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Event: SMASH: Reem vs Niska     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koniu.
Curran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Curran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koniu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Curran avoids it.
Koniu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curran blocks it with crossed arms.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koniu working aggressively here.
Koniu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Koniu stalling.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Curran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Koniu tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Koniu.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koniu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curran working aggressively here. #T1#
Curran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koniu tries a knee to the head but Curran blocks it.
Koniu effectively controlling the action here.
Koniu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Curran is keeping busy.
Curran jumps guard but Koniu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Koniu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Curran is breathing heavily.
Curran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koniu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koniu. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koniu moves out of range of the body kick from Curran.
Koniu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koniu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch but Koniu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koniu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koniu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koniu.#T2#
Koniu throws a head kick that Curran semi-blocks.
Curran on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koniu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koniu lands a glancing blow to the side of Curran's head.
Koniu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Curran is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koniu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Curran misses with a wild combination. #KD2#
Koniu cracks Curran with an uppercut from hell and Curran crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Koniu's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #SU2#
Koniu gets to his feet. Curran looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Koniu misses with a wild body shot.
Koniu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Koniu.#T3#
Curran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koniu.
Curran throws a big counter combination but Koniu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Curran throws a right and a left that Koniu avoids nicely.
Koniu connects with a body shot that sends Curran's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koniu.
Curran misses with a wild combination.
Koniu moves away from the strike by Curran.
Curran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koniu throws a jab but it's blocked by Curran.
Koniu slips under a jab from Curran.
Koniu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Curran is looking to clinch but Koniu is avoiding it. #CL#
Curran clinches up with Koniu and pushes him back against the cage.
Koniu blocking some punches.
Koniu lands a hook that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Koniu. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran.
Koniu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Curran is defending well for now.
Curran looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Curran misses with a punch on the inside.
Koniu scores with a hook to the body.
Koniu looking to throw knees to the head but Curran is blocking nicely.
Koniu lands a damaging elbow.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Koniu controls the action.
Koniu has Curran pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Koniu manages to break the clinch.
Curran is looking to clinch.
Koniu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Curran has time to react.
Koniu throws the kick towards the body but Curran avoids it.
Curran doesn't manage to clinch there - Koniu circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Curran is predictable there #KD2#
and Koniu counters with a left hand that sends Curran to the canvas! #CUT2#Randy Curran's cut is getting worse.#SU2#
Koniu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Curran, up you get!
Curran looks to land a combination but Koniu avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Japa Koniu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Curran misses with the combination.
Curran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koniu counters with a nice body kick.
Koniu feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Curran collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Japa Koniu!
Japa Koniu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Ahai vs Rautio     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
Reem misses with a body shot.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reem throwing a counter right hand but Curran manages to avoid it.#CL#
Reem takes the fight into the clinch.
Reem tries to break free but Curran pushes him back against the cage.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reem tries a body shot but Curran blocks it.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curran.
Curran leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Reem clinches.
Curran swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem blocking some punches.
Curran's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Curran's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Curran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem blocks a body shot from Curran. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curran tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Curran has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Reem.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
I was talking to Reem's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Curran misses with some punches.
Reem has had enough of the clinch but Curran keeps him there for the moment.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Curran tries to pull guard but Reem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch.
Reem moves forwards but Curran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Curran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Reem's corner calls for a 1-2. Reem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Curran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curran misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Curran misses its intended target.
Curran lands with a kick to the temple. Reem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Reem slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Curran lands with a short shot to the head.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran. #TD2#
Curran pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Curran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reem is aware though and is defending well.
Curran wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Reem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Curran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reem has managed to get both his arms back between Curran's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Curran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reem defends well.
Curran trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Reem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Curran is trying to control the position but Reem postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curran throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Curran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Curran managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran slips a jab and a cross from Reem.
Curran tries to clinch but Reem is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Reem there.
Curran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reem swats away the attempt to clinch by Curran.
Reem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Curran manages to circle out of the way.
Curran drops his hands momentarily and Reem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Reem.
Reem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curran momentarily.
Reem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Curran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curran thinking.
Reem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Curran throws a right and a left that Reem avoids nicely.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Curran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem throws a nice looking combination but Curran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Curran moves into the clinch successfully.
Curran swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Curran up against the cage.
Curran gets through Reem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Curran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Curran misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran is working for takedown but Reem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reem blocks a body shot from Curran. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Reem throws a head kick that misses.
Reem throws a jab when Curran was well out of range.#T1#
Curran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curran scrambles back to his feet.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Curran is out of range.
Curran misses with a series of wild punches.
Curran throws a low kick but Reem avoids it.
Randy Curran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem throws a body shot but no joy.
Reem digs a good body shot into Curran's ribs.
Curran tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Curran avoids the head kick by Reem.
Curran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curran is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it. #CL#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curran, pushing him back against the cage.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Curran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Curran on the inside.
Reem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem working aggressively here.
Curran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Curran.
Reem tries to stall but Curran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
Reem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Good body shot from Reem. #T3##BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curran misses with a looping left.
Reem is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Curran.
Reem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Reem darts in and clinches Curran up against the cage.
Curran throws a head punch that misses.
Curran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reem to keep the fight standing.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land.
Curran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curran tries for a takedown but Reem manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reem as Curran tries to tie him up.
Curran is trying to maintain a safe position but Reem gets an underhook and turns Curran into the cage.
Curran is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Reem has denied him.
Reem lands a shoulder strike.
Curran working aggressively here. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Curran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reem stalling the fight.
Curran is trying to pull guard but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Reem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curran can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Curran blocks an uppercut.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem 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!#R3#
Curran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curran tries to land a front kick but Reem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reem lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Curran gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Curran is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reem is defending well.#BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curran wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Curran.
Reem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reem lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Curran closes the distance and pushes Reem back into the cage.
Curran working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Curran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Curran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reem just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Curran.
Curran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reem's efforts to push away.#BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Curran looks to clinch
and Reem counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Curran clinches up with Reem and pushes him back against the cage.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Randy Curran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Curran takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Curran throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
Curran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reem blocks a jab.
Reem lands with an overhand left.
Curran tries to clinch there but Reem circles away.
Reem scores with a one two! Curran had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reem scores with a decent looking hook.
Reem cracks Curran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reem fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Reem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Curran throws a head kick but Reem moves out of range.
Reem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curran's sensitive parts.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.
Curran wants to counter the offense by Reem and move into the clinch position.
Reem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curran, pushing him back against the cage.
Curran lands a left hand.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Curran tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Reem misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Curran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Curran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reem lands with a hook. Curran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curran is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Curran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reem counters with a nice body shot.
Reem scores with a jab. Curran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umberto Reem is winning the standup battle so far.
Reem lands with an uppercut that bounces Curran off the cage and back into range.
Reem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reem lunges at Curran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Curran's hand.
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Curran stalks Reem and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reem's face. Reem staggers backwards, shaken.
Reem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reem, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!

In his post fight interview, Umberto Reem started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Barbosa     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby Jr slips under a jab.
Bobby Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curran.
Curran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curran misses with a head kick.
Bobby Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Bobby Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Curran tries to get to full guard but Bobby Jr has control of the leg. #SU2#
Bobby Jr postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Curran to stand up.
Bobby Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Curran tries to sprawl out of it but Bobby Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Curran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Bobby Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Curran throws a head kick that misses
and Bobby Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curran throws a jab when Bobby Jr was well out of range.#CL#
Curran drives through and clinches with Bobby Jr against the cage.
Bobby Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobby Jr pushes Curran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curran.
Bobby Jr tries for a takedown but Curran manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Curran. #TD#
Curran decides to pull guard. #ES#
Curran pushes Bobby Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Bobby Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Curran, which made it look bad.
Randy Curran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Bobby Jr.
Curran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bobby Jr.
Curran throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bobby Jr.
Curran looks for the body kick but Bobby Jr saw that one coming. #CL#
Curran moves into the clinch.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bobby Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobby Jr walks into a left hand.
Curran seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Randy Curran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Curran misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Bobby Jr blocks the leg kick.
Bobby Jr shoots in and drives through. Curran sprawls well.#T3##CL2#
Bobby Jr closes the distance and pushes Curran back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobby Jr. #TD#
Curran gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bobby Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Curran gets a clinch.
Curran slowing the pace effectively.
Curran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bobby Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Curran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bobby Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Curran.
Stalling in the clinch from Curran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bobby Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Curran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curran working aggressively here.
Bobby Jr tries to pull guard but Curran holds him up against the cage and eventually Bobby Jr drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Curran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bobby Jr backwards. #BC#
Curran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Bobby Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Curran misses with a two punch combination.
Bobby Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Curran misses with a series of wild punches.
Curran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bobby Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bobby Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobby Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Curran seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Curran avoids the head kick by Bobby Jr.
As Bobby Jr tries to get set, Curran tries to push him back and clinch up but Bobby Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Bobby Jr misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Curran as he connects with a hook.
Curran tries to clinch up but Bobby Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Bobby Jr with the counter takedown but Curran avoids it easily.
Curran takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Curran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobby Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut there from Curran.
No joy there for Curran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randy Curran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Bobby Jr clinches with his opponent.
Curran is stalling here.
Randy Curran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bobby Jr tries to pull guard but Curran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bobby Jr breaks the clinch.
Bobby Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Curran has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Curran gets a clinch. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bobby Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bobby Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Curran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Curran jumps guard but Bobby Jr stands there with Curran around his waist. Curran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curran working aggressively here.
Curran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Curran jumps guard. #SUB#
Bobby Jr is posturing up here but Curran has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bobby Jr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bobby Jr has to tap! Slick submission there by Curran!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Curran!

 

Event: SMASH: Walcott vs Weudke     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Curran clinches with his opponent.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger dodges the punch combination from Curran.
No joy there for Curran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granger.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Curran tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger takes one on the button.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Granger throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran avoids the head kick by Granger.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Granger swats away the attempt to clinch by Curran.#T1#
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger blocks a head kick by Curran.
The fight stays on the outside here - Curran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Curran throws a head kick that Granger semi-blocks.
Curran is looking to clinch.
Granger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Curran tries to clinch but Granger is having none of it.
Granger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Granger lands a nice hook to Curran's body. Curran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Curran misses.
Curran swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Curran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Granger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Curran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Granger counters with a two punch combo.
Curran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Curran moves out of range easily.
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curran throws a series of strikes that have Granger backpedaling.
Granger blocks a head kick by Curran.
Curran takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Granger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curran in his tracks.
Granger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curran wants to clinch.
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Granger works the jab nicely.
Granger blocks a head kick by Curran. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Granger. That snapped Curran's head back.
Curran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Granger jabs Curran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Granger. Granger obviously looking to wear him down.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Granger.
Granger jabs at Curran's body.
Curran is breathing heavily.
Granger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Curran moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Granger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Curran rather than just go for the knockout.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Curran moves out of range easily. #CL#
Curran pushes Granger up against the cage in a clinch.
Granger is trying to force a seperation but Curran has the dominant position.
Curran wants a takedown.
Granger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran. #T4##BC2#
Granger breaks from the clinch.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.
Curran takes a kick to the side of the head.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Granger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Curran. That did some damage!
Curran tries to clinch there but Granger circles away.
Curran blocks a head kick by Granger.
Granger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Curran misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Curran on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Granger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger swinging wildly here.
A combination from Curran does no damage.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Curran saw that one coming.
Granger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curran's sensitive parts.
Granger throws a right hand that Curran ducks under and follows up with a left that Curran also avoids with ease.
Granger throws a head kick but Curran moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Curran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Granger misses with a wild combination.
Curran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Granger dodges the punch combination from Curran.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curran on the side of the head.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Granger connects with a body shot.
Curran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Granger.
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Curran doesn't manage to clinch there - Granger circles away.
Curran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
And Granger responds with a good body kick, but Curran manages to step out the way in time.
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Granger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Curran tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.
Randy Curran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Granger avoids the head kick by Curran. #T2#
Granger checks a low kick from Curran.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curran works over Granger's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Curran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curran doesn't seem bothered though.
Granger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Curran's belly button to the back.
Granger scores with a sloppy right hand. Curran should have avoided that one.
Curran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
It looked like Curran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Granger thumps Curran with a low kick.
Granger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Granger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Granger with a nice calf kick.#T3##CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Curran rushes Granger and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Granger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Granger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Curran misses with a low kick.
Curran's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice body punch from Granger.
Granger scores with a jab.
Curran takes one to the chin there.
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Curran rushes Granger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Curran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Granger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Curran darts in and clinches Granger up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Curran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Curran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Granger catches Curran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Granger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Curran is rocked!
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Oh Curran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curran tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.
Curran has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Granger lands a brutal head kick. Curran looks out on his feet and Granger throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Frank Granger!
After the fight, Frank Granger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: SMASH: Jordon vs Williams     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curran misses with a hook. Koniu ducked under it nicely.
Koniu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Koniu pushes Curran up against the cage in a clinch.
Curran has Koniu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koniu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koniu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curran digs a right hand underneath Koniu's ribcage. Koniu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koniu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Curran's brow.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran trying to control the position but instead, Koniu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curran into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Curran pressing his opponent against the cage.
Curran seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran lands with a left to the head.
Curran scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Curran to work.
Koniu swings wildly with an uppercut but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Curran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
Koniu's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koniu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koniu tries to stall but Curran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curran lands a nice shot to the body.
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Koniu.
Curran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koniu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koniu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koniu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koniu misses with some punches.
Koniu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Curran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land.
Koniu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curran takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koniu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koniu missing with knees to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koniu tries to land a knee to the head but Curran blocks with his arms.
Koniu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curran blocks it with crossed arms.
Koniu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koniu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Curran is looking to control Koniu's arms but Koniu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Curran has his back to the cage.
Curran gets through Koniu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koniu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Curran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Curran swings wildly with an uppercut but Koniu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koniu walks away with a smile on his face. Curran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curran in his tracks.
Koniu throws a head kick that misses. #T3##CL#
Curran takes the fight into the clinch.
Koniu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koniu.
Koniu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Curran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Curran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Curran on the inside.
Koniu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koniu stalling against the cage.
Koniu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Koniu.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Koniu.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.#T4#
Koniu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koniu lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koniu.
Koniu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koniu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Curran gets through Koniu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koniu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Koniu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koniu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran looking to slow down the pace here.
Curran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koniu lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Koniu lands a hook that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Curran has Koniu pushed against the cage.
Curran leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Japa Koniu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Koniu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Koniu clinches up with Curran and pushes him back against the cage.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curran lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Curran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Koniu uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curran has a closed guard, preventing Koniu from standing up.
Curran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koniu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Curran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koniu wanted to stand there but Curran had control of the position.
Koniu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Curran is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Koniu rolls with it to try and escape but Curran cranks on the arm and Koniu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Curran!

 

Event: SMASH: Colucci vs Oeste (NC)     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Reem clinches up against the cage.
Reem pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reem stalling.
Reem stops a takedown attempt from Curran.
A shot in the inside from Curran.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Curran to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Curran.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curran has him pressed against the cage.
Curran lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Curran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reem, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Curran moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curran misses with the head strike.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Curran just leaning against Reem, taking a breather. #BC#
Curran breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Curran rushes Reem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reem slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Curran back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem is trying to break free.
Reem tries to stall but Curran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Curran working aggressively here.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Curran up against the cage.
Curran tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Reem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Curran scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran is trying to drag Reem to the mat but Reem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Reem. #BC#
Curran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reem. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curran.
Reem tests Curran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curran.#T3#
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reem. #CL#
Curran closes the distance and pushes Reem back into the cage.
Reem can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Curran's head back.
Reem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Reem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Curran misses with some punches.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem dodges the punch combination from Curran.
Curran connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Reem pushes Curran up against the cage in a clinch.
Curran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reem just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curran leaning against his opponent.
Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Curran is keeping busy.
Reem is trying to push Curran away but Curran has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem wants to break free but Curran has control.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Curran lands a shoulder strike.
Curran lands with a left to the head.
Curran lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Curran to work. #BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Curran looks to land a combination but Reem avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Reem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Curran is looking for a counter combo.
Reem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reem walks into a stiff left hand from Curran.
Curran tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Curran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Curran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reem manages to circle out of the way.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Curran clinches.
Randy Curran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reem is looking to control Curran's arms but Curran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curran.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Curran.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem tries to break the clinch but Curran is controlling the position.
Curran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reem as Curran tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Reem has Curran pressed against the cage. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reem misses with some punches.
Reem tries to stall but Curran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Currans head.
Reem misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Curran is pushing Reem 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 frustrated look appears on Reem's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Curran taking a breather.
Curran stalling.
A short right from Curran.
Reem lands an elbow that stopped Curran in his tracks for a moment.
Reem misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Curran.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land. #BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curran is looking to clinch.
Reem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Curran.
Curran misses with a wild body shot.
Curran wants to clinch
and Reem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Curran rushes Reem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem stops a takedown attempt from Curran.
Reem takes a shot to the head.
Reem wants to stall. #T3#
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
A short left from Reem.
Reem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran tries to pull guard but Reem holds him up against the cage and eventually Curran drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem checks a leg kick nicely.
Reem scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Randy Curran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reem is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Curran with a body shot.
Reem throws the left hand but Curran avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Curran down.
Curran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Curran! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reem.
Curran moves to clinch but Reem breaks away
and Reem counters with a straight right hand.
Reem digs a good body shot into Curran's ribs.
Curran tries to clinch up but Reem circles away and keeps his distance.
Reem throws out a powerful jab.
Curran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Reem counter with a right hand.
Curran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Curran takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.#CL#
Curran closes the distance and clinches.
Curran trying to stall but Reem improves his position.
A short left from Curran.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curran.
Reem stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Curran looks to land a combination but Reem avoids it well.
Reem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reem misses with a straight right.
Curran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Curran. Those never looked like landing.
Curran takes one on the button.
Curran misses with a double jab
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curran, pushing him back against the cage.
Reem is pressed up against the cage. Curran has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reem down to the mat. Reem avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reem misses with a leg kick.
Curran fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away. #CL2#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Curran back into the cage.
Curran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem avoiding damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Reem wants to stall.
Reem wants to get back to striking at distance but Curran won't allow it.
Curran swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Curran improves position.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reem trying to control the position but instead, Curran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage.
Curran blocks an uppercut.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Randy Curran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Curran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reem to keep the fight standing.
Reem lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Reem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Curran lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Curran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem is trying to break free.
Reem is looking to control Curran's arms but Curran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Curran is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran is looking for a takedown.
Curran taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Curran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reem is keeping busy.#T3#
Curran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem has had enough of the clinch but Curran keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reem.
Curran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Curran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reem throws a right and a left that Curran avoids nicely.
Curran on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Reem clinches.
Curran leaning against his opponent.
Curran lands with a short shot to the head.
Reem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reem has had enough of the clinch but Curran keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran.
Curran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem trying to stall but Curran improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curran misses with some punches.
Curran misses with the head strike.
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!
Curran misses with a body punch.
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reem can't break the clinch.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Curran improves position.
A short body shot lands from Reem as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Reem is trying to break the clinch but Curran has him pressed against the cage.
Curran lands with a left to the head.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curran backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Umberto Reem.
I've got Reem 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!

A very excited looking Umberto Reem rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SMASH: Llosa vs OMalley     
Date:   Jun 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem connects with a nice looking jab.
Curran throws a head kick but Reem moves out of range.
Curran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curran.
Curran swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.
Reem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Curran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reem on the side of the head. #CL2#
Curran clinches.
Reem tries a body shot but Curran blocks it.
Reem blocking some punches. #BC#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem looks to land a right hand but Curran moved out of range.
Reem misses the shot to the body.
Reem stuns Curran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Curran takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curran. #T1#
Curran misses with a straight right.
Reem cracks Curran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran moves forwards but Reem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reem lands a jab to the head.
Curran throws a right hand that misses
letting Reem counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Curran. That snapped Reem's head back.
A big right from Reem misses.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curran.
Curran scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Reem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reem throws a poor cross that misses
and Curran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reem throws out the jab.
Reem has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reem moves out of range as Curran strikes.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reem checks a leg kick.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.#T2#
Reem throws a hook to the side of Curran's head but Curran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curran throws out a counter right but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Curran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reem on the side of the head.
Curran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curran throws a body kick that misses.
Reem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curran can pounce on him.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reem.
As Curran looks to move away, Reem throws a big counter combo but Curran just gets out of the way.
Curran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reem connects with the punch.
Curran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reem is looking to counter the offense by Curran and move into the clinch.
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Curran misses.
Curran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reem throws a hook but Curran blocks it.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
Curran throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Curran checks it well. #T3#
Curran throws a head kick that misses.
Curran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reem cracks Curran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Reem moves into the clinch successfully.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Curran is keeping busy.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Curran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Curran throws a head punch that misses.
Curran looking to slow down the pace here.
Reem just leaning against Curran, taking a breather.
Curran blocks an elbow strike from Reem.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Curran is trying to maintain a safe position but Reem gets an underhook and turns Curran into the cage.
Reem leaning against his opponent. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
Come on Curran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Currans head.
Curran blocking some punches.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem is stalling here.
Reem gets underhooks to prevent Curran's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curran lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land.
A short right from Reem.
Reem being controlled against the cage.
Curran lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Curran will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Reem moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Reem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Reem effectively controlling the action here.
Curran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Curran lands with a left to the head.
Reem has Curran pressed against the cage.
Curran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reem or not.
Curran working aggressively here.
Curran scores with a shot to the side of Reem's head.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curran tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem is pushing Curran up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reem misses with some punches. #T1#
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran.
Curran stalling against the cage.
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Curran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem working aggressively here.
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Curran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reem is looking to control Curran's arms but Curran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Come on Curran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran.
Reem blocking some punches. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Curran throws a sloppy head kick and Reem moves out of range easily.
Reem lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran keeps the fight on the outside.
Curran throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reem lands with an overhand left.
Curran throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Reem is predictable there
and Curran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curran throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Reem wants to clinch.
Reem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curran.
Curran misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Curran. #CL#
Reem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Reem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Curran.
Stalling in the clinch from Reem. #BC2#
Curran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curran lands a jab to the nose.
Reem throws a low kick but Curran moves out of range easily.
Reem lands a nice hook to Curran's body. Curran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Randy Curran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curran throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curran.
Reem throws a hook but Curran blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Curran.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Curran.
A nice combination there by Reem. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Reem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reem.
Curran throws a good cross that connects.
Curran is looking to clinch.
Reem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reem throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran scores with a nice strike.
Reem works the jab nicely.
Reem misses with a low kick. #CL#
Reem moves into range and clinches up with Curran.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Curran. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curran.
Reem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curran throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Curran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reem.
Curran throws a leg kick that misses.
Reem is looking to counter the offense by Curran and move into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curran.
Curran defending well as Reem loads up on a big left hand.
Reem has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reem tries to clinch there but Curran circles away.
Curran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Curran throws a head kick that half lands.
Curran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem.
Curran scoring well with a low kick there.
Curran misses with an uppercut.
Curran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reem on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran tries to clinch there but Reem circles away.
A nice combination there by Reem. #T1#
Curran slips under a jab from Reem.
Curran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reem.
Curran throws out a powerful jab.
Reem lands with a good body shot.
Curran lands a nice looking body shot.
Reem blocks a jab.
Reem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Reem.
Curran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Curran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reem moves in looking to clinch but Curran pushes him off.
Curran lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Curran coming out on top.#CL#
Reem rushes Curran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Curran.
Reem lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
Curran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Curran improves position.
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Reem. #CL#
Reem has closed the distance and engaged Curran in a clinch.
Reem prevents a body shot from Curran.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curran stalling in the clinch but Reem improves position. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Curran back into the cage.
Reem lands a nice uppercut.#T3##BC#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curran.
Reem tries to clinch up but Curran circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curran! But no joy.
Reem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Curran connects with a right hand. Reem shakes it off.
Curran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Reem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reem staying out of range there.
Curran scores with a nice head shot.
Curran takes one to the side of the head.
Reem tries to clinch up but Curran circles away and keeps his distance.
Curran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Curran misses the target.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reem misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4##CL#
Reem rushes Curran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch.
Reem slips under a jab from Curran.
Curran misses with a body shot.
Curran scores with a hook to the body. Reem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curran moves away.
Reem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curran's hands.
Curran loads up on a big right hand but Reem slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Curran misses with a straight left.
Curran throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
Reem throws a body punch but Curran moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Curran.
I think Curran 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: SMASH: White vs Koli     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Biscuit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Curran trying to control but Biscuit postures up.
Biscuit trying to control from half guard but Curran is working away.
Biscuit slips a nice elbow through Curran's hands, connecting with Curran's forehead.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Curran gets full guard.
Biscuit trying to control but Curran is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Curran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Curran working for a triangle but Biscuit defends it easily. #T1##SUB2#
Curran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biscuit defends it easily.#SUB2#
Curran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biscuit is aware though and is defending well.
Curran wants to sweep but no luck.
Biscuit 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.
Biscuit advances position into side control!
Curran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Curran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Biscuit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Curran punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biscuit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Curran is not content to let Biscuit control the position.
Biscuit working Curran over with strikes.
Curran wants to get back to full guard.
Curran manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing that Biscuit has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Biscuit works over Curran with some ground and pound from guard.
Curran looking for a sweep. Not yet Curran, not yet.
Biscuit looking to sit in guard and control but Curran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Curran trying to control but Biscuit is working from the bottom.
Biscuit has his hands on Curran's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Curran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Biscuit keeping full guard, as Curran tries to pass.
Biscuit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curran's guard. #REVR#
Biscuit passes Curran's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Biscuit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Biscuit prevents Curran from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Curran manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Curran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biscuit is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Curran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biscuit throws a big elbow that misses.
Biscuit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Curran keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Curran pushes Biscuit off and gets back to his feet.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biscuit manages to avoid it.
Curran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biscuit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biscuit connects with a jab.
Curran throws a leg kick which misses Biscuit's front leg but catches the back leg as Biscuit tries to avoid it.
Biscuit tests Curran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curran was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
Curran misses with a right hand #TD#
and Biscuit counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Curran taking some punishment here, with Biscuit in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Biscuit. #SUB2#
Curran actively working from the bottom here.
Biscuit uses his free foot to push down on Curran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Curran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Biscuit fails with a takedown attempt.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biscuit throws a looping overhand right but Curran ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curran! But no joy.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biscuit moves away.
Biscuit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curran throws a front kick aimed at Biscuit's knee but Biscuit avoids it well.
Curran misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Biscuit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Biscuit under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Curran throws a body punch but Biscuit moves out of range.
Biscuit scores with a sloppy right hand. Curran should have avoided that one.
Curran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Biscuit feinted with a counter takedown.
Curran throws a solid leg kick but Biscuit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit misses with a takedown
and Curran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biscuit attempts a counter takedown but Curran avoids it well and moves away.
Biscuit slips under a jab from Curran.
Biscuit with a poor takedown
letting Curran counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Curran wants to land a leg kick but Biscuit is out of range.
Curran swinging wildly here.
Curran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biscuit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biscuit slips under a jab from Curran.
Biscuit tries to counter with a takedown but Curran is quick to defend against it.
Biscuit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Curran at a distance.
Curran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biscuit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biscuit defending well as Curran loads up on a big left hand.
Curran throws a jab but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Biscuit clinches.
Biscuit misses with a body punch.
Curran avoids the elbow strike from Biscuit, against the cage.
Curran prevents a body shot from Biscuit.
Still in the clinch, Biscuit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biscuit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Curran gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Biscuit. #T2#
Biscuit gets underhooks to prevent Curran's takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curran as Biscuit tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Biscuit.
Curran goes for a takedown attempt but Biscuit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Curran misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Biscuit counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biscuit in side control lands a decent elbow.
Biscuit working the ground and pound.
Biscuit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Biscuit scoring with punches from side control.
Biscuit is looking to take a break and control but Curran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Biscuit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Curran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Biscuit's guard! Nice work there by Curran!
Schmorgen Biscuit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biscuit is trying to keep Curran in close. #T3#
Curran throws a big right hand that misses.
Curran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Curran postures up.
Biscuit wants to sweep but no luck.
Biscuit seems keen to control Curran's posture.
Curran controls from within his opponent's guard.
Curran wants to control from the top but Biscuit keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Curran tries to free his leg and advance position but Biscuit is retaining full guard.
Curran throws a big elbow that misses.
Biscuit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Curran looking to pass the guard.
Biscuit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biscuit controls Curran momentarily but Curran frees himself.
Biscuit wants to sweep but no luck.
Biscuit pulls Curran in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Biscuit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Curran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biscuit stuns Curran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randy Curran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
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!#R3#
Biscuit is looking to clinch but Curran is avoiding it. #TD#
Biscuit drives through with a takedown into Curran's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Curran looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Curran working for submissions but it's allowed Biscuit to get to half guard.
Curran is looking to control Biscuit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curran avoid being mounted?
Biscuit working Curran over with strikes.
Curran tries to get to full guard but Biscuit has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Biscuit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran is trying to maintain the position but Biscuit is very close to passing his half guard.
Curran wants to improve his position but Biscuit is controlling well.
Biscuit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Biscuit lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Biscuit connects with a nice short shot to Curran's temple.
Curran is refusing to be controlled, as Biscuit sits in half guard.
Biscuit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Curran trying to hold on to Biscuit's head to control him but Biscuit postures up.
Curran might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Biscuit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Biscuit is controlling the pace.
Biscuit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Biscuit working Curran over with strikes. #T2#
Biscuit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Biscuit trying to control from Curran's half guard. Curran has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Curran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Biscuit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Curran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biscuit has managed to get both his arms back between Curran's legs - danger averted.
Biscuit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Curran keeps moving.
Curran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curran is still trying to improve position.
Curran is trying to control the position but Biscuit postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Curran throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Biscuit escapes and throws Curran's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Biscuit working away.
Curran tries to bench press Biscuit off him but Biscuit keeps the position.
Biscuit working the ground and pound.
Curran wants to control but Biscuit postures up.
Biscuit looks up at the clock and then as Curran takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Biscuit smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Curran takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Biscuit landing a few strikes.
Curran manages to get back to half guard.
Curran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biscuit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Biscuit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Curran wants to improve his position but Biscuit is controlling well.
Biscuit working over Curran with some ground and pound. Curran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ES2#
Curran kicks off Biscuit and gets to his feet.
Biscuit misses the jab.
Randy Curran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran tries a low kick but Biscuit avoids it.
Biscuit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biscuit.
Biscuit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Curran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biscuit.
Biscuit slips a jab from Curran.
Biscuit lands with a straight right. Curran didn't see that one coming.
Biscuit moves out of range as Curran strikes.
Curran looks to throw the jab but Biscuit is out of range.
Biscuit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Biscuit lands a body shot.
Biscuit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curran can do to turn this around?
Biscuit ducks under a wild hook from Curran.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schmorgen Biscuit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Biscuit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmorgen Biscuit!

After the big win, Schmorgen Biscuit made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: B.A.P 2: Jackson vs Underwood     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1#
Dio misses with a straight left.
Curran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danga de danga de dang - Dio scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran fakes the leg kick and cracks Dio in the body.
Dio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curran throws out the jab.
Curran moves into range and connects with a jab.
Curran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Curran has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio misses with a few strikes there.
Curran throws out a counter right but Dio avoids it with no problem.
Curran misses with a straight right.
Dio misses with a straight left.
Curran connects with a nice looking jab.
Curran throws a nice head kick!
Dio throws a series of punches but Curran avoids them all with ease.
Dio throws a lazy uppercut
and Curran counters with an inside leg kick.
Dio misses with a wild body shot.
Curran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Curran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Curran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dio throws out the jab.
Curran jabs Dio right on the nose. Dio blinks but takes it well.
Dio closes the distance and clinches up with Curran, looking for a takedown. Dio pushes Curran against the cage but Curran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dio misses with a series of wild punches.
Dio looks to throw the jab but Curran is out of range.
Dio tries to move into range but Curran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dio.
Dio is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Curran swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Curran closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Dio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Curran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dio tries to clinch but Curran is having none of it.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Dio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Curran lands with a right hand.
Curran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dio is able to avoid easily.
Dio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curran.
Dio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Curran thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Dio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dio throwing a counter right hand but Curran manages to avoid it.
Curran misses with a left hand
and Dio counters with a right hand to the body.
Curran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curran throws a head kick that misses.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dio.
Curran connects with a looping right hand.
Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Dio.
Dio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curran misses with a double jab.
Curran throws a right hand that misses
and Dio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dio's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Curran lands a head kick! #T4#
Curran is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dio.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curran.
Dio misses with a double jab.
Curran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dio slips a jab and a cross from Curran.
Curran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran works the jab nicely.
Curran thuds a left hand into Dio's body.
Dio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran throws a head kick that Dio semi-blocks. #ROC2#
Dio is rocked!
Dio misses with a double jab
and Curran counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Dio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dio walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Curran swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randy Curran!
Randy Curran is the new heavyweight champion!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 14, 2020
#R1#
Rivera fails with the takedown.
Curran digs a good body shot into Rivera's ribs.
Curran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Curran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Curran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Curran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rivera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rivera looks winded!
Curran with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.
Curran scores with a jab.
Rivera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Curran scores with a counter punch that sends Rivera to the canvas! Curran smells blood - he's punishing Rivera with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rivera has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Curran!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
Curran avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Jab by Bronson.
A jab lands there for Curran.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Nice jab there from Bronson.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Curran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bronson is able to avoid easily.
Bronson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curran lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronson's head.
Curran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curran scores with a jab to the head.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson misses with a low kick as Curran jumps back.
Bronson throws a head kick but Curran moves out of range.
It seemed like Curran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Curran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson moves forwards but Curran connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Curran forces Bronson back against the cage and clinches.
Bronson presses Curran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Bronson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land.
Curran blocking some punches.
Curran tries for a takedown but Bronson manages to get underhooks.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike.
Curran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson letting Curran take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronson.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Curran. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curran.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Curran avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Curran cracks Bronson with a nice body shot.
Curran displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bronson up against the cage.
Curran taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
Bronson is leaning against Curran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bronson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
Bronson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Curran on the inside.
Curran just leaning against Bronson, taking a breather. #T3#
Bronson working aggressively here.
Bronson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Charles Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Curran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Bronson pushes Curran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Bronson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Curran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bronson up against the cage.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson misses with some punches.
Curran is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Curran.
Bronson is leaning against Curran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curran misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Curran.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curran misses with a looping right.
Bronson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curran moves away.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bronson is looking to score with low kicks.
Curran misses with a head kick.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Bronson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Curran looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curran can do to turn this around?
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curran.
Bronson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curran.
Curran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Curran throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Curran throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Curran throws a head kick but Bronson moves out of range.
Curran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Curran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Curran walks into a jab.
Curran misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Bronson scores with a sloppy right hand. Curran should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Bronson misses
and Curran counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson moves out of range as Curran strikes.
Curran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Curran misses with an uppercut.
Bronson throws a jab when Curran was well out of range.#T1#
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Curran's shoulder, as Curran tries to avoid the shot.
Curran misses with a left hand
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charles Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Curran moved out of range nicely.
Curran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronson misses with a low kick as Curran jumps back.
Curran throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curran.
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curran momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Curran misses the target.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bronson moves out of range as Curran strikes.
Bronson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Curran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronson doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.#T2#
Bronson avoids the head kick by Curran.
Curran keeps Bronson at a distance using the push kick.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Curran throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut lands for Bronson. That snapped Curran's head back.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bronson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Curran swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronson jabs at Curran's body.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curran throws out the jab.
Curran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronson on the side of the head.
Curran moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curran.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Curran moved out of range nicely.
Curran takes one to the side of the head.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Curran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Bronson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Curran's head.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curran.
Curran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curran throws a chopping leg kick but Bronson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Curran blocks a head kick by Bronson.
Curran plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Curran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Bronson throws an off balance right hand
and Curran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bronson's knee momentarily.
Bronson misses the jab.
Curran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Curran throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.#CL#
Bronson closes the distance and pushes Curran back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran.
Bronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran is trying to pull guard but Bronson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson wants to get back to striking at distance but Curran won't allow it.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Charles Bronson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran misses with a punch on the inside.
Curran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Curran on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson wants to stall.
Curran misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Bronson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curran.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson slips under a jab from Curran.
Curran throws a combination. Bronson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good shot there by Bronson.
Curran stuns Bronson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Curran misses with a looping left.
Curran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Bronson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Curran misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Curran misses with a straight right.
Bronson is looking for a counter combo.
Bronson misses with a lunging right hand
and Curran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson is looking to slow Curran down with leg kicks.
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran punishes Bronson's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Curran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bronson is out of range. #T1#
Curran misses with a wild combination.
Curran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Curran throws a combination that misses
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Curran.
Curran throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curran under the eye.
Curran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curran throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson wants to slow Curran down by chopping away at his legs.
Curran avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Curran throws a fast counter high kick but Bronson manages to duck under it in time.
A punch combination from Curran misses.
Bronson takes one to the chin there.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Curran saw that one coming.#T2#
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronson, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Curran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson counters with a three punch combo that has Curran backing up. Curran nods at Bronson to acknowledge the strikes.
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bronson.
Bronson swinging wildly here.
Bronson lands a lovely overhand right.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Curran throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Curran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Curran moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Curran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curran throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson lands a really nice looking cross but Curran seems unphased.
A jab from Curran misses.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Curran moves out of range.
A big left from Curran misses.
Bronson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Curran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Curran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Curran throws a solid leg kick but Bronson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curran.
Bronson moves forwards but Curran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
Curran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Curran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Curran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Jab by Bronson.
Bronson scores with a punch to the head.
Bronson lands a jab to the nose.
Curran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Charles Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Curran throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randy Curran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curran misses with a body punch
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Curran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Curran's head but Curran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Curran moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bronson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bronson!

A very excited looking Charles Bronson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 15, 2019
#R1#
Curran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bishop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curran throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Curran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bishop takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Curran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Curran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop wants to clinch.
Curran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curran throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Good shot there by Curran.
Curran avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Curran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Curran.
Bishop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Curran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
Curran misses with a straight right.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Curran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curran connects with a leg kick. Bishop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Curran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran works the jab nicely.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Curran avoids it.
Bishop defending well as Curran loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curran on the side of the head.
Curran loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Bishop throws a push kick but Curran slaps the foot to one side.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curran misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop pushes Curran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curran blocks a body shot from Bishop. #TD#
Curran has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bishop regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Bishop pushes Curran off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Curran moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
An inside leg kick lands from Curran.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses.
Curran defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Curran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
Curran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bishop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curran.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Curran pushes him off.
Bishop throws a jab when Curran was well out of range.
Bishop tries to land a body kick
and Curran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curran scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Curran avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
A short right from Curran on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Curran avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Curran avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop pushes Curran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Curran has clasped his hands together around Bishop's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bishop is working to avoid the ground and pound but Curran connects with a decent elbow.
Bishop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curran tries to advance to mount but Bishop denies him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop is not content to let Curran control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Curran sizes up Bishop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Curran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bishop.
Curran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Curran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop pushes Curran away with a front kick.
Randy Curran is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Curran connects with a high kick.
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Curran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Curran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Curran throws a big shot that misses.
Curran tries to score with a low kick but Bishop moves his leg out of the way.
Bishop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curran under the eye.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curran.
Bishop follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bishop slips under a jab from Curran.
Bishop slips a straight right by Curran.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Bishop digs a good body shot into Curran's ribs.
Curran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Curran looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Curran misses with an uppercut
and Curran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curran avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Curran has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop cracks the inside of Curran's front leg. #T2#
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Curran loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Curran moves away and avoids it.
Curran moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Curran went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curran. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Bishop misses.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Curran throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Curran blocks the body kick.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Curran should have avoided that one.
Curran lunges at Bishop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bishop's hand.
Curran dips to his left and cracks Bishop with an uppercut!
Curran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop is looking to clinch. #T3#
Curran connects with a crisp jab.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Curran cracks Bishop with a good jab.
Curran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Bishop rushes Curran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop cracks Curran with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Bishop.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Curran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Bishop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Curran's head. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Curran.
Curran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curran's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curran throws a head punch that misses.
Curran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curran lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Curran scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curran scores with a shoulder strike.
Randy Curran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Curran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bishop or not. #TD#
Bishop is fighting off a takedown attempt but Curran is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bishop to the mat. Bishop regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Curran controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Randy Curran will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Curran.
Curran staying out of range there.
Bishop scores with a head kick.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curran dips to his left and cracks Bishop with an uppercut!
Curran misses with a right hand
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curran misses with a body shot
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
and Curran counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely.
Curran throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Curran's legs.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Curran should have avoided that one.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curran was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran lunges at Bishop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bishop's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bishop pushes Curran up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Curran on the inside. #T1#
Curran looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Curran pulls guard. #ES#
Curran scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Curran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
It looked like Curran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curran. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Curran's shoulder, as Curran tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Curran is predictable there
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Curran. Those never looked like landing.
Keith Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bishop drops Curran with a huge uppercut! Curran drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bishop is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
A very excited looking Keith Bishop made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEC 626     
Date:   Nov 07, 2018
#R1#
Curran misses with a head kick.
Curran blocks a jab.
Mundi misses with a left hand
and Curran counters with a nice uppercut.
Mundi throws a body shot but no joy.
And Curran responds with a good body kick, but Mundi manages to step out the way in time.
Curran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mundi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mundi walks into a stiff left hand from Curran.
Mundi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mundi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mundi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curran throws a lazy right hand but Mundi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mundi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mundi on the side of the head.
Mundi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Mundi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Curran looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mundi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Curran gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Curran is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mundi thows a huge punch but Curran dodges it nicely.
Curran holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mundi is trying to control the action in half guard but Curran is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mundi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Curran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mundi.
Curran keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Curran is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mundi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Curran moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Curran.
Curran misses with a wild body shot.
Mundi throws a body punch but Curran moves out of range.
Curran staying out of range there.
Mundi misses with a left hand
and Curran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mundi throws a hook but Curran blocks it.
Mundi throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran misses the jab.
Curran throws a head kick but Mundi moves out of range.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Mundi.#T3#
Mundi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curran.
Mundi misses with a looping right.
Mundi throws a head kick that misses.
Mundi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mundi misses the jab.
Curran tries to clinch but Mundi is having none of it.
Mundi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Curran digs a good hook to Mundi's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mundi. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mundi misses with an uppercut. Curran saw that one coming.
Curran defending well as Mundi loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Mundi tenderised Curran's leg. Curran is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curran. Mundi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mundi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Curran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mundi misses the jab.
Mundi scores with a body shot. #T4#
Curran throws the kick towards the body but Mundi avoids it.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mundi.
Curran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mundi with a hook.
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!
Curran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mundi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Curran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mundi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curran! But no joy.
Curran defending well as Mundi loads up on a big left hand.
Randy Curran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curran misses with a wild body shot.
Curran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mundi takes one to the side of the head.
Curran avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Curran throws the kick towards the body but Mundi avoids it.
Mundi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mundi takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Curran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mundi walks into a left hand.
Mundi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curran.
Mundi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Curran has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gordon Mundi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mundi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mundi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curran.
Mundi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Curran sprawls well. Curran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mundi gets slowly back to his feet.
Curran shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Curran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mundi to score with a decent uppercut.
Mundi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curran under the eye.
Curran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mundi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran throws the left hand but Mundi avoids the punch easily.
Curran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mundi on the side of the head.
Mundi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Curran's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The fighters circling - Mundi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mundi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mundi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mundi.
Curran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Curran lands with a nice body kick.
Curran misses with the body kick
and Curran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curran digs a good hook to Mundi's body. #CL2#
Curran darts in and clinches Mundi up against the cage.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mundi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mundi misses with the head strike.
Curran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Mundi avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
Curran swings wildly with an uppercut but Mundi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran tries a body shot but Mundi blocks it.
Curran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mundi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mundi's elbow.
Mundi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Curran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mundi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curran backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mundi swings wildly with an uppercut but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mundi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Curran lands a nice uppercut.
Curran scores with a shot to the side of Mundi's head.
Mundi misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Mundi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Curran manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Curran misses with an uppercut
and Mundi counters with a left to the body.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mundi.
Mundi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mundi moves out of range of the leg kick from Curran.
Curran misses with an uppercut. Mundi saw that one coming.#T3#
Mundi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curran to score with a decent uppercut.
Curran avoids the body shot from Mundi.
Curran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Curran loads up on a big right hand but Mundi slips the punch.
Mundi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mundi at a distance.
Curran misses with a hook
and Mundi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curran thinking.
Curran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mundi.
Mundi throws a looping overhand right but Curran ducks down to avoid it.
Mundi scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Curran misses the target.
Curran misses with a hook.
Mundi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Curran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curran slips a jab from Mundi.
Curran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Curran throws a head kick that misses
and Mundi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mundi fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Curran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curran looks to land a combination but Mundi avoids it well.
Curran misses with a body kick.
Mundi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curran to score with a decent uppercut.
Mundi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Curran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mundi tries for a takedown but Curran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Mundi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Mundi misses.
A little jabbing left from Curran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curran scores with a hook.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Curran scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mundi lands a leg kick that knocks Curran off balance momentarily.
Curran is looking to clinch.
Curran slips a jab from Mundi.
It seemed like Curran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mundi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mundi lands a glancing blow to the side of Curran's head.
Curran slips under a jab from Mundi.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mundi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mundi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Curran just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMundi.
Randy Curran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mundi throws the left hand but Curran avoids the punch easily.
Mundi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Mundi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Curran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mundi somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mundi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Mundi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curran.
Curran lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curran.
Mundi misses the jab.
Mundi swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
Curran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mundi in his tracks.
Curran throws a body kick that misses.
Curran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mundi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A combination from Curran does no damage.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mundi manages to avoid it.
Curran moves out of range of the strikes.
Curran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mundi.
Curran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mundi.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mundi. #T2#
Mundi defending well as Curran loads up on a big left hand.
Mundi blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Mundi misses its target.
Mundi throws a big shot that misses.
Curran throws a chopping leg kick but Mundi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mundi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mundi scores with a nice strike.
A punch lands to the side of Curran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mundi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Curran goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Curran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curran cracks Mundi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Mundi misses.
Curran stuffs the takedown.
Mundi misses with a shot to the body
and Curran counters with a stiff right hand.
Mundi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curran.#T3#
Curran looks to land a right hand but Mundi moved out of range.
Curran tries to work over Mundi's front leg with a kick but Mundi checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curran. Mundi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran misses with a straight left.
Mundi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mundi throws a jab when Curran was well out of range.
Mundi moves out of range as Curran throws a body kick.
Curran is looking to chop away at Mundi's legs.
Mundi tries a head kick but it misses.
Curran misses with an uppercut
enabling Mundi to counter with a crisp jab.
Curran lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Curran thumps Mundi with a low kick.
Curran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Curran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curran.
Curran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Curran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mundi's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Mundi.
Mundi works Curran's body with a nice hook.
Mundi lands a lovely overhand right.
Curran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mundi throws out the jab.
Mundi slips a jab from Curran.
Mundi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mundi.
Mundi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mundi slips a straight right by Curran.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mundi or perhaps it was just good defense by Curran, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Mundi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mundi scores with a hook.
Mundi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Curran.
Well Curran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Curran!

During a confident post fight interview, Randy Curran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 621     
Date:   Oct 17, 2018
#R1#
Curran lands a nice shot to the body.
Curran lands a head shot.
Curran misses with an uppercut.
Curran connects with a high kick.
Curran scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Kuznetcov misses
and Curran counters with a nice body kick.
Curran connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetcov's belly button to the back.
Curran lands with an overhand left.
Kuznetcov fails to land the takedown.
Curran throws a counter combo.
Curran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetcov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuznetcov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetcov attempts a counter takedown but Curran avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curran. Kuznetcov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Curran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curran scores with a punch to the head.
Kuznetcov moves away from the strike by Curran.
Curran throws a series of punches but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Curran swinging wildly here.
Curran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetcov's head.
Curran scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetcov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curran scores with a jab. Kuznetcov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Curran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Curran lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetcov seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran looks to land a left hand but Kuznetcov moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Curran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Curran.
Nice defenses there by Curran.
Curran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuznetcov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Curran scores with a decent looking hook.
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetcov.
Curran misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetcov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.#TD#
Kuznetcov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kuznetcov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Curran is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Curran tries to kick Kuznetcov off but Kuznetcov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Kuznetcov stalling.
Kuznetcov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Curran kicks off Kuznetcov and gets to his feet.
Curran connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Curran napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Curran sneaks out the side door and pushes Kuznetcov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetcov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Curran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Kuznetcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kuznetcov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuznetcov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curran looks to land a body kick but Kuznetcov moved away.
Kuznetcov is looking to counter punch.
Curran jabs Kuznetcov right on the nose. Kuznetcov blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetcov scores with a nice right hand.
Curran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetcov's head.
Curran connects with a jab.#TD#
Kuznetcov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Curran trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetcov is looking to advance position but Curran won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Curran lands a nice shot to the body.
Curran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Curran.
Curran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetcov.
Curran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Curran with a hook.
Kuznetcov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuznetcov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetcov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov misses with a left hand
and Curran counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetcov shoots in but Curran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Curran looks to land a body kick but Kuznetcov moved away.#T1#
Kuznetcov takes one on the button.
Kuznetcov drops his hands momentarily and Curran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuznetcov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Randy Curran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetcov misses the target.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown but Curran shows good takedown defense.
Kuznetcov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Randy Curran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curran lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuznetcov backs up against the cage.
Kuznetcov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Curran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetcov is just out of range.
Kuznetcov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curran misses with a hook. Kuznetcov ducked under it nicely.
Curran throws a leg kick but Kuznetcov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Curran sizes up Kuznetcov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetcov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetcov throws a jab but it's blocked by Curran.
Curran tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Kuznetcov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov postures up.
Curran wants to sweep but no luck.
Curran controls Kuznetcov momentarily but Kuznetcov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetcov trying to control the position from guard on top but Curran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Curran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuznetcov trying to control the position from guard on top but Curran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuznetcov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curran.
Kuznetcov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Curran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Curran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Kuznetcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran throws a hook to the side of Kuznetcov's head but Kuznetcov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Curran misses its intended target.
Curran lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Curran misses with a looping right.
Kuznetcov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Curran lands with an overhand left.
Curran delivers a nice body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Curran. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Curran misses with a kick to the body.
Curran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuznetcov tries to counter with a takedown but Curran is quick to defend against it.
Kuznetcov looks to throw the jab but Curran is out of range.
Curran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Curran throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetcov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetcov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuznetcov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Curran looks for the body kick but Kuznetcov saw that one coming.
Curran lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran misses with a body punch
and Kuznetcov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetcov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Kuznetcov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuznetcov cracks Curran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown but Curran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuznetcov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Curran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznetcov.
Curran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Curran wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Kuznetcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetcov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Curran.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetcov feinted with a counter takedown.
Curran scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov shoots and misses
and Curran counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Curran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Curran connects with a right hand. Kuznetcov shakes it off.#T1#
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown but Curran shows good takedown defense.
Kuznetcov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Curran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetcov. #CL2#
Curran has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetcov in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curran.
Curran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Curran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curran works on Kuznetcov's body with a couple of short punches.
Curran lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Kuznetcov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetcov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetcov.
Randy Curran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Curran working aggressively here.
Curran misses with the head strike.
Kuznetcov is trying to break the clinch but Curran has him pressed against the cage.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetcov's elbow.
Curran misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Curran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran tries to work over Kuznetcov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curran prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuznetcov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Kuznetcov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Curran misses with the head strike.
Kuznetcov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curran has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetcov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
A body shot lands from Curran.
Curran misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kuznetcov manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetcov defending well as Curran loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetcov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrey Kuznetcov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curran misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Kuznetcov gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Curran explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Curran tests Kuznetcov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuznetcov throws a shot from downtown. Curran moves away and avoids it.
Curran misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Kuznetcov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Curran swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curran! But no joy.
Kuznetcov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuznetcov with a poor takedown
and Curran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curran explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kuznetcov shoots for a takedown but Curran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuznetcov takes one on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Curran.
Kuznetcov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Curran lands a head shot.
Kuznetcov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curran.
Curran lands a leg kick that knocks Kuznetcov off balance momentarily.
Curran scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Curran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Curran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Curran!

A very excited looking Randy Curran made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEC 612     
Date:   Sep 05, 2018
#R1#
Curran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Curran finds it's way round the side to connect with Drama's head.
We've been told by Curran's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drama misses with a body punch
and Drama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drama tries to bum rush Curran with a series of wild strikes but Curran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Curran.
Drama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Curran.
Curran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drama lands a nice looking body shot.
Curran misses with a straight left.
Curran throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Drama moves into range and clinches up with Curran.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drama scores with a shoulder strike.
Curran scores with a shot to the side of Drama's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Drama.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran. #T1#
Drama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drama.
Curran blocking some punches.
Curran tries to work over Drama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curran tries a body shot but Drama blocks it.
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Drama controls the action.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drama prevents a body shot from Curran.
Curran lands a nice shot to the body.
Curran is working Drama over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Drama.
A hook to the body from Drama.
Curran is breathing heavily.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Curran.
Curran blocking some punches.
Drama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drama lands a right hand. #T2#
Curran scores with a shoulder strike.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drama's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drama throws a head punch that misses.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Drama lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Drama as the two fighters clinch.
Drama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Drama scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Drama as the two fighters clinch.
Drama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drama lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Drama fails to land.
Drama tries to throw a body punch but Curran avoids it by throwing Drama back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Drama.
Drama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Curran.
Drama tries to throw a body punch but Curran avoids it by throwing Drama back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drama.
Drama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Currans head.
A short left from Drama.
Drama lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Drama lands with a left to the head.
Drama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drama tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curran tries to work over Drama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curran or not.
Curran blocks a body shot from Drama.
A short right from Drama.
A short body shot lands from Drama as the two fighters clinch.
Drama tries a body shot but Curran blocks it.
Drama has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Drama tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curran misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Drama.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Curran.
Drama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drama misses with a punch on the inside.
Drama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drama lands a body punch. #T4#
Curran prevents a body shot from Drama.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drama.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Drama avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
Drama lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Drama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drama.
Drama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drama has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Drama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Currans head.
Drama swings wildly with an uppercut but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Drama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curran misses with some punches.
Drama misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Drama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Drama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drama looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.
Curran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curran throws a lazy uppercut
and Curran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Curran misses its intended target.
Curran blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnny Drama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drama stuns Curran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drama defending well as Curran loads up on a big left hand.
Drama thuds his shin into the meat of Curran's side.
Drama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drama is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drama lands a nice hook to Curran's body. Curran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drama connects with a crisp jab.
Drama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Curran rather than just go for the knockout.
Curran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Drama blocks the body kick.
Drama connects with an inside leg kick.
Drama lands a jab.
Drama thuds a left hand into Curran's body.
Curran scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Curran gets tackled into the cage by Drama. Drama maintains the clinch.
Curran is trying to break the clinch but Drama is controlling him.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drama lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Drama fails to land.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drama's elbow.
Johnny Drama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Drama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Curran.
A head punch on the inside from Drama fails to land. #T2#
Drama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drama lands with a right to the head.
Drama lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Drama.
Drama lands a body punch.
Drama tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drama lands a body punch.
Drama lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Drama.
Drama can't find room to land a body shot as Curran controls the action.
Drama takes a shot to the head.
Drama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Drama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curran backwards. #ROC2#
Curran is rocked!
Drama scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Curran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drama lands with a left to the head.
Drama scores with a hook to the body.
Drama lands with a right to the head.
Drama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Drama.
Drama lands a big right hand that drops Curran! The killer instinct kicks in and Drama finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Drama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Drama!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Drama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 607     
Date:   Aug 10, 2018
#R1#
O Rangers slips a straight right by Curran.
O Rangers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Curran misses with a body kick.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Rangers manages to avoid it.
O Rangers looks to land a right hand but Curran moved out of range.
Curran throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Curran throws a shot from downtown. O Rangers moves away and avoids it.
O Rangers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Rangers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Rangers manages to avoid it.#TD#
O Rangers looking to score a takedown here. Curran is defending well but O Rangers drives through and ends up in Curran's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Rangers sitting in guard here, content to control. #ES2#
Curran pushes O Rangers off and gets back to his feet.
Curran blocks a jab.#T1#
Curran misses with a body kick.
Curran lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Rangers's sensitive parts.
Curran throws a shot from downtown. O Rangers moves away and avoids it.
O Rangers looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.
Curran counters with a body kick.
O Rangers darts in looking for a takedown but Curran gets double underhooks and turns O Rangers into the cage.
Curran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Curran goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Randy Curran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Rangers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Curran moves away from the strike by O Rangers.
O Rangers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Curran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decent striking displayed by Curran there.
O Rangers tries for a takedown but Curran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony O Rangers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Rangers throws a combination that misses
and Curran counters with a left and a right that stings O Rangers.
O Rangers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curran circles away quickly and effectively.
O Rangers slips under a jab from Curran.#T2#
Curran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Curran misses with a looping left.
O Rangers moves out of range of the body kick.
Curran scores with the left hand. O Rangers knows he should have avoided that one.
O Rangers looks to throw the jab but Curran is out of range.
A big left from Curran misses.
Nice uppercut lands for O Rangers. That snapped Curran's head back.
O Rangers misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Curran lands.
Curran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! O Rangers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Curran enables O Rangers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Curran manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Curran is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
O Rangers wants to pass the guard but Curran is keeping the position.
Curran controls O Rangers momentarily but O Rangers frees himself.
Curran 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.
O Rangers wants to control from the top but Curran keeps moving.
O Rangers won't allow Curran to sweep him here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Curran pulls O Rangers in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
O Rangers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Curran wants to control but O Rangers postures up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
O Rangers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Curran has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for O Rangers but great work by Curran.
O Rangers tries to bench press Curran off him but Curran keeps the position.
Curran moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by O Rangers.
A jab from Curran misses.
Curran throws out a loose jab but O Rangers uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Rangers throwing a counter right hand but Curran manages to avoid it.
O Rangers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Curran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Rangers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Rangers shoots in and drives through. Curran sprawls well.
Curran follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Curran misses its intended target.
Curran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Rangers shoots for a takedown but Curran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Curran throws out a counter right but O Rangers avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Curran misses its intended target.
Curran avoids the body shot from O Rangers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers looks to land a right hand but Curran moved out of range.
O Rangers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Rangers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curran.
Curran lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran scores with a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Curran.
Curran has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
O Rangers drops his hands momentarily and Curran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Curran misses with a body kick.
Curran with a hook.
O Rangers throws out a loose jab but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Curran. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
O Rangers connects with a nice looking jab.
O Rangers lands with a straight right. Curran didn't see that one coming.
O Rangers ducks under a wild hook from Curran.
O Rangers throws the left hand but Curran avoids the punch easily.
Curran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Curran throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Curran misses.
Curran throws a jab when O Rangers was well out of range.
Curran throws a hook but O Rangers avoids it easily.
Curran scores with the left hand. O Rangers knows he should have avoided that one.
A right-left combo lands from Curran. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran lands an overhand right.
O Rangers misses with an uppercut.
O Rangers slips under a jab from Curran.
O Rangers throwing a counter right hand but Curran manages to avoid it.
O Rangers shoots in looking for a takedown but Curran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Rangers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony O Rangers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Rangers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Rangers takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
O Rangers loads up on a big right hand but Curran slips the punch.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but O Rangers ducks down to avoid it.
O Rangers cracks Curran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Curran takes a swing at O Rangers's ribcage but misses.
O Rangers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Curran.
Curran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Curran tries to move into range but O Rangers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Curran misses its intended target.
O Rangers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Rangers moves out of range of the leg kick from Curran.
O Rangers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curran.
A little feinted left hand from O Rangers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Curran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by O Rangers as he connects with a hook.#TD#
O Rangers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Curran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. O Rangers is in Curran's guard.
Curran keeping full guard, as O Rangers tries to pass.
O Rangers passes into half guard.
Curran wants to get back to full guard.
Curran keeping control of the position.
O Rangers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Curran manages to get to full guard.
Tony O Rangers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Curran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Curran holds on and takes a little breather.
O Rangers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Curran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jab by O Rangers.
A big left from O Rangers misses.
O Rangers dodges the punch combination from Curran.
O Rangers connects with a single shot there.
O Rangers throws a looping overhand right but Curran ducks down to avoid it.
Curran scores with a kick to the body.
O Rangers jabs Curran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curran cracks O Rangers with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran misses with a wild combination.
Curran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Rangers throws a shot from downtown. Curran moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Curran's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Rangers under the eye.
Curran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Curran misses.
A big right from O Rangers misses.
O Rangers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Rangers takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Curran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Rangers throws the left hand but Curran avoids the punch easily.
Curran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but O Rangers ducks down to avoid it.
Curran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Curran throws out a loose jab but O Rangers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran tests O Rangers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Curran.#CL#
O Rangers moves into the clinch successfully.
O Rangers lands a nice shot to the body.
Randy Curran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Curran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Rangers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Curran smiles and moves away.
Curran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Rangers throws a looping overhand right but Curran ducks down to avoid it.
Curran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Curran cracks O Rangers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Curran coming out on top.
O Rangers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Rangers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Curran feints a jab promting O Rangers to slip. Curran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. O Rangers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Curran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Curran tries to keep at a distance but O Rangers has taken the fight into the clinch.
O Rangers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tony O Rangers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curran lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
O Rangers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Curran misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Curran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Rangers throws a lazy right hand but Curran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curran slips a jab and a cross from O Rangers.
Curran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curran blocks a jab.#CL#
O Rangers gets a clinch.
The referee calls for O Rangers to work.
Curran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
O Rangers throws a punch but it's blocked by Curran.
Curran misses with a punch on the inside.
O Rangers is looking to control Curran's arms but Curran gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Rangers has his back to the cage.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Rangers's elbow.
O Rangers is struggling to control the position.
O Rangers misses with a punch to the body.
O Rangers has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
O Rangers misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from O Rangers fails to land.
O Rangers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Rangers is trying to maintain a safe position but Curran gets an underhook and turns O Rangers into the cage.

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 Tony O Rangers.
I think Curran 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Curran!

An out of breath Randy Curran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CEC 598     
Date:   Jun 29, 2018
#R1#
Curran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt tried to counter with a leg kick but Curran avoided it.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt throws a quick counter head kick but Curran was just out of range.
Curran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Curran moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Curran throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Curran manages to avoid it.
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Curran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Curran lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Curran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Hunt jabs Curran right on the nose. Curran blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely.
Curran throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Curran throws a sloppy head kick
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Curran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curran throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curran throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Curran.
Hunt with a nice cross.#T2#
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curran's calf.
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!
Curran staying out of range there.
Curran lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hunt takes a step back to recover.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curran. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Hunt counters with a quick kick to the body but Curran blocks it.
Curran misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Curran.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Curran lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Hunt has been cut.
Curran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab. #T3#
Curran misses with a right hand
and Hunt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Curran really felt that one!
Jab by Hunt.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Hunt drops Curran with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Curran looks back up at him and smiles so Hunt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Curran misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Hunt drops Curran with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Curran looks back up at him and smiles so Hunt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Curran is rocked!
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curran is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curran.
Curran seems to have recovered his senses.
Curran throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Curran is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curran is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Curran misses with a body shot
and Hunt counters with a crisp right that sends Curran to the canvas! Hunt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Hunt!
A very excited looking Matt Hunt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEC 594     
Date:   Jun 13, 2018
#R1#
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick from Curran.
Maximus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maximus lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus misses with a hook.
Curran misses with a two punch combination.
Maximus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curran throws out the jab.
Maximus moves away from the strike by Curran. #CL#
Maximus has managed to clinch.
Maximus lands a body shot. #BC2#
Curran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maximus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curran's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Maximus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Maximus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
A body shot lands from Curran.
A right hook to the body lands for Maximus.
Curran looks winded!#T1#
Maximus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Maximus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curran misses with some punches.
Maximus lands with a right to the head.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Curran tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus digs a right hand underneath Curran's ribcage. Curran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Maximus.
Maximus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Curran blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran.
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maximus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
Curran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maximuss head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
Maximus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
Curran lands with a light punch inside.
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Maximus presses Curran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Curran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maximus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Curran can turn it around.
Maximus lands a nice uppercut.
Curran scores with a shot to the side of Maximus's head.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Curran.
Curran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Curran working aggressively here.
A short right from Maximus on the inside.
Curran misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximus lands a nice uppercut.
Maximus prevents a body shot from Curran.
Maximus scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Maximus.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maximus.
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Currans head.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
Curran takes a shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
Curran pushes Maximus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus misses with a body punch.
Maximus scores with a shot to the side of Curran's head.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Curran tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Maximus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus tries a body shot but Curran blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Maximus.
Maximus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Curran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maximus scores with a jab.
Maximus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Maximus closes the distance and clinches.
Maximus tries a body shot but Curran blocks it.
Curran lands a shoulder strike.
Curran blocking some punches.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximus scores with a shot to the side of Curran's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
Curran lands an uppercut.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Maximus pushes Curran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curran misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Curran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curran can do to turn this around?
Curran is leaning against Maximus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Curran digs a right hand underneath Maximus's ribcage. Maximus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land. #T1#
Maximus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximus misses with some punches.
Curran working aggressively here.
Curran struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
A short right from Maximus.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximus.
Curran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curran lands an uppercut.
Curran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Curran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maximus prevents a body shot from Curran.
Curran lands a body shot.
Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curran blocks a body shot from Maximus.
Maximus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curran presses Maximus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Curran lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maximuss head.
Maximus struggles to land a body shot inside as Curran controls his hands.
Curran working aggressively here.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curran throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Curran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Curran manages to circle out of the way.
Maximus looks to land a right hand but Curran moved out of range.
Curran throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.
Curran throws a poor cross that misses
and Maximus counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Maximus. Beautiful body shot.
Maximus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Maximus.
Curran counters with a body kick.#T3#
Curran misses the jab.
Curran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maximus will feel that in the morning.
Maximus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curran goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Curran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maximus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximus scores with a kick to the body.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Curran circles away and keeps his distance.
Curran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Maximus is rocked!
Curran digs a good body shot into Maximus's ribs.
Maximus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus connects with an inside leg kick.
Maximus scores with a punch to the head.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.#T4#
Good leg kick by Maximus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good shot there by Curran.
Maximus thuds his shin into the meat of Curran's side.
Curran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maximus to score with a decent uppercut.
Maximus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Curran will feel that in the morning.
Curran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maximus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curran on the side of the head.
Maximus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Maximus lands a left and a right that send Curran crashing to the mat, dazed. Maximus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Curran is rocked!
Maximus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Curran gets tackled into the cage by Maximus. Maximus maintains the clinch.
Curran is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
Maximus gets through Curran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maximus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Maximus lands a body punch.
Maximus prevents a body shot from Curran.
Maximus creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Curran with a big uppercut! Curran tries to clinch up but Maximus pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Curran to the mat! Curran covers up and Maximus unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DJ Maximus!
A very excited looking DJ Maximus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: CEC 592     
Date:   Jun 01, 2018
#R1#
Skrumbellos slips under a jab.
Skrumbellos blocks the body kick.
Skrumbellos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Curran does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Curran!
Skrumbellos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skrumbellos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skrumbellos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#
Skrumbellos is rocked!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skrumbellos 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 Curran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Curran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Curran pushes Skrumbellos up against the cage in a clinch.
Curran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrumbellos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skrumbellos has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Skrumbellos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Skrumbellos .
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Devin Skrumbellos 's cut is getting worse.
Skrumbellos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curran.
Skrumbellos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1##BC#
Skrumbellos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skrumbellos ducks right into an uppercut from Curran.
Curran digs a good hook to Skrumbellos 's body.
Curran circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Skrumbellos to the canvas! Skrumbellos doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Curran keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Curran!
A very excited looking Randy Curran made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEC 589     
Date:   May 18, 2018
#R1#
Curran throws a push kick but Kuklinsky slaps the foot to one side.
Kuklinsky lands a leg kick that knocks Curran off balance momentarily.
Curran avoids the body shot from Kuklinsky.
Curran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kuklinsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Curran counters with a left and a right that stings Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot.
Kuklinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Kuklinsky clinches with his opponent.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curran blocking some punches.
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curran pushes Kuklinsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Curran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran gets through Kuklinsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curran blocking some punches. #BC2#
Curran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kuklinsky.
Curran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy body kick from Curran
and Kuklinsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuklinsky moves in looking to clinch but Curran pushes him off.#T1#
Kuklinsky takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Richard Kuklinsky has been cut.
Kuklinsky moves out of range of the body kick from Curran. #CL2#
Curran pushes Kuklinsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Curran is working Kuklinsky over against the cage.
Kuklinsky lands a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuklinsky lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Kuklinsky.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
Curran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Curran.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
Kuklinsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
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!
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch.
Kuklinsky throws a head punch that misses.
Curran misses with a body punch. #T2#
Kuklinsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Kuklinsky lands a left hand.
Kuklinsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curran or not.
A right hand to the body from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky working aggressively here.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Kuklinsky is leaning against Curran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curran looks winded!
Kuklinsky lands a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuklinsky lands a shot to the body.
Kuklinsky works on Curran's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Kuklinsky.
Curran blocks a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuklinsky tries a body shot but Curran blocks it.
Kuklinsky works on Curran's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuklinsky lands an uppercut.
Kuklinsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch to the body.
Kuklinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuklinsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Kuklinsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuklinsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuklinsky tries to throw a body punch but Curran avoids it by throwing Kuklinsky back against the cage.
Kuklinsky digs a right hand underneath Curran's ribcage. Curran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Kuklinsky digs a right hand underneath Curran's ribcage. Curran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuklinsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuklinsky lands with a light punch inside.
Kuklinsky lands with a left to the head.
Kuklinsky prevents a body shot from Curran.
A short uppercut from Kuklinsky.
Curran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky can't find room to land a body shot as Curran controls the action.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curran struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinsky controls his hands.
Kuklinsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuklinsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Kuklinsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Curran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuklinsky.
Curran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
Kuklinsky is leaning against Curran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuklinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Kuklinsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky scores with a shot to the side of Curran's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran.
Kuklinsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Curran takes a shot to the head.
Curran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuklinsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuklinsky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuklinsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuklinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuklinsky.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Kuklinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Kuklinsky's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kuklinsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Kuklinsky finds it's way through Curran's defenses.
Kuklinsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran misses with a right hand
and Kuklinsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky drops Curran with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Curran! Kuklinsky dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinsky!
Post fight, an emotional Richard Kuklinsky said 'You just got beat by a fucking girl!'.

 

Event: UGD 99:Bailey Vs Pulkkinen     
Date:   Feb 09, 2018
#R1#
Dykstra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Curran fakes the leg kick and cracks Dykstra in the body.
Dykstra avoids a kick to the body.
Curran blocks a head kick by Dykstra.
Curran scores with a one two! Dykstra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Curran's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Curran duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Doc Dykstra has been cut.
Dykstra is breathing heavily.
Dykstra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Curran lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Curran.#KD2#
Curran feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dykstra sprawling to the canvas! Dykstra rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Curran finish him?!
Curran misses with a body kick.
Curran digs a good hook to Dykstra's body. #KD2#
Curran lands a big head kick that sends Dykstra tumbling to the mat! Curran takes a step backwards and waves Dykstra back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Dykstra is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dykstra glances at the clock... BAM! Curran nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Dykstra crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Dykstra is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Curran!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Curran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: UGD 95:Seok Vs Gower     
Date:   Jan 12, 2018
#R1#
Saric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curran doesn't seem bothered though.
Curran takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric thumps Curran with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saric.
Saric cracks Curran with an open hand slap.
Curran is looking to land body kicks.
Curran misses with a body shot.
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saric.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric moves out of range as Curran throws a body kick.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Curran misses with a hook. Saric ducked under it nicely.
Curran looks to throw the jab but Saric is out of range.
Curran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Saric.
Saric lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saric blocks a head kick by Curran. #KD2#
Saric feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Curran sprawling to the canvas! Curran rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saric finish him?! #ROC2#
Curran is rocked!
Curran is breathing heavily.
Curran leaves his chin hanging out and Saric seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Curran crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
After the big win, Zdravko Saric made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dauntless and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: UGD 93:Kenway Vs Keenan     
Date:   Dec 29, 2017
#R1#
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Curran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Curran tries to clinch up.
Curran misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick.
Curran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulkkinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Curran tries to land a body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Curran tries a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Curran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulkkinen. That did some damage!
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Curran.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Curran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Curran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Curran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Curran throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Curran blocks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Curran.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Curran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curran scores with a kick to the body.
Curran checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Curran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Curran misses with a jab to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen digs a good hook to Curran's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curran's head backwards.
Curran cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.#T2#
A big right from Curran misses.
Curran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Curran has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pulkkinen.
Curran sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Pulkkinen.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Curran's head back.
Curran slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Curran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Curran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curran down.
Pulkkinen takes one to the side of the head.
Curran throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen throws a nice head kick!
Curran swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pulkkinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Curran misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pulkkinen 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 Curran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Curran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Curran is rocked!
Curran is looking to wear down Pulkkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping body kick lands there for Curran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Curran slams his shin into Pulkkinen's torso.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulkkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Curran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Curran switches off momentarily and Pulkkinen cracks him with a monster right hand! Curran topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Pulkkinen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Pulkkinen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: UGD 91:Dykstra Vs Benvenuti     
Date:   Dec 15, 2017
#R1#
Curran walks forward, straight into a front kick from Beaumont.
Curran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Curran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beaumont counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beaumont walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Cavey Beaumont has been cut.
Beaumont throws an overhand right that lands on Curran's shoulder, as Curran tries to avoid the shot.
Beaumont's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curran under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Curran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beaumont scores with a jab.
Beaumont's corner calls for a 1-2. Beaumont obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beaumont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beaumont scores with a nice head shot.
Curran misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beaumont scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curran doesn't seem bothered though.
Curran throws a hook but Beaumont avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beaumont tries a head kick but it misses.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beaumont moves away.
Curran throws an overhand right that lands on Beaumont's shoulder, as Beaumont tries to avoid the shot.
Curran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Curran looks to score with a jab to the body but Beaumont is just out of range.#T1#
Curran keeps the fight on the outside.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaumont manages to avoid it.
Beaumont lands the left hand.
Beaumont takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Beaumont, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beaumont tries to clinch there but Curran circles away.
Randy Curran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beaumont misses with a hook.
Beaumont connects with a high kick.
Beaumont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curran throws a head kick that misses
letting Beaumont counter with a right hand.
Beaumont closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Curran throws a hook but Beaumont avoids it easily.
Beaumont lands a head shot.
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!
Curran circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Beaumont drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Curran follows Beaumont to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Curran!
A victorious Randy Curran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: UGD 87:Curran Vs Benvenuti     
Date:   Nov 24, 2017
#R1#
Benvenuti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Curran. That one must have hurt.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Benvenuti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Curran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benvenuti throws a combination. Curran tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran connects with an inside leg kick.
Curran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benvenuti.#CUT#
It looks like Giacomo Benvenuti has been cut.
Curran misses with a body punch
and Benvenuti counters with a nice body kick.
Curran looks to throw a body kick
and Benvenuti counters with a nice leg kick.
Benvenuti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curran.
Benvenuti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Curran. Curran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benvenuti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benvenuti.
Benvenuti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Benvenuti tries to clinch up.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Benvenuti ducks down to avoid it.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benvenuti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curran throws a good cross that connects.
Curran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benvenuti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benvenuti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Curran scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Curran blocks a head kick by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Curran misses with a head kick.
Benvenuti replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Curran blocks it well.
Curran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curran throws an overhand right that lands on Benvenuti's shoulder, as Benvenuti tries to avoid the shot.
Benvenuti throws out a loose jab but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benvenuti connects with a right hand. Curran shakes it off.
Benvenuti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Curran fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Curran misses.
Curran steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Benvenuti. That one must have hurt.
Curran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Benvenuti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curran under the eye.
Curran jabs Benvenuti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benvenuti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Curran is breathing heavily.
Benvenuti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Benvenuti takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Curran blocks an uppercut.
Benvenuti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Benvenuti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Currans head.
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benvenuti tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Curran.
Benvenuti is working Curran over against the cage.
Benvenuti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benvenuti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Curran is working Benvenuti over against the cage.
Benvenuti misses with a body punch.
Benvenuti lands a shoulder strike.
Benvenuti prevents a body shot from Curran.
Benvenuti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curran's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benvenuti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Benvenuti.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benvenuti misses with some punches. #BC2#
Benvenuti breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Curran misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Curran misses the target.
Benvenuti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curran throws a lazy uppercut
and Benvenuti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curran misses with a wild combination.
Benvenuti ducks under a wild hook from Curran.
Benvenuti cracks Curran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benvenuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benvenuti blocks the body kick.
Benvenuti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Curran. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Benvenuti finds it's target.
Benvenuti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benvenuti scores with the left hand. Curran knows he should have avoided that one.
Benvenuti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benvenuti lands a slapping body shot.
Benvenuti connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
Randy Curran's cut is getting worse.
Benvenuti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Benvenuti scores with a push kick.
Curran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Curran is rocked!#CL2#
Benvenuti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Curran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benvenuti lands a hook that snaps the head of Curran backwards. #BC2#
Benvenuti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benvenuti lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Curran - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Benvenuti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giacomo Benvenuti!
After winning the bout, Giacomo Benvenuti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: UGD 84:Curran Vs Dykstra     
Date:   Nov 10, 2017
#R1#
Curran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Dykstra doesn't manage to clinch there - Curran circles away.
And Curran counters with a quick kick to the body but Dykstra blocks it.
Dykstra throws a body punch but Curran moves out of range.
Dykstra digs a good body shot into Curran's ribs.
Dykstra blocks a jab.
Curran feints a jab promting Dykstra to slip. Curran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dykstra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A lazy left from Dykstra finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran tries to clinch but Dykstra moves out of range.
Curran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dykstra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curran lands with a good body shot.
Curran throws the kick towards the body but Dykstra avoids it.
Dykstra throws a half hearted mid kick.
It appears Curran was looking to counter with a kick there.
A lazy body kick from Curran
and Dykstra counters with a good, hard body kick but Curran shrugs it off.
Curran is breathing heavily.
Dykstra blocks the body kick.
Curran misses with a body kick.
Dykstra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Curran misses with a body kick.
Dykstra doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dykstra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curran.
Dykstra feints and then cracks Curran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curran down.
Curran moves out of range as Dykstra throws a body kick.
Curran is looking to counter punch.
Dykstra misses with a body shot.
Dykstra misses with a jab to the body
and Curran counters with a solid body kick.
Nice body punch from Curran.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curran, right into the meat.
Curran takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dykstra tries a head kick but it misses.
Curran looks to score with a jab to the body but Dykstra is just out of range.
Dykstra avoids a kick to the body.
Dykstra cracks the inside of Curran's front leg.
Curran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dykstra can pounce on him.
Curran keeps Dykstra at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dykstra scores with a spinning back kick!
Curran avoids the body shot from Dykstra. #T2#
Dykstra moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dykstra swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
Curran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Dykstra as he connects with a hook.
Dykstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curran was well out of range. Poor timing from Dykstra.
Curran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dykstra throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dykstra stuns Curran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dykstra jabs at Curran's body.
Curran takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping body kick lands there for Dykstra.
Dykstra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dykstra throws a wild body kick that Curran sees coming a mile off.
Dykstra misses with a head kick.
Curran scores with a body shot.
Curran throws out a loose jab but Dykstra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Dykstra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Dykstra lands a big head kick that sends Curran tumbling to the mat! Dykstra takes a step backwards and waves Curran back to his feet - he wants the finish!#KD2#
Dykstra sends Curran crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dykstra is motioning to the referee to let Curran up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Curran is rocked!#CUT2#
Randy Curran's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Dykstra Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Curran is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Doc Dykstra!
A victorious Doc Dykstra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: UGD 81:Curran Vs Yamaji     
Date:   Oct 20, 2017
#R1#
Curran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamaji on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Masamichi Yamaji has been cut.
Yamaji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curran.
Yamaji looks to throw a body kick
and Curran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaji closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curran. That's going to slow Yamaji down.
Curran scores with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Yamaji. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamaji.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran throws a right and a left that Yamaji avoids nicely.
Masamichi Yamaji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curran.
Curran is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Yamaji.
Yamaji misses with a double jab
and Curran counters with a stiff right hand.
Curran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamaji avoids a kick to the body.
Curran misses with a straight right.
Curran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curran.
Yamaji throws the left hand but Curran avoids the punch easily.
Curran throws a wild body kick that Yamaji sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Yamaji. #CL#
Curran moves into the clinch.
Yamaji lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Curran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaji.
Yamaji lands a shoulder strike.
Yamaji landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Curran is breathing heavily.
Yamaji holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yamaji scores with a hook to the body.
Yamaji tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Yamaji.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamaji.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaji misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Curran. #T2#
Yamaji struggles to land a body shot inside as Curran controls his hands.
Curran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Yamaji.
Curran throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaji blocks a body shot from Curran.
Yamaji lands a nice uppercut.
Curran prevents a body shot from Yamaji.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaji blocking some punches.
Curran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yamaji throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curran.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamaji backwards.
A short body shot lands from Curran as the two fighters clinch.
Curran lands a body shot.
Curran lands a body shot.
Curran misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Curran is leaning against Yamaji and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Curran.
A right hand to the body from Curran.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaji's elbow.
Curran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Curran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curran presses Yamaji against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Curran.
Curran is leaning against Yamaji and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curran tries a body shot but Yamaji blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaji fails to land.
Yamaji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaji prevents a body shot from Curran.
A hook to the body from Curran.
A hook to the body from Curran.
Curran works on Yamaji's body with a couple of short punches.
Curran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Curran as the two fighters clinch.
Curran lands a body punch.
Curran tries to work over Yamaji's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Curran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamaji backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamajis head.
Curran lands a body shot.
Curran misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curran. #BC#
Curran manages to break the clinch.
Yamaji throws a series of punches but Curran avoids them all with ease.
Curran throws a front kick that sends Yamaji stumbling back into the cage.
Curran scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamaji should have avoided that one.
Curran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Yamaji is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran is stalking Yamaji. Yamaji circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Curran, and it's lights out! Yamaji really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Curran!
A very excited looking Randy Curran made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Masamichi Yamaji spoke after the fight, saying '*sneers and spits on the mat*'.

 

Event: HFC 117:Curran vs Spike     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spike.
Curran throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Spike moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Spike 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.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Spike controls the action.
Spike looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Curran lands an uppercut.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Spike avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
Curran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Curran prevents a body shot from Spike.
Spike misses with a body punch.
Spike tries to throw a body punch but Curran avoids it by throwing Spike back against the cage.
Spike misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Curran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curran.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Spike.
Spike throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spike moves to clinch but Curran breaks away
enabling Curran to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
The fighters circling - Spike throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spike swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
Curran misses with a low kick.
Spike appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Curran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spike misses with a body shot.
Spike throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Curran connects with a right hand. Spike shakes it off.
Spike lands a body shot.
Spike scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Spike scores with a nice head shot.
Curran swings for the body but Spike moves out of range.
Spike tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curran throws a body kick that misses
enabling Spike to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spike lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curran's sensitive parts.
Spike with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curran throws out the jab.
Spike tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curran misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Curran misses the target.
Curran lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spike throws a big shot that misses.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spike tries to clinch up but Curran circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick from Curran misses.
Curran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spike doesn't seem bothered though.
Spike looks winded!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curran.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Curran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Curran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spike misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spike throws out a loose jab but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spike walks into a stiff left hand from Curran.
Spike blocks a head kick by Curran.
Spike throws a counter combo.
Spike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Curran swings widly with a right hand
and Spike counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spike looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Curran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spike was well out of range. Poor timing from Curran.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spike manages to avoid it.
Spike tries to clinch there but Curran circles away.
Curran digs a good body shot into Spike's ribs.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curran.
Curran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spike lands a head kick. Curran smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Curran tries to land a body kick
and Spike counters with a two punch combo.
Curran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Curran darts in and clinches Spike up against the cage.
Curran misses with a punch on the inside.
Curran cracks Spike with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curran.
Curran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Curran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curran connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Spike works over Curran's head and body with a nice combination.
Curran misses with a looping left.
Spike gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curran.
A shot to the liver by Curran. Beautiful body shot.
Curran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Curran throws a push kick but Spike slaps the foot to one side.
Curran throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Curran lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Curran tenderised Spike's leg. Spike is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Curran.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Curran lands a big right hand that sends Spike crashing to the mat! Curran stays standing though and waves Spike back to his feet!#ROC#
Spike is rocked!
Spike is breathing heavily.
Curran throws an uppercut from hell that sends Spike clean off his feet! He's out cold! Curran stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Curran!
Randy Curran retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Randy Curran, 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.

 

Event: HFC 114: Curran vs Tsuruta     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.#TD2#
Tsuruta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tsuruta prevents Curran from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Curran is working from the bottom.
Curran is trying to control but can't.
Curran is staying active underneath Tsuruta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Curran dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Curran's coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Curran wants to improve his position but Tsuruta is controlling well.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curran keeps working.
Curran is trying to maintain the position but Tsuruta is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Pride inform me that Tsuruta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Curran kicks Tsuruta off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tsuruta looking to sit in guard and control but Curran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Curran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position but Curran postures up.
Tsuruta is looking to stand up but Curran isn't so interested in that idea.
Curran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tsuruta 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.
Curran wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.
Curran is stalling in the full guard.
Tsuruta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Curran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Curran from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Curran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Curran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsuruta.#KD#
Curran lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Curran takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Curran enables Tsuruta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Curran manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Curran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tsuruta is in close to Curran's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Curran is pulling down on Tsuruta's head to control his posture.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta unleashes a big counter combination but Curran bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tsuruta connects with a right hand. Curran shakes it off.
Tsuruta is looking to clinch but Curran is avoiding it.
Curran is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid body kick from Curran.
Tsuruta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curran counters with a nice uppercut.
Curran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran scores with a kick to the midsection.
Curran looks for the body kick but Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curran.#TD2#
Tsuruta gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Curran throws Tsuruta to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tsuruta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuruta avoids a kick to the body.
Curran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuruta can do to turn this around?#T1#
Curran throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Tsuruta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Curran sprawls well initially but Tsuruta persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Curran makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Tsuruta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Curran sprawls well initially but Tsuruta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Curran pushes Tsuruta off but Tsuruta dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tsuruta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Curran tries to bench press Tsuruta off him but Tsuruta keeps the position.
Curran wants to control but Tsuruta postures up.#T2#
Curran is looking for a sweep.
Curran wants to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Curran is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Tsuruta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Curran, who protects the arm well.
Curran takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Curran tries to improve position but can't.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.#T3#
Tsuruta working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Tsuruta is trying to get an arm triangle but Curran is defending well.
Curran struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Tsuruta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Curran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Curran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Curran can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsuruta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Curran trying to remain calm as Tsuruta controls from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Curran tries to buck Tsuruta off but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tsuruta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Curran sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Curran can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuruta looks up at the clock and then as Curran takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tsuruta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Curran is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Randy Curran will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Curran throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsuruta.
Curran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Curran.
Curran tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Curran counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Curran.
Curran misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Curran tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Tsuruta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Curran regains guard immediately. #ES#
Curran has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tsuruta is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tsuruta lands with a right to the head.
Curran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Curran - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curran.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Tsuruta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Curran can't fight it off and eventually Tsuruta manages to take the fight to the floor. Curran looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Curran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Curran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsuruta manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tsuruta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsuruta wants to stand but Curran is controlling the position.
Curran wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
Curran showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Tsuruta is trying to keep Curran in close.
Curran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curran looking to sit in guard and control but Tsuruta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tsuruta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
The strikes coming from Tsuruta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tsuruta controls the position.
The strikes coming from Tsuruta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Curran parries the strikes from Tsuruta easily there. Tsuruta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Curran to escape.
Curran keeping his opponent close.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curran keeps working.
Curran regains half guard.
Curran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tomomi Tsuruta just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Tsuruta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Curran rushes Tsuruta and presses him up against the cage.
Tsuruta scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuruta.
Curran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tsuruta lands in his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Curran.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Curran is adopting a defensive guard.
Curran controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
Curran controlling the position.
Curran's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Curran wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Curran has wrist control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Curran misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Curran.
Curran gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Curran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Tsuruta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Curran to the ground. Tsuruta is now in Curran's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Curran has wrist control.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Curran is pulling down on Tsuruta's head. It's preventing any offense from Tsuruta, at least for the moment.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Curran blocks nicely. #SU2#
Tsuruta stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Curran takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Curran pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Tsuruta clinches.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Curran blocks it. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Curran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curran misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Curran gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tsuruta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curran is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Tsuruta being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta works over Curran with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Curran keeps moving.
Curran is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curran is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A cross from Curran lands.#CL2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and pushes Curran back into the cage.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran. #BC2#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curran cracks the inside of Tsuruta's front leg.
Curran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Curran scores with a jab to the body.
Curran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Curran clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Curran misses the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curran.
Curran throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tsuruta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Curran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Curran moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Curran as he connects with a hook.
Curran connects with a solid leg kick.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Curran gets tackled into the cage by Tsuruta. Tsuruta maintains the clinch.
Curran blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Tsuruta needs to keep his hands up - Curran had a free shot at his head there.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick.
Curran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curran lands a glancing blow to the side of Tsuruta's head.#ROC#
Tsuruta is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tsuruta rushes Curran and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Curran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuruta checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Tsuruta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Curran throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Curran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Tsuruta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Curran quickly recovers to half guard.
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curran keeps working.
Curran holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Curran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Curran wants to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta prevents Curran from improving his position.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curran keeps working.
Curran trying to control but Tsuruta postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Curran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Tsuruta shoots in and bounces Curran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tsuruta is looking to pass into half guard but Curran pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Curran is in guard.#REVR##T4#
Tsuruta working a defensive guard here.
Tsuruta trying to control the position here.
Tsuruta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Curran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Curran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Curran!

Randy Curran retains his heavyweight title!
Randy Curran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: HFC 112:Curran vs Skrumbellos     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Skrumbellos connects with a leg kick. Curran looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Curran throws a shot from downtown. Skrumbellos moves away and avoids it.
Skrumbellos throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran lands a leg kick that knocks Skrumbellos off balance momentarily.
Crunch! Skrumbellos slams his shin into Curran's torso.
Skrumbellos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Curran checks the leg kick.
Skrumbellos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab by Skrumbellos .#CL#
Curran closes the distance and clinches.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbellos misses with some punches.
Curran lands an uppercut.
Curran misses with some punches.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrumbellos has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Skrumbellos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curran's elbow. #T1#
Skrumbellos working aggressively here.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Skrumbellos . #BC2#
Skrumbellos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curran gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Skrumbellos to counter with a crisp jab.
Skrumbellos scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
Curran is looking to land body kicks.
Curran loads up on a big right hand but Skrumbellos slips the punch.
Skrumbellos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good work by Skrumbellos as he checks the leg kick.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skrumbellos .
Curran fails to land with a series of punches.
Curran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skrumbellos looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Curran misses the target.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrumbellos staying out of range there.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curran tries to clinch up.
Curran lands with a cross.
Curran looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbellos is just out of range.
Skrumbellos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curran.
Skrumbellos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.
A swing and a miss from Curran.
Skrumbellos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skrumbellos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curran misses with a looping right.
Curran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curran throws a push kick but Skrumbellos slaps the foot to one side.
Skrumbellos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curran was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbellos .#T3#
Curran misses with a looping left.
Skrumbellos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curran.
Skrumbellos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Curran lands a nice looking body shot.
Curran scores with a kick to the midsection.
Curran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skrumbellos scores with a punch to the head.
Curran throws the kick towards the body but Skrumbellos avoids it.
Skrumbellos throws a shot from downtown. Curran moves away and avoids it.
Skrumbellos throws a hook but Curran avoids it easily.
Curran lands a front kick.
Curran throws a combination that misses
and Skrumbellos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curran lands with a hook. Skrumbellos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
A head kick misses from Curran.
A little jabbing left from Skrumbellos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curran throws a body kick that misses
and Skrumbellos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curran tries to land a body kick
and Skrumbellos counters with an inside leg kick.
Skrumbellos misses with a straight right.
A jab from Skrumbellos finds it's way through Curran's defenses.
Curran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbellos .
A quick step to the side and Curran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbellos throws a jab but it's blocked by Curran.
And Curran counters with a quick kick to the body but Skrumbellos blocks it.
Curran scores with a leg kick.
Skrumbellos moves out of range of the body kick from Curran.
Skrumbellos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curran finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Curran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Devin Skrumbellos 's cut even more.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skrumbellos . That's going to slow Curran down.
Curran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Randy Curran will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Curran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curran lands an overhand right.
Skrumbellos motions for Curran to come forward. Skrumbellos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skrumbellos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Skrumbellos misses.
Curran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Skrumbellos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curran on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbellos .
A quick step to the side and Curran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbellos misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely.
Curran throws a sloppy body shot
and Skrumbellos counters with a nice leg kick.
Randy Curran is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran slips under a jab from Skrumbellos .
Curran misses with an uppercut
and Skrumbellos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curran throws a push kick but Skrumbellos slaps the foot to one side.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbellos .
Curran swings for the body but Skrumbellos moves out of range. #T1#
Curran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skrumbellos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skrumbellos checks a leg kick.
Curran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skrumbellos can pounce on him.
Curran swings for the body but Skrumbellos moves out of range.
Curran misses with a body shot.
Skrumbellos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curran to score with a decent uppercut.
Skrumbellos looks to land a right hand but Curran moved out of range.
Skrumbellos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curran.
Skrumbellos lands a head shot.#T2#
Skrumbellos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curran moves away.
Curran looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbellos is just out of range.
Curran looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbellos is just out of range.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skrumbellos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Curran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skrumbellos was well out of range. Poor timing from Curran.
Curran tries to land a front kick but Skrumbellos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrumbellos lands the left hand.
Curran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Curran throws a big shot that misses.
Skrumbellos tries a quick counter leg kick but Curran is wise to it.
Curran looks to land a body kick but Skrumbellos moved away.
Curran thuds his shin into the meat of Skrumbellos 's side.#T3#
A big left from Skrumbellos misses.
Jab, jab by Curran - just one landing. #CUT#
The cut above Devin Skrumbellos 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Curran throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran blocks a jab.
Curran swings for the body but Skrumbellos moves out of range.
Skrumbellos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Curran with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Skrumbellos . Beautiful body shot.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skrumbellos connects with a right hand. Curran shakes it off.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skrumbellos looks to throw the jab but Curran is out of range.
Curran is looking to counter punch.
Curran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Skrumbellos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Curran.
Skrumbellos is breathing heavily.
Skrumbellos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curran moves away.
Curran looks for the body kick but Skrumbellos saw that one coming.
Skrumbellos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran throws a hook but Skrumbellos blocks it.
Skrumbellos swings widly with a right hand
and Curran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curran tries a head kick but it misses.
Curran misses with a hook to the body
and Skrumbellos counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Curran closes the distance and pushes Skrumbellos back into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Curran struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrumbellos controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Randy Curran will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Skrumbellos ducks down to avoid it.
Curran moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSkrumbellos .
Curran misses with an uppercut.
Skrumbellos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skrumbellos tries to land a front kick but Curran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curran digs a good hook to Skrumbellos 's body.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrumbellos manages to avoid it.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Skrumbellos pushes him off.
Curran throws a push kick but Skrumbellos slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran scores with a kick to the body.
Curran tries to bum rush Skrumbellos with a series of wild strikes but Skrumbellos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curran defending well as Skrumbellos loads up on a big left hand.
Curran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Skrumbellos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skrumbellos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skrumbellos throws the left hand but Curran avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Curran.
Skrumbellos missing with a left hand there. Curran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Skrumbellos avoids it.
Skrumbellos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Curran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skrumbellos is out of range and Curran settles back down.
Curran misses with a right hand
and Skrumbellos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Skrumbellos .
Curran moves forwards but Skrumbellos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skrumbellos moves away.#T2#
Curran cracks a nice hook into Skrumbellos 's ribs.
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!
Skrumbellos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skrumbellos flicks out a counter leg kick but Curran steps away.
Curran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skrumbellos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curran scrambles back to his feet.
Skrumbellos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skrumbellos misses the jab.
Curran throws a poor cross that misses
and Curran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Curran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skrumbellos .
Curran misses with a kick to the body
and Skrumbellos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Curran moves out of range as Skrumbellos strikes.
As Skrumbellos looks to move away, Curran throws a big counter combo but Skrumbellos just gets out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skrumbellos . #T3#
Curran misses the body punch
and Skrumbellos counters with a nice uppercut.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Curran jabs at Skrumbellos 's body.
Skrumbellos moves out of range as Curran strikes.
Curran throws a lazy body kick
and Skrumbellos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skrumbellos .
Curran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skrumbellos .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curran.
Nice jab there from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Skrumbellos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Curran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skrumbellos in his tracks. #CUT#
Devin Skrumbellos 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Curran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Skrumbellos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Skrumbellos throws a jab when Curran was well out of range.
Skrumbellos throws a right hand that misses
and Curran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Skrumbellos counters with a stiff right hand.
Curran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curran cracks a nice hook into Skrumbellos 's ribs.
Curran cracks Skrumbellos with a good jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devin Skrumbellos 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randy Curran!
Our winner, Randy Curran, 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.

 

Event: Syn 535 - Parhelion     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Curran throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran connects with a body shot that sends Puno's belly button to the back.
Curran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curran throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran misses with a body kick.
Curran tests Puno's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.
Puno staying out of range there.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Puno tries to counter with a takedown but Curran is quick to defend against it.
Curran checks a low kick from Puno.
Curran scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice uppercut there from Curran.#KD2#
Curran lands a big head kick that sends Puno tumbling to the mat! Curran takes a step backwards and waves Puno back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Curran throws a leg kick that is checked
and Puno counters with a left to the body.
Puno lands a head shot.
Good leg kick by Puno there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Curran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puno rather than just go for the knockout.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curran. #T1#
Puno digs a good hook to Curran's body.
Curran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puno.
Curran lands a front kick.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Curran's shoulder, as Curran tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Puno.
Puno checks the leg kick.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Puno lands with a kick to the ribs.
Curran doesn't manage to clinch there - Puno circles away.
Curran throws a wild body kick that Puno sees coming a mile off.
Puno connects with an inside leg kick.
Puno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Puno lands the left hand.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Curran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curran scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Puno.
Puno looks for the body kick but Curran saw that one coming.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Curran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Curran checks a leg kick.
Donk. Puno catches Curran right on the button with a cross.
Puno drops his hands momentarily and Curran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch but Puno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puno throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puno avoids a kick to the body.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick from Curran.
Curran throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno. #T3#
Puno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Curran finds it's way round the side to connect with Puno's head.
Puno moves forwards but Curran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curran takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Puno throws a push kick but Curran slaps the foot to one side.
Puno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Curran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curran misses with a hook
and Puno counters with a nice low kick that buckles Curran's knee momentarily.
Curran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Curran misses with an attempted mid kick. #KD#
Puno drops Curran with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Curran looks back up at him and smiles so Puno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Curran is rocked!
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!
A good leg kick by Puno.
Curran is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?
Puno lands an uppercut, right on the button! Curran tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: HFC 105 :Curran vs Palmer     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
Curran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Curran slips a jab and a cross from Palmer.
Curran tries to work over Palmer's front leg with a kick but Palmer checks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Palmer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Curran - the referee stops the clock and Palmer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Curran. Palmer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmer moves away.
Palmer throwing a counter right hand but Curran manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palmer.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran misses with a wild body shot.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran throws a head kick but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer is looking to counter punch.
Curran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target.
Palmer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Curran throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palmer doesn't seem bothered though.
Curran checks the leg kick.#T1#
Curran stuns Palmer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
Palmer just misses with a punch to the body.
Curran moves away from the strike by Palmer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Curran checks a leg kick.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmer.
Some bone on bone action there as Curran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Curran throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer lands with a hook. Curran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran missing with a left hand there. Palmer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Curran misses.
Palmer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curran momentarily.
Curran misses the jab.
Curran drops his hands momentarily and Palmer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Curran misses with a body shot. #T2#
Curran looks for the body kick but Palmer saw that one coming.
Curran throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Curran is trying to counter with his kicks.
Palmer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Curran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Curran fakes the leg kick and cracks Palmer in the body.
Palmer slips a jab and a cross from Curran.
Palmer takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Palmer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curran.
Curran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Curran defending well as Palmer loads up on a big left hand.
Curran lands a slapping body shot.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Curran.
Palmer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Palmer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Curran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curran throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Palmer counters with a stiff right hand.
Curran connects with a solid leg kick.
Curran misses with a low kick.
Palmer throws a looping overhand right but Curran ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Curran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Palmer rather than just go for the knockout.
Palmer misses the shot to the body.
Curran dips to his left and cracks Palmer with an uppercut!
Curran misses with a kick to the body.
Palmer lands with a right hand.
Palmer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palmer cracks Curran with a good jab.
Palmer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Curran misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Curran! #T4#
Curran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Curran throws a big shot that misses.
Palmer tries to land a leg kick but Curran saw it coming and moves away.
Curran throws a body kick that misses.
Curran lands a right hook to the body.
Curran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curran misses with a body shot #CL#
and Palmer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Palmer misses with some punches.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmer misses with some punches.
Curran misses with some punches.
Curran blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmer blocks a body shot from Curran.
Palmer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curran's elbow. #BC#
Palmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Curran misses the target.
Palmer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Curran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Palmer blocks a head kick by Curran.
Curran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curran appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Curran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palmer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Curran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer slips a straight right by Curran.
Palmer is looking to counter the offense by Curran and move into the clinch.
Curran misses the jab.
Curran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palmer doesn't seem bothered though.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmer.
Curran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curran fakes the leg kick and cracks Palmer in the body.
Palmer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palmer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Curran looks to land a body kick but Palmer moved away.
Palmer misses with a straight right.
Curran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Palmer blocks it well.
Curran staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curran.
Randy Curran seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Curran moves out of range of the strikes.
Palmer avoids the head kick by Curran.
Palmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palmer cracks Curran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Palmer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Curran's head.
Curran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Palmer misses its intended target.
Curran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Palmer takes the fight into the clinch.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curran lands a shot to the body.
Palmer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Curran blocking some punches.
Curran lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
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!
Curran misses with a body punch.
Palmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Palmer controls the action.
Curran blocks a body shot from Palmer.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Curran. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Palmer misses with a punch to the body.
Curran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Curran is working Palmer over against the cage.
Palmer misses with a body punch.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palmer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palmer working aggressively here.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Curran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Palmer lands an uppercut.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curran.
Palmer lands with a left to the head.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmer backwards.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmer's elbow.
Palmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roy Palmer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Curran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmer lands a left hand.
Curran prevents a body shot from Palmer.
Palmer misses with some punches.
Palmer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curran's elbow.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Palmer controls the action.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmer blocks a body shot from Curran. #T4#
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran prevents a body shot from Palmer.
Curran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Still in the clinch, Palmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Palmer.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palmer blocks a body shot from Curran.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Curran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palmer blocking some punches.
Curran scores with a hook to the body.
Palmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curran struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmer controls his hands.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curran or not.
Palmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roy Palmer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
That's time! Palmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Palmer misses with a left hand
and Curran counters with a straight right hand.
Curran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palmer.
Palmer avoids the head kick by Curran.
Curran throws a jab when Palmer was well out of range.
Curran looks to land a body kick but Palmer moved away.
Curran avoids the body shot from Palmer.
Palmer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curran lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Curran lands a body shot.
Curran lands with a right hand.
Curran lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmer.
Curran works Palmer's body with a nice hook.
Palmer avoids a kick to the body.
Curran scores with a kick to the body.
Palmer moves out of range of the body kick.
Curran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Curran misses with a body kick.
Palmer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Curran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curran thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Palmer if he has to take too many more of those.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmer.
Curran lands a jab to the head.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick and Curran moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Curran sends Palmer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Curran is motioning to the referee to let Palmer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Palmer is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Roy Palmer has been cut.#T2#
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!
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Palmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curran throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
Palmer misses with a lunging right hand
and Curran counters with a big right hand! Oh Palmer is in trouble here! Curran follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Curran!
A very excited looking Randy Curran made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: HFC 100:Curran vs Griffin     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Griffin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tito Griffin has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffin.
Curran throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Curran tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Curran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Curran tries to land a front kick but Griffin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin misses with a lunging right hand
and Curran counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran misses with a looping left.
Griffin throws a counter combo.
Griffin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Curran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
A slow jab from Griffin misses its intended target.
Curran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Curran throws a hook but Griffin avoids it easily.
Griffin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Curran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curran lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Curran throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randy Curran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran scores with a sloppy right hand. Griffin should have avoided that one.
Griffin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curran.
Curran cracks Griffin with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Griffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Curran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curran.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Curran circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Griffin drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Curran follows Griffin to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Curran!
Randy Curran retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Curran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Tito Griffin had this to say: 'Thank you for the fight thank you fans and my opponet you were the better fighter'.

 

Event: HFC 99:Curran vs Hellmuth Jr 2     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
A head kick misses from Curran.
Curran lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Curran takes one on the button.
Hellmuth Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Curran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hellmuth Jr's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick from Curran.
Curran lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Phil Hellmuth Jr has been cut.
Curran scores with a jab to the head.
Hellmuth Jr loads up on a big right hand but Curran slips the punch.
Curran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Curran lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hellmuth Jr falls backwards - clearly groggy! Curran dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Curran!
Randy Curran retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Randy Curran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC 93:Hellmuth Jr vs Curran     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Curran lands a jab to the head.
Hellmuth Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a looping right.
Curran doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Curran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hellmuth Jr throws the left hand but Curran avoids the punch easily.
Curran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran's corner calls for a 1-2. Curran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hellmuth Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No joy there for Curran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hellmuth Jr.
Curran walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellmuth Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curran.
Curran stuns Hellmuth Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch but Curran is having none of it.
Curran throws a hook to the side of Hellmuth Jr's head but Hellmuth Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hellmuth Jr connects with the punch.#T1#
Hellmuth Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curran.
Hellmuth Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Hellmuth Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr throws a series of punches but Curran avoids them all with ease.
Curran throws a lazy right hand but Hellmuth Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Curran tries to get set, Hellmuth Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Curran manages to avoid the attempt.
Curran lands a slapping body shot.
Curran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curran was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellmuth Jr.
Curran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hellmuth Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hellmuth Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curran.
Hellmuth Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Curran missing with a left hand there. Hellmuth Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hellmuth Jr.#T2#
A jab from Curran finds it's way through Hellmuth Jr's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hellmuth Jr moves out of range as Curran strikes.
Curran lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Curran misses with a wild body shot.
Curran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hellmuth Jr slips under a jab from Curran.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curran with a hook.
Curran lands a right hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hellmuth Jr, as that shot connected.
Curran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Curran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab.
Curran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hellmuth Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hellmuth Jr manages to avoid it.
Curran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hellmuth Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Curran counters with a nice uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr slips a straight right by Curran.
Curran misses with a hook
and Hellmuth Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curran misses with an uppercut. Hellmuth Jr saw that one coming.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to counter the offense by Curran and move into the clinch.
Curran misses with a left hand
and Hellmuth Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Hellmuth Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Curran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hellmuth Jr.
Curran misses with a straight left.
Curran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a right hand.
Hellmuth Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hellmuth Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Curran lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Curran.
Hellmuth Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Hellmuth Jr instigates a clinch.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Curran tries a body shot but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Hellmuth Jr has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hellmuth Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Hellmuth Jr.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Hellmuth Jr working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hellmuth Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Curran.
Hellmuth Jr prevents Curran from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot by Curran.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Curran scores with a jab.
Hellmuth Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Curran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Curran digs a good body shot into Hellmuth Jr's ribs.
Curran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab.
Hellmuth Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hellmuth Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Curran.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hellmuth Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hellmuth Jr is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hellmuth Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curran throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Curran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hellmuth Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hellmuth Jr moves away.#CL2#
Curran darts in and clinches Hellmuth Jr up against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran lands with a light punch inside.
Curran struggles to land a body shot inside as Hellmuth Jr controls his hands.
Curran misses with a punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Curran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hellmuth Jr's elbow.
Hellmuth Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Curran controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Curran.
Curran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Curran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Curran.
Curran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curran gets through Hellmuth Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hellmuth Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hellmuth Jr on the inside.
Curran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
Hellmuth Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Curran leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Curran breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Curran moves into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Curran blocks an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Curran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Curran. #T3#
Curran lands with a short shot to the head.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Hellmuth Jr controls the action.
Curran throws a head punch that misses.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Curran works on Hellmuth Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Hellmuth Jr.
Curran tries a body shot but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Curran lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Curran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hellmuth Jr or not.
Curran lands with a right to the head.
Curran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Curran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curran.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curran.
Curran lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran lands a shoulder strike.
Curran scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Curran.
Curran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curran is leaning against Hellmuth Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curran tries a body shot but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Hellmuth Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Curran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Curran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Curran.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Curran - that landed with a thud.
Curran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Curran circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hellmuth Jr to the canvas! Hellmuth Jr doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Curran keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Curran!
Randy Curran is the new heavyweight champion!
Randy Curran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: RBFC 89:Johansson vs Zorrander     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Curran fakes the leg kick and cracks Pandahammer in the body.
Pandahammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Curran if he has to take too many more of those.
Pandahammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pandahammer's coach down at Russian Fighting Community Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pandahammer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pandahammer tries to clinch up but Curran circles away and keeps his distance.
Pandahammer misses with a kick to the body.
Pandahammer throws an off balance right hand
and Curran counters with a nice uppercut.
Curran slips under a jab from Pandahammer.
Curran throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pandahammer counters with a straight right hand.
Pandahammer with a nice cross.
Curran scores with a body shot.
Curran misses with a few strikes there.
Curran lands a nice looking body shot.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran misses with a right hand
and Pandahammer counters with an outside leg kick.
Pandahammer throws a series of punches but Curran avoids them all with ease.
Pandahammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandahammer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Curran.
Curran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pandahammer looks winded!
Pandahammer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Curran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pandahammer's calf.#T1#
Curran thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pandahammer if he has to take too many more of those.
Curran wants to slow Pandahammer down by chopping away at his legs.
Pandahammer defending well as Curran loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Pandahammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curran misses with an uppercut. Pandahammer saw that one coming.
Curran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #KD#
Curran cracks Pandahammer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Curran has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pandahammer to stand back up!#CUT#
It looks like Giorgi Pandahammer has been cut.
Curran scores with a hook to the body. Pandahammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandahammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandahammer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curran.
Curran throws a sloppy head kick
and Pandahammer counters with a nice body kick.
Pandahammer misses with a right hand
and Curran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandahammer digs a good body shot into Curran's ribs.
Curran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pandahammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Curran throws an overhand right that drops Pandahammer like a sack of potatoes! Curran dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Curran!
Our winner, Randy Curran, 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.

 

Event: RBFC 85:Obuhov vs Declan     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curran lands with a kick to the ribs.
Curran lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Curran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta lands a slapping body shot.
Tsuruta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Curran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Curran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsuruta. That snapped Curran's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Curran drops Tsuruta with a beautiful combination! Tsuruta stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Curran is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Tsuruta is rocked!
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oh Tsuruta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta seems to have got his legs back now.
Curran ducks right into an uppercut from Tsuruta. #T1#
Curran leaves Tsuruta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Curran misses.
A quick step to the side and Tsuruta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Curran takes one to the chin there.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
Curran scores with the left hand. Tsuruta knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Curran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomi Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Curran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Curran with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Tsuruta clinches up with Curran and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Tsuruta goes for a takedown attempt but Curran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Curran tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Curran looks to land a body kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Curran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curran.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Curran.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick from Curran.
Curran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Curran scores with a leg kick.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta tries to clinch up but Curran circles away and keeps his distance.
Curran throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Tsuruta takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Tsuruta moves into the clinch.
Curran wants to stall.
Curran blocking some punches.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curran blocks an uppercut.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to control Curran's arms but Curran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Curran looking to stall.
Tsuruta looking for a takedown. #T4#
Tsuruta goes for a takedown attempt but Curran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Curran looks for the body kick but Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily. #TD#
Tsuruta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Curran quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Curran trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Curran is looking for a sweep. Tsuruta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Curran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but Curran defending well.
Tsuruta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tsuruta 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.
Curran regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
That's time! Tsuruta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Curran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curran defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Tsuruta.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Curran throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Curran throws out a powerful jab.
Randy Curran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curran cracks Tsuruta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Curran.
Curran throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
A jab from Curran misses. #T1#
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.
Curran punishes Tsuruta's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Curran ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Curran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Curran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Curran. #KD2#
Curran cracks Tsuruta with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Curran has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tsuruta to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Tsuruta counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Curran struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Curran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curran lands a shot to the body.
Curran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Curran manages to break the clinch.
Curran throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#KD2#
Curran lands a big right hand that sends Tsuruta crashing to the mat! Curran stays standing though and waves Tsuruta back to his feet!#CUT2#
Tomomi Tsuruta's cut is getting worse.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curran.
Crack! Curran connects with the perfect overhand right and Tsuruta falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Curran!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Curran!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Curran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: HFC 79:Bailey vs Romero 2     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Curran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curran is looking to land body kicks.
Abdurahimov tests Curran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abdurahimov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Curran swings widly with a right hand
and Abdurahimov counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Abdurahimov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Curran explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdurahimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdurahimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Curran.
Curran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdurahimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Curran.
No joy there for Abdurahimov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdurahimov tries to land a body kick
and Curran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Abdurahimov is looking to chop away at Curran's legs. #CL#
Abdurahimov gets a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Abdurahimov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Abdurahimov controls the action.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran works on Abdurahimov's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Abdurahimov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Curran can't fight it off and eventually Abdurahimov manages to take the fight to the floor. Curran looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Abdurahimov gets to his feet - Curran follows without any prompting. #CL#
Abdurahimov gets a clinch.
Curran lands an uppercut.
Curran is leaning against Abdurahimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Curran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdurahimov misses with a few strikes there.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdurahimov.
Curran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Curran lands an overhand right.
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!#TD#
Abdurahimov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abdurahimov showed some decent athleticism there.
Curran wants to improve his position but Abdurahimov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curran preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Curran is trying to stand back up but Abdurahimov is controlling him #SUB#
Abdurahimov seems to be looking for submissions.
Curran told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Abdurahimov throwing shots but Curran is blocking nicely.
Curran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Curran is adopting a defensive guard.
Abdurahimov won't allow Curran to sweep him here.
Curran keeping full guard, as Abdurahimov tries to pass. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES2#
Curran is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Curran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Curran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdurahimov.
Curran takes a shot to the head.
Curran scores with a shot to the side of Abdurahimov's head. #BC#
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdurahimov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Curran counters with a nice body kick.
Abdurahimov is breathing heavily.
Curran throws a hook to the side of Abdurahimov's head but Abdurahimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abdurahimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Abdurahimov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randy Curran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curran throws a body kick that misses.
Abdurahimov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Curran avoids it.
Abdurahimov misses with a hook
and Curran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is getting worse.
Abdurahimov moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Abdurahimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdurahimov shoots in looking for a takedown but Curran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdurahimov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abdurahimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Curran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curran moves into range and connects with a jab.
Curran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdurahimov throws a sloppy head kick
and Curran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Abdurahimov feints and as Curran raises his hands in defense, Abdurahimov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Curran is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Abdurahimov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdurahimovs head.
Abdurahimov is trying to drag Curran to the mat but Curran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Curran is leaning against Abdurahimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abdurahimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Abdurahimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick there by Abdurahimov.#T1#
Jab, jab by Abdurahimov - just one landing.
Curran connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curran, right into the meat.
Abdurahimov moves away from the strike by Curran.
Abdurahimov tries to land a body kick#KD2#
and Curran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abdurahimov! Curran lets Abdurahimov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Abdurahimov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran cracks Abdurahimov with a hook to the temple - Abdurahimov is on wobbly legs here! Curran swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Abdurahimov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Curran wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Randy Curran!
An out of breath Randy Curran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Shamil Abdurahimov had this to say: 'I was robbed'.

 

Event: HFC 74:Pulkkinen vs Bailey 2     
Date:   Dec 17, 2016
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Holley.
That kick from Holley tenderised Curran's leg. Curran is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holley throws a body shot but no joy.
Holley defending well as Curran loads up on a big left hand.
Curran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holley.
Billy Bob Holley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holley was well out of range. Poor timing from Curran.
Curran throws a poor cross that misses
and Holley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Curran really felt that one!
Curran moves out of range of the body kick.
Holley looks to land a left hand but Curran moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Curran as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Billy Bob Holley has been cut.
Curran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Curran finds it's way round the side to connect with Holley's head.
Holley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holley looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Curran.
Holley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curran.
Curran walks into a straight right hand from Holley.#T1#
Holley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holley on the side of the head.
Curran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Holley will feel that in the morning.
Curran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holley needs to keep his hands up - Curran had a free shot at his head there.
Holley connects with a solid leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Curran as he connects with a hook.
Holley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curran.
Curran scores with the left hand. Holley knows he should have avoided that one.
Curran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran blocks a jab.
Curran throws a push kick but Holley slaps the foot to one side.
Curran takes a swing at Holley's ribcage but misses.
Curran throws a jab but it's blocked by Holley. #T2#
Curran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holley circles away quickly and effectively.
Holley cracks Curran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Curran misses with a hook. Holley ducked under it nicely.
Curran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Curran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holley's head backwards.
Holley throws a jab when Curran was well out of range.
Curran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Curran swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holley cracks Curran with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Holley.
Curran scores with a leg kick.
Holley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curran.
Curran misses with a wild body shot.
Curran slips under a jab.
Curran throws a wild body kick that Holley sees coming a mile off.#T3#
A slow jab from Holley misses its intended target.
Holley digs a good hook to Curran's body.
Nice body kick there by Holley.
Curran moves out of range as Holley throws a body kick.
Holley throws a jab when Curran was well out of range.
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holley.
Holley scores with a nice head shot.
Holley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Curran gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holley slips under a jab.
Curran throws out a loose jab but Holley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holley lands a nice shot to the body.
Holley moves out of range of the strikes.
Holley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holley throws a head kick but Curran moves out of range. #T4#
Curran lands with a slapping head kick.
Curran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holley.
A swing and a miss from Curran.
Curran throws a body punch but Holley moves out of range.
Curran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curran moves away.
Curran takes one to the chin there.
Holley thows a body kick. Curran tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Curran is breathing heavily.
Curran throws a body kick that misses.
Holley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran takes a swing at Holley's ribcage but misses.
Holley lands a nice looking body kick.
Curran sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Bob Holley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob Holley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Holley lands with a straight right. Curran didn't see that one coming.
Billy Bob Holley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holley throws a leg kick but Curran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curran tries to land a body kick
and Holley counters with a stiff right hand.
Holley cracks Curran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Curran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Holley throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Holley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holley throws a leg kick but Curran checks it.
Curran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran takes one to the chin there.
Holley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holley throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holley misses with a hook.
Holley digs a good hook to Curran's body. #T1#
Curran throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holley slips a jab and a cross from Curran.
An inside leg kick lands from Curran.
Holley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Curran blocks the body kick.
Holley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holley!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curran avoids a kick to the body.
Holley tries to bum rush Curran with a series of wild strikes but Curran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holley slips under a jab from Curran.
Curran with a hook.
Curran seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Holley lands a right hook to the body.
Holley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Holley throws a looping overhand right but Curran ducks down to avoid it.
Curran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Curran takes a swing at Holley's ribcage but misses.
Curran cracks a nice hook into Holley's ribs.
Curran swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Holley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holley.
Holley tries to break the clinch but Curran is controlling the position.
Curran misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Curran on the inside.
Curran has Holley pressed against the cage, preventing Holley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Holley avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
Holley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holley working aggressively here. #T3#
Holley tries to pull guard but Curran holds him up against the cage and eventually Holley drops back down to his feet.
Curran blocks a body shot from Holley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holley.
Holley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curran's elbow.
Holley prevents a body shot from Curran.
Curran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran digs a right hand underneath Holley's ribcage. Holley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holley backwards.
Holley prevents a body shot from Curran.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Holley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holley blocks a body shot from Curran.
Curran swings wildly with an uppercut but Holley uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curran. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Curran as the two fighters clinch.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Holley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Curran walks away with a smile on his face. Holley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Curran tries a head kick but it misses.
Curran connects with a looping right hand.
Curran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Curran.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran tries a head kick but it misses.
Curran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holley doesn't seem bothered though.
Curran will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curran, as that shot connected.
Curran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Curran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Curran works Holley's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Holley looks to land a left hand but Curran moved out of range nicely.
Curran throws the left hand but Holley avoids the punch easily.
Curran misses with a looping left.
Curran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Curran moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Holley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Holley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curran throws a push kick but Holley slaps the foot to one side.
Curran is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holley motions for Curran to come forward. Holley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Curran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curran misses with a straight left. #T1#
Curran swings for the body but Holley moves out of range.
Curran staying out of range there.
Curran blocks the body kick.
Holley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curran moves out of range of the body kick.
Holley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Holley misses.
Holley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curran.
Holley with a nice cross.
Holley lunges at Curran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Curran's hand.
Holley throws a sloppy head kick and Curran moves out of range easily.
Holley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Curran tries to score with a low kick but Holley moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Curran.
Holley takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Holley throws a low kick but Curran moves out of range easily.
Holley tries to bum rush Curran with a series of wild strikes but Curran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Holley avoids it.
Curran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Curran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Holley will feel that in the morning.
Curran cracks Holley with an open hand slap.
Curran tests Holley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Curran lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Some wild striking there from Curran.
Curran stuns Holley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Curran throws a head kick but Holley moves out of range.
Holley drops his hands momentarily and Curran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Holley connects with a single shot there.
Curran connects with a right hand. Holley shakes it off.
Holley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Curran throws a lazy right hand but Holley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Curran connects with a body shot.
Holley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holley slips under a jab.
Curran tries to land a leg kick but Holley saw it coming and moves away.
Curran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holley stuns Curran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Curran throws a head kick but Holley moves out of range.
Holley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Curran throws an off balance right hand
and Holley counters with a nice leg kick.
Curran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holley takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Holley.
Holley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curran.
It seemed like Holley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curran delivers a nice body kick.
Holley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Curran as he connects with a hook.
Holley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Curran backs up against the cage.
Curran with a hook.
Holley looking to land some kicks to the body here.

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 Randy Curran.
Well Curran has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randy Curran!

Randy Curran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HFC 69:Johansson vs Orban     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Curran misses with a body kick.
Curran is looking to land body kicks.
Curran throws a push kick but Mumba slaps the foot to one side.
Curran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Curran throws a lazy uppercut
and Mumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curran. Curran obviously looking to wear him down.
Curran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mumba misses with a body shot.
Curran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Mumba as he checks the leg kick.
Mumba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Curran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Curran moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curran, as that shot connected.
Curran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curran lands a right hook to the body. #KD#
Curran cracks Mumba with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Curran has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mumba to stand back up!#ROC#
Mumba is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Curran.
Mumba is still on wobbly legs! Can Curran finish him?
Curran fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mumba out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Randy Curran!
A victorious Randy Curran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC 67:Bangsit vs Pulkkinen     
Date:   Nov 04, 2016
#R1#
Curran moves to clinch but Dall breaks away
and Dall counters with a left to the body.
Dall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curran in his tracks.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Dall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dall trying to control the action but Curran is working from the bottom.
Curran is trying to get back to full guard.
Curran is looking to control Dall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curran avoid being mounted?
Curran tries to kick Dall off in order to stand up. Dall Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Curran's legs.
Dall has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Curran is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dall looking to secure an arm triangle but Curran defends it well. #SUB#
Dall looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Curran is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Curran is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dall punching from mount but Curran doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dall controlling from the full mount.
Curran is looking to improve his position but Dall isn't that keen on the idea.
Dall throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Curran is wriggling around trying to escape.
Curran manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Curran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Curran trying to control the position.
Curran keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dall postures up in Curran's guard and throws a big left but Curran blocks it.
Dall wants to control from the top but Curran keeps moving.
Dall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curran keeps working. #SUB#
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Curran has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dall controls the position.
Curran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Curran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Curran stops Dall from passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Curran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terryn Dall dominated that round.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Curran. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Curran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terryn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran lands a jab.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Curran checks it.
Curran misses with a body kick.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown. Curran tries to sprawl out of it but Dall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Curran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Curran loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Nice body kick there by Dall.#T1#
Dall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Curran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curran scrambles back to his feet.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Curran avoids it well and moves away.
Dall connects with a jab.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Curran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dall throws a good cross that connects.
Randy Curran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Curran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Curran tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Curran misses.
Curran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2##TD#
Dall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Curran to the mat! Curran manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Curran pushes Dall off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall misses with a body shot.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curran can do to turn this around?
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Curran looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Curran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Curran lands a nice hook to Dall's body. Dall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dall with a nice cross.
Dall throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curran! But no joy.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curran loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Curran steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dall.#T3#
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curran misses with a kick to the body
and Dall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall lands with a good body shot.
Dall misses with a low kick as Curran jumps back.
Curran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curran walks into a jab.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Curran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Curran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Curran saw it coming and moves away.
Curran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Dall - just one landing.
Curran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curran.
Dall misses with a leg kick
and Curran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curran scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Curran slams his shin into Dall's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Terryn Dall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Dall half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Curran moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Curran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Curran throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Curran throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Dall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curran.
Dall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall lands with a straight right. Curran didn't see that one coming.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Terryn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Dall misses.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran with a hook.#TD#
Dall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Curran is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curran is concentrating on defense, preventing Dall from advancing position. #SUB#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dall wants to take a breather but Curran is having none of it.
Randy Curran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Curran is concentrating on defense, preventing Dall from advancing position.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Curran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dall.
Curran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Curran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall trying to move into half guard but instead Curran has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving. #T3#
Curran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Curran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Curran has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Curran seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Terryn Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a triangle but Curran pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a triangle but Curran pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Curran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Curran trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Curran is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Curran throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curran.

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 Terryn Dall.
Well Dall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terryn Dall!

An out of breath Terryn Dall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFC 62:Bambele vs Bones.J     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1#
Curran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shewmaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shewmaker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Shewmaker moves into the clinch.
Shewmaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shewmaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curran's elbow.
Shewmaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Curran.
Shewmaker takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Curran.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran lands a hook that snaps the head of Shewmaker backwards.
Curran blocks a body shot from Shewmaker.
Curran scores with a hook to the body.
Curran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shewmaker backwards.
Curran blocks an uppercut.
Curran presses Shewmaker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran blocks an uppercut.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shewmaker's elbow.
Shewmaker misses with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker tries a body shot but Curran blocks it.
Curran scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Curran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shewmaker looks winded!
Curran works on Shewmaker's body with a couple of short punches.
Curran lands a nice shot to the body.
Curran lands a nice shot to the body.
Curran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Curran lands a shoulder strike.
Curran lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Curran.
Curran works on Shewmaker's body with a couple of short punches.
Curran lands a shot to the body.
Curran lands a shot to the body.
Curran pushes Shewmaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Curran.
Curran lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Curran.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curran digs a right hand underneath Shewmaker's ribcage. Shewmaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curran lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Curran.
Good body shot from Curran. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Curran breaks from the clinch.
Shewmaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Curran lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Shewmaker has been cut.
Shewmaker looks up at the clock. Bad move! Curran lands a right hand from hell, dropping Shewmaker. Curran pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Curran!
A victorious Randy Curran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC 58:Khan vs Bradford 3     
Date:   Sep 17, 2016
#R1#
Curran staying out of range there.
Curran throws a body punch but Holley moves out of range.
Curran misses with a hook
and Holley counters with a right hand to the body.
Curran thuds a left hand into Holley's body.
Curran moves out of range of the strikes.
Holley defending well as Curran loads up on a big left hand.
Holley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Holley throws the left hand but Curran avoids the punch easily.
Holley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curran throws out the jab.
Curran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Curran as he checks the leg kick.
Curran avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran avoids the body shot from Holley.
Nice cross by Curran.
Curran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holley finds it's way round the side to connect with Curran's head.
Holley avoids the body shot from Curran.
Holley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Holley works Curran's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Holley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Curran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holley moves out of range of the body kick.
Holley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curran lands a lovely overhand right.
Curran misses with a body kick.
Holley slips a jab from Curran.
Curran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holley pushes Curran away with a front kick.
Curran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holley is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Curran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holley avoids the body shot from Curran.
Holley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Holley finds it's way through Curran's defenses.
Holley throws out a leg kick but Curran moves out of range and Holley only half commits.
Curran misses with a right hand
and Holley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holley moves out of range of the strikes.
Curran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holley throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holley manages to avoid it.
Holley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holley throws a leg kick but Curran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curran takes a swing at Holley's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holley!
Curran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curran is breathing heavily.#T3#
Curran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Holley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curran.
Holley connects with a right hand. Curran shakes it off.
Curran misses with a looping left.
Curran misses with a body shot
and Holley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Curran throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Curran misses.
Holley feints a counter leg kick.
Holley misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely.
Holley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holley scores with a nice body kick.
Curran misses with a lunging right hand
and Holley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Holley moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran is trying to break the clinch but Holley is controlling him.
Curran working aggressively here. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Holley.
Holley tries a body shot but Curran blocks it.
Holley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Curran has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Curran is defending well for now.
Holley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curran swings wildly with an uppercut but Holley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holley stalls.
Holley tries for a takedown but Curran manages to get underhooks.
Holley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curran's elbow.
Holley stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Curran on the inside.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Holley avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
Holley trying to control the position but instead, Curran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holley into the cage.#BC2#
Holley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bob Holley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Holley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Curran.
Holley tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curran.
Sloppy strikes from Holley. Those never looked like landing.
Holley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curran moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Curran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holley. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran misses with a hook. Holley ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Holley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Holley avoids it.
Curran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holley tries to land a front kick but Curran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Curran finds it's way through Holley's defenses.
A cross from Curran lands.#CUT#
It looks like Billy Bob Holley has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holley jabs Curran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curran tries to move into range but Holley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Curran cracks the inside of Holley's front leg.
Holley misses with a wild body shot.
Curran moves away from the strike by Holley.
Curran misses with a looping left.
Holley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curran's calf.
Nice shot lands for Curran.
A big left from Curran misses.
Curran connects with a looping right hand.
Billy Bob Holley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holley throws a leg kick
and Curran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curran throws a hook but Holley blocks it.
Holley avoids a kick to the body.
Curran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Holley.
Curran misses with a body kick.
Holley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holley misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Curran tries to land a body kick
enabling Holley to counter with a crisp jab.
Holley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Holley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran throws a hook but Holley avoids it easily.
Holley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Holley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curran misses the jab.
Curran misses with a left hand
and Holley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Holley ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Holley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holley pushes Curran away with a front kick.
Curran throws a big shot that misses.
Curran misses with a jab to the body
and Holley counters with a left and a right that stings Curran.
No joy there for Holley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curran throws a sloppy body shot
and Holley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holley throws a series of punches but Curran avoids them all with ease.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Holley misses with a hook.
Holley swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
Curran throws a body punch but Holley moves out of range.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holley.
Holley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holley avoids the body shot from Curran.
Holley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Curran lands a jab to Holley's midsection.
Holley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curran cracks Holley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holley misses with a jab to the body
and Curran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holley scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holley.
Billy Bob Holley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holley digs a good body shot into Curran's ribs.
Holley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Curran counters with a quick kick to the body but Holley blocks it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curran under the eye.
A big left from Curran misses.
A little jabbing left from Holley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holley manages to avoid it.
Curran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holley scores with a head kick. Curran tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Holley moves away from the strike by Curran.
Holley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Curran checks it well.
Holley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curran.
Holley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran looks to score with a jab to the body but Holley is just out of range.
Curran slips a jab from Holley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Bob Holley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holley misses with a right hand
and Holley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holley. Holley obviously looking to wear him down.
Holley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Curran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holley throws out the jab.
Curran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holley.
Holley slips a straight right by Curran.
Holley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Curran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran thumps Holley with a low kick.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Holley lands with a nice body punch.
Holley thows a body kick. Curran tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curran moves out of range of the body kick from Holley. #T1#
Curran defending well as Holley loads up on a big left hand.
Holley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curran misses with a straight right.
Curran slips under a jab from Holley.
Holley blocks a jab.
Holley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holley misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Curran misses the target.
Holley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Curran tries to work over Holley's front leg with a kick but Holley checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holley misses with a jab to the body
and Curran counters with a nice body shot.
Holley avoids the body shot from Curran.
Holley throws a jab when Curran was well out of range.
Curran blocks a head kick by Holley.
Randy Curran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Curran throws a hook but Holley avoids it easily.
Curran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curran misses with a straight right.
Holley throws a head kick that misses.
Curran misses with an uppercut. Holley saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Curran - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Curran is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curran.
Curran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curran misses with a hook. Holley ducked under it nicely.
Holley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curran moves away.
Holley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curran in his tracks.
Curran swings for the body but Holley moves out of range. #T3#
Curran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Holley drives through and clinches with Curran against the cage.
Holley wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Holley - that landed with a thud.
Curran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holley lands with a right to the head.
Curran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Holley controls the action.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holley's elbow.
Curran tries a body shot but Holley blocks it.
Holley misses with a knee to the head.
Curran lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holley.
Curran lands a body shot.
Curran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Holley.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Holley. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Curran.
Holley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Curran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curran tries to work over Holley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billy Bob Holley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holley trying to land knees to the body.
Curran stops a takedown attempt from Holley.
Holley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curran blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land.
Holley tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holleys head.
Billy Bob Holley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curran.
Holley tries to land knees in the clinch but Curran avoids the damage to the body.
Holley missing with knees to the body.
Curran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curran tries to work over Holley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holley's elbow.
Curran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holley or not.

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 Randy Curran.
Well Holley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bob Holley!

A very excited looking Billy Bob Holley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: HFC 53:Klimov vs Ranieri     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Curran avoids the head kick by Carvalho.
Carvalho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curran.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Curran moves away and avoids it.
Carvalho lands with a good body shot.
Carvalho tries to clinch up but Curran circles away and keeps his distance.
Carvalho walks into a stiff left hand from Curran.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Curran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curran takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Carvalho misses.
Curran is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Curran throws a push kick but Carvalho slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carvalho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carvalho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Curran.
Carvalho is looking to clinch.
Curran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carvalho wants to clinch up but Curran keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Carvalho has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Carvalho.
A short left from Curran.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Curran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curran lands a hook that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Curran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Carvalho is rocked!
Curran lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Carvalho to his knees! Curran keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Curran!
Our winner, Randy Curran, 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.

 

Event: HFC 44:Shlemenko vs Kahn     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Curran misses with an uppercut. Sisyaskez saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Curran lands a right hook to the body. #KD2#
Curran cracks Sisyaskez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Curran has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sisyaskez to stand back up!#ROC2#
Sisyaskez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kane Sisyaskez has been cut.
Curran moves in close and cracks Sisyaskez with a massive right hand! Sisyaskez, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Curran!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Curran!
A very excited looking Randy Curran made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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