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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rome (ranked 817 p4p, 2126 weight class) and Rick Segura (ranked 116 p4p, 270 weight class). Segura has chosen Mystic Rick - Press Conference as his entrance music. 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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12 - 14 - 3 |
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11 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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World class boxer
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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 12 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Segura!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rome fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rome enables Segura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rome manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rome isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Segura stacks Rome on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Segura!
Segura landing a few strikes.
Rome might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Segura trying to control the action but Rome is working from the bottom.
Segura 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome is trying to get back to half guard.
Rome is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome can't do much from the bottom here.
Rome is trying to get back to half guard.
Segura cracks Rome with a big right hand but Rome just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rome tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome gets back to half guard.
Rome is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura wants to free his trapped foot but Rome is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rome looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Segura pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rome is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rome wants to control but Segura is having none of it.
Rome sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Segura lands a nice short elbow.
Segura is controlling the pace.
Rome is looking for a sweep. Segura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome looking for submissions off his back.
Rome tries to roll over but Segura keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome is in trouble now - Segura has advanced to mount!
Segura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rome tries to hold on but Segura pushes him away.
Rome tries to reverse the position but Segura maintains control.
Rome is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome wants to control but Segura is having none of it.
Segura with a couple of short strikes.
Rome sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rome manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Segura trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rome is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Segura holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Segura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rome.
Segura 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.
Segura throws a big right hand that misses.
Segura looking to pass the guard.
Rome looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Segura has picked Rome up and slammed him! Rome can't keep hold of the triangle and Segura manages to pass to side control!
Segura trying to control the position but Rome is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome is trying to control Segura's posture but Segura avoids it.
Segura wants to take a breather but Rome manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Segura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rome wants to sweep here but Segura controlling him for the moment.
Segura is working Rome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Segura trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
Rome looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Segura is aware though and is defending well.
Segura controlling from the top position.
Rome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rome working for a triangle but Segura defends it easily.
Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Segura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rome has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Segura has managed to get both his arms back between Rome's legs - danger averted.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Segura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rome has his foot on Segura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Segura works his way back into a safe position though.
Segura is working Rome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rome wants to improve his position but instead Segura has moved into half guard.
Rome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rome is refusing to be controlled, as Segura sits in half guard.
Segura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Segura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Segura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura trying to mount his opponent but Rome defends it.
Rome is looking to improve his position.
Segura wants to take a breather but Rome is having none of it.
Rome wants to improve his position but Segura is controlling well.
Segura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome tries to get to full guard but Segura has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rome moves out of range of the strikes.
As Segura tries to get set, Rome tries to push him back and clinch up but Segura manages to avoid the attempt.
Rome drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rome tries to advance to mount but Segura instead regains half guard.
Rome has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Segura defend it? Rome steps over the head and cranks it - Segura is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rome!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis Rome!
An out of breath Curtis Rome thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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