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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kelsey Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Troyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troyer has chosen Yankee Rose as his entrance music. Angus Troyer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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159 cm
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137 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelsey Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Troyer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troyer takes the fight into the clinch.
Curtis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Curtis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Curtis successfully pulls guard.
Troyer chips away with some ground and pound.
Troyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curtis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Troyer's guard.
Troyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Troyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Curtis.
Troyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Curtis.
Curtis throws a strike but Troyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Troyer stays in close to Curtis's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Troyer trying to control but Curtis is working from the bottom.
Curtis trying to control the position here.
Troyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kelsey Curtis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Curtis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Troyer's half guard.
Curtis throwing shots but Troyer is blocking nicely.
Troyer wants to control but Curtis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curtis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Troyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Curtis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curtis looks to land a strike but Troyer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Troyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curtis is one step ahead there.
Curtis postures up in Troyer's guard and throws a big left but Troyer blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Troyer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Curtis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Troyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curtis is working hard here to advance position.
Curtis postures up.
Curtis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Troyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Troyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Curtis looking to sit in guard and control but Troyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Curtis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Troyer looking to pass the guard.
Curtis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Troyer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Curtis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis wants to sweep but no luck.
Curtis pulls Troyer in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsey Curtis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Curtis shoots for a takedown but Troyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Troyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Curtis throwing shots but Troyer is blocking nicely.
Curtis wants to control but Troyer is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troyer is trying to stand back up but Curtis is controlling him
Curtis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Curtis is looking for a kimura but Troyer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Curtis to get the leverage.
Curtis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Troyer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Troyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Curtis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Curtis throwing strikes from guard but Troyer blocks nicely.
Troyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Troyer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Curtis has Troyer in his guard.
Curtis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curtis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Troyer's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis prevents Troyer from getting back to his feet.
Troyer keeping full guard, as Curtis tries to pass.
Troyer trying to keep a closed guard but Curtis is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Troyer defending against the ground and pound.
Curtis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Troyer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Curtis but great work by Troyer.
You can see the frustration on Curtis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curtis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Curtis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Troyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Curtis is refusing to be controlled, as Troyer sits in half guard.
Curtis moves into full guard.
Curtis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Troyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Troyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsey Curtis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Curtis fails with a takedown attempt.
Curtis shoots and misses
and Troyer counters with a nice body kick.
Curtis clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Troyer.
Curtis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis jumps guard but Troyer stands there with Curtis around his waist. Curtis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Troyer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curtis tries to pull guard but Troyer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Curtis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Troyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Curtis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Troyer to the ground. Curtis is now in Troyer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troyer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Curtis prevents Troyer from getting back to his feet.
Troyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Curtis throws an elbow that misses. Troyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Curtis's guard. Nice move by Troyer!
Curtis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Angus Troyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis trying to control the position.
Troyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Curtis looking for a sweep. Not yet Curtis, not yet.
Troyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curtis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Curtis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kelsey Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Curtis controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kelsey Curtis.
Troyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Troyer defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troyer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Troyer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Troyer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Curtis's defenses.
Curtis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Troyer after a bit of a struggle.
Curtis tries to score a body lock takedown but Troyer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Troyer.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kelsey Curtis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Curtis, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelsey Curtis!
In his post fight interview, Kelsey Curtis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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