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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rome (ranked 633 p4p, 925 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 77 p4p, 104 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
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 22 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Rome forces his way into half guard.
Rome tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rome takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rome to get the leverage.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Rome moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Rome is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Rome are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rome is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rome tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rome goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sitsongrit has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rome but great work by Sitsongrit.
Rome tries to bench press Sitsongrit off him but Sitsongrit keeps the position.
Sitsongrit advances to full mount.
Sitsongrit avoids the attempt from Rome to control.
Rome sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit seems to be working for a kimura but Rome defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sitsongrit in particular looking to stall.
Rome moves into full guard.
Rome has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Rome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Rome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving.
Sitsongrit pushing down on Rome's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rome is refusing to be controlled, as Sitsongrit sits in half guard.
Rome looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Rome's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Rome's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Rome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rome looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Rome gets the takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rome thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Rome tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sitsongrit misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Rome is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two 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.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rome haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sitsongrit keeps Rome under control for a moment.
Rome thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rome is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Rome's posture but Rome avoids it.
Rome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Rome connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sitsongrit some visible discomfort.
That's four 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.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome 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!
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rome scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rome is working away from the top position though.
Rome works his way into side control.
Rome in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
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 working away.
Rome goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sitsongrit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rome's guard! Nice work there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Rome is retaining full guard.
Rome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rome is on top in guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Rome in close to his closed guard and prevents Rome from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully.
Rome pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit missing with punches from the bottom.
Rome is looking for a kimura here.
Rome trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Rome postures up.
Rome seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Rome is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Rome is keeping busy.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rome is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sitsongrit reverses the position - he's now on top in Rome's guard.
Curtis Rome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Rome showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rome, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Rome!
Curtis Rome made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquest Nutrition™ (160Q) $97 in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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