romero trying to keep a closed guard but The Bastard is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Romero working for a triangle but The Bastard defends it easily.
Romero is trying to control the position but The Bastard postures up. #T3##SU2#
The Bastard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The Bastard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head.
Billy The Bastard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Romero with that takedown attempt.
The Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Bastard throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
The Bastard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romero slips a jab from The Bastard.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
A low kick from The Bastard is predictable there #TD#
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
The Bastard trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Romero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Bastard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero landing some decent shots from guard.
The Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Romero drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Bastard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Bastard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Bastard! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Billy The Bastard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A jab lands there for The Bastard.
The Bastard misses with a series of wild punches.
The Bastard misses with a looping left.
Romero shoots in looking for a takedown but The Bastard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Romero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Bastard scores with a jab. Romero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from The Bastard is predictable there #TD#
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Bastard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romero. #T1#
Romero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Bastard is trying to stand.
The Bastard trying to control here.
The Bastard has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Bastard has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Bastard is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The Bastard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Romero.
The Bastard wants to get back to his feet but Romero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Bastard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Bastard wants to sweep but no luck.
The Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Bastard is controlling Romero's posture.
Romero scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Romero working some strikes from top position.
The Bastard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Bastard trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Bastard throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Bastard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Bastard tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
The Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
The Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero slips under a jab.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
The Bastard missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Bastard throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Bastard throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Bastard swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Romero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Bastard's guard.
The Bastard wants to stand and escape but Romero is having none of it.
Romero postures up in The Bastard's guard and throws a big left but The Bastard blocks it.
Romero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but The Bastard is retaining full guard.
Romero stops The Bastard from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy The Bastard.
I think The Bastard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Billy The Bastard!
Billy The Bastard is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Billy The Bastard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
JBL 12 Laperierre vs Storm
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Romero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Winger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winger working a defensive guard here.
Winger keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
Winger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Romero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Romero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Winger stops Romero from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger can't do much from the bottom here.
Romero has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Romero throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Romero working the head and body with strikes.
Winger tries to improve position but can't.
Winger avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Romero.
Winger tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romero advances nicely into full mount.
Romero lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Winger hang on?
Romero landing punches.
Winger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Winger is trying desperately to improve position.
Winger avoids a series of strikes thrown by Romero.
#T2#
Romero lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Romero has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Winger is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Romero!
Joel Romero retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Joel Romero, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Second Winger spoke after the fight, saying 'The best man wins.'.
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Event:
Invincible
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Romero defending well as Win loads up on a big left hand.
Win has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Win misses the shot to the body.
Win misses with a wild body shot.
Win misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Romero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Romero wants to pass to mount but Win is defending the position.
Win tries to get to full guard but Romero has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Win is defending well.
Win on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Romero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Romero winds up and cracks Win with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Win on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Win tries to get out of the position.
Romero trying to mount his opponent but Win defends it.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Win defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero working Win over with strikes.
Romero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romero passes to side control. #SUB2#
Romero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Win knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Romero working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Romero scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Win to see if he's OK.
Romero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Win is avoiding damage well.
Romero scoring with punches and elbows.
Romero lands a decent elbow from side control.
Romero misses with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero advances nicely into full mount.
Romero landing punches. #T3#
Win is in a horrible position here. Romero smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#
Win is rocked!
Romero looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Win covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Romero!
Joel Romero is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Joel Romero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Proving Grounds
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Romero fails to land the takedown.
Romero fails with the takedown.#TD#
Romero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bussa's half guard.
Bussa wants to control but Romero is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bussa is looking to escape.
Bussa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bussa taking some punishment here, with Romero in his half guard. #T1#
Romero works his way into full mount!
Romero with shots to the head and body - Bussa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Romero with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Romero jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bussa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bussa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romero cracks Bussa with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Romero has hold of Bussa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bussa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Romero cranks the arm and Bussa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bussa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joel Romero!
An out of breath Joel Romero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladius #30
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Kramer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kramer throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Kramer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Kramer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kramer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Kramer. Beautiful body shot.
Kramer connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kramer misses with a looping left.
Kramer misses with an uppercut.
Romero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#KD2#
Kramer drops Romero with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Romero looks back up at him and smiles so Kramer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Romero is rocked!#T1#
Romero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romero staying out of range there.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kramer is looking to clinch. #TD#
Romero gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Romero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kramer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Romero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Romero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Romero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kramer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Romero works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Romero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kramer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kramer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Romero scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kramer to see if he's OK.
Kramer prevents Romero from moving into mount.
Romero throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Romero working the ground and pound but Kramer is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Romero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kramer, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Romero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kramer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Romero lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romero advances to full mount.
Romero unloading with bombs!
Romero lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero landing strikes from the mount and Kramer is in trouble!
Romero with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Kramer has left one of his arms exposed and Romero doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kramer screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Romero!
Joel Romero retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
Gladius #26
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Jacob scores with a nice head shot.
Jacob looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Romero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jacob counters with a straight right hand.
Jacob throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Jacob throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Romero counters by clinching up.
Jacob letting Romero take a breather here.
Romero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Romero controlling the action here for a moment.
Jacob swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Romero manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacob sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romero is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Romero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Romero works to advance to full mount. Jacob defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Romero with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Romero looking to secure an arm triangle but Jacob defends it well. #SUB#
Romero has control of Jacob's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jacob regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2#
Romero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Romero with the ground and pound from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero working the ground and pound effectively.
Romero with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Romero looking to secure an arm triangle but Jacob defends it well.
Romero landing punches. #T3#
Jacob is bucking up trying to escape but Romero cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Romero throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jacob has his hands clasped together but Romero breaks the hold and Jacob is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Romero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Romero!
Joel Romero retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
Gladius #16
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Penn throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Penn swinging wildly here.
Penn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Romero counters with a single leg into guard. Penn didn't expect that.
Penn wants to stand but Romero is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero won't allow Penn to get back to his feet.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Romero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Romero has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Penn defend it? Romero steps over the head and cranks it - Penn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Romero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joel Romero!
Joel Romero is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Gladius #11
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Romero tries for a takedown but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Romero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Romero.
Romero stands and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Armstrong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romero advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Romero looking for a guillotine from mount but Armstrong is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Romero jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Armstrong manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Romero in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Armstrong is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joel Romero!
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Event:
Gladius #7
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Second throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Romero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Second's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Romero prevents Second from getting back to his feet.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Second has wrist control.
Second keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Second wants to get back to his feet but Romero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Romero throws a strike but Second rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Romero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Second won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Second trying to stand up but can't free himself from Romero's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Romero has his foot on Second's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Second works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Second stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Second cracks Romero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Second throws out the jab.
Second looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Second misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Romero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Romero.
Second wants to stand up but Romero is controlling him.
Romero controlling from the top position.
Second is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Second is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Second is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Romero is controlling him.
Second preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romero looking to pass the guard.
Romero scoring with some ground and pound.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Second is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romero stands and throws Second's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Second is trying to buck Romero off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Second takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Romero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Second!
Second is trying to stand up.
Second looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Romero trying to control but Second is having none of it.
Romero controlling the position easily from mount.
Second tries to buck Romero off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Romero is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Second can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Second is squirming around, avoiding Romero's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Second trying desperately to get to his feet.
BOOM! Romero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Romero cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB2#
Romero wants to finish this one by submission but Second is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Romero.
Romero punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Romero has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Second is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Romero!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Church. Romero shrugs it off though.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Church.
Romero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Church circles away.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Church uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlos Church seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero takes a swing at Church's ribcage but misses.
Church attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Church has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Romero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Romero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL#
Church has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Church pulls guard successfully.
Church keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Church working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero.
Church keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Church might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Romero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Romero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Romero distracts Church with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Church's head.
Romero trying to control but Church is working from the bottom. #T3#
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Church keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero throws a big elbow that misses.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Romero with a nice head shot there.
Romero looking to sit in guard and control but Church gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Romero working a defensive guard here.
Church is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Romero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Church doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Romero is tightening it up a little... Church has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Church reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Church taps out! Nice BJJ there by Romero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joel Romero!
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