Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: JBL Contenders
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Romero tries to clinch
and Tiotio counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jose Romero has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiotio throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Romero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tiotio defends it well.
Romero darts in trying to clinch
and Tiotio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tiotio misses with a straight right.
Romero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tiotio defends it well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romero misses with a straight right.
It looked like Tiotio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero misses with a hook
and Tiotio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Romero misses
and Tiotio scores with a counter punch that sends Romero to the canvas! Tiotio smells blood - he's punishing Romero with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Romero has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ara Tiotio!
Ara Tiotio gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: JBL Summer Madness Legacy
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
MBaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - MBaku circles away.
MBaku avoids the body shot from Romero.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MBaku's waist but MBaku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MBaku's waist but MBaku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
It looked like MBaku was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Romero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
MBaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MBaku wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
MBaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romero defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MBaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romero is aware though and is defending well.
Romero lands a couple of elbows.
MBaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in MMA Academy inform me that Romero has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero scoring with some ground and pound.
MBaku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there. #SUB#
MBaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romero defends well.#T2#
MBaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MBaku looking to control. #SUB#
MBaku working for a triangle but Romero defends it easily.
MBaku looking to control.
Romero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Romero pushes down on MBaku's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MBaku is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Romero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MBaku defends it well. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. MBaku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MBaku 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.#SUB#
MBaku has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.
MBaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
MBaku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MBaku trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Romero with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
MBaku looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MBaku looking for a sweep. Not yet MBaku, not yet.
MBaku trying to control the position.
Romero preventing the sweep. #SUB#
MBaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MBaku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
MBaku wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Romero will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Romero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MBaku's waist but MBaku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romero off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from MBaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero connects with a good right hand that stumbles MBaku. MBaku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MBaku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romero swivels and escapes.
Romero misses with a straight right.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero slips a jab from MBaku.
Romero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from MBaku misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from MBaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - MBaku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Madik MBaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Romero.#T1#
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MBaku.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but MBaku pushes him off.
Romero scores with a hook to the body. MBaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MBaku misses with a few strikes there.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MBaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MBaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like MBaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero throws a predictable looking body shot
and MBaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MBaku defends well and Romero ends up having to push MBaku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MBaku seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Romero misses with a hook to the body
and MBaku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MBaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from MBaku.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by MBaku.
Romero looks for a takedown but MBaku sprawls well.
Romero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MBaku pinned against the cage. MBaku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Romero dips to his left and cracks MBaku with an uppercut!
Romero cracks MBaku with a good jab.
MBaku misses with a looping left.
Romero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romero tries to clinch
and MBaku counters with a nice body shot.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Romero wants to clinch up but MBaku keeps it at a distance.
MBaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Romero is looking to clinch but MBaku is avoiding it.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and MBaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MBaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MBaku slips a straight right by Romero.
Jose Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero misses with a takedown
and MBaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
MBaku tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero looks for a takedown but MBaku sprawls well.
MBaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MBaku shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped MBaku's head back. #CL2#
Romero clinches.
MBaku tries for a takedown but Romero manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
MBaku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MBaku.#T1#
MBaku moves away from the strike by Romero.
Romero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MBaku on the side of the head.
A big left from Romero misses.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MBaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero misses with a jab to the body
and MBaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MBaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
MBaku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Romero is trying to defend but MBaku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Romero is looking to control MBaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romero avoid being mounted?#T2#
MBaku wants to take a breather but Romero is having none of it. #SUB#
MBaku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Romero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MBaku trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
MBaku slips nicely into half guard.
MBaku trying to mount his opponent but Romero defends it. #T3##SUB#
MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Romero controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
MBaku is thwarting Romero's attempts to control the position.
Romero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romero.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MBaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romero controlling MBaku's posture.
MBaku trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Romero is controlling MBaku's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Romero shoots for a double leg takedown but MBaku sprawls well. He's pushed Romero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MBaku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MBaku with a body shot.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
As Romero looks to move away, MBaku throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Madik MBaku.
I think MBaku has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madik MBaku!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Madik MBaku waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: FNF Carnage
Date: Jun 07, 2019

#R1#
Romero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McStoner cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McStoner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McStoner connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - McStoner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Romero looking to score a takedown here. McStoner is defending well but Romero drives through and ends up in McStoner's guard.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McStoner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romero on the ground.#T1#
Romero controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McStoner has momentary wrist control but Romero slips an elbow through the middle.
McStoner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero.
McStoner keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Romero drops back looking for a leg! McStoner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McStoner manages to kick Romero off! Romero jumps back into McStoner's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero passes McStoner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McStoner's coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romero thows a huge punch but McStoner dodges it nicely.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but McStoner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero tries to pass to full mount but McStoner defends it.
McStoner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McStoner tries to get out of the position.
McStoner is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Romero is pressing down on McStoner's thigh, looking to free his foot. McStoner is holding on for now.
McStoner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romero.
Romero is pressing down on McStoner's thigh, looking to free his foot. McStoner is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McStoner to counter with a crisp jab.
McStoner scores with a nice right hand.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McStoner throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Romero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero shoots and misses
and McStoner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romero thinking.
Duke McStoner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Romero.#T4#
McStoner misses with a looping left.
McStoner throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Romero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McStoner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McStoner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Romero tries to score a power double leg takedown but McStoner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romero somewhat.
McStoner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duke McStoner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStoner's corner calls for a 1-2. McStoner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke McStoner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
McStoner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McStoner as he avoids it easily.
Romero has a takedown stuffed.
McStoner sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Jose Romero has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Romero counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McStoner!
You can see the frustration on McStoner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Romero is looking to take a break and control but McStoner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero working the ground and pound but McStoner is defending the strikes.
McStoner is not content to let Romero control the position.
An elbow from Romero crashes against the mat. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Romero trying to control the action but McStoner is working from the bottom.
McStoner is trying to control Romero's posture but Romero avoids it.
Romero throwing strikes but McStoner manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Romero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McStoner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McStoner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Romero can't do much from the bottom here.
McStoner happy to just control the position for now.
A control attempt from Romero but he's now mounted!
McStoner avoids the attempt from Romero to control.
Romero really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romero tries to hold on but McStoner pushes him away.
Romero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McStoner has momentary wrist control but Romero slips an elbow through the middle.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but McStoner has wrist control.
Romero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McStoner is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStoner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McStoner controls Romero momentarily but Romero frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jose Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jose Romero's cut.
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#
McStoner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
A nice side step and Romero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McStoner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McStoner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McStoner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romero.
Romero avoids the body shot from McStoner.
Romero walks into a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero avoids the body shot from McStoner.
Romero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
McStoner throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
McStoner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Romero tries for a takedown but McStoner circles away easily
letting McStoner counter with a right hand.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duke McStoner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Romero.#TD2#
Romero throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McStoner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Romero is in McStoner's guard.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
McStoner looking for a sweep. Not yet McStoner, not yet.
Romero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McStoner is keeping the position for now.
Romero throws a big right hand that misses.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McStoner's head.
Romero passes McStoner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McStoner defending well though.
Jose Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
McStoner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero.
McStoner trying to control here.
Romero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romero content to control rather than advance.
Romero is keen to just control but McStoner is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Duke McStoner is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from McStoner misses its intended target.
McStoner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Romero with a poor takedown
and McStoner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McStoner defends it nicely.
Romero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McStoner catches Romero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStoner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McStoner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romero on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duke McStoner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McStoner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke McStoner!
Duke McStoner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Unstoppable Force II
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Donk. Steel catches Romero right on the button with a cross.
Romero slips under a jab from Steel.
Romero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Romero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Romero throws a strike aimed at the side of Steel's head but Steel avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
Romero working the head and body with strikes.
Romero lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Check out the look on Romero's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #CUT#
That has opened up Jack Steel's cut even more.#T1#
Romero controls the position from side control.
Steel parries the strikes from Romero easily there. Romero is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steel to escape.
Romero fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Romero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
Romero laying and praying for a moment but Steel takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romero is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Romero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romero tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steel has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#
The cut above Jack Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard.
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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel won't allow Romero to pass to mount.
Romero controlling the pace.
Romero scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#
Jack Steel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Steel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jose Romero!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JBL 18 Boxaaja vs Llosa
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Neves throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neves leaves Romero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neves defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Romero takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Romero has his takedown stuffed
and Neves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neves swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Romero shoots and misses
and Neves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab by Neves.#CUT2#
It looks like Jose Romero has been cut.
Neves lands with a good body shot.
Romero needs to keep his hands up - Neves had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Neves swinging wildly here.
Neves misses with a body shot #TD#
and Romero counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Neves!
Neves is looking to get back to his feet here but Romero is keeping cool and he's managed to take Neves's back.
Neves told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neves is trying to get back to his feet but Romero has full control of the position and if anything, Neves has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB#
Romero has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Romero has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Romero has Neves flattened out and is raining down punches.
Romero scores with punches and elbows.
Neves is trying to get back to his feet but Romero has full control of the position and if anything, Neves has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Romero connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Neves to escape the position.
Neves wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Neves is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Romero off. It looks like it's working - Romero slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Neves displaying calm under pressure there.
Neves misses with a left hand #TD#
and Romero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Romero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Romero prevents Neves from getting back to his feet.
Romero looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neves can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romero prevents Neves from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao Neves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Romero's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romero.
Neves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from Neves.
Romero staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Neves counters with a nice right hand that sends Romero toppling to the canvas! Romero scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Neves finish him?!#T1#
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neves.
Romero shoots and misses
and Neves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Neves misses.
Neves looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Neves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joao Neves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neves swivels and escapes.#T2#
Romero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Neves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Neves counters with a nice right hand that sends Romero toppling to the canvas! Romero scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Neves finish him?!#ROC2#
Romero is rocked!#CUT2#
Jose Romero's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero misses with a takedown
and Neves counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Neves!
Joao Neves is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Joao Neves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Retribution for Sydney
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Phol. That snapped Romero's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Jose Romero has been cut.
Phol jabs at Romero's body.
Phol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phol misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero moves out of range as Phol strikes.
Phol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero closes the distance and clinches up with Phol, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes Phol against the cage but Phol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Phol misses.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Phol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by Phol.#T1#
Phol throws a big shot that misses.
Phol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phol misses with a few strikes there.
Phol thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Romero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Phol looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Phol is retaining full guard.
Phol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Phol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Phol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Romero passes into side control. #T2#
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phol keeps working.
Romero lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Phol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phol is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT2#
It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Phol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phol is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Phol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Phol is pressing down on Romero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romero is holding on for now. #SUB#
Phol is looking for a kimura here.
Phol is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romero wants to improve his position but Phol is controlling well.
Romero is trying to maintain the position but Phol is very close to passing his half guard.
Romero is refusing to be controlled, as Phol sits in half guard.
Romero trying to hold on to Phol's head to control him but Phol postures up. #T4##SUB#
Phol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romero is just riding it out for now. Phol eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phol looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Phol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Romero is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phol prevents Romero from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Romero blocks a jab.
Phol is looking to clinch.
Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phol darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Romero counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is putting a hurting on Phol here, landing some big shots from side control.
Romero lands some shots froms side control.
Phol is looking to reverse the position.
Phol sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Phol tries to roll over but Romero keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phol is looking to escape.
Romero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romero is keen to just control but Phol is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Phol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.
Romero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romero is trying to control. Phol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Romero is taking a breather. Phol says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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 Phol's temple. #SUB#
Phol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Phol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romero's back!#SUB#
Phol looking to break Romero's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Romero remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Phol will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Romero rolls, trying to escape but Phol keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Romero preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Phol.
Phol gets his hands free as Romero looks to control. #SUB#
Phol is looking for the choke from the back position but Romero is controlling his hands well.
Romero trying to control the position but Phol manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Romero fending off the submission attempt from Phol.
Phol is not going to allow Romero to sit and survive in this position.
Romero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phol haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Phol doesn't have the hooks in and Romero manages to turn into his guard.
My spies in Training Center inform me that Romero has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Romero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phol's guard.
Romero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Phol sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Phol looking for submissions off his back.
Romero drops an elbow to the side of Phol's head.
Romero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Romero trying to control the action but Phol is working from the bottom.
Romero content to control rather than advance.
Romero passes to full mount!
Romero lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#
Mfer Phol's cut is getting worse.
Romero working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2#
Mfer Phol's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mfer Phol's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jose Romero!
Jose Romero is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jose 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.

Event: Final Destination
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romero is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Romero circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith goes for a double leg but Romero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romero continues to drive forward.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Romero sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Romero tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romero's half guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Romero dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith thows a huge punch but Romero dodges it nicely.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Romero to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Romero is looking to cinch up a triangle. Smith throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Romero's body to avoid the submission. Romero has instead reached around Smith's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Romero arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Romero!
A very excited looking Jose 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.

Event: JBL 10 Brayden vs Point
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Romero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neves unleashes a big counter combination but Romero bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Neves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Romero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Neves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Romero is standing up over Neves. Neves looks to escape but Romero dives into side control. #REVB#
Romero working the ground and pound but Neves is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Romero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Neves, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Romero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Neves is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Romero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Neves is avoiding damage well.
Romero postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Romero lands a decent elbow from side control.
Neves 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.
Neves wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Neves!
Neves really wants to buck Romero off and get back to his feet.
Romero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Romero lands a heavy elbow. #T2##SUB#
Romero has hold of Neves's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Neves manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
You get the feeling that Neves really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Romero throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Neves because Romero loaded up on that one.
Romero lands a nice shot to the head.
Romero with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Romero sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Romero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Romero fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Romero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Neves is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Romero postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Neves out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Romero goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Romero!
Jose Romero thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Unfinished Business
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ki Hyon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romero at a distance.
Romero has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ki Hyon lands with a nice body kick.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Ki Hyon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Jose Romero has been cut.
Romero takes one to the side of the head.
Ki Hyon misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ki Hyon scores with a counter punch that sends Romero to the canvas! Ki Hyon smells blood - he's punishing Romero with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Romero has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seol Ki Hyon!
A relieved looking Seol Ki Hyon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Gladius #33
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kerevi counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero moves away from the strike by Kerevi.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kerevi throws out the jab.
Romero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kerevi lands a head shot.
Romero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kerevi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero walks into a straight right hand from Kerevi.
Kerevi misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Romero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kerevi's guard.
Romero looking to pass the guard.
Romero throwing strikes from guard but Kerevi blocks nicely.
Romero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kerevi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Romero is working hard here to advance position.
Kerevi 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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerevi has wrist control.
Kerevi can't keep his opponent in guard - Romero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kerevi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Romero seems to be working for a kimura but Kerevi defends the submission attempt.
Kerevi 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 passes to full mount! #T2#
Kerevi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Romero.
Kerevi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Romero.
Romero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kerevi?
Kerevi is bucking up trying to escape but Romero cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Romero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Romero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero working Kerevi over with strikes here. #T3#
Romero thowing shots but they're missing.
Romero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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 throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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 with a couple of short strikes.
Romero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Romero dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Kerevi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerevi is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Romero.
Kerevi is still in real trouble! Can Romero finish him?#T4#
Romero postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kerevi bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Romero and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Romero!
An out of breath Jose Romero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Gladius #29
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Liefde lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liefde.
Liefde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romero's hands.
Romero seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Liefde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Jose Romero has been cut.
Liefde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liefde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero attempts a counter takedown but Liefde avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Liefde has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Liefde fails to land.
Romero tries to break free but Liefde pushes him back against the cage.
Liefde swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liefde taking a breather.#TD#
Romero drags the fight down to the ground.
Romero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liefde's guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero is in close to Liefde's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 in close to Liefde's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Romero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Liefde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Romero slips nicely into half guard.
Romero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Romero slips a nice elbow through Liefde's hands, connecting with Liefde's forehead.
Liefde trying to control from the bottom.
Romero working the head and body with strikes.
Liefde has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Liefde taking some punishment here, with Romero in his half guard.
Romero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romero working Liefde over with strikes. #ROC#
Liefde is rocked!
Romero lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Liefde quite badly. Liefde pulls Romero in close trying to recover. Romero postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Liefde on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Liefde doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Romero!

Event: Gladius #26
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Romero misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Bamboo Face holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bamboo Face lands with a light punch inside.
Bamboo Face lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bamboo Face.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage.
Bamboo Face works on Romero's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Bamboo Face as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 Bamboo Face walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bamboo Face rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.
Bamboo Face working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Romero stalling in the clinch but Bamboo Face improves position.
Romero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bamboo Face just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamboo Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Romero.
A shot in the inside from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand.
Romero jumps guard but Bamboo Face stands there with Romero around his waist. Romero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romero is looking to control Bamboo Face's arms but Bamboo Face gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romero has his back to the cage.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Bamboo Face creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Romero's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Romero drops to his knees and Bamboo Face pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!

Event: Gladius Super Series 1
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Lekdoor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Lekdoor has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
Lekdoor lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Romero has Lekdoor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Romero pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lekdoor tumbling to the mat - Romero dives into Lekdoor's guard.
Romero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lekdoor keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lekdoor's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Romero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Romero could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lekdoor is looking to control Romero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lekdoor avoid being mounted?
Romero lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Romero is looking for a kimura but Lekdoor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Romero to get the leverage.
Romero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Romero has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lekdoor defend it? Romero steps over the head and cranks it - Lekdoor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Romero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Romero!

Event: Gladius #17
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Rooj throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Romero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rooj is in Romero's guard.
Rooj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rooj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rooj won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Rooj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rooj is one step ahead there.
Romero will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rooj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rooj stands up over Romero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Romero trying to control the position.
Rooj trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rooj engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rooj makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Romero could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rooj is one step ahead there.
Rooj working some strikes from top position.
Rooj scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rooj stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Romero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rooj's guard. #REVR##T2#
Rooj trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Romero distracts Rooj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rooj looking for a sweep. Not yet Rooj, not yet.
Rooj lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Rooj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Rooj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rooj is on top in guard. #REVB#
Romero is trying to control the position but Rooj postures up.
Romero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rooj's guard. #REVR#
Rooj manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero punching from the bottom.
Rooj 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. #T3#
Rooj trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rooj throwing strikes but missing.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero trying to control the position.
Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Romero lands a decent punch to the body there.
Romero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rooj has momentary wrist control but Romero slips an elbow through the middle.
Romero won't allow Rooj to sweep him here. #T4#
Rooj keeps trying to improve his position.
Romero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rooj can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romero lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rooj looks winded!
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Rooj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Rooj has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Rooj.
Romero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rooj's head.
Romero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Romero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Romero controls the position.
Romero advances nicely into full mount.
Romero breaks from Rooj's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Rooj is rocked!
Romero landing punches.
Rooj is still in real trouble! Can Romero finish him?
Romero content just to control the position here.
Rooj seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice elbow there by Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Romero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rooj shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rooj looks up at the clock and then as Romero takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rooj smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Romero tries to bench press Rooj off him but Rooj keeps the position.
Rooj working away.
Romero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rooj off and has taken his back!
Rooj is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Romero's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Rooj right now.
Romero is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Romero seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero lands a shot to the head.
Romero loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rooj hold on?
I really don't envy Rooj right now.
Rooj is breathing heavily.
Romero loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rooj hold on? #T1#
Romero is riding his opponent, not letting Rooj buck him off.
Romero keeps control of the position as Rooj tries to break free.
Romero keeps control of the position easily here as Rooj tries to buck him off.
Romero lands shots from the back.
Romero is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Rooj. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Romero landing with strikes.
Romero lands a big shot to the side of the head and Rooj goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Romero!

Event: Gladius #9
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Bradshaw misses with a straight right.
Bradshaw's corner calls for a 1-2. Bradshaw obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Jose Romero has been cut.#TD2#
Romero looking to score a takedown here. Bradshaw is defending well but Romero drives through and ends up in Bradshaw's guard.
Romero throws a big right hand that misses.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romero throws a big right hand that misses.
Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bradshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Romero stays in close to Bradshaw's body and controls the position.
Bradshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Romero showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romero should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bradshaw looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Bradshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero with the counter takedown but Bradshaw avoids it easily.
Romero dives in for a single leg takedown but Bradshaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bradshaw.
Romero tries for a takedown but Bradshaw circles away easily
and Bradshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradshaw.
Romero tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Bradshaw misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Bradshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero staying out of range there.
Bradshaw lands a jab to the nose.
Bradshaw loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Bradshaw throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Romero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bradshaw's guard.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romero lands a couple of digs.
Romero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bradshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Romero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romero throws a big right hand that misses.
Bradshaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Bradshaw controlling Romero's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Romero shoots in but Bradshaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tim Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Romero.
Bradshaw lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bradshaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Bradshaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Bradshaw throws an overhand right that drops Romero like a sack of potatoes! Bradshaw dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Bradshaw!

Event: Gladius #6
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Dvornikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Romero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dvornikov to the ground. Romero is now in Dvornikov'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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dvornikov 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.
Dvornikov trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dvornikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Romero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dvornikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Romero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero with a nice head shot there.
Romero stays in close to Dvornikov's body and controls the position.
Romero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dvornikov's head.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romero advances position into side control!
Dvornikov taking a bit of punishment here - Romero scoring with strikes.
Romero remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Romero has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dvornikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romero on the ground.
Romero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Romero looking to finish Dvornikov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dvornikov!
Dvornikov wants to hold on but Romero pushes him away.
Romero landing strikes from the mount.
Romero working Dvornikov over with strikes here. #T3#
Dvornikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dvornikov is breathing heavily.
Romero with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Dvornikov is rocked!
Romero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Romero cracks Dvornikov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Romero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dvornikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Romero in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Romero dominating with strikes here.
Dvornikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Romero! Dvornikov is hurt baaadly! Romero is firing away with more strikes - Dvornikov is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Romero!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program