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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Curtis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharma as he jumps to the side.
Curtis slips a jab and a cross from Sharma.
It looked like Curtis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sharma closes the distance and clinches up with Curtis, looking for a takedown. Sharma pushes Curtis against the cage but Curtis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Curtis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Sharma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Curtis's guard.
Sharma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sharma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sharma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma wants to stand up but Curtis has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sharma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Sharma throwing shots but Curtis is blocking nicely.
Sharma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharma wants to stand up but Curtis has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sharma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rohit Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis fails to land the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sharma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sharma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Curtis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sharma takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Sharma scores with a head kick. Curtis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Hal Curtis has been cut.
Sharma moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.#TD2#
Sharma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Curtis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sharma manages to move to mount!
Sharma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Sharma avoids the attempt from Curtis to control.
Curtis regains half guard.
Sharma controlling the pace.
Sharma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sharma not doing much here.
#T4##SUB2#
Sharma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Curtis defends it well.
Sharma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rohit Sharma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hal Curtis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Sharma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sharma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sharma trying to control but Curtis is working from the bottom.
Sharma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rohit Sharma has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Sharma stands up.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Sharma.
Curtis is looking to counter the offense by Sharma and move into the clinch.#T1#
Sharma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sharma drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curtis is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Sharma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Curtis postures up.
Curtis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Sharma has a closed guard, preventing Curtis from standing up. #SU#
Curtis stands up and waves to Sharma to follow him.
Sharma throws a nice looking combination but Curtis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Curtis stuffs the takedown.
Sharma misses with a takedown attempt
and Curtis counters with a series of strikes. Sharma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hal Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rohit Sharma.
Sharma is breathing heavily.
Sharma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hal Curtis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curtis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Sharma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Curtis.#CL#
Curtis closes the distance and pushes Sharma back into the cage.#TD2#
Sharma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Curtis uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curtis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sharma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curtis wanted to stand there but Sharma had control of the position.
Sharma throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##ES2#
Sharma has his feet on Curtis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Curtis doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharma circles away.
#TD2#
Sharma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sharma trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharma might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Curtis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharma content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rohit Sharma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hal Curtis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sharma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Curtis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharma circles away.
Curtis fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Sharma moves into the clinch.
Sharma is trying to pull guard but Curtis has him pressed against the cage.
Sharma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sharma prevents Curtis from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Curtis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hal Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rohit Sharma.#BC#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharma misses the shot to the body.
Sharma doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
#T1##TD2#
Sharma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Curtis!#ES#
Curtis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sharma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharma shoots and misses
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Sharma closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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 gets back to half guard.
Curtis wants to get back to full guard.
Sharma is looking to stall here but Curtis recovers full guard. #T2#
Curtis wants to stand up but Sharma is controlling him.
Curtis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sharma's guard. #REVR#
Sharma trying to control the position.
Curtis won't allow Sharma to sweep him here. #T3#
Sharma trying to keep a closed guard but Curtis is proving a slippery customer.
Curtis is looking to stand up but Sharma won't let him.
Sharma controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#ES2#
Sharma has his feet on Curtis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Curtis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharma is fending him off so far but Curtis persists. Nope, Sharma circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharma throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range. #T4#
Sharma shoots for a takedown but Curtis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Curtis throws a big counter combination but Sharma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Curtis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sharma to the mat! Sharma manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Sharma scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharma looks for a takedown but Curtis sprawls well.
It looked like Curtis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Curtis dives in and scores a takedown into Sharma's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rohit Sharma.
I've got Sharma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rohit Sharma!
Our winner, Rohit Sharma, 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Dali gets tackled into the cage by Curtis. Curtis maintains the clinch.
Dali tries to pull guard but Curtis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Dali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dali tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Dali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Curtis counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Dali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dali pushes Curtis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Hal Curtis has been cut.#BC2#
Dali manages to break the clinch.
Dali shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Curtis takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Dali sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Curtis bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mojame Dali!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Panic has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Panic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Panic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Panic is looking to take a break and control but Curtis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curtis struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic trying to control the position but Curtis is working away.
Panic cracks Curtis with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Panic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curtis keeps working.
Curtis sneaks back into half guard.
Panic wants to pass the guard but Curtis is defending well.
Panic tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Panic not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Curtis is looking to improve his position.
Panic trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panic trying to control from Curtis's half guard. Curtis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Curtis wants to hit a switch here but Panic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Curtis there!
Panic avoids the attempt from Curtis to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Panic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Curtis has worked his arm free - good work by Curtis!
Curtis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Panic asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Panic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Curtis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Panic wants to control but Curtis is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Panic swings around for an armbar but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Panic's guard.
Curtis won't allow Panic to sweep him here.
Panic is striking from the bottom but Curtis uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Panic wants to get back to full guard but Curtis has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panic wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darko Panic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Panic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darko Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panic wants to clinch up but Curtis keeps it at a distance.
Panic throws a head kick that misses.
Panic misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Panic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Curtis to the ground. Panic is now in Curtis's guard.
Curtis looking for a sweep. Not yet Curtis, not yet.
Panic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic wants to get up but he can't break Curtis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Curtis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Panic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Curtis passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Curtis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panic is just riding it out for now. Curtis eventually gives up the hold.
Curtis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panic wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Panic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curtis is working away from the top position though.#ES2#
Panic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Panic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Curtis counters with a series of strikes. Panic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Panic stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Panic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Curtis looking for a sweep. Not yet Curtis, not yet. #T3#
Panic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Curtis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panic's guard. #REVR#
Panic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Darko Panic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panic is continuing to stall.
Curtis won't allow Panic to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Curtis wanted to stand there but Panic had control of the position.
Panic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Curtis gets to his feet - Panic follows without any prompting.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panic goes for a double leg but Curtis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Curtis continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Panic closes the distance and pushes Curtis back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darko Panic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL2#
Panic clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Panic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panic tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis throws a big counter combination but Panic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Curtis is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Curtis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Panic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Panic keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Curtis pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Panic jumps guard.
Panic looking to control.
#T1#
Panic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Curtis has passed into side control.
Panic is looking to reverse the position.
Panic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curtis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Panic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Panic reaches up around Curtis's neck trying to control. But Curtis takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Panic! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Panic is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Curtis celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hal Curtis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Pudzianowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pudzianowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hal Curtis has been cut.
Pudzianowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curtis circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pudzianowski eats them both and turns towards Curtis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Curtis tries to clinch there but Pudzianowski circles away.
Pudzianowski throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Curtis colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Pudzianowski as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Curtis is left battered and dazed whilst Pudzianowski and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Pudzianowski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Curtis pinned against the cage. Curtis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving.
Brown stands up over Curtis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curtis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown stays in close to Curtis's body and controls the position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving. #T1#
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Curtis.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Curtis is retaining full guard.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Curtis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Curtis has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Curtis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Curtis postures up.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Curtis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Curtis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Brown has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Curtis is looking to defend but Brown has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Curtis! Brown pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Curtis taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shawn Brown!
Shawn Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Halimi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Halimi misses with a series of wild punches.
Halimi looks winded!
Halimi tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
As Halimi looks to move away, Curtis throws a big counter combo but Halimi just gets out of the way.
Halimi shoots in for a double leg but Curtis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Curtis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Halimi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Curtis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halimi as he avoids it easily.
Halimi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Halimi fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Curtis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Halimi!#SUB#
Curtis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halimi, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Curtis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halimi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1##SU#
Curtis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Curtis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Curtis tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2##SUB#
Curtis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halimi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Curtis. #SUB#
Curtis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halimi sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Halimi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Curtis.
Curtis wants to stand up but Halimi has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU#
Curtis decides to stand and escape the position.
Halimi leaves Curtis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Curtis scores with a takedown into Halimi's guard.#T4#
Curtis wants to get up but he can't break Halimi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Curtis gets to his feet. Halimi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Curtis fails with a takedown attempt.
Halimi is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curtis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halimi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Curtis defends it well.
Curtis looks to land a combination but Halimi avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Curtis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Curtis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Curtis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halimi.
#TD#
Curtis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Halimi!#SUB#
Curtis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Curtis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halimi is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Curtis decides to stand back up. Curtis steps back and let's Halimi get back to his feet.
Halimi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Curtis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Curtis shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Curtis forces Halimi back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Halimi stuffs the takedown attempt from Curtis. Curtis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Curtis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Halimi was covering up waiting for the punch and Curtis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Curtis is standing up over Halimi. Halimi looks to escape but Curtis dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Curtis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halimi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Curtis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halimi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halimi pushes Curtis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Curtis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Curtis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halimi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Curtis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halimi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halimi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Curtis is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Curtis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Halimi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Curtis feints and as Halimi raises his hands in defense, Curtis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Halimi kicks Curtis off and gets to his feet.
Halimi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halimi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Curtis moves into the clinch.#BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Halimi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Halimi looks to move away, Curtis throws a big counter combo but Halimi just gets out of the way.#CL#
Curtis takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Halimi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curtis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halimi swivels and escapes.#T1#
Halimi fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Halimi tries to get set, Curtis tries to push him back and clinch up but Halimi manages to avoid the attempt.
Halimi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Curtis.
Hal Curtis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curtis misses with a takedown attempt - Halimi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hal Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Curtis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Curtis stops Halimi from standing up. #SU#
Curtis gets to his feet - Halimi follows without any prompting. #T2#
Curtis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halimi as he jumps to the side.
Halimi stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halimi.
Halimi fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Curtis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Halimi has one foot on Curtis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Halimi doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Curtis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halimi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halimi tries to clinch up.
Moudood Halimi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halimi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Curtis. #CL2#
Halimi clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Halimi prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halimi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halimi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Curtis darts in and clinches Halimi up against the cage.
Curtis is looking to control Halimi's arms but Halimi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Curtis has his back to the cage. #BC#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halimi can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Halimi clinches. #BC2#
Halimi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moudood Halimi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hal Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halimi leaves Curtis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Hal Curtis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Curtis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hal Curtis!
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