PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Curtis (ranked 1185 p4p, 171 weight class) and Joey Bob Potatohauler (ranked 1445 p4p, 209 weight class). Curtis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Russian Circles - Geneva. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Curtis
vs
Bob Potatohauler

190 cm
28
208 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
214 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Real Men Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Bob Potatohauler!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Curtis has managed to clinch.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler.
Potatohauler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Potatohauler lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Potatohauler controls the action.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis digs a right hand into Potatohauler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Potatohauler's gas tank.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Potatohauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potatohauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
We've been informed that Potatohauler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Potatohauler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Curtiss head.
Potatohauler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis is pushing Potatohauler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Potatohauler on the inside.
Come on Curtis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Potatohauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Potatohauler or not.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses.
Potatohauler takes a shot to the head.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Curtiss head.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potatohauler.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Potatohauler scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis tries a body shot but Potatohauler blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Curtis.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Potatohauler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Bob Potatohauler dominated that round.
That's time! Curtis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Curtis looks to land a combination but Potatohauler avoids it well.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Potatohauler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Potatohauler darts in and clinches Curtis up against the cage.
Curtis takes a shot to the head.
Curtis is looking to control Potatohauler's arms but Potatohauler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Curtis has his back to the cage.
Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Curtis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Potatohauler blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potatohauler blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potatohauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
Potatohauler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Potatohauler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Curtis's efforts to push away.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis is looking to break free of the clinch but Potatohauler has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Curtis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Potatohaulers head.
Curtis is working Potatohauler over against the cage.
Potatohauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis tries to stall but Potatohauler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curtis cracks Potatohauler with a nice body shot.
Potatohauler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
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!
Potatohauler blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Potatohauler keeps him there for the moment.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potatohauler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curtis stalling the fight.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Curtis.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler lands with a light punch inside.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potatohauler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Potatohauler avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Potatohauler controls the action.
Potatohauler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Bob Potatohauler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Potatohauler clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis is trying to break the clinch but Potatohauler is controlling him.
Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potatohauler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
Potatohauler keeps control of Curtis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Potatohauler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis tries a body shot but Potatohauler blocks it.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses.
Potatohauler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis pushes Potatohauler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Potatohauler controls the action.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land.
Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Curtis is trying to break the clinch but Potatohauler has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Potatohauler's ribcage. Potatohauler let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potatohauler lands a right hand.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Frank Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis is looking to control Potatohauler's arms but Potatohauler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Curtis has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potatohauler.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Potatohaulers head.
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!
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potatohauler lands a shoulder strike.
Potatohauler prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Bob Potatohauler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Potatohauler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Bob Potatohauler!
Our winner, Joey Bob Potatohauler, 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.