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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Topher Curtis (ranked 3027 p4p, 354 weight class) and Kill Monger (ranked 2323 p4p, 288 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Topher Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Monger!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
A nice side step and Monger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kill Monger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis moves out of range of the leg kick from Monger.
Curtis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Monger.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monger misses with a takedown
and Monger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Curtis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Monger is in Curtis's guard.
Curtis is looking to stand up but Monger isn't so interested in that idea.
Monger wants to pass the guard but Curtis is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monger stands and throws Curtis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Curtis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Curtis trying to get back to his feet but Monger is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monger is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Curtis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Curtis for a finish.
Curtis is trying to get back to his feet but Monger has full control of the position and if anything, Curtis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Monger working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Curtis is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Monger has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Curtis taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kill Monger!
Topher Curtis spoke after the fight, saying 'Everybody loses sometimes which means he got lucky today. Next time we meet will result in a broken jaw.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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