PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rome (ranked 3438 p4p, 22691 weight class) and Senger Line (ranked 387 p4p, 535 weight class). Line comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rome
vs
Line

170 cm
26
155
8 - 12 - 2

173 cm
27
158
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Heavy Metal Drugs

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 8 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line slips under a jab from Rome.
Rome throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Line trying to land knees to the body.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rome has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Rome pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Line misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rome.
Line misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Rome fails to land.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Rome controls his hands.
Rome scores with a shoulder strike.

Rome breaks the clinch.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rome.

Rome moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Rome stalling against the cage.
Line throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Rome controls his hands.
Rome misses with the head strike.
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.
Line tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rome avoids it.
Rome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Line tries a knee to the head but Rome blocks it.
Rome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rome misses with some punches.
Rome prevents a body shot from Line.
Rome swings wildly with an uppercut but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Rome tries to pull guard but Line won't allow it.
Rome drops down looking for an ankle pick but Line pulls his leg out and moves away.
Line blocks a jab.
Line is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rome.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Rome.
Line wants to counter with a clinch but Rome pushes him away.
Rome tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rome misses with a hook.
Line ducks right into an uppercut from Rome.
Rome tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rome clinches.
Rome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Line backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Rome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Rome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rome misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Line as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome working aggressively here.
Line tries to land knees in the clinch but Rome avoids the damage to the body.
Line working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rome misses with a punch on the inside.
Line blocking some punches.
Rome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rome blocking some punches.
Rome's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Line misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Line.
Rome swings wildly with an uppercut but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rome throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Line works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Line trying to land knees to the body.
Line lands a nice uppercut.
Rome lands with a short shot to the head.
Line tries to work over Rome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Rome fails to land.
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 lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Line.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Line with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Line.
Line tries a body shot but Rome blocks it.
Rome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rome managing to block the knees to the body from Line.
Line lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rome.
Rome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
Line misses with a knee strike.
Rome lands with a right to the head.
Rome has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Rome blocks an elbow strike from Line.
Rome has Line pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Line manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome scores with a shot to the side of Line's head.
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rome is trying to pull guard but Line turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Line can't find room to land a body shot as Rome controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rome dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rome rushes Line and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Line takes a shot to the head.
Line digs a right hand into Rome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rome's gas tank.
Curtis Rome has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rome misses with some punches.
Line digs a right hand into Rome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rome's gas tank.
Rome avoiding damage as Line throws knees to the body.
Line blocking some punches.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rome managing to block the knees to the body from Line.
Line using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Line scores with a shoulder strike.
Line trying to land knees to the body.
Line lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rome or not.
Line lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rome backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line tries to land knees in the clinch but Rome avoids the damage to the body.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.

Rome gets control of Line's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rome will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Line 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Rome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line is pushing down on Rome's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rome is fighting to maintain full guard but Line has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rome is holding on to half guard well.
Line is looking to take a break and control but Rome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Line in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rome is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rome slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rome wants to get back to his feet but Line is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rome keeping full guard, as Line tries to pass.
Line stopping the sweep attempt from Rome.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rome wants to clinch.
Senger Line is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rome darts in and clinches Line up against the cage.
Line blocking some punches.
Line lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
Rome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rome managing to block the knees to the body from Line.
Line misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rome.
Rome blocks a body shot from Line.
Line using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rome has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rome throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Line with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Line tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome goes for a takedown in the clinch but Line prevents it.
Rome throws a head punch that misses.
Rome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Line is leaning against Rome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Rome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rome prevents a body shot from Line.
Rome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rome misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rome throws a head punch that misses.
Rome working aggressively here.
Rome misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Senger Line will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Line stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Line wants it to stay on the feet.
Line tries to counter with a clinch but Rome shakes him off and moves away.
Rome tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rome thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line wants to counter the offense by Rome and move into the clinch position.
Rome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rome.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line tries to counter by closing the distance.

Rome clinches up with Line and pushes him back against the cage.
Line pushes off an throws an elbow but Rome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Line.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line tries to land knees in the clinch but Rome avoids the damage to the body.

Rome gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line wants to sweep here but Rome controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Line keeps trying to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Line is on top in guard.

Line won't allow Rome to sweep him here.
Rome wants to stand up but Line is controlling him.
Line wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving.
Rome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rome wants to stand and escape but Line is having none of it.
Line controlling from the top position.

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.
Line pushes down on Rome's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rome wants to improve his position but Line is controlling well.
Line with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rome doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Rome tries to clinch but Line moves out of range.
Line tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rome tries for a takedown but Line sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Line wants to counter the offense by Rome and move into the clinch position.

Rome rushes Line and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Line missing with knees to the body.
Rome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Rome backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rome breaks the clinch.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Rome closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rome fails to land.
Line tries a knee to the head but Rome blocks it.
Line works on Rome's body with a couple of short punches.
Rome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rome.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rome.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Line trying to land knees to the body.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Rome controls his hands.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Rome controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Senger Line.
I think Line 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!