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Event:
UnderGround FC 4
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Romo Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durnagoz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romo Iii tries to avoid it but Durnagoz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romo Iii to the ground. Romo Iii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romo Iii with the counter takedown but Durnagoz avoids it easily.
Durnagoz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Romo Iii avoids the head kick by Durnagoz.
Romo Iii feints the counter takedown.
Romo Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khamid Osman Durnagoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durnagoz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnagoz doesn't manage to clinch there - Romo Iii circles away.
Durnagoz fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Romo Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Durnagoz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Romo Iii blocks a head kick by Durnagoz.
Romo Iii with the counter takedown but Durnagoz avoids it easily.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Durnagoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romo Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Durnagoz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romo Iii with the counter takedown but Durnagoz avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamid Osman Durnagoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Durnagoz or perhaps it was just good defense by Romo Iii, which made it look bad.
Romo Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Durnagoz with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Romo Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Durnagoz keeping moving, preventing Romo Iii from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romo Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Romo Iii is in close to Durnagoz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romo Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Romo Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Durnagoz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romo Iii working some strikes from top position.
Romo Iii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Romo Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Romo Iii trying to control but Durnagoz is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romo Iii working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romo Iii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Romo Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Durnagoz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romo Iii sprawls well. Romo Iii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durnagoz gets slowly back to his feet.
Romo Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Durnagoz defends it well.
Khamid Osman Durnagoz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Durnagoz.
Durnagoz lands a head kick!
Durnagoz misses with a head kick.
Durnagoz lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown but Romo Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Durnagoz shoots for a double leg takedown but Romo Iii sprawls well. He's pushed Durnagoz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romo Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamid Osman Durnagoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romo Iii circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Romo Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Romo Iii trying to control from half guard but Durnagoz is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romo Iii lands a nice short elbow.
Romo Iii slips a nice elbow through Durnagoz's hands, connecting with Durnagoz's forehead.
Romo Iii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Durnagoz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Romo Iii.
Romo Iii wants to take a breather but Durnagoz is having none of it. #T2#
Romo Iii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Romo Iii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sergio Romo Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romo Iii working over Durnagoz with some ground and pound. Durnagoz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Durnagoz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romo Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romo Iii drops an elbow to the side of Durnagoz's head.
Romo Iii lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Romo Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romo Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durnagoz's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Romo Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Durnagoz swinging wildly here.
Romo Iii feints the counter takedown.
Durnagoz fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Durnagoz with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnagoz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romo Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamid Osman Durnagoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Durnagoz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romo Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Durnagoz defends it well.
Durnagoz fails to land with a series of punches.
Durnagoz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romo Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romo Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Durnagoz misses with the combination.
Romo Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Durnagoz defends it well.
Durnagoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romo Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durnagoz.
And Romo Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Durnagoz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Durnagoz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romo Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Durnagoz or perhaps it was just good defense by Romo Iii, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romo Iii leaves Durnagoz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Durnagoz fails with a takedown attempt.
Romo Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durnagoz tries to close the distance and clinch but Romo Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romo Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Durnagoz defends it well.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Romo Iii in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Durnagoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Romo Iii with the counter takedown but Durnagoz avoids it easily.
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 Khamid Osman Durnagoz.
I think Romo Iii 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Romo Iii!
Sergio Romo Iii spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Durnagoz misses with a takedown attempt - Romo Iii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Durnagoz shoots in looking for a takedown. Romo Iii tries to sprawl out of it but Durnagoz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romo Iii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Romo Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Durnagoz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romo Iii pinned against the cage. Romo Iii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Romo Iii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Durnagoz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamid Osman Durnagoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnagoz dives in for a single leg takedown but Romo Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Romo Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Romo Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durnagoz.
Durnagoz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romo Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durnagoz stalks Romo Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Romo Iii's face. Romo Iii staggers backwards, shaken.
Durnagoz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romo Iii as he jumps to the side.
Durnagoz wants to clinch but Romo Iii slips to the side#TD2#
so Romo Iii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Romo Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Romo Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Durnagoz wants to stand and escape but Romo Iii is having none of it.
Romo Iii trying to control but Durnagoz is working from the bottom.
Romo Iii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Durnagoz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Romo Iii working some strikes from top position.
Romo Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romo Iii controlling from the top position.
Romo Iii forces his way into half guard.
Durnagoz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romo Iii on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Romo Iii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Romo Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romo Iii lands with a punch from half guard.
Romo Iii working Durnagoz over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Romo Iii seems content to control.
Romo Iii is keen to just control but Durnagoz is a slippery customer.#T4#
Romo Iii drops an elbow to the side of Durnagoz's head.
Durnagoz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romo Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romo Iii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Durnagoz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romo Iii.
Durnagoz is looking to improve his position.
Romo Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Romo Iii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durnagoz is just riding it out for now. Romo Iii eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Romo Iii 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#
Durnagoz looks to land a combination but Romo Iii avoids it well.
Romo Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Durnagoz throws a sloppy head kick and Romo Iii moves out of range easily.
Durnagoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romo Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Romo Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
And Romo Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Durnagoz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durnagoz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romo Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnagoz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romo Iii defends it nicely.#T1#
Durnagoz fails with a takedown attempt.
Romo Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durnagoz lands an overhand right.
Durnagoz shoots in and drives through. Romo Iii sprawls well.
Romo Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamid Osman Durnagoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romo Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romo Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Durnagoz throws a series of punches but Romo Iii moves out of range.
Romo Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khamid Osman Durnagoz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durnagoz.
Romo Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Durnagoz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durnagoz.
And Romo Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Durnagoz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Durnagoz is looking to clinch.
Durnagoz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romo Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romo Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Durnagoz wants to clinch.
Romo Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Romo Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Durnagoz moves in looking to clinch but Romo Iii pushes him off.
Romo Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Durnagoz doesn't manage to clinch there - Romo Iii circles away.
Durnagoz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romo Iii is fending him off so far but Durnagoz persists. Nope, Romo Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Durnagoz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romo Iii feints the counter takedown.
Durnagoz wants to clinch.
Romo Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Durnagoz defends it well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Durnagoz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Durnagoz.
And Romo Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Durnagoz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durnagoz looks to land a body kick but Romo Iii moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khamid Osman Durnagoz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Durnagoz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romo Iii as he avoids it easily.
Romo Iii feints the counter takedown.
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown but Romo Iii shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamid Osman Durnagoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romo Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Romo Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Durnagoz doesn't manage to clinch there - Romo Iii circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnagoz fails with a takedown attempt.
Romo Iii feints the counter takedown.
Durnagoz fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Durnagoz fails with a takedown attempt.
Romo Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Durnagoz moves in looking to clinch but Romo Iii pushes him off.
Durnagoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durnagoz tries for a takedown but Romo Iii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romo Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Durnagoz has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Romo Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Romo Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Romo Iii forces his way into half guard.
Romo Iii lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Romo Iii seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Romo Iii.
Romo Iii trying to control from half guard but Durnagoz is working away.
Romo Iii is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Romo Iii winds up and cracks Durnagoz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Romo Iii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durnagoz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Durnagoz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romo Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Romo Iii. #T4#
Romo Iii is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Romo Iii is working for a submission of some sort.
Romo Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Romo Iii there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romo Iii lands strikes from half guard.
Romo Iii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Durnagoz is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Romo Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Romo Iii 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Romo Iii!
Sergio Romo Iii 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Toprak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romo Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Cengiz Toprak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toprak stuns Romo Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toprak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romo Iii tries to avoid it but Toprak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romo Iii to the ground. Romo Iii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toprak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romo Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Romo Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toprak misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Romo Iii as Toprak shoots in.
Romo Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sergio Romo Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cengiz Toprak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toprak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romo Iii as he avoids it easily.
Romo Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Toprak scores with a one two! Romo Iii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Toprak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Toprak goes for a double leg but Romo Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romo Iii continues to drive forward.
Romo Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toprak fails to land the takedown.
Toprak tries to close the distance and clinch but Romo Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romo Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toprak sprawls and moves away.
Toprak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romo Iii tries to avoid it but Toprak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romo Iii to the ground. Romo Iii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Toprak.
#TD2#
Toprak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Romo Iii is trying to stand back up but Toprak is controlling him
Toprak misses with a head shot. Romo Iii uses the momentum to regain guard. #ES#
Romo Iii has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Toprak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Romo Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toprak doesn't manage to clinch there - Romo Iii circles away.
Romo Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Toprak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romo Iii tries to avoid it but Toprak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romo Iii to the ground. Romo Iii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romo Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toprak sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toprak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romo Iii feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Toprak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toprak.
Romo Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Toprak.
Romo Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toprak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romo Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toprak fails with a takedown attempt.
Romo Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Toprak.#T4#
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.
Toprak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toprak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toprak misses with a two punch combination.
Toprak misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romo Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romo Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Toprak is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Toprak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Romo Iii manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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 Sergio Romo Iii will probably get the nod.
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#
Toprak wants to clinch.
Romo Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toprak sprawls and moves away.
Toprak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romo Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Toprak is looking to clinch but Romo Iii is avoiding it.
Romo Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Romo Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toprak looks for a takedown but Romo Iii sprawls well.#T1#
Toprak darts in looking for a takedown but Romo Iii gets double underhooks and turns Toprak into the cage.
Romo Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Toprak is quick to defend against it.
Sergio Romo Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cengiz Toprak.
Romo Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Toprak.
Romo Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Romo Iii as Toprak shoots in.
Romo Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Toprak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Toprak lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Romo Iii scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Toprak tries to clinch there but Romo Iii circles away.
Toprak shoots in for a takedown but Romo Iii shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Toprak throws a push kick but Romo Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Romo Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Toprak shoots in looking for a takedown. Romo Iii tries to sprawl out of it but Toprak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romo Iii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Romo Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Toprak is breathing heavily.
Toprak throws out a leg kick but Romo Iii moves out of range and Toprak only half commits.
Romo Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Toprak misses.
Toprak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romo Iii defends it nicely.#T3#
Toprak shoots for a takedown but Romo Iii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Toprak misses with a double jab.
Romo Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Toprak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romo Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romo Iii leaves Toprak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Toprak fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergio Romo Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toprak looks for a takedown but Romo Iii sprawls well.
Toprak moves in looking to clinch but Romo Iii pushes him off.
Toprak shoots in but Romo Iii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toprak looks for a takedown but Romo Iii sprawls well.
Romo Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toprak shoots in for a takedown but Romo Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Romo Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toprak sprawls and moves away.
Toprak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romo Iii as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Romo Iii dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Toprak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romo Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Toprak is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toprak.
Toprak dives in and grabs Romo Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romo Iii pushes down on Toprak's head and hops out.
Romo Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toprak sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toprak.
Romo Iii attempts a counter takedown but Toprak avoids it well and moves away.
Sergio Romo Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cengiz Toprak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toprak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romo Iii defends it nicely.
Romo Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Toprak is quick to defend against it.
Sergio Romo Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Toprak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Toprak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toprak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Romo Iii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Romo Iii.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romo Iii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Toprak looking to control.
Romo Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Romo Iii wants to control from the top but Toprak keeps moving.
Romo Iii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toprak's head.
Romo Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toprak can do to turn this around?
Romo Iii with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Toprak keeping moving, preventing Romo Iii from controlling successfully.
Romo Iii sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Toprak's guard.
Romo Iii 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.
Nice strikes from Romo Iii there.
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. Romo Iii connects with a nice short shot to Toprak's temple.
Romo Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toprak keeps working.
Romo Iii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toprak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Toprak is trying to stand up here but Romo Iii is controlling him well. #T3#
Romo Iii blocks the strikes from Toprak.
Romo Iii is keen to just control but Toprak is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Romo Iii.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romo Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Romo Iii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sergio Romo Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romo Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Toprak is staying active underneath Romo Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toprak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romo Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romo Iii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Romo Iii drops an elbow to the side of Toprak's head.
Toprak tries to kick Romo Iii off but Romo Iii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Toprak is refusing to be controlled, as Romo Iii sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romo Iii lands a nice short elbow.
Cengiz Toprak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toprak throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Romo Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romo Iii 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Romo Iii!
After the fight, Sergio Romo Iii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Tural with a nice cross.
Tural lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tural scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Romo Iii is rocked!
BOOM! Tural lands a beautiful left hook that drops Romo Iii. Romo Iii tries to recover but Tural is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Romo Iii lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abi Tural!
An out of breath Abi Tural 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:
Rapid Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Romo Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dickinson lands a really nice looking cross but Romo Iii seems unphased.
Dickinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romo Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dickinson throws a lazy right hand but Romo Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sergio Romo Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dickinson working aggressively here.
Dickinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romo Iii smiles and moves away.
Romo Iii lunges at Dickinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dickinson's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Romo Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickinson is trying to break free.
Romo Iii lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but Romo Iii won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romo Iii.
Dickinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Romo Iii creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dickinson's defenses.
Romo Iii lands a knee to the body.
Dickinson is trying to push Romo Iii away but Romo Iii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Dickinson decides to pull guard.
Dickinson looking to control but Romo Iii passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romo Iii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Romo Iii preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Dickinson working for submissions but it's allowed Romo Iii to get to half guard.
Dickinson wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Romo Iii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dickinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Romo Iii.
Romo Iii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dickinson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romo Iii controlling the action here.
Dickinson trying to control here.
#T3#
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Romo Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romo Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dickinson taking some punishment here, with Romo Iii in his half guard.
Dickinson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Dickinson looking for submissions off his back.
Romo Iii working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Romo Iii 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.
Dickinson tries to get to full guard but Romo Iii has control of the leg.
Romo Iii working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Romo Iii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Romo Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working.
Romo Iii lands with a punch from half guard.
Dickinson tries to roll over but Romo Iii keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Romo Iii there.
Dickinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dickinson looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romo Iii wants to control but Dickinson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Romo Iii dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Romo Iii drives through and clinches with Dickinson against the cage.
Dickinson trying to stall but Romo Iii improves his position.
Dickinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Romo Iii has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romo Iii.
Romo Iii digs a right hand into Dickinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dickinson's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Romo Iii.
Romo Iii lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romo Iii scores with a knee to the head.
Romo Iii lands a damaging elbow.
Romo Iii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dickinson's efforts to push away.
We've been informed that Dickinson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dickinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romo Iii has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romo Iii.
The referee calls for Romo Iii to work.
Sergio Romo Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Romo Iii obliges.
Dickinson looking to stall.
#T1#
Romo Iii slowing the pace effectively.
Romo Iii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dickinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romo Iii scores a nice knee to the body.
Dickinson is breathing heavily.
Romo Iii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dickinson misses with some punches.
Dickinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romo Iii lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Romo Iii.
Still in the clinch, Romo Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romo Iii has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Romo Iii landing knees to the body.
Romo Iii prevents Dickinson from breaking the clinch.
Romo Iii stalling.
Romo Iii lands an elbow inside that Dickinson shrugs off.
Romo Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
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!
Romo Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romo Iii is stalling here.
Dickinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Romo Iii gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romo Iii with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romo Iii.
Romo Iii just leaning against Dickinson, taking a breather.
Dickinson wants to break free but Romo Iii has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dickinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Romo Iii has double underhooks.
Romo Iii is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dickinson scores with a shoulder strike.
Romo Iii creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dickinson's defenses.
Dickinson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Romo Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dickinson can do to turn this around?
Romo Iii connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Romo Iii controlling the action here for a moment.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
Romo Iii lands an elbow inside.
Romo Iii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dickinson's efforts to push away.
Romo Iii is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romo Iii.
Romo Iii landing knees to the head.
Dickinson misses with some punches.
Romo Iii lands with a right to the head.
Romo Iii lands an elbow just above Dickinson 's eye.
Romo Iii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dickinson's efforts to push away.
Romo Iii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4#
Romo Iii using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romo Iii stalling.
Dickinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Romo Iii won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Dickinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Romo Iii prevents Dickinson from breaking the clinch.
Romo Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dickinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Romo Iii won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Romo Iii.
Nice elbow from Romo Iii.
Romo Iii connects with a knee to the head.
Romo Iii slowing the pace effectively.
Romo Iii blocks an uppercut.
Romo Iii lands an elbow inside.
Romo Iii unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Romo Iii dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Romo Iii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sergio Romo Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romo Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dickinson if he has to take too many more of those.
Dickinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Romo Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Dickinson is quick to defend against it.
Romo Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Dickinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dickinson misses the jab.
Romo Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Dickinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romo Iii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dickinson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romo Iii throws a nice head kick!
Romo Iii thows a body kick. Dickinson tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Romo Iii rushes Dickinson and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romo Iii effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Romo Iii slowing the pace effectively.
Romo Iii lands an elbow just above Dickinson 's eye.
Dickinson being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Romo Iii.
Romo Iii lands an elbow just above Dickinson 's eye.
Romo Iii lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Dickinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Romo Iii.
Dickinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Romo Iii.
Dickinson letting Romo Iii take a breather here.
Dickinson is trying to force a seperation but Romo Iii has the dominant position.#T2#
Romo Iii stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romo Iii as Dickinson tries to tie him up.
Romo Iii lands an elbow inside.
Romo Iii lands a damaging elbow.
Dickinson working hard to break the clinch.
Dickinson is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Romo Iii.
Romo Iii lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romo Iii stops a takedown attempt from Dickinson.
Romo Iii lands a good knee to the midsection. Dickinson won't want to take too many of those.
Romo Iii lands a knee to the head.
Romo Iii connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Romo Iii.
Romo Iii slows down the pace here.
#T3##TD2#
Dickinson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Romo Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Romo Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Dickinson.
Romo Iii distracts Dickinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Dickinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romo Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romo Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dickinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romo Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Romo Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Romo Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Romo Iii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dickinson is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Romo Iii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dickinson, who protects the arm well.
Romo Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Romo Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romo Iii 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Romo Iii!
Sergio Romo Iii spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
RFC Australia Day
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Shiina looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Romo Iii!
Romo Iii tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Shiina won't let Romo Iii get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Shiina has control of Romo Iii's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Romo Iii regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Romo Iii is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Shiina is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romo Iii can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Shiina looking for a guillotine from mount but Romo Iii is having none of it. #SUB2#
Shiina looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Shiina throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Romo Iii has his hands clasped together but Shiina breaks the hold and Romo Iii is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Shiina!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Shiina!
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Event:
RapidFC 9
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Romo Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romo Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Josefi.
Josefi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Romo Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Josefi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Josefi fails with a takedown attempt.
Romo Iii throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Josefi rushes Romo Iii and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Romo Iii has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Josefi uses from the top position. #SUB#
Romo Iii working for a triangle but Josefi defends it easily.
#SUB#
Romo Iii working for a triangle but Josefi defends it easily.
#T1#
Josefi wants to stand but Romo Iii is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Romo Iii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Josefi uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Josefi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Romo Iii is trying to escape and Josefi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Romo Iii is forced to tap! Nice work there by Josefi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Josefi!
Post fight, an emotional Terry Josefi said 'Damn it feels good to be a gangster'.
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Event:
RapidFC 7
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Burnham goes for a double leg but Romo Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romo Iii continues to drive forward.
Burnham shoots in and drives through. Romo Iii sprawls well.
Burnham looks for a takedown but Romo Iii sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burnham closes the distance and clinches up with Romo Iii, looking for a takedown. Burnham pushes Romo Iii against the cage but Romo Iii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burnham dives in and grabs Romo Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romo Iii pushes down on Burnham's head and hops out.
Romo Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romo Iii throws a right hand that Burnham ducks under and follows up with a left that Burnham also avoids with ease.
Burnham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burnham blocks a head kick by Romo Iii.
Burnham has a takedown stuffed.
Burnham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romo Iii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romo Iii wants it to stay on the feet.
Romo Iii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burnham's head.
Burnham dives in and grabs Romo Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romo Iii pushes down on Burnham's head and hops out.
Burnham misses with a takedown attempt - Romo Iii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burnham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romo Iii stuffs the takedown.
Burnham is breathing heavily.
Romo Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romo Iii throws a right and a left that Burnham avoids nicely.
Burnham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romo Iii.#T1#
Burnham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Romo Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romo Iii digs a good body shot into Burnham's ribs.
Burnham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romo Iii tries to avoid it but Burnham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romo Iii to the ground. Romo Iii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romo Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Burnham should have avoided that one.
Romo Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Burnham is rocked!
Romo Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Romo Iii throws a series of punches but Burnham moves out of range.
Romo Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burnham moves away.
Burnham dodges the punch combination from Romo Iii.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burnham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burnham shoots in for a double leg but Romo Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Romo Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romo Iii's waist but Romo Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burnham off to one side. #TD#
Burnham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burnham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Romo Iii is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romo Iii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Burnham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romo Iii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romo Iii is looking to regain half guard here but Burnham keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romo Iii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Burnham in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Romo Iii is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lester Burnham!
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