PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rome (ranked 367 p4p, 614 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 58 p4p, 94 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rome
vs
Kasamsun

170 cm
30
157
16 - 15 - 3

176 cm
36
170
25 - 14 - 1

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Excellent MT
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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 16 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun defending well as Rome loads up on a big left hand.

Kasamsun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rome's guard.

Rome pushes Kasamsun off and gets back to his feet.
Rome shoots in for a takedown but Kasamsun shows good takedown defense.
Kasamsun scores with a sloppy right hand. Rome should have avoided that one.
Rome shoots in for a takedown but Kasamsun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Kasamsun shoots in and gets a takedown into Rome's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasamsun controlling from the top position.
Kasamsun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rome has his hands on Kasamsun's head, controlling the position.
Kasamsun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun cracks Rome with a solid left hand.
Kasamsun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasamsun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rome trying to keep a closed guard but Kasamsun is proving a slippery customer.
Kasamsun controlling from the top position.
Kasamsun trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
Kasamsun looking to sit in guard and control but Rome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun keeping full guard, as Rome tries to pass.

Rome drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rome jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kasamsun keeping full guard, as Rome tries to pass.
Kasamsun has Rome pulled in close to control his posture.
Rome wants to control from the top but Kasamsun keeps moving.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasamsun is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kasamsun is on top in guard.

Kasamsun throws a strike but Rome rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Rome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasamsun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rome trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
Kasamsun looking to control.
Kasamsun 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.
Rome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasamsun swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome forces his way into half guard.

Rome is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rome is trying to work for a kimura but Kasamsun is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Curtis Rome will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Rome shoots and misses
and Kasamsun counters with a stiff right hand.
Rome shoots in for a double leg but Kasamsun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab by Kasamsun.
Rome fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome dives in and grabs Kasamsun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasamsun pushes down on Rome's head and hops out.
Kasamsun has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kasamsun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasamsun cracks Rome with a good jab.
Rome walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasamsun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rome in his tracks.
Rome shoots in for a takedown but Kasamsun shows good takedown defense.
Good exchange - Kasamsun coming out on top.

Kasamsun pushes Rome up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rome pulls guard effortlessly.
Kasamsun scoring with some ground and pound.
Kasamsun sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kasamsun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kasamsun content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun is working Rome over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kasamsun working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kasamsun trying to control the position but Rome is working away.
Kasamsun scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kasamsun scoring with punches and elbows.
Kasamsun trying to control the action but Rome is working from the bottom.
Kasamsun working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome is looking for a sweep.
Kasamsun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kasamsun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rome keeps working.
Rome is looking to regain half guard here but Kasamsun keeps moving and retains side control.
Curtis Rome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rome is working hard here to advance position.
Rome is letting Kasamsun control him for a moment.
Kasamsun landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kasamsun controls the position.
Kasamsun trying to control the action but Rome is working from the bottom.
Kasamsun is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rome will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rome is looking to regain half guard here but Kasamsun keeps moving and retains side control.
Kasamsun is looking to take a break and control but Rome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rome closes the distance but Kasamsun moves to the side
and Kasamsun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rome takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasamsun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rome.
Kasamsun scores with a nice head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kasamsun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rome closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasamsun circles away.

Kasamsun fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rome sprawls well initially but Kasamsun persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun working over Rome with some ground and pound. Rome looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Kasamsun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
More stalling from Kasamsun.
Rome gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome looking for a sweep. Not yet Rome, not yet.
Kasamsun is working Rome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Rome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Kasamsun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kasamsun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kasamsun looking to sit in guard and control but Rome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rome passes Kasamsun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rome looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kasamsun is trying to maintain the position but Rome is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rome seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kasamsun has recovered full guard.
Kasamsun wants to sweep here but Rome controlling him for the moment.
Rome trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rome controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kasamsun wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kasamsun looking for a sweep. Not yet Kasamsun, not yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rome moves forwards but Kasamsun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rome shoots for a takedown but Kasamsun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kasamsun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rome fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from Kasamsun lands.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Kasamsun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kasamsun lands in his opponent's guard.
Kasamsun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kasamsun stays in close to Rome's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irong Kasamsun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kasamsun 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
After the fight, Irong Kasamsun 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.