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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rome (ranked 174 p4p, 68 weight class) and DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 22 p4p, 9 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26 - 24 - 3 |
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180 cm
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155
33 - 13 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class 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 26 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, DaMatti Matikainen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Rome.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rome is defended easily by Matikainen.
Rome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matikainen lands with a nice body punch.
Matikainen lands a two punch combo.
Rome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Rome is looking to counter punch.
Matikainen misses with a right hand
and Rome makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matikainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matikainen lands a really nice looking cross but Rome seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rome fails miserably 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.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Rome was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rome lands a glancing blow to the side of Matikainen's head.
Rome dives in for a single leg takedown but Matikainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Rome.
Matikainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Rome slips the punch.
Rome shoots in for a double leg but Matikainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Rome moves out of range.
It looked like Rome was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rome shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matikainen is looking to stand up but Rome isn't so interested in that idea.
Matikainen keeping full guard, as Rome tries to pass.
Rome decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matikainen, up you get!
Matikainen with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen throws a hook but Rome blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Rome was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rome shoots in but no luck this time.
Rome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rome is looking for a counter combo.
Matikainen wants to land a leg kick but Rome is out of range.
Matikainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rome.
A left lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a body shot that sends Rome's belly button to the back.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rome misses its target.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Rome appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matikainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matikainen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Rome avoids nicely.
Rome moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rome shoots in for a double leg but Matikainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A cross from Matikainen lands.
Rome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rome moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen tests Rome's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rome gets a takedown into half guard.
Rome not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matikainen pushes Rome off looking to stand but Rome dives back in and keeps control.
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 trying to mount his opponent but Matikainen defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen is trying to stand.
Rome seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rome prevents Matikainen from standing back up.
Rome is pressing down on Matikainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matikainen is holding on for now.
Matikainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Matikainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Rome.
Matikainen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matikainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rome stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rome slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Rome 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Rome seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rome looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matikainen!
Matikainen is trying to buck Rome off.
Matikainen is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Rome take his back! Uh oh - Rome has got a rear naked choke here! Matikainen is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Rome!
Curtis Rome gave a mention to Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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