PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Duggan (ranked 1894 p4p, 234 weight class) and General Kurtz (ranked 4189 p4p, 474 weight class). Duggan comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Duggan
vs
Kurtz

200 cm
22
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

194 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Duggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, General Kurtz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duggan connects with a single shot there.
Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Kurtz ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Duggan.
It appears Duggan was looking to counter with a kick there.

Kurtz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duggan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurtz backwards.
Kurtz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duggan lands a right hand.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurtz.
Kurtz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duggan lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurtz backwards.
Duggan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Duggan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurtz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan is struggling to control the position.
Kurtz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurtz lands a left hand.
Duggan prevents a body shot from Kurtz.
Kurtz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duggan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duggan is working Kurtz over against the cage.
Kurtz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duggan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kurtz scores with a hook to the body.
Kurtz works on Duggan's body with a couple of short punches.
Kurtz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duggan's elbow.
Duggan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kurtz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurtz throws a head punch that misses.
Duggan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Duggan.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Duggan can't get the takedown.
Kurtz tries for a takedown but Duggan manages to get underhooks.
Jim Duggan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of General Kurtz.
Duggan is struggling to control the position.
Kurtz stops a takedown attempt from Duggan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurtz pushes Duggan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duggan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurtz.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurtz blocks a body shot from Duggan.
Duggan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Kurtz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kurtz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duggan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kurtz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kurtz lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kurtz.
Duggan lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurtz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kurtz.

Kurtz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Duggan regains guard.
Kurtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Duggan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duggan controls Kurtz momentarily but Kurtz frees himself.
Duggan has control of Kurtz's left arm, preventing Kurtz from doing any damage.

Kurtz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duggan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kurtz has managed to get both his arms back between Duggan's legs - danger averted.
Duggan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kurtz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duggan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duggan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kurtz working a defensive guard here.
Kurtz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurtz working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kurtz takes one to the side of the head.
Duggan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duggan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duggan misses with a kick to the body.
Duggan misses with a body shot.
Kurtz throws out a counter right but Duggan avoids it with no problem.
Kurtz misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Duggan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Kurtz.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Kurtz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kurtz checks a leg kick.
Kurtz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duggan.
Kurtz throws a leg kick
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duggan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurtz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kurtz scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurtz misses with a leg kick

and Duggan counters with a takedown into side control.
Kurtz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Duggan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kurtz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Duggan scores with punches from side control.
Kurtz is looking to regain half guard here but Duggan keeps moving and retains side control.
Duggan scoring with punches from side control.
Kurtz is looking to reverse the position.
Kurtz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Duggan is working Kurtz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Duggan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Duggan staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Duggan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kurtz is not content to let Duggan control the position.
Duggan landing a few strikes.
Duggan working the strikes but Kurtz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Duggan stalling away here and it's allowed Kurtz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kurtz 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Duggan throws a big elbow that misses.
Kurtz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kurtz controls Duggan momentarily but Duggan frees himself.
Duggan throws an elbow that misses. Kurtz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Duggan's guard. Nice move by Kurtz!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurtz is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Duggan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duggan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Kurtz is defending well.
Kurtz moves into full guard.
Duggan trying to control but Kurtz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Duggan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kurtz throws a hook to the side of Duggan's head but Duggan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurtz throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Duggan cracks Kurtz with a right hand to the side of the head.

Duggan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kurtz's guard.
Duggan content to stall in guard here.
Duggan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duggan lands a couple of elbows.
Jim Duggan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Duggan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duggan looking to sit in guard and control but Kurtz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duggan pulls Kurtz in close to his closed guard and prevents Kurtz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kurtz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Duggan is controlling Kurtz's posture.
Kurtz 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurtz is fighting to break Duggan's control of his arms but Duggan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Duggan controls Kurtz momentarily but Kurtz frees himself.
Kurtz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Kurtz does it's job there.
Kurtz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kurtz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duggan's sensitive parts.
Duggan with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurtz throws a lazy uppercut
and Duggan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duggan throws a good cross that connects.
Duggan fails with a takedown attempt.
Duggan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kurtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duggan moves away.
Kurtz tries to land a leg kick but Duggan saw it coming and moves away.
Kurtz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duggan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurtz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duggan.
Kurtz swings widly with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jim Duggan is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Kurtz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Duggan misses its target.
Kurtz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kurtz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtz takes a swing at Duggan's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Duggan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duggan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurtz connects with the punch.
Duggan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurtz doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Duggan. That snapped Kurtz's head back.
Duggan throws a body shot but no joy.
Duggan is looking to wear down Kurtz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Duggan lands a head shot.
Duggan with a hook.
Kurtz misses with a looping left.
Duggan delivers a nice body kick.

Duggan drops Kurtz with a left and a right! Oh, Kurtz is hurt - Duggan dives into side control looking to finish!

Kurtz is rocked!

It looks like General Kurtz has been cut.
Duggan scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kurtz is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Duggan can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Duggan!
Our winner, Jim Duggan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
General Kurtz was interviewed post fight and said 'The horror, the horror.'.