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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Pope (ranked 155 p4p, 330 weight class) and Curtis Rome (ranked 20 p4p, 41 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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170 cm
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25 - 24 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rome has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Pope wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rome tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rome shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pope pinned against the cage. Pope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pope appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pope is fending him off so far but Rome persists. Nope, Pope circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Pope on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pope throws a hook but Rome blocks it.
Rome looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rome shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pope defends it nicely.
Pope quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Eli Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome drives through with a takedown into Pope's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pope can't keep his opponent in guard - Rome advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pope won't allow Rome to pass to mount.
Rome works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome tries for a kimura but Pope is defending well.
Rome swings around for an armbar but Pope sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rome's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rome looking for a guillotine here but Pope defends easily.
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pope defends it easily.
Pope stopping the sweep attempt from Rome.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pope defends it easily.
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pope defends it easily.
Rome has his foot on Pope's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pope works his way back into a safe position though.
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pope defends it easily.
Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rome escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pope gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rome throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pope knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rome on the ground.
Rome is looking for a triangle here but Pope uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pope lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rome misses with a takedown attempt - Pope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rome gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Rome fails with a takedown attempt.
Eli Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rome is defended easily by Pope.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pope as he avoids it easily.
Good work by Rome as he checks the leg kick.
Pope stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pope wants it to stay on the feet.
Pope lands with a nice combination. Rome backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Curtis Rome has been cut.
Pope leaves Rome with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rome darts in looking for a takedown but Pope gets double underhooks and turns Rome into the cage.
Curtis Rome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rome misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pope misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope's corner calls for a 1-2. Pope obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eli Pope is winning the standup battle so far.
Rome misses with a right hand
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rome drives through with a takedown into Pope's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pope is keeping the position for now.
Rome thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pope holds on and takes a little breather.
Rome wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Rome passes Pope's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pope defends it well.
Rome trying to mount his opponent but Pope defends it.
Rome is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pope has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pope is pressing down on Rome's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Pope is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rome stands and throws Pope's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rome is trying to get an arm triangle but Pope is defending well.
Rome has an Americana. Pope didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rome is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rome hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Curtis Rome!
Curtis Rome thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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