PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Lars Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darry Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Outsiders 'Stay Gold' by Stevie Wonder . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Karlsson
vs
Curtis

179 cm
19
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Excellent MT
Very quick

Excellent MT
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KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Karlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Curtis is looking to land body kicks.
Curtis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curtis throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis takes one to the side of the head.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karlsson misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis works Karlsson's body with a nice hook.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis wants to clinch.
Karlsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curtis misses the jab.
Karlsson thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis lands a jab.
Curtis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Karlsson throws a big counter combination but Curtis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Curtis blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Karlsson is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karlsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Curtis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karlsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Curtis throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Curtis misses with the combination.
Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Curtis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Curtis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karlsson.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curtis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karlsson defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Curtis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Curtis counters with a nice leg kick.
Curtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Curtis lands a nice hook to Karlsson's body. Karlsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Curtis does no damage.
Karlsson misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curtis lands a head shot.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Curtis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlsson thinking.
Karlsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Curtis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Curtis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karlsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Curtis tries to get set, Karlsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Curtis manages to avoid the attempt.
Curtis scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis wants to counter the offense by Karlsson and move into the clinch position.
Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curtis. Curtis obviously looking to wear him down.
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Curtis defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Curtis throws a leg kick

and Karlsson counters by clinching up.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson tries to stall but Curtis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Curtis looking to slow down the pace here.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Curtis digs a right hand into Karlsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karlsson's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
A short right from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Karlsson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darry Curtis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karlsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Curtis can turn it around.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Curtis tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the ropes.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Curtis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lars Karlsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karlsson.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Karlsson is looking to counter the offense by Curtis and move into the clinch.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curtis.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Karlsson with an uppercut!
Curtis thows a leg kick but Karlsson checks it
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Karlsson drops his hands momentarily and Curtis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Curtis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson misses with a hook
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karlsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Curtis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Curtis slips under a jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlsson lands the left hand.
Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curtis on the side of the head.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karlsson connects with a single shot there.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karlsson is able to avoid easily.
Karlsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Curtis avoids them all with ease.
Curtis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis tries to work over Karlsson's front leg with a kick but Karlsson checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Curtis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karlsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karlsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away.
Karlsson swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Karlsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curtis under the eye.
Karlsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lars Karlsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Curtis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karlsson.
A quick step to the side and Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Karlsson misses with a hook
and Curtis counters with a nice leg kick.
Curtis throws a push kick but Karlsson slaps the foot to one side.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Karlsson takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the body
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis cracks Karlsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. Karlsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karlsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Curtis connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis slips a straight right by Karlsson.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis tries to clinch up.
Curtis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Karlsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Curtis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis keeps Karlsson at a distance using the push kick.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Curtis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Curtis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Darry Curtis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.