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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rome (ranked 1000 p4p, 1657 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 118 p4p, 188 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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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 17 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Rome moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rome circles away quickly and effectively.
Rome takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Rome. Rome gets slowly back to his feet.
Rome tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rome somewhat.
We've been hearing reports that Rome has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rome fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Rome's side.
Rome changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Rome manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rome takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rome jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Rome's head.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rome is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a series of wild punches.
Rome tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Rome ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rome blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Rome blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit prevents the takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
Rome wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is stalling here.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Rome.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Rome uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Rome's takedown attempt.
Rome looking for a takedown.
Rome is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Rome manages to break the clinch.
Rome shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sitsongrit is trying to defend but Rome finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sitsongrit desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Rome forces his way into half guard.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rome is working away from the top position though.
Rome wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome is looking to pass Sitsongrit's guard but actually Sitsongrit recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Rome is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Rome passes easily into half guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rome works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rome sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Rome shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Rome has control of the leg.
Rome is working for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome is working for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome works his way into side control.
Rome has control of an arm but Sitsongrit manages to advance to Rome's back!
Sitsongrit is looking for a rear naked choke here but Rome reverses the position brilliantly into Sitsongrit's guard!
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Rome tries to pass.
Rome drops back looking for a leg! Sitsongrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sitsongrit manages to kick Rome off! Rome jumps back into Sitsongrit's guard.
Rome throws a big right hand that misses.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Rome passes Sitsongrit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
Rome is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Rome is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rome sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though.
Rome is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Rome seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Rome is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
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.
Rome prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sitsongrit is still trying to improve position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit jabs Rome right on the nose. Rome blinks but takes it well.
Rome slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Rome avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Rome steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Curtis Rome will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Rome right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit jabs Rome right on the nose. Rome blinks but takes it well.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rome.
Rome has a takedown stuffed.
Rome gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Rome's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Rome.
Rome ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Rome takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Rome ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Rome takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sitsongrit.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Rome wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitsongrit stalling against the cage.
Sitsongrit prevents the takedown attempt.
Rome has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sitsongrit regains guard immediately.
Rome passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rome thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sitsongrit prevents Rome from improving position.
Rome working away.
Rome is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rome has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sitsongrit!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome looking for a guillotine from mount but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Rome in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rome prevents Sitsongrit from getting the reversal.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rome.
Rome wants to take Sitsongrit's back here but Sitsongrit is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sitsongrit prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Rome is looking to work his way around to Sitsongrit's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Rome is having none of it.
Rome is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sitsongrit has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sitsongrit!
Rome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position.
Rome utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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