PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rome (ranked 733 p4p, 2167 weight class) and Moshe Weiss (ranked 109 p4p, 283 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rome
vs
Weiss

170 cm
29
155
13 - 14 - 3

167 cm
28
170
9 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Moshe Weiss!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rome closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Weiss's guard.
Rome showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rome passes Weiss's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rome is pressing down on Weiss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weiss is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiss is not content to let Rome control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Weiss trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rome is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weiss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rome.

Rome is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weiss defends it well.
Rome is pressing down on Weiss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weiss is holding on for now.
Rome wants to control but Weiss is keeping him busy.
Rome tries to pass to full mount but Weiss defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Rome is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rome wants to free his trapped foot but Weiss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Weiss wants to control but Rome is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rome closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Rome is trying to get an arm triangle but Weiss is defending well.
Rome tries to advance to mount but Weiss denies him.
Weiss has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weiss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Rome is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weiss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss is trying to control Rome's posture but Rome avoids it.

Rome is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weiss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rome wants to control for a moment but Weiss uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Rome is working for a kimura but Weiss is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rome dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rome lands with a cross.

Rome drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rome seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weiss is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rome gets to his feet - Weiss follows without any prompting.
Weiss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rome.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss missing with a left hand there. Rome was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weiss throws a body punch but Rome moves out of range.
Jab from Rome.

Rome darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rome wants to take a breather but Weiss is having none of it.
Rome tries to pass the half guard into mount. Weiss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Rome is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weiss is just riding it out for now. Rome eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rome is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rome wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weiss keeps working.
Rome is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Weiss is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rome tries to pass to full mount but Weiss defends it.
Rome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weiss can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome is working hard here to advance position.

Rome is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weiss defends it well.
Weiss is trying to get back to full guard.

Rome is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rome wants to free his trapped foot but Weiss is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weiss wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weiss circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rome drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rome trying to control the action but Weiss is working from the bottom.

Rome tries for a kimura but Weiss is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome is looking to take a break and control but Weiss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rome dominated that second round.
That's time! Rome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Rome closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rome lands in his opponent's guard.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Weiss is retaining full guard.
Rome advances position into side control!
Weiss is trying to control Rome's posture but Rome avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Weiss wants to escape the position.
Rome seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Curtis Rome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rome working for the choke.

Rome has his arm under Weiss's chin here. Game over son! Rome squeezes tightly and Weiss is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Rome!
Our winner, Curtis Rome, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.