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Event:
Bushido 43: Toskala vs. Al As
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Darko slips a straight right by Curtis.
Curtis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Darko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curtis scrambles back to his feet.
Darko looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Curtis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Darko - just one landing.
Curtis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darko misses with a body shot.
Curtis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Darko tries for a takedown but Curtis circles away easily
and Curtis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Curtis counters with a right hand to the body.
Curtis connects with a body shot that sends Darko's belly button to the back.#CL#
Curtis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darko, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Darko tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Darko prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darko misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Curtis has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Darko. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Curtis drives through and clinches with Darko against the ropes.
Darko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. #BC#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darko shoots in and drives through. Curtis sprawls well.
Isaac Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Darko.
Curtis cracks Darko with an open hand slap.
Darko throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Darko fails to land with a series of punches.
Curtis lands a really nice looking cross but Darko seems unphased.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Darko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Darko throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
Isaac Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darko looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Darko tries for a takedown but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
A jab from Darko misses.
Curtis tries to counter by clinching up but Darko breaks away and moves out of range.
Curtis throws a leg kick that misses.
Darko misses with a hook to the body
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Darko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Curtis slips under a jab.
Darko misses the jab.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Darko lands a really nice looking cross but Curtis seems unphased.
Curtis lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Darko swings widly with a right hand
and Curtis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darko throws a right and a left that Curtis avoids nicely.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Curtis 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.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Darko slips a jab from Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curtis.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Darko blocks the low kick.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darko. Darko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darko cracks a nice hook into Curtis's ribs.
Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darko scores with a hook.
Darko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Curtis is rocked!
A jab from Darko misses.
Oh Curtis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Curtis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curtis seems to have got his legs back now.
Darko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Curtis lands a right hook to the body.
#KD2#
Darko drops Curtis with a right and a left! Darko comes rushing in but Curtis regains his composure and manages to keep Darko in guard.
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 Isaac Curtis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko cracks Curtis on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Curtis falls backwards against the ropes. Darko follows up with more strikes that drop Curtis to his knees. Darko keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Curtis! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Darko!
Erick Darko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Revolution XC 14
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Tariaksuq misses.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curtis moves out of range as Tariaksuq strikes.
Curtis slips a jab from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
Tariaksuq waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
A counter left hand to the body from Curtis misses its target.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Tariaksuq blocks a jab.
It seemed like Tariaksuq was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tariaksuq misses with a head kick.
Tariaksuq is looking to slow Curtis down with leg kicks.
Curtis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tariaksuq under the eye.
Tariaksuq looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.#T1#
Tariaksuq throws a lazy uppercut
and Curtis counters with a leg kick.
Tariaksuq staying out of range there.
Tariaksuq fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tariaksuq throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis thuds his right hand into Tariaksuq's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tariaksuq pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses
and Curtis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Curtis - just one landing.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Tariaksuq moved out of range.#CL#
Curtis has managed to clinch.
Tariaksuq lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tariaksuq blocking some punches.
Tariaksuq prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq blocking some punches.
Tariaksuq working aggressively here.
Curtis lands an uppercut.
Tariaksuq throws an elbow but it misses.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Tariaksuq.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Tariaksuq fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tariaksuq tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Tariaksuq working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Tariaksuq misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Curtis manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Tariaksuq lands an impressive looking overhand right. Curtis doesn't seem phased though.
Tariaksuq takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq wants to counter the offense by Curtis and move into the clinch position.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tariaksuq. That's going to slow Curtis down.
Tariaksuq connects with an inside leg kick.
Tariaksuq wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tariaksuq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Tariaksuq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Tariaksuq is just out of range.#T4#
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Tariaksuq's head but Tariaksuq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Curtis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tariaksuq scores with a decent looking hook.
Tariaksuq moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tariaksuq throws out the jab.
Tariaksuq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tariaksuq throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tariaksuq was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tariaksuq! But no joy.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses.
Tariaksuq misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
Tariaksuq thows a leg kick but Curtis checks it
and Curtis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curtis thuds a left hand into Tariaksuq's body.
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 Isaac Curtis 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#
Curtis swings for the body but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
Curtis backing away here, and Tariaksuq unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Curtis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tariaksuq looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tariaksuq throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Curtis's corner calls for a 1-2. Curtis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tariaksuq moves away.
Curtis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tariaksuq moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tariaksuq misses with a left hand
and Curtis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
It looks like Curtis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq cracks Curtis with an open hand slap.
Tariaksuq fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Tariaksuq throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Tariaksuq throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tariaksuq misses with a left hand
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Issumatar Tariaksuq has been cut.
Tariaksuq misses with a body shot
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis lands a leg kick that knocks Tariaksuq off balance momentarily.
A jab from Tariaksuq misses.
Tariaksuq swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtis.
Tariaksuq throws a looping overhand right but Curtis ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq obviously looking to wear him down.
Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Curtis lands with a hook. Tariaksuq tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Tariaksuq rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tariaksuq misses the shot to the body.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Tariaksuq uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tariaksuq! But no joy.
Tariaksuq staying out of range there.
Tariaksuq is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tariaksuq misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming.
Curtis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Issumatar Tariaksuq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Tariaksuq buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curtis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Isaac Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Tariaksuq throws a sloppy body shot
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Tariaksuq tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq misses with an uppercut.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tariaksuq can do to turn this around?
Curtis walks into a jab.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Tariaksuq circles away and keeps his distance.
Curtis thuds a left hand into Tariaksuq's body.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tariaksuq was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Tariaksuq throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tariaksuq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tariaksuq is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Tariaksuq walks into a straight right hand from Curtis.
Tariaksuq throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Curtis blocks the low kick.
Tariaksuq misses with a straight 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!
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Tariaksuq throws a looping overhand right but Curtis ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Tariaksuq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tariaksuq looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Tariaksuq throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Curtis.
Tariaksuq throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Curtis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Issumatar Tariaksuq'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#
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Tariaksuq saw that one coming.
Curtis connects with a jab.
Curtis lands with an uppercut that bounces Tariaksuq off the cage and back into range.
Tariaksuq throws a leg kick that is checked
and Curtis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tariaksuq misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Tariaksuq lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Tariaksuq throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Curtis misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Tariaksuq shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tariaksuq throws a right hand that misses
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
Curtis throws the left hand but Tariaksuq avoids the punch easily.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tariaksuq manages to avoid it.
Tariaksuq now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Tariaksuq cracks a nice hook into Curtis's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Curtis blocks the leg kick.
Curtis is looking to counter punch.
Tariaksuq takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tariaksuq scores with a punch to the head.
Tariaksuq connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curtis.
Curtis tries to score with a low kick but Tariaksuq moves his leg out of the way.
Curtis jabs Tariaksuq to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Tariaksuq sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tariaksuq appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a looping right.#T2#
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tariaksuq takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tariaksuq throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Tariaksuq bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Curtis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tariaksuq's head.
A left lands for Tariaksuq.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tariaksuq was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Tariaksuq jabs at Curtis's body.
Curtis's corner calls for a 1-2. Curtis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Tariaksuq jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tariaksuq tries to score with a low kick but Curtis moves his leg out of the way.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Tariaksuq manages to avoid it.
Issumatar Tariaksuq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tariaksuq with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Isaac Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tariaksuq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tariaksuq under the eye.
Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Curtis clobbers Tariaksuq with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Curtis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tariaksuq connects with the punch.#T4#
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tariaksuq swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tariaksuq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tariaksuq throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Tariaksuq tries to move into range but Curtis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tariaksuq takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis walks into a jab.
Curtis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Curtis scores with a nice right hand.
Tariaksuq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tariaksuq misses with a wild body shot.
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 Isaac Curtis.
Well Curtis 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Curtis!
Isaac Curtis took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This is it. I am relieved I could end my career on a high note. The last five years have been eventful, thank you to everyone involved'.
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Event:
Bushido 33: Curtis v Dickinson
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Curtis leaves Dickinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Dickinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Curtis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dickinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Curtis is retaining full guard.
Dickinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Curtis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dickinson on the ground.
Curtis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dickinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dickinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dickinson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Curtis is trying to escape and Dickinson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Curtis is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dickinson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Dickinson!
An out of breath David Dickinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Isaac Curtis was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent, I see him holding the Bushido belt one day. One more thing, I would like to officially announce my retirement from combat sports. I have had a great run in MMA, and I feel like my time here is done. On to the next'.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #33
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curtis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roberts in his tracks.
Roberts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Curtis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curtis jabs Roberts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Curtis counters with a right hand to the body.
Isaac Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Roberts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Curtis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Curtis circles away easily
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Curtis works over Roberts's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Curtis sizes up Roberts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD#
Curtis drops Roberts with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Roberts looks back up at him and smiles so Curtis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Curtis finish him?#TD2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Curtis has his feet on Roberts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Roberts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roberts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roberts scrambles back to his feet.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Curtis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Curtis clinches up against the cage.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
Curtis lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Roberts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Curtis walks away with a smile on his face. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab, jab by Curtis - just one landing. #CL#
Curtis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberts, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Roberts jumps guard but Curtis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curtis is working Roberts over against the cage.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Curtis presses Roberts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roberts.
Roberts looks winded!
Curtis prevents the takedown attempt.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis lands an uppercut.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Roberts's ribcage. Roberts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
Curtis presses Roberts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Curtis lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Jeff Roberts's cut even more.#T4#
Curtis gets through Roberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curtis lands a shot to the body.
Curtis is working Roberts over against the cage.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis lands an uppercut, right on the button! Roberts 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 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Curtis!
Isaac Curtis retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Isaac Curtis stared into the camera and said 'Finally, a victory. I was very close to hanging up m gloves permanently. '.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #30
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costa 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 Curtis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Curtis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Curtis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by Costa misses
and Curtis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Curtis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Costa lands with a slapping head kick.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Curtis down.
Costa misses with a leg kick
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
Curtis scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Good shot there by Curtis.#CUT2#
It looks like Vinicius Costa has been cut.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Curtis.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Costa counters with a thumping low kick.
Costa moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Vinicius Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa scores with a head kick. Curtis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Curtis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
Costa prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Costa fails to pull guard.
Costa blocking some punches.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Costa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Costa.
Costa trying to land knees to the body.
Curtis gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Costa tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Costa jumps guard but Curtis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Costa.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis lands a body punch.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Costa tries to pull guard but Curtis won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Costa digs a right hand into Curtis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curtis's gas tank.
Costa trying to control the position but instead, Curtis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Costa into the cage.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Costa jumps into guard, dragging Curtis to the mat.
#SUB#
Costa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curtis defends well.
Costa wants to improve his position but instead Curtis has moved into half guard.
Costa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa wants to sweep but Curtis has passed to side control!
Costa is being controlled here. #SU2#
Curtis stands up.
Curtis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Costa counters with a big head kick but Curtis shrugs it off.
Costa throws a low kick but Curtis avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Costa cracks the inside of Curtis's front leg.
Costa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curtis's calf.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis checks a leg kick.
Costa thumps Curtis with a low kick.
Curtis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Curtis cracks Costa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa misses with a leg kick
and Curtis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vinicius Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa tried to counter with a leg kick but Curtis avoided it.
Curtis misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Costa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Curtis works Costa's body with a nice hook.
Curtis misses with a body shot
and Costa counters with a thumping low kick.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Curtis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Costa tried to counter with a leg kick but Curtis avoided it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curtis is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Curtis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costa thinking.
A shot to the liver by Curtis. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
Costa throws a counter high kick but Curtis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Curtis throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Costa tried to counter with a leg kick but Curtis avoided it.
Costa connects with an inside leg kick.
Curtis jabs Costa right on the nose. Costa blinks but takes it well.
Costa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Costa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Curtis is out of range and Costa settles back down.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Costa avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Curtis forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
Curtis looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Costa avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCosta.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Curtis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Costa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Curtis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Costa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis is looking to clinch.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costa throws a counter high kick but Curtis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Costa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Costa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Curtis with a hook.
Curtis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Costa misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Curtis cracks a nice hook into Costa's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa throws a leg kick
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Curtis checks a leg kick.
Curtis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Good work by Curtis as he checks the leg kick.
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costa slips a straight right by Curtis.
Costa moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis misses the jab.
Costa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Costa slams his shin into Curtis's torso.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa throws a head kick that misses.
Curtis avoids the head kick by Costa.
#T1#
Costa is looking to land body kicks.
Curtis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Curtis swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
Costa is looking to chop away at Curtis's legs.
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
A head kick by Costa misses
and Curtis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Costa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curtis is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Costa throws a body kick that misses
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Costa.
Curtis connects with a jab.#T2#
Costa slips a jab from Curtis.
Costa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curtis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Curtis forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Curtis.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa is trying to stall.
Costa looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
A low kick from Costa misses
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Curtis scores with a hook.
Costa throws a lazy head kick
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Curtis doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Costa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Costa scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Costa throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
#T4#
Costa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
Costa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Curtis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Costa misses
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Curtis forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Curtis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Costa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Curtis with a hook.
That kick from Costa tenderised Curtis's leg. Curtis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Curtis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Curtis.
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
Costa connects with a leg kick. Curtis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Costa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis cracks Costa with an open hand slap.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.#T1#
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Costa tries to work over Curtis's front leg with a kick but Curtis checks it.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Costa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Curtis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Curtis connects with a crisp jab.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Costa is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis cracks a nice hook into Costa's ribs.
Costa misses with a head kick.
Costa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCosta.
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 head kick misses from Costa.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Curtis.
Costa is looking to chop away at Curtis's legs.
Curtis jabs at Costa's body.#T3#
Costa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curtis lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Curtis pushes Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Isaac Curtis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
Costa misses with the head strike.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Curtis pushes Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis. #ROC2#
Costa is rocked!
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Curtis leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Curtis.
Costa seems to have got his legs back now.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Curtis lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Curtis.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Costa's ribcage. Costa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Curtis cracks Costa with a nice body shot.
Costa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curtis.
Curtis pushes Costa against the cage. Curtis is working some dirty boxing. Curtis pushes off with a quick right hook! Costa goes down! Costa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Curtis moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Curtis!
Isaac Curtis is the new lightweight champion!
Isaac Curtis made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Finally, a victory. I was very close to hanging up m gloves permanently. '.
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Event:
EFFA 179 - PPV
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Curtis takes a swing at Modi's ribcage but misses.
Curtis misses with a jab to the body
and Modi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A good leg kick by Modi.
Curtis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Curtis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Curtis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Modi.
Modi cracks the inside of Curtis's front leg.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Modi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curtis's calf.
Modi misses with a body shot
and Curtis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Modi counters with a right hand to the body.
Modi lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Modi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Modi avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Modi throws a fast counter high kick but Curtis manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Modi throws a head kick that misses.
Modi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curtis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Curtis is looking to wear down Modi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Curtis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Modi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curtis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Curtis throws a hook but Modi avoids it easily.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Modi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curtis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Modi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Modi misses with a left hand
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Pranab Modi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Modi throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Modi throws a chopping leg kick but Curtis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Curtis digs a good hook to Modi's body.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Modi counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
A big left from Modi misses.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Curtis lands an overhand right.
Modi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Curtis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Modi's hands.
Modi throws a leg kick
and Curtis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Modi thinking.
Modi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Modi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Modi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Modi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Curtis is out of range and Modi settles back down.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Curtis tries to clinch up.#T3#
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Modi counters with a low kick, right behind Curtis 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Modi.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Modi connects with a leg kick. Curtis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A cross from Curtis lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Modi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Modi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Modi is just out of range.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Modi.
Modi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Curtis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Modi throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Modi misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Modi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Curtis really felt that one!#T4#
Modi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Modi misses the shot to the body.
Modi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Modi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Modi momentarily.
Modi keeps Curtis at a distance using the push kick.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Modi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Modi throws a leg kick but Curtis checks it.
Modi with a nice cross.
Modi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Modi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Curtis is rocked!
Modi swings widly with a right hand
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Modi doesn't seem bothered though.
Curtis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Curtis wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pranab Modi will probably get the nod.
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#
Modi looks to throw a body kick
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Modi.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Modi manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Modi. That's going to slow Curtis down.
Curtis misses the body punch
enabling Modi to counter with a crisp jab.
Curtis with a jab.
Curtis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Modi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curtis.
Modi misses with a straight right.
Curtis connects with a body shot that sends Modi's belly button to the back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Modi, right into the meat.
Curtis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pranab Modi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Modi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Modi looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis staying out of range there.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Modi.
Modi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curtis.#T1#
Modi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Modi throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Modi's head but Modi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Modi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Modi throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Curtis finds it's target.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis blocks a jab.
Modi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curtis.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curtis connects with a body shot.
Modi swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Modi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
A good leg kick by Modi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Modi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Modis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Modi throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Modi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Modi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Modi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Curtis digs a good body shot into Modi's ribs.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Modi throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Modi 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.
Modi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Modi manages to avoid it.
A jab from Curtis misses.
Modi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Modi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Modi misses with an uppercut
and Curtis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Modi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Curtis misses with a looping right.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Modi throws a leg kick which misses Curtis's front leg but catches the back leg as Curtis tries to avoid it.
Modi takes one on the button.
Modi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Curtis is out of range and Modi settles back down.
Modi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curtis to score with a decent uppercut.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Modi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Modi tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Modi lands a nice looking body shot.
Curtis misses with a body punch
and Modi counters with a good low kick that Curtis was not able to check.
Modi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Modi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Modi with a jab.
Curtis thuds a left hand into Modi's body.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Modi.
Modi moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
Curtis checks the leg kick.
Modi scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis lands with an uppercut that bounces Modi off the ropes and back into range.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Modi.
Modi missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Modi misses with a leg kick.
Modi lands a nice hook to Curtis's body. Curtis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Curtis misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pranab Modi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Modi with an uppercut!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Curtis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Modi - the referee stops the clock and Curtis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Modi. Curtis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice defenses there by Modi.
Modi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Modi connects with a leg kick. Curtis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Modi scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Modi. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Modi blocks a jab.
Modi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modi connects with an inside leg kick.
Modi defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Modi ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Modi.
Modi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curtis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Modi misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Curtis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Curtis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Modi.
Modi swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtis.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Modi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Curtis.
Curtis staying out of range there.
Modi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Modi looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Modi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Curtis. That did some damage!
Curtis misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Modi lands a head kick. Curtis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Modi moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
Modi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curtis momentarily.
Oh Curtis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curtis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis throws a jab when Modi was well out of range.
Curtis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Modi.
Modi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis slips a straight right by Modi.
Modi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
Modi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Modi is looking for the big counter here.
Modi scores with a push kick.#T3#
Modi cracks Curtis with a good jab.
Curtis misses with a hook. Modi ducked under it nicely.
Curtis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Curtis slips under a jab from Modi.
Curtis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body kick there by Modi.
Isaac Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis seems to have got his legs back now.
Curtis throws a right hand that Modi ducks under and follows up with a left that Modi also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curtis.
Modi tries to land a front kick but Curtis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Modi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Modi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Modi.
Curtis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Modi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modi staying out of range there.
Modi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curtis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Modi is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Modi.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Modi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curtis doesn't seem bothered though.
Curtis throws a right hand that misses
and Modi counters with an inside leg kick.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Modi.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Modi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curtis's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Modi.
A big right from Curtis misses.
That kick from Modi tenderised Curtis's leg. Curtis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Modi.
Curtis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Modi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pranab Modi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Modi 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pranab Modi!
Our winner, Pranab Modi, 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.
Isaac Curtis was interviewed post fight and said 'Maybe my age is catching up to me, it might be time to return to the fields for good. Sorry for my poor performance this evening.'.
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Event:
EFFA 177 - PPV
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Curtis throws a hook but Thundercunt avoids it easily.
Curtis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Thundercunt moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thundercunt.
Curtis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thundercunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thundercunt can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Thundercunt tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Thundercunt breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Thundercunt scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Curtis to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Curtis misses.
Curtis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thundercunt can pounce on him.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thundercunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Curtis is rocked!
Thundercunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Curtis is still on wobbly legs! Can Thundercunt finish him?
Isaac Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Thundercunt counters with a nice body kick.
Curtis seems to have recovered his senses.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Thundercunt's head coaches at FORBIDDEN VOILENCE WARRIORS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Curtis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thundercunt's head backwards.
Thundercunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Curtis throws a right hand that misses
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Thundercunt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Curtis just manages to avoid it.
Thundercunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Thundercunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thundercunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Thundercunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Thundercunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thundercunt looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range. #T2#
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thundercunt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thundercunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Thundercunt connects with a leg kick. Curtis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Curtis throws a sloppy body shot
and Thundercunt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thundercunt throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Thundercunt throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thundercunt. #T3#
Thundercunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thundercunt manages to avoid it.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Thundercunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thundercunt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Curtis jabs Thundercunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curtis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Curtis throws a hook but Thundercunt avoids it easily.
It appears Thundercunt was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Curtis moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thundercunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curtis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thundercunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Thundercunt thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Thundercunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curtis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws a combination that misses
and Thundercunt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thundercunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis misses with a jab to the body
and as Curtis resets, Thundercunt counters with a big head kick, out of nowhere! Curtis goes down! The referee sends Thundercunt to a neutral corner and begins the count.. 3,4,5,6,7, will he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Trumps Thundercunt!
Trumps Thundercunt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Isaac Curtis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight was not my night. I'm going to weigh up my options and see where to go from here. '.
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Event:
EFFA 175 - PPV
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Curtis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vermeer at a distance.
Vermeer throws a poor cross that misses
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis wants to clinch up but Vermeer keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Curtis closes the distance and pushes Vermeer back into the ropes.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Curtis.
Good body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Curtis's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Curtis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer is trying to break free.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis presses Vermeer against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Curtis. #BC#
Vermeer breaks from the clinch.
Vermeer misses with a looping right.#T1#
Vermeer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vermeer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vermeer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Vermeer knows he should have avoided that one.
Vermeer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vermeer misses with a left hand
and Curtis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curtis slips a jab from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeer throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Vermeer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Curtis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vermeer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Vermeer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeer lands a nice hook to Curtis's body. Curtis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Vermeer's head but Vermeer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vermeer rather than just go for the knockout.
Vermeer throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Vermeer.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Curtis misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Vermeer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis misses with a jab to the body
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermeer misses with a looping right.
Curtis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vermeer with a body shot.
Curtis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Curtis clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Curtis trying to stall but Vermeer improves his position.
Curtis gets through Vermeer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis wants to stall.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Curtis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
Curtis is working Vermeer over against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Curtis - that landed with a thud.
Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Curtis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Curtis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vermeer in his tracks.
Vermeer misses with a lunging right hand
and Curtis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Vermeer.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Curtis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vermeer misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
A big left from Vermeer misses.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vermeer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vermeer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Vermeer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curtis.
Vermeer ducks right into an uppercut from Curtis.
Curtis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vermeer throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curtis takes one on the button.
Vermeer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Vermeer misses with a hook.
Curtis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vermeer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeer's shoulder, as Vermeer tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Vermeer misses.
Curtis throws a body punch but Vermeer moves out of range.
Curtis lands a jab to Vermeer's midsection.#CL2#
Curtis darts in and clinches Vermeer up against the ropes.
Vermeer tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Curtis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeer scores with the left hand. Curtis knows he should have avoided that one.
Curtis moves out of range as Vermeer strikes.#T3#
Vermeer misses with a left hand
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeer is just out of range.
Vermeer misses with a straight left.
Curtis swings for the body but Vermeer moves out of range.
Curtis throws out a powerful jab.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Vermeer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Vermeer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis misses with an uppercut
and Vermeer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer misses with a straight left.
Vermeer misses with a lunging right hand
and Curtis counters with a left and a right that stings Vermeer.
Curtis scores with a jab.#T4#
Vermeer throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Vermeer moved out of range nicely.
Vermeer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vermeer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis counters with a nice body shot.
Curtis ducks right into an uppercut from Vermeer.
Vermeer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Curtis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Curtis misses with a looping right.
Curtis lands a nice shot that snaps Vermeer's head back.
Vermeer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis swings widly with a right hand
and Vermeer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curtis thinking.
Vermeer lands a nice shot to the body.
Vermeer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vermeer on the side of the head.
Curtis throws the left hand but Vermeer avoids the punch easily.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vermeer throws out the jab. #T1#
Curtis lands a jab to the head.
Vermeer misses with a looping right.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Vermeer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vermeer takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Vermeer looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
A jab from Vermeer finds it's way through Curtis's defenses.
Vermeer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Vermeer misses the jab.
Curtis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vermeer misses with a body shot
and Curtis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeer.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vermeer stuns Curtis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Curtis lands with a good body shot.
Isaac Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vermeer misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Curtis clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
Vermeer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curtis has him pressed against the ropes.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vermeer is working Curtis over against the ropes.
Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Vermeer takes a shot to the head.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer takes a shot to the head.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer tries to break the clinch but Curtis is controlling the position.
Isaac Curtis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vermeer works on Curtis's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexander Vermeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeer lands with a left to the head.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to circle away but Curtis has him pinned against the ropes.#T4#
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
Vermeer throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Curtis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vermeer is keeping busy.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Vermeer manages to break the clinch.
Vermeer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeer misses with a body punch
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Curtis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Curtis 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Curtis!
An intense looking Isaac Curtis took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Alexander is a class act, and I'm happy I got to fight a man as great as he is. Up for a rematch whenever the time is right, as I'd love to give the fans another fun bout!'.
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Event:
HFC 50:Yamamoto vs Capuchin
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Curtis as he jumps to the side.
Cannon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Curtis.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Curtis. No joy for Cannon on that attempt.
Isaac Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Cannon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannon. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cannon avoids the body shot from Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cannon throws a nice looking combination but Curtis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cannon misses with a left hand
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Cannon misses with a few strikes there.
Curtis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cannon. #T1#
Curtis takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Curtis there.
Curtis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cannon!
Curtis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Cannon is rocked!
Cannon throws a leg kick but Curtis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cannon is still on wobbly legs! Can Curtis finish him?
Curtis cracks Cannon with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cannon falls to his knees and Curtis doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Curtis!
As Isaac Curtis got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Tonight was my night. I'm going to weigh up my options and see where to go from here. Every fight is getting harder for an old dog like me, this may've been my last one.'.
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Event:
HFC 46:Max vs Kristoffer
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Jensen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jensen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curtis scores with a hook.
Curtis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Curtis lands a lovely overhand right.
Curtis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jensen is looking to clinch.
Jensen shoots for a double leg takedown but Curtis sprawls well. He's pushed Jensen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Isaac Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jensens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Decent striking displayed by Curtis there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Curtis.#T1#
Jensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Jensen is rocked!
Curtis throws a monster overhand right that drops Jensen! Curtis follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Curtis!
Post fight, Isaac Curtis took to the microphone: 'Tonight was my night. I'm going to weigh up my options and see where to go from here. Every fight is getting harder for an old dog like me, this may've been my last one.'.
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Event:
KOTB 45: Metralhadora!
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Curtis lands with a good body shot.
Jasperdek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jasperdek.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jasperdek is defended easily by Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jasperdek doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jasperdek was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Jasperdek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jasperdek 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.
Jasperdek slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Jasperdek feints the counter takedown.
Jasperdek takes one to the chin there.
Jasperdek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jasperdek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis lands a lovely overhand right.
Curtis throws a jab when Jasperdek was well out of range.#T2#
Curtis is looking to clinch.
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
Curtis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jasperdek.
A counter left hand to the body from Curtis misses its target.
Isaac Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janish Jasperdek.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Curtis connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis lands an overhand right.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Curtis! Jasperdek is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Curtis!
An out of breath Isaac Curtis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KOTB 42: Guerreiros
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Good work by Curtis as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Curtis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Docia.
Curtis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Docia throws a leg kick but Curtis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curtis swings for the body but Docia moves out of range.
A low kick from Docia misses
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Curtis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Docia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis lands an overhand right.#CL#
Docia tries to keep at a distance but Curtis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Docia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curtis has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Curtis.
Docia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis scores with a shoulder strike.
Docia throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Docia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Docias head.
Docia takes a shot to the head.
Curtis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Curtis.
Docia looks winded!
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Docia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Docia is rocked!
A short left from Curtis.
Docia is still on wobbly legs! Can Curtis finish him?
Curtis creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Docia with a big uppercut! Docia tries to clinch up but Curtis pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Docia to the mat! Docia covers up and Curtis unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Isaac Curtis!
Isaac Curtis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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