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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theo Trivette (ranked 2205 p4p, 3653 weight class) and Curtis Rome (ranked 244 p4p, 399 weight class). Theo Trivette has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo Trivette!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Rome!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trivette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trivette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rome manages to avoid it.
Trivette tries to clinch up but Rome circles away and keeps his distance.
Trivette thuds a left hand into Rome's body.
Rome shoots in and bounces Trivette off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rome wants to control from the top but Trivette keeps moving.
Trivette seems keen to control Rome's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trivette is looking to stand up but Rome isn't so interested in that idea.
Trivette throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Trivette looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Trivette is keeping the position.
Trivette can't keep his opponent in guard - Rome advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rome looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Rome might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rome is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rome trying to control from half guard but Trivette is working away.
Rome wants to pass to mount but Trivette is defending the position.
Rome not doing much here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Trivette connects with a single shot there.
Rome needs to keep his hands up - Trivette had a free shot at his head there.
Rome with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Trivette counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trivette digs a good body shot into Rome's ribs.
Trivette wants to clinch up but Rome keeps it at a distance.
Rome feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rome looking to pass the guard.
Trivette is adopting a defensive guard.
Rome slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rome trying to control but Trivette is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome won't allow Trivette to sweep him here.
Trivette keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trivette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trivette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trivette, as that shot connected.
Trivette misses with a body kick.
Trivette misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome throws a big shot that misses.
Trivette lands an overhand right.
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!
Rome connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Trivette dominated that 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.
A cross from Trivette lands.
Rome throws a looping overhand right but Trivette ducks down to avoid it.
Trivette lands the left hand.
Rome takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rome throws a hook but Trivette blocks it.
Rome throws a hook but Trivette blocks it.
Trivette lands with a kick to the ribs.
Trivette cracks Rome with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trivette keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rome fails with a takedown attempt.
Trivette was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Trivette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trivette connects with a body shot.
Trivette clinches up with Rome and pushes him back against the cage.
Rome is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trivette pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rome tries to throw a body punch but Trivette avoids it by throwing Rome back against the cage.
Trivette misses with a body punch.
Trivette lands a left hand.
Trivette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rome can do to turn this around?
Rome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trivette with a jab.
Trivette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trivette lands a jab to Rome's midsection.
Trivette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rome shoots in and drives through. Trivette sprawls well.
Theo Trivette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
Rome shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trivette lands a nice shot to the body.
Trivette takes a swing at Rome's ribcage but misses.
Rome has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rome there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trivette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trivette connects with a looping right hand.
Trivette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rome lands with a straight right. Trivette didn't see that one coming.
Trivette darts in and clinches Rome up against the cage.
Rome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trivette misses with a body punch.
Trivette is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rome is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Trivette to the mat. Trivette regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rome wants to control from the top but Trivette keeps moving.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trivette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trivette pulls Rome in close to prevent any damage.
Rome controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trivette is looking to stand up but Rome isn't so interested in that idea.
Rome is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trivette throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rome counters with a stiff right hand.
Trivette misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trivette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rome.
Trivette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rome shoots in for a takedown but Trivette shows good takedown defense.
Trivette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trivette cracks Rome with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trivette is looking to clinch but Rome is avoiding it.
Rome feints the counter takedown.
Rome misses with a left hand
and Trivette counters with a nice body shot.
Rome swings widly with a right hand
and Trivette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rome on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trivette looks to score with a jab to the body but Rome is just out of range.
Rome is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rome throws a hook but Trivette blocks it.
It looked like Trivette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trivette scores with a body shot.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trivette as he jumps to the side.
Trivette jabs Rome right on the nose. Rome blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Trivette dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Trivette works Rome's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Trivette.
Trivette chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trivette punishes Rome's body with a nice straight punch.
Trivette is looking to clinch.
A jab from Trivette finds it's way through Rome's defenses.
Trivette connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rome. Trivette does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Rome misses.
Theo Trivette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rome avoids the body shot from Trivette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trivette tries to clinch up
and Rome counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Trivette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome stops Trivette from standing up.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Trivette is keeping the position.
Rome prevents Trivette from getting back to his feet.
Trivette wants to sweep here but Rome controlling him for the moment.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Curtis Rome has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rome wants to control from the top but Trivette keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Rome throws a looping overhand right but Trivette ducks down to avoid it.
Trivette takes a swing at Rome's ribcage but misses.
Rome takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Rome misses the target.
Trivette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rome throws out the jab.
Rome misses with a hook
and Trivette makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rome has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trivette works Rome's body with a nice hook.
Trivette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rome throws out the jab.
Trivette fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trivette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rome.
Trivette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rome throws an off balance right hand
and Trivette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trivette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trivette throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rome misses.
It looked like Trivette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trivette clinches up against the cage.
Trivette lands with a short shot to the head.
Rome has Trivette pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trivette manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rome blocks a body shot from Trivette.
Trivette lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Trivette on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Trivette fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trivette.
Trivette breaks from the clinch.
Trivette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Theo Trivette is winning the standup battle so far.
Trivette rushes Rome and presses him up against the cage.
Rome is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trivette is defending well.
Rome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trivette stops a takedown attempt from Rome.
Theo Trivette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
Trivette tries a body shot but Rome blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trivette.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trivette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trivette lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trivette working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trivette effectively controlling the action here.
Trivette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rome tries to keep at a distance but Trivette has taken the fight into the clinch.
Curtis Rome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rome lands with a short shot to the head.
Rome misses with a punch to the body.
Theo Trivette has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trivette blocks an uppercut.
Trivette makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Theo Trivette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trivette working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rome tries to throw a body punch but Trivette avoids it by throwing Rome back against the cage.
Rome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rome has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trivette avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rome looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rome throws a head punch that misses.
Trivette blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theo Trivette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trivette, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo Trivette!
Theo Trivette is the new lightweight champion!
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