Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C63: Melondov vs. Magnus
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Curtis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Terrell backs up against the cage.
Terrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Terrell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Terrell - that will leave a mark!
We've been hearing reports that Curtis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Curtis.
A jab from Curtis misses.
Curtis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Curtis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Curtis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Terrell clinches with his opponent.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Terrell tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Terrell back against the cage. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terrell moves away.
Curtis throws a push kick but Terrell slaps the foot to one side.
Terrell shapes to counter with a head kick.
Terrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Terrell looks to land a combination but Curtis avoids it well. #T1#
Terrell blocks a low kick nicely.
Curtis throws a jab when Terrell was well out of range.
Curtis lands a lovely overhand right.
Curtis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Terrell to score with a decent uppercut.
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis moves forwards but Terrell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Terrell connects with a crisp jab.
Terrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Terrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terrell lands with a nice body kick.
Curtis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terrell lands with a shot to the body.
Terrell moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Terrell scores with a sloppy right hand. Curtis should have avoided that one.
Terrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Curtis is looking to slow Terrell down with leg kicks.
Curtis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Terrell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Curtis.
Terrell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Curtis if he has to take too many more of those.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curtis tries to bum rush Terrell with a series of wild strikes but Terrell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curtis backing away here, and Terrell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Terrell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Terrell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curtis doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Terrell gets tackled into the cage by Curtis. Curtis maintains the clinch.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Curtis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Curtis tries to keep at a distance but Terrell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Terrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Terrell keeps him there for the moment.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terrell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Terrell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Curtis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Curtis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Terrell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Terrell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Terrell tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Terrell misses with the head strike.
Terrell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Curtis is trying to break the clinch but Terrell has him pressed against the cage.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Terrell lands with a light punch inside.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis is trying to push Terrell away but Terrell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis tries to land knees in the clinch but Terrell avoids the damage to the body.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Terrell - that landed with a thud.
Terrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Terrell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Terrell.
Terrell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrell keeps control of Curtis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Terrell lands a left hand.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Terrell.
Terrell lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's time! Curtis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Terrell does it's job there.
Curtis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terrell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Terrell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Curtis. Curtis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping body kick lands there for Terrell.
Terrell tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Terrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phillip Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Terrell has managed to clinch.
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Curtis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terrell.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrell blocking some punches.
Terrell digs a right hand into Curtis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curtis's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Terrell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Curtis working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Terrell. #T1#
Curtis being controlled against the cage.
Curtis is trying to maintain a safe position but Terrell gets an underhook and turns Curtis into the cage.#BC2#
Terrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Curtis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Curtis misses with a low kick as Terrell jumps back.
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curtis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Terrell clinches.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Terrell avoids it.
Nice body punch from Terrell - that landed with a thud.
Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Curtis lands an uppercut.#T2#
Terrell working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Phillip Terrell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curtis looking to slow down the pace here.
Curtis gets through Terrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Terrell working aggressively here.
Come on Curtis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtis stalling in the clinch but Terrell improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Terrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Terrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis tries a body shot but Terrell blocks it.
Curtis lands a hook that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Terrell blocks an uppercut.
Terrell pushes Curtis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Curtis.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrell controls his hands.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
Terrell lands a body shot.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Terrell digs a right hand underneath Curtis's ribcage. Curtis let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Terrell blocks an uppercut.
Terrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Terrell tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Terrell back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Terrell slows down the pace here.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body.
Terrell lands with a light punch inside.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phillip Terrell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Curtis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Terrell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Terrell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Terrell scores with a jab to the body.
Terrell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curtis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Terrell's head but Terrell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Curtis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Terrell - the referee stops the clock and Curtis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Terrell. Curtis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curtis looks for the body kick but Terrell saw that one coming.
Terrell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Curtis misses.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curtis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terrell.
Terrell thumps Curtis with a low kick.
Terrell moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
Curtis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Curtis looks for the body kick but Terrell saw that one coming.
Terrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Curtis.#T1#
Curtis throws a body punch but Terrell moves out of range.
Curtis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Curtis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis throws a jab when Terrell was well out of range.
Curtis takes one to the side of the head.
Curtis is looking to clinch.
Jab from Terrell.
Curtis wants to clinch.
Terrell lands a slapping body shot.
Terrell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curtis's sensitive parts.
Curtis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Terrell moved away.
Curtis lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Terrell moves into the clinch.#T2#
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Terrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Terrell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Terrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Terrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Terrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Curtis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curtis lands a high kick!
Terrell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis needs to keep his hands up - Terrell had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Terrell takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Terrell.
Terrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terrell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terrell tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it. #T3##BC2#
Terrell breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Terrell is predictable there
and Curtis counters with a left and a right that stings Terrell.
Terrell tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Terrell has closed the distance and engaged Curtis in a clinch. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Terrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Terrell closes the distance and clinches.
Terrell blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Terrell prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Terrell has him pressed against the cage.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Terrell avoids it.
Terrell blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Terrell manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Terrell scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Terrell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phillip Terrell.
Well Terrell 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
An out of breath Phillip Terrell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Darry Curtis had this to say: 'Thank you to the fans who came out to watch me. I will come back stronger. '.

Event: C58: McDonald vs. Megaton II
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
White Jr throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
White Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Curtis misses. #TD#
White Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Curtis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Curtis is retaining full guard.
Curtis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White Jr pushing down on Curtis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Curtis is looking to improve his position.
White Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curtis defending well though.
Curtis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White Jr controlling the action here.
White Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
White Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Jr is pressing down on Curtis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curtis is holding on for now.
White Jr winds up and cracks Curtis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
White Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curtis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White Jr is working away from the top position though.
White Jr controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Curtis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White Jr.
White Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Curtis wants to get back to full guard.
White Jr is trying to control. Curtis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. White Jr connects with a nice short shot to Curtis's temple.
White Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curtis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Curtis is defending well.
Curtis works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Curtis wants to sweep but no luck.
White Jr stands up over Curtis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White Jr wants to pass the guard but Curtis is keeping the position.
White Jr throwing strikes from guard but Curtis blocks nicely.
White Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White Jr stops Curtis from standing up.
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Curtis thumps White Jr with a low kick.
Curtis throws a body punch but White Jr moves out of range.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curtis under the eye.
Good shot there by White Jr.
White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
White Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
White Jr throws a series of punches but Curtis moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curtis! But no joy.
White Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Curtis throws a lazy head kick
and White Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and White Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
White Jr checks a leg kick.
Bruce White Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
White Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
White Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curtis on the side of the head.
A low kick from Curtis misses
and White Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White Jr moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
White Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Curtis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from White Jr does no damage.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curtis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White Jr.
White Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr takes one to the chin there.
Curtis throws a leg kick
letting White Jr counter with a right hand. #T1#
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curtis darts in trying to clinch
and White Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and White Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by White Jr.
Curtis wants to sweep here but White Jr controlling him for the moment.
Curtis keeps trying to improve his position.
White Jr 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.
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Curtis wants to sweep but no luck.
White Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Curtis throws a low kick but it's checked well by White Jr.
Curtis throws a right hand that misses
and White Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
White Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White Jr 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but White Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis throws a hook but White Jr blocks it.#T3#
White Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darry Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
White Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
White Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Curtis is looking to regain half guard here but White Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Curtis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Curtis struggling a bit here.#SUB#
White Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
White Jr with the ground and pound but Curtis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Curtis controlling the position for now.#T4#
Curtis is trying to maintain the position but White Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Curtis tries to roll over but White Jr keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
White Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curtis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
White Jr moves into full mount! Curtis won't be happy about that!
Curtis regains half guard.
White Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curtis can do to turn this around?
White Jr trying to mount his opponent but Curtis defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
White Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Curtis tries to sprawl out of it but White Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Curtis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from White Jr.
White Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Curtis tries to clinch there but White Jr circles away.
White Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Curtis sprawls and moves away.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White Jr.
White Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a hook to the body
and White Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curtis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White Jr connects with a single shot there.#T1#
White Jr throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Curtis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Curtis swings widly with a right hand
and White Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Curtis is rocked!
Curtis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Curtis is still on wobbly legs! Can White Jr finish him?
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and White Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Curtis to the canvas! White Jr smells blood - he's punishing Curtis with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Curtis has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White Jr!
Our winner, Bruce White Jr, 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.
The defeated Darry Curtis had this to say: 'Thank you to the fans who came out to watch me. I will come back stronger. '.

Event: C50: Maestre vs. Zan
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Honey ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Honey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Honey scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Honey misses the target.
Honey connects with a single shot there.
Curtis throws the left hand but Honey avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Honey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honey tries to bum rush Curtis with a series of wild strikes but Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curtis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curtis sizes up Honey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey misses with an uppercut
and Curtis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtis wants to slow Honey down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Honey moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Honey blocks an uppercut.
Honey is trying to maintain a safe position but Curtis gets an underhook and turns Honey into the cage.
Honey gets through Curtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Honey tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curtis throws a body punch but Honey moves out of range.
A low kick from Curtis misses
and Honey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
Curtis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Honey to score with a decent uppercut.
Honey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Honey takes the fight into the clinch.
Curtis lands a right hand. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Curtis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Honey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honey cracks Curtis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Honey throws a shot to the body.
Curtis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Honey. Beautiful body shot.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Honey is out of range.
Honey tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Honey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curtis.
An attempted straight right counter from Honey misses the target.
Honey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Curtis. That did some damage!#CL#
Honey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curtis, pushing him back against the cage.
Honey throws a head punch that misses.
Honey misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands an uppercut.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Honey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Curtiss head. #T3#
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Honey.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honey.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Honey misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Curtis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Honey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Honey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Curtis's head.
Honey falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Honey throws a nice head kick!
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Honey moves out of range easily. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis misses with a jab to the body
and Honey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis digs a good body shot into Honey's ribs.
Honey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Honey slips under a jab from Curtis.
A little feinted left hand from Honey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curtis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Curtis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Honey on the side of the head.
Honey scores with a punch to the head.
Curtis wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Honey misses the target.#CL2#
Curtis gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
A head punch on the inside from Honey fails to land.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honey misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hugh Honey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Curtis.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Curtis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Honey. #CL#
Curtis gets tackled into the cage by Honey. Honey maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
Honey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Honey misses with the head strike.
Honey tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Honey back against the cage.
Honey misses with some punches.
Curtis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Honey breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Curtis.
Honey moves out of range of the strikes.
Honey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honey takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
A low kick lands for Curtis.
Curtis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Honey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curtis circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtis connects with a body shot that sends Honey's belly button to the back.
Curtis fails to land with a series of punches.
Honey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A punch lands to the side of Curtis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Curtis throws out a powerful jab.
Curtis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Honey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis moves out of range of the leg kick from Honey.
Curtis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Honey throws a right hand that Curtis ducks under and follows up with a left that Curtis also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by Honey.
The fighters circle momentarily. Honey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Curtis is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Darry Curtis's cut even more.
Honey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curtis is still on wobbly legs! Can Honey finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Honey counters with a big left hand that crumples Curtis! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugh Honey!
A very excited looking Hugh Honey rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Darry Curtis had this to say: 'Thank you to the fans who came out to watch me. I will come back stronger. '.

Event: C45: Umm vs. Kuwabara
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Salvatore lands a slapping body shot.
Curtis misses the jab.
Salvatore throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Curtis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salvatore avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis sets himself, and Salvatore steps forward looking for the clinch! Curtis avoids it this time.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Curtis sizes up Salvatore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Salvatore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Salvatore knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Salvatore takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Salvatore blocking some punches.
Salvatore jumps guard but Curtis stands there with Salvatore around his waist. Salvatore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Salvatore blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.
Our sources have told us that Curtis has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Salvatore avoiding damage as Curtis throws knees to the body.
Salvatore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Salvatore.
Curtis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Salvatore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salvatore is pushing Curtis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis. #BC#
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salvatore tries to land a body kick
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Salvatore darts in and clinches Curtis up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis. #T2##BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salvatore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curtis throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Salvatore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Salvatore.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Salvatore drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Curtis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salvatore has Curtis in his guard.#REVR#
Salvatore controls Curtis momentarily but Curtis frees himself.
Salvatore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Salvatore scores with a short punch from the bottom.#SUB2#
Salvatore looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Curtis has picked Salvatore up and slammed him! Salvatore can't keep hold of the triangle and Curtis manages to pass to side control!
Salvatore struggling a bit here.
Salvatore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curtis is trying to control the action in half guard but Salvatore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salvatore wants to improve his position but Curtis is controlling well.
Salvatore is not content to let Curtis control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salvatore tries to kick Curtis off but Curtis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Salvatore keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Curtis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salvatore on the ground.
Salvatore is trying to stand up here but Curtis is controlling him well.
Curtis stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Curtis wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
That's time! Curtis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Curtis leaves Salvatore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvatore is just out of range.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
Salvatore 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.
Curtis throws a body punch but Salvatore moves out of range.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvatore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salvatore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curtis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salvatore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salvatore dives in for a single leg takedown but Curtis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darry Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Salvatore moved out of range.
Salvatore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.#T1##CL2#
Salvatore rushes Curtis and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Salvatore manages to pull guard.
Curtis stops Salvatore from standing up.
Salvatore lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Salvatore 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.
Curtis wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Salvatore looking to control.
Curtis trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SU#
Curtis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Salvatore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Salvatore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curtis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salvatore on the side of the head.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salvatore counters with a one-two to the body.
Salvatore throws a lazy head kick
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvatore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Salvatore manages to avoid it.#CL#
Curtis clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Curtis tries to work over Salvatore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Salvatore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Curtis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Salvatore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Salvatore wants a takedown but no success here.
Darry Curtis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salvatore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Curtis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salvatore up against the cage.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Salvatore manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Salvatore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curtis.
Salvatore shoots in but Curtis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Curtis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Salvatore tries for a takedown but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvatore throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis tests Salvatore's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Curtis enables Salvatore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Curtis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvatore is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curtis has control of Salvatore's left arm, preventing Salvatore from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Salvatore moves forwards but Curtis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curtis throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#Salvatore is rocked!
Curtis sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Salvatore's defenses. It connects perfectly with Salvatore's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Give me a shot at the belt! It's my time to take over this division! '.

Event: C39: Steve vs. Jako
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Curtis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Curtis loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Curtis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hakekia 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.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia lands with a right hand.
Curtis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia throwing a counter right hand but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a front kick that sends Curtis stumbling back into the cage.
Hakekia throws a leg kick
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Hakekia lands with a nice body kick.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia tried to counter with a leg kick but Curtis avoided it.
Curtis tries to land a leg kick but Hakekia saw it coming and moves away.
Hakekia defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis unleashes a big counter combination but Hakekia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Hakekia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Hakekia avoids it with no problem.
Curtis tries to land a leg kick but Hakekia saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Hakekia misses with a few strikes there.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Hakekia coming out on top.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Curtis lands a head shot.
Hakekia scores with a push kick.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Hakekia lands with an overhand left.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Curtis's front leg but catches the back leg as Curtis tries to avoid it.
Curtis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakekia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curtis.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Curtis off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick from Curtis.
Curtis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hakekia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hakekia scores with a nice head shot.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Hakekia lands with an uppercut that bounces Curtis off the cage and back into range.
Curtis takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Curtis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hakekia.
Hakekia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curtis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis walks into a left hand.
Hakekia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Curtis catches Hakekia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hakekia lands with an overhand left.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Hakekia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Curtis.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Curtis saw that one coming.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Curtis checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia throws a chopping leg kick but Curtis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hakekia connects with a crisp jab.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis throws a low kick, looking for Hakekia's leg but Hakekia calmly moves out of range.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Curtis moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick. #CL2#
Curtis moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Hakekia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.
Hakekia defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis tries to bum rush Hakekia with a series of wild strikes but Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Curtis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis throws a body kick that misses.
Hakekia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis cracks Hakekia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Hakekia misses its intended target.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Curtis blocks the body kick.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curtis's sensitive parts.
Hakekia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curtis is able to avoid easily.
Curtis walks into a stiff left hand from Hakekia.
Curtis connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
Hakekia gets through Curtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body.
Hakekia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
Curtis only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body.
Hakekia walks into a straight right hand from Curtis.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Curtis tenderised Hakekia's leg. Hakekia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Curtis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Curtis's leg. Curtis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Curtis throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Hakekia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Hakekia scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis scores with a punch to the head.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there.
Hakekia looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Hakekia throws a leg kick
and Curtis counters with a three punch combo that has Hakekia backing up. Hakekia nods at Curtis to acknowledge the strikes.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hakekia. Curtis shrugs it off though.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Curtis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hakekia scores with the left hand. Curtis knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Curtis blocks the leg kick.
Curtis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hakekia on the side of the head.
Curtis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hakekia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Curtis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hakekia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Curtis misses with a double jab
and Hakekia counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Curtis off balance momentarily.
Hakekia throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Curtis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Curtis moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Nice uppercut there from Hakekia.
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hakekia's sensitive parts.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the head.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Hakekia sees it coming and moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hakekia! #CL2#
Curtis moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hakekia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hakekia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Curtis avoiding damage as Hakekia throws knees to the body.
Hakekia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Hakekia avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakekia managing to block the knees to the body from Curtis. #BC#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curtis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
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's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hakekia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curtis scrambles back to his feet.
Hakekia throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curtis's head backwards.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia throws a poor cross that misses
and Curtis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hakekia misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with an inside leg kick.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Curtis throws a combination that misses
and Hakekia counters with an outside leg kick.
Curtis checks a low kick from Hakekia.
A shot to the body from Curtis misses
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curtis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hakekia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Curtis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Curtis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Curtis scores with a body shot.
Curtis is looking to clinch.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.#T1#
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a leg kick.
Curtis throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Curtis catches Hakekia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Curtis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hakekia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curtis misses with a hook to the body
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Hakekia.
Curtis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Curtis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hakekia.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Curtis with 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 walks into a left hand.
Curtis lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Hakekia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Curtis.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtis.
Curtis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Curtis with an uppercut!
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Curtis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curtis throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia dodges the punch combination from Curtis.
Curtis lands with an overhand left.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Hakekia throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis lands a lovely overhand right.
Hakekia lands with a nice body kick.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Curtis's leg. Curtis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but Curtis avoids it.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curtis moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick. #T4#
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curtis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curtis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curtis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hakekia, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Post fight, Alika Hakekia stared into the camera and said 'I Want A Top 5 Opponent, Then A Title Shot'.
The defeated Darry Curtis had this to say: 'Thank you to the fans who came out to watch me. I will come back stronger. '.

Event: C34: Larkin vs. Knox
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Curtis throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Del Bosque.
Del Bosque misses with a low kick.
Del Bosque takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curtis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Curtis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Curtis cracks Del Bosque with an open hand slap.
Del Bosque walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Curtis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Del Bosque scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis.#ROC#Del Bosque is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Curtis engages and cracks Del Bosque with a massive lead left hook - Del Bosque tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Curtis is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis took some time post fight to say the following; 'Give me a shot at the belt! It's my time to take over this division! '.
The defeated Severo Del Bosque had this to say: 'Don’t Worry Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: C25: Kuwabara vs. Lydon
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
A good leg kick by Shain.
Shain scores with a hook to the body. Curtis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shain misses with a hook.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Shain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Curtis moves out of range of the strikes.
Shain swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range. #CL2#
Curtis has closed the distance and engaged Shain in a clinch.
Shain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curtis or not.
Shain lands with a short shot to the head.
Curtis avoiding damage as Shain throws knees to the body.
Shain misses with a knee to the head.
Shain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shain misses with some punches.
Shain throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
Curtis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shain struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands. #T1##BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Shain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Curtis rushes Shain and presses him up against the cage.
Shain throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Shain blocks an uppercut.
Shain swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Curtis is defending well for now.
Shain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Shain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis trying to stall but Shain improves his position.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Shain.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
Shain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shain misses with some punches. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Curtis takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Curtis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Shain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Curtis to work.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curtis.
Curtis dodges an elbow strike from Shain.
Curtis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Curtis told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Shain misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Shain. #CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shain misses with a punch on the inside.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Curtis avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Curtis.
Curtis pushes Shain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Shain throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Shain pushes off an throws an elbow but Curtis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain landing knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shain as Curtis tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Curtis manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Shain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis throws the left hand but Shain avoids the punch easily.
Shain defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis throws a jab when Shain was well out of range.
Curtis connects with a leg kick.
Shain misses with a head kick.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shain.
Curtis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shain misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Shain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shain working Curtis over with knees to the body.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curtis.
Shain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Curtis.
Curtis tries a body shot but Shain blocks it. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Shain.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Shain uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shain throws a poor cross that misses
and Shain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Shain moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Shain looking to throw knees to the head but Curtis is blocking nicely.
Shain being controlled against the cage.
Shain misses with an elbow over the top.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
Shain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Curtis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
Shain has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Shain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Curtis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shain lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Shain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Shain.
Shain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shain moves away.
Shain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Shain moves away and avoids it.
Sampson Shain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis lands a leg kick that knocks Shain off balance momentarily.
Shain throws a looping overhand right but Curtis ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shain.
A big right from Shain misses.
Shain misses with a head kick.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis lands a front kick.#T1#
Curtis connects with a jab.
Shain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Curtis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Curtis lands a nice hook to Shain's body. Shain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Curtis slips a straight right by Shain.
Shain throws a leg kick but Curtis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curtis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Shain.
Shain throws a leg kick but Curtis moved away.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Shain.
Shain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shain. Shain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Sampson Shain has been cut.
Shain cracks Curtis with a good jab.
Curtis thuds a left hand into Shain's body.
Shain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shain misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shain is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Shain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shain is just out of range.
Shain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Shain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Nice defenses there by Shain.
Curtis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Curtis.
Shain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shain scrambles back to his feet.
Curtis throws a one two combo.
Curtis lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Shain is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Shain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shain walks straight into a right hand from Curtis - that's dropped him! Curtis jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shain from any more punishment! Shain complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This is my last shot! I'm coming for that title Harry! Watch out! '.

Event: CFN11: Carvalho vs. Ishmael
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Hlervu jabs at Curtis's body.
Hlervu throws a sloppy body shot
and Curtis counters with a thumping low kick.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Curtis tries to clinch up.
Curtis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses.
Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hlervu connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.
Hlervu doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Curtis is looking for a counter combo.
Curtis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hlervu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hlervu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Curtis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Hlervu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Curtis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curtis throws a front kick aimed at Hlervu's knee but Hlervu avoids it well.
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?
Hlervu works the jab nicely.
Hlervu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hlervu takes one to the chin there.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Hlervu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Curtis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a low kick. #T1#
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
Curtis lands a head shot.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu connects with a leg kick.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Curtis tried to score with a low kick but Hlervu checks it.#CL2#
Hlervu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hlervu lands a shot to the body.
Hlervu lands a left hand.
Hlervu can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Hlervu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hlervu has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Hlervu misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Curtis with a jab.#T2#
Hlervu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hlervu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Hlervu.
Hlervu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Curtis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hlervu at a distance.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hlervu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hlervu pushes Curtis away with a front kick.
Hlervu lands a head kick. Curtis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hlervu throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
A big right from Hlervu misses.
A nice leg kick from Hlervu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis cracks Hlervu with a good jab.
Hlervu throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Hlervu lands with a hook. Curtis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hlervu scores with a jab to the head.
Curtis misses with a low kick as Hlervu jumps back.
Curtis lands a right hook to the body.
Hlervu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hlervu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Curtis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu jabs Curtis right on the nose. Curtis blinks but takes it well.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Hlervu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hlervu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curtis in his tracks.
Hlervu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Curtis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Curtis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hlervu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis misses the jab.
Hlervu scores with a hook.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu. #T4#
Hlervu scores with a shot to the body.
Hlervu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis slips under a jab.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlervu was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis throws a right hand that Hlervu ducks under and follows up with a left that Hlervu also avoids with ease.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hlervu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Curtis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hlervu slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Hlervu lands with a nice body punch.
Hlervu lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Hlervu is looking to clinch.
Hlervu avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braynas Hlervu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
Curtis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Curtis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hlervu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curtis in his tracks.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Hlervu counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Hlervu.
Curtis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtis avoids the head kick by Hlervu.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Hlervu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Curtis. That one must have hurt.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
Hlervu defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu. #T1#
Curtis throws a leg kick but Hlervu checks it.
Hlervu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Hlervu takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hlervu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hlervu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hlervu tries to land a front kick but Curtis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis throws a head kick but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Hlervu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hlervu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Curtis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hlervu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curtis thinking. #T2#
Curtis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hlervu on the side of the head.
Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hlervu blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Hlervu.
Curtis connects with a right hand. Hlervu shakes it off.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Hlervu circles away and keeps his distance.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
A shot to the liver by Curtis. Beautiful body shot.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hlervu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Curtis dodges an elbow strike from Hlervu.
Hlervu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Hlervu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Hlervu tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hlervu wants a takedown but no success here.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Curtis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hlervu throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
A short left from Hlervu.
Curtis trying to control the position but instead, Hlervu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curtis into the cage.
Curtis tries to stall but Hlervu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hlervu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Hlervu manages to break the clinch.
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
Hlervu throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hlervu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hlervu! But no joy.#T4#
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Hlervu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hlervu misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hlervu works the jab nicely.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Curtis checks it.
A left lands for Curtis.
Curtis moves forwards but Hlervu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu.
Curtis throws a low kick but Hlervu avoids it.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hlervu! But no joy.
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Hlervu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hlervu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hlervu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hlervu.
Curtis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hlervu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curtis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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?
Hlervu misses with a combination
and Curtis counters with a left to the body.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hlervu stuns Curtis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis walks into a straight right hand from Hlervu.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Hlervu's shoulder, as Hlervu tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Hlervu's defenses.
Curtis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curtis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Hlervu digs a good hook to Curtis's body.
Curtis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hlervu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Curtis throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Hlervu looks for the body kick but Curtis saw that one coming.
Hlervu 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.
Hlervu looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Curtis misses its target.
Hlervu moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hlervu throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Hlervu throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Curtis has Hlervu pressed against the cage, preventing Hlervu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Curtis counters with an inside leg kick.
Curtis looks for the body kick but Hlervu saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Hlervu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hlervu.
Curtis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curtis's head backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Curtis scores with a four punch combination!
Hlervu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hlervu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Curtis has time to react.
Hlervu lands a nice looking body shot.
Hlervu moves forwards but Curtis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
Curtis blocks a jab.
Curtis lands a nice shot that snaps Hlervu's head back. #T3#
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Curtis misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Curtis coming out on top.
Curtis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hlervu counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hlervu with a nice calf kick.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
Curtis swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hlervu in his tracks.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Curtis.
Crunch! Curtis slams his shin into Hlervu's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hlervu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hlervu is looking to clinch. #T4#
Hlervu moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
Hlervu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hlervu throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a sloppy right hand. Hlervu should have avoided that one.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Hlervu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hlervu lands a right hook to the body.
Curtis takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Hlervu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hlervu tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
It looked like Curtis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hlervu.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Curtis checks the leg kick nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Braynas Hlervu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hlervu 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Darry Curtis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think it's time for this old geezer to retire. I've enjoyed my last run with SMASH, but it's time to focus on things more important now. Thank you to my fans and everybody else who supported me during my career. '.

Event: Combate 13: Rahim vs. Kazuma 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Butabi closes the distance and clinches up with Curtis, looking for a takedown. Butabi pushes Curtis against the cage but Curtis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Butabi moves away and avoids it.
Butabi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Butabi walks into a jab.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Butabi's head but Butabi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Butabi misses.
Curtis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Butabi tries to counter with a takedown but Curtis is quick to defend against it.
A cross from Curtis lands.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curtis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis misses with the combination.
Butabi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Butabi misses with a looping right.#T1#
A big right from Butabi misses.
Butabi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Curtis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Butabi counters with a nice uppercut.
Butabi throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
Butabi misses with a straight right.
Butabi lands a nice hook to Curtis's body. Curtis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Curtis connects with a looping right hand.
Butabi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Curtis defends well and Butabi ends up having to push Curtis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Butabi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtis lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butabi scores with a hook.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Butabi.
Butabi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Butabi dodges the punch combination from Curtis.
Butabi throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
Butabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butabi. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Curtis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Butabi staying out of range there.
Butabi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Butabi misses.
Steve Butabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Butabi checks a leg kick.
Butabi takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Darry Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Butabi is looking to counter punch.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Butabi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butabi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis lands with a right hand.
Butabi avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Butabi.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butabi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butabi.
Curtis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Butabi has time to react.
Curtis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Butabi misses with a straight right. #TD#
Butabi scores with a takedown into Curtis's guard.
Butabi wants to pass the guard but Curtis is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Curtis can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Butabi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curtis dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Butabi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Curtis stacks Butabi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Curtis!
Curtis tries to stand but Butabi is controlling his head.
Curtis advances to mount. #T4#
Butabi is working to get back to half guard.
Butabi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Curtis looking for a sweep. Not yet Curtis, not yet.
Butabi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Curtis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Butabi looking for a guillotine here but Curtis defends easily. #SUB#
Butabi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curtis is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Curtis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butabi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Curtis has managed to get both his arms back between Butabi's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Butabi misses the jab.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis scoring well with a low kick there.
Curtis scores with a kick to the body.
Butabi staying out of range there.
Butabi blocks a jab.
Butabi scores with a decent looking hook.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Butabi misses the target.
Butabi slips a straight right by Curtis.
Butabi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Curtis connects with a nice looking jab.
Butabi misses with a body shot.
A jab from Curtis misses.
Butabi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curtis with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Curtis moves into range and clinches up with Butabi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butabi tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
Butabi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Butabi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Butabi tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Butabi back against the cage.
Butabi tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Butabi back against the cage.
Butabi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
A short uppercut from Butabi.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Butabi.
Butabi fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butabi slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butabi.
The fighters circling - Butabi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Butabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Butabi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butabi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Curtis throws a hook but Butabi blocks it.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Butabi does no damage.
Butabi misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Butabi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis misses with a jab to the body
and Butabi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butabi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Butabi lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Butabi lands a body shot.
Curtis lands with a cross.
Curtis tries to work over Butabi's front leg with a kick but Butabi checks it.
Butabi lands with a nice body punch.
Curtis looks to land a combination but Butabi avoids it well.
Butabi throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Butabi 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 nice outside leg kick.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis stuffs the takedown attempt from Butabi. Butabi gets slowly back to his feet.
Curtis misses the jab.#T3#
Curtis swings widly with a right hand
and Butabi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtis scores with a head kick.
Butabi ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Butabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis misses with a looping right.
Butabi connects with a single shot there.
Curtis throws a leg kick which misses Butabi's front leg but catches the back leg as Butabi tries to avoid it.
Butabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Butabi backing away here, and Curtis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Curtis.
Butabi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Curtis.
Curtis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Butabi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curtis's hands.
Butabi throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Butabi lands the left hand.#T4#
Curtis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Butabi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butabi scores with a three punch combo!
Butabi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Curtis there.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Butabi's shoulder, as Butabi tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butabi.
Curtis throws a head kick but Butabi moves out of range.
Curtis looks to land a combination but Butabi avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Butabi misses the target.
Curtis cracks Butabi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Butabi cracks Curtis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Butabi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Butabi duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Curtis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butabi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Butabi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Butabi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butabi misses with a body shot.
Butabi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Butabi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Butabi avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Butabi connects with a body shot that sends Curtis's belly button to the back.
Butabi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Butabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Curtis.
Butabi ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Butabi's shoulder, as Butabi tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butabi connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Butabi is out of range.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Butabi counters with a left to the body.
Butabi connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.
Steve Butabi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Butabi saw that one coming.
Butabi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Butabi.
Butabi cracks a nice hook into Curtis's ribs.
Curtis throws a hook but Butabi blocks it.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Curtis slips a jab from Butabi.
Butabi throws a shot to the body.
Curtis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Butabi to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Curtis. That snapped Butabi's head back.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Butabi throws a shot to the body.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butabi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Butabi slips a jab from Curtis.
Butabi attempts a counter takedown but Curtis avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butabi lands a jab.#T2#
Butabi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Curtis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butabi circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtis scores with a nice strike.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Butabi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis is looking to land body kicks.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis pushes Butabi away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Butabi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butabi throws a body shot but no joy.
Butabi misses with a looping right.
Butabi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Butabi moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Butabi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis wants to land a leg kick but Butabi is out of range.
Butabi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Curtis staying out of range there.
Curtis defending well as Butabi loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis cracks Butabi with a good jab.
Butabi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Butabi's defenses.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butabi.
Butabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Butabi lands with a hook. Curtis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butabi lands with a hook. Curtis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darry Curtis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butabi.
Butabi works Curtis's body with a nice hook.
Butabi throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Butabi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Butabi misses with a jab to the body
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butabi swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis clobbers Butabi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Curtis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Butabi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curtis.
Butabi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Butabi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butabi throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.
Curtis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Butabi throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis lunges at Butabi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Butabi's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darry Curtis.
I've got Curtis 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis took some time post fight to say the following; 'This is my last shot! I'm coming for that title Harry! Watch out! '.

Event: SMASH: Steelers vs Bishop
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Pugacheva misses.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Pugacheva finds it's target.
Pugacheva darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pugacheva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pugacheva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Curtis.
Pugacheva slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugacheva throws out the jab.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Pugacheva avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Curtis misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pugacheva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Pugacheva.
Curtis misses with a hook. Pugacheva ducked under it nicely.
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugacheva momentarily.
A big left from Curtis misses. #T1#
Curtis scores with a nice right hand.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pugacheva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pugacheva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Pugacheva moved out of range nicely.
Pugacheva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pugacheva walks into a stiff left hand from Curtis.
Pugacheva looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Pugacheva as he checks the leg kick.
Curtis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pugacheva tries to score with a low kick but Curtis moves his leg out of the way.
Curtis thuds his right hand into Pugacheva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pugacheva on the side of the head.
Curtis swings for the body but Pugacheva moves out of range.
It looked like Pugacheva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Pugacheva moved out of range nicely.
Curtis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pugacheva looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Curtis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pugacheva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Pugacheva throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Pugacheva connects with a body shot.
Pugacheva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
Pugacheva tries to move into range but Curtis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pugacheva manages to avoid it.
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugacheva momentarily.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Pugacheva's shoulder, as Pugacheva tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis connects with a single shot there.
Pugacheva connects with an inside leg kick.
Curtis moves out of range of the body kick.
Curtis with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Pugacheva slips a straight right by Curtis.
Pugacheva misses with a head kick.
Pugacheva scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Curtis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Pugacheva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pugacheva up against the cage.
Pugacheva lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Curtis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pugacheva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pugacheva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pugacheva misses with the head strike.
Curtis stalling in the clinch.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Pugacheva avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pugacheva has Curtis pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis lands a knee to the body. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Pugacheva avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pugacheva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Pugacheva. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pugacheva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugacheva misses with a body kick.
Pugacheva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Curtis misses
and Pugacheva counters with a stiff right hand.
Curtis tries to score with a low kick but Pugacheva moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Pugacheva counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curtis.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pugacheva slips under a jab.
Pugacheva misses with a head kick.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pugacheva.
Curtis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Pugacheva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pugacheva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Pugacheva throws a counter high kick but Curtis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Curtis fakes the leg kick and cracks Pugacheva in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pugacheva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis moves in looking to clinch but Pugacheva pushes him off.
Pugacheva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pugacheva moves away.
Curtis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pugacheva misses with a few strikes there.
Pugacheva scores with a hook.
Pugacheva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Curtis finds it's way round the side to connect with Pugacheva's head.
Pugacheva avoids the head kick by Curtis.
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pugacheva counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Pugacheva's shoulder, as Pugacheva tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Pugacheva ducks down to avoid it.
Pugacheva 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.
Curtis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 blocks a head kick by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCurtis.
Curtis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pugacheva misses the shot to the body.
Curtis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Curtis.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pugacheva was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Pugacheva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Pugacheva counters with a good low kick that Curtis was not able to check.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Jab by Pugacheva.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pugacheva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Pugacheva.
Curtis connects with a crisp jab.
Pugacheva misses with a body shot.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pugacheva lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.#T3#
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugacheva momentarily.
Pugacheva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pugacheva slips under a jab from Curtis.
Good leg kick by Curtis.
Curtis throws a head kick but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Pugacheva avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Pugacheva misses with a head kick.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis is looking to slow Pugacheva down with leg kicks.
Pugacheva swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Pugacheva moved out of range nicely.
Pugacheva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Curtis wants to clinch up but Pugacheva keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Curtis does no damage. #T4#
Pugacheva digs a good body shot into Curtis's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis lands with a slapping head kick.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Pugacheva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Pugacheva ducks down to avoid it.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curtis misses with a double jab
and Pugacheva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curtis thinking.
Curtis is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugacheva scores with a nice body kick.
Pugacheva is looking to land body kicks.
Curtis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pugacheva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Pugacheva.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pugacheva scores with a shot to the body.
Curtis throws a low kick but Pugacheva avoids it.
Pugacheva is looking to counter punch.
Curtis takes one on the button.
A jab from Pugacheva finds it's way through Curtis's defenses.
Curtis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pugacheva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis with a hook.
Curtis scores with a nice head shot.
Pugacheva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Curtis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Pugacheva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Curtis really felt that one!
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 lands a nice looking body shot.
Curtis takes one on the button.
Curtis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Curtis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pugacheva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Pugacheva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pugacheva throws a push kick but Curtis slaps the foot to one side.
Pugacheva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Curtis misses.
Pugacheva catches Curtis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Curtis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pugacheva is trying to stall.
Pugacheva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Curtiss head.
Pugacheva blocks an uppercut.
Curtis gets through Pugacheva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darry Curtis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Curtis misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis lands a right hand.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pugacheva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pugacheva blocking some punches.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Pugacheva fails to land.
Pugacheva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pugacheva tries to land knees in the clinch but Curtis avoids the damage to the body.
Pugacheva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Curtis up against the cage.
Curtis tries to break free but Pugacheva pushes him back against the cage.
Curtis looking to stall.
Pugacheva pushes Curtis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pugacheva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pugacheva avoids it.#T3#
Pugacheva is looking to control Curtis's arms but Curtis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pugacheva has his back to the cage.
Pugacheva blocks an uppercut.
Pugacheva has Curtis pushed against the cage.
Pugacheva effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pugacheva for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Curtis being controlled against the cage.
Pugacheva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pugacheva is pushing Curtis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alla Pugacheva.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pugacheva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Curtis cracks Pugacheva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Darry Curtis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pugacheva.
Pugacheva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Pugacheva.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Pugacheva counters with a nice body shot.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Pugacheva knows he should have avoided that one.
Pugacheva misses with a body shot.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Pugacheva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
Pugacheva is looking to land body kicks.
Pugacheva misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Curtis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pugacheva throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
That kick from Curtis tenderised Pugacheva's leg. Pugacheva is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darry Curtis.
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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
An intense looking Darry Curtis took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This is my last shot! I'm coming for that title Harry! Watch out! '.

Event: SMASH: Kraag vs Rawse
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Curtis throws a leg kick but Gellar checks it.
Gellar tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gellar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Curtis staying out of range there.
Curtis scores with a jab.
Gellar is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Curtis catches Gellar right on the button with a cross.
Gellar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Curtis moves out of range of the body kick from Gellar.
Curtis cracks Gellar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gellar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gellar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis slips under a jab from Gellar.
Gellar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Curtis jabs Gellar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Curtis drives through and clinches with Gellar against the cage. #BC2#
Curtis manages to break the clinch.
Curtis lands with a hook. Gellar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Curtis drops Gellar with a huge uppercut! Gellar drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Curtis is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darry Curtis!
Post fight, an emotional Darry Curtis said 'This is my last shot! I'm coming for that title Harry! Watch out! '.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs McDonnell
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis misses with a looping right.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Curtis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curtis.#TD2#
Morgan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Curtis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Morgan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morgan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morgan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
Good leg kick by Curtis.
Curtis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Curtis throws a solid leg kick but Morgan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curtis.
Curtis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Curtis throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Curtis thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it #TD2#
and Morgan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Curtis's guard.
Curtis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morgan on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving.
Curtis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Curtis has wrist control.
Curtis looking for a sweep. Not yet Curtis, not yet. #T2#
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Curtis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan distracts Curtis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Curtis 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.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
Morgan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Curtis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Curtis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Morgan working the body and head with strikes.
Morgan fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Morgan working the ground and pound.
Morgan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Curtis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Morgan scoring with punches and elbows.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Curtis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morgan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Morgan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Morgan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Curtis is trying to escape and Morgan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Curtis is forced to tap! Nice work there by Morgan! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Morgan!
Josh Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Festation
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Curtis counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Curtis.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curtis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Curtis connects with a leg kick.
Curtis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Curtis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curtis.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Curtis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Curtis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Curtis wants to clinch.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Curtis.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Curtis breaks away and moves out of range.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Curtis. Curtis maintains the clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Curtis has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Curtis working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Curtis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Curtis misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Curtis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Curtis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Curtis just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJackson.
Curtis avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Curtis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Jackson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jab from Curtis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Curtis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Curtis drops Jackson with a huge uppercut! Jackson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Curtis is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been hearing reports that Curtis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Rbn shoots in and bounces Curtis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Curtis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rbn throwing strikes but missing.
Curtis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rbn throwing strikes but missing.
Rbn throwing strikes from guard but Curtis blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rbn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rbn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rbn works over Curtis with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rbn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Curtis's head.
Rbn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Curtis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Rbn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rbn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rbn throwing strikes but missing.
Curtis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Curtis tries to get out of the position.
Rbn throwing strikes but missing.
Rbn postures up in Curtis's guard and throws a big left but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis 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.
Rbn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Curtis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rbn.
Rbn throwing strikes from guard but Curtis blocks nicely.
Rbn postures up in Curtis's guard and throws a big left but Curtis blocks it.
Rbn throws an elbow that misses. Curtis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rbn's guard. Nice move by Curtis!#REVR##SUB2#
Rbn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curtis is aware though and is defending well.
Curtis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Rbn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rbn has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Curtis doesn't defend quickly enough and Rbn has managed to lock this one up! Can Curtis escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rbn on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Rbn!
An out of breath John Rbn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Knox vs Oxlade
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Curtis gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Curtis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Curtis cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Curtis closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curtis thinking.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Curtis pinned against the cage. Curtis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Curtis throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
A cross from Curtis lands.#CUT2#It looks like Joshua Brown has been cut.
Curtis misses with a few strikes there.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Curtis misses with a looping right.
Curtis stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Brown to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Brown looks to clinch but Curtis throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Brown taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darry Curtis!
After the big win, Darry Curtis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Joshua Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will learn from this!!'.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Santaban
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis cracks Kyle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Curtis swings for the body but Kyle moves out of range.
Kyle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curtis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyle in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kyle.
Curtis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Curtis lands a jab to the nose.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Kyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
A jab lands there for Kyle.
Curtis misses with a combination
and Kyle counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Kyle clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curtis or not.
I was talking to Kyle's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Kyle counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Kyle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curtis under the eye.#T1#
Kyle looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Kyle misses with the combination.
Kyle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curtis's sensitive parts.
Kyle throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kyle's hands.
Curtis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kyle under the eye.
Curtis lands a glancing blow to the side of Kyle's head.
Curtis misses with a leg kick.
Kyle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Curtis at a distance.
Curtis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Kyle tried to counter with a leg kick but Curtis avoided it.
Kyle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis thuds a left hand into Kyle's body.
Kyle moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
Kyle fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Kyle avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Kyle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Curtis throws a right hand that Kyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Kyle also avoids with ease.
Curtis misses with a hook. Kyle ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Kyle.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyle.
A little feinted left hand from Kyle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kyle ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Kyle feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kyle throws a front kick aimed at Curtis's knee but Curtis avoids it well.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Kyle avoids it with no problem.
Kyle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curtis scores with a nice right hand.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Curtis, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Kyle saw that one coming.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
Curtis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
Kyle throws a front kick aimed at Curtis's knee but Curtis avoids it well. #CL#
Kyle forces Curtis back against the cage and clinches.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyle.
Kyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Kyle tries to pull guard but Curtis holds him up against the cage and eventually Kyle drops back down to his feet.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kyle is keeping busy.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Kyle blocking some punches.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Kyle tries to pull guard but Curtis won't allow it.
Curtis gets through Kyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Kyle.
Kyle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Kyle keeps him there for the moment.
Curtis wants to stall.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Kyle jumps guard but Curtis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Curtis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kyle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Curtis can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrys Kyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Kyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curtis lands with a nice combination. Kyle backs away looking to recover.
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!#CL#
Kyle moves into range and clinches up with Curtis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyle tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis tries a body shot but Kyle blocks it.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyle avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Kyle blocks the low kick.
Curtis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kyle at a distance.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kyle wants to clinch up but Curtis keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Curtis misses.
Curtis misses with a double jab.
Kyle scores with the left hand. Curtis knows he should have avoided that one.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyle manages to avoid it.
Kyle throws a right hand that Curtis ducks under and follows up with a left that Curtis also avoids with ease.
Kyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyle jabs Curtis right on the nose. Curtis blinks but takes it well.
Curtis swings for the body but Kyle moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Kyle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kyle.
Kyle checks a leg kick.
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Kyle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis throws the left hand but Kyle avoids the punch easily.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Kyle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Kyle tries to score with a low kick but Curtis moves his leg out of the way.
Kyle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kyle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyle takes a shot to the head.
Kyle is trying to break the clinch but Curtis is controlling him.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis is pushing Kyle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kyle takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Kyle manages to break the clinch.
Kyle lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Kyle lands a nice looking body shot.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Kyle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Kyle sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kyle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Kyle.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curtis lands with an uppercut that bounces Kyle off the cage and back into range.
Curtis misses the jab.
Kyle has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Curtis dodges the punch combination from Kyle.
A nice side step and Curtis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Curtis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Curtis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curtis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Curtis throws a series of punches but Kyle avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Kyle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kyle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Kyle dips to his left and cracks Curtis with an uppercut!
A big right from Curtis misses.
Kyle slips a jab from Curtis.
Kyle avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Curtis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kyle.#CL#
Kyle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Curtis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the cage.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis wants to stall.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands. #BC#
Kyle manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Kyle.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Kyle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kyle avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Kyle throws a big shot that misses.
Kyle tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Kyle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kyle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis throws a jab when Kyle was well out of range.
Kyle throws a big counter combination but Curtis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Kyle is out of range.
Kyle throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Kyle moved away.
Kyle slips under a jab from Curtis.
A telegraphed right hand from Kyle misses the target.
Kyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curtis throws a series of punches but Kyle moves out of range.
Kyle connects with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrys Kyle dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kyle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curtis under the eye.
Kyle misses with a head kick.
Curtis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Kyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyle staying out of range there.
As Curtis backs away, Kyle returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kyle blocks a jab.
Curtis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle punishes Curtis's body with a nice straight punch.
Kyle tries a low kick but Curtis avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Curtis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Curtis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kyle throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range. #T1#
Kyle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Curtis on the side of the head.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kyle ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Kyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kyle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Curtis moves out of range of the body kick from Kyle.
Kyle misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curtis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kyle.
A combination from Kyle does no damage.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kyle throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyle moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
Kyle tries to land a front kick but Curtis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Kyle with a nice cross.
Kyle thumps Curtis with a low kick.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
Kyle misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Kyle darts in and clinches Curtis up against the cage.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Curtis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kyle!
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Kyle saw that one coming.
Kyle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyle slips a straight right by Curtis.
Curtis connects with a body shot that sends Kyle's belly button to the back.#T3#
Kyle connects with the punch.
Kyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curtis can do to turn this around?
Kyle misses the jab.
Curtis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyle in his tracks.
Kyle scores with a nice head shot.
Curtis misses with a low kick as Kyle jumps back.
Kyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kyle fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kyle moves into range and clinches up with Curtis.
A right hook to the body lands for Curtis.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyle backwards.
Chrys Kyle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Kyle avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Kyle pushes Curtis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Curtis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Nice jab there from Curtis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis throws a head kick that misses
and Kyle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kyle with a nice cross.
Kyle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Curtis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Curtis misses.
Curtis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kyle looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range. #CL#
Kyle moves into the clinch.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis slowing the pace effectively.
Kyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyle pushes Curtis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kyle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Curtis avoids it.
Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Curtis lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrys Kyle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kyle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chrys Kyle!
Chrys Kyle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Niska vs James
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Osinen staying out of range there.
Curtis cracks Osinen with an open hand slap.
Curtis wants to slow Osinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Osinen counters by clinching up.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Osinen controls his hands.
Osinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Curtis up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Curtis - that landed with a thud.
Curtis tries a body shot but Osinen blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Osinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Curtis on the inside. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Osinen prevents Curtis from breaking the clinch.
Curtis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Osinen up against the cage.
Osinen trying to stall but Curtis improves his position.
Curtis effectively controlling the action here.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osinen jumps guard but Curtis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Osinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Osinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis works on Osinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Osinen leaning against his opponent.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Osinen. #TD#
Osinen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Osinen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Osinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curtis is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Osinen working for submissions but it's allowed Curtis to get to half guard.
Well, if Curtis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Curtis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Osinen.
Curtis is looking to take a break and control but Osinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osinen tries to get to full guard but Curtis has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Osinen is trying to control but can't.
Osinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curtis postures up. #SUB#
Curtis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Osinen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Curtis is looking to defend but Osinen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Curtis! Osinen 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 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Artur Osinen!
Artur Osinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Karlsson vs Lacplesis
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bully slips a straight right by Curtis.
Bully lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curtis's sensitive parts.
Bully takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bully seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bully keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curtis connects with a jab.
Bully ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Bully throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Bully throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curtis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bullys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Bully.
Bully will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bully.
Bully wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bully scores with a hook.
Bully lands with a straight right. Curtis didn't see that one coming.
Bully paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Curtis scores with a punch to the head.
Bully lands with a cross.
Bully throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Curtis drives through and clinches with Bully against the cage.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bully tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bully backwards. #BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bully keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bully moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Bully rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bully scores with a leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Curtis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bully lands with a good body shot.
Bully misses with a right hand
and Curtis counters with a leg kick.
Bully looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Bully misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
Bully uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curtis.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curtis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curtis cracks Bully with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Bully.
Bully stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curtis.
Curtis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Bully.
Bully throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bully counters with a low kick, right behind Curtis 's knee. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curtis.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Bully fires out a quick counter leg kick but Curtis just manages to avoid it.
Curtis moves in looking to clinch but Bully pushes him off.
Curtis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bully. That did some damage!
Curtis swings for the body but Bully moves out of range.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Curtis pushes Bully up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Curtis on the inside.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bully lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bully will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Curtis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bully misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming.
Curtis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darry Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curtis throws a series of punches but Bully moves out of range. #T4#
Bully connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Bully tenderised Curtis's leg. Curtis is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis throws a leg kick that misses.
Bully avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Bully ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Curtis 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.
Curtis throws a body punch but Bully moves out of range.
Curtis lands a nice looking body kick.
A combination from Curtis does no damage.
Bully digs a good body shot into Curtis's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bully sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bully was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bully.
Curtis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Curtis walks into a stiff left hand from Bully.
Curtis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
That's time! Bully's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Curtis. That snapped Bully's head back.
Curtis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Curtis throws a right hand that misses
and Bully counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Bully counters with a right hand to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Curtis.
Curtis takes a swing at Bully's ribcage but misses.
Bully uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Curtis slips a jab from Bully.
Bully blocks a jab.
Bully is looking to chop away at Curtis's legs.
Bully finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bully scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bully throws a low kick, looking for Curtis's leg but Curtis calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
It looked like Bully was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Curtis.
Bully on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Good work by Curtis as he checks the leg kick.
Curtis lands a glancing blow to the side of Bully's head.
Bully scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bully thows a leg kick but Curtis checks it
and Curtis counters with a low kick, right behind Bully 's knee.
Curtis lands with a straight right. Bully didn't see that one coming.
Bully lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Bully coming out on top.
No joy there for Bully, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curtis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bully misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming.
A big left from Bully misses.
Bully looks for the body kick but Curtis saw that one coming.
Curtis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bully with a body shot.
Bully throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Bully misses.
Curtis lands with an overhand left.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bully. Bully circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Bully looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Curtis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bully takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Curtis lands with a cross.
Bully slips under a jab from Curtis.
Bully throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Bully is out of range.
Bully was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bully ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bully throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curtis! But no joy.
Curtis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bully appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bully looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Bully slips under a jab from Curtis.
Bully misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis. #T3#
Curtis throws the left hand but Bully avoids the punch easily.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Bully walks into a stiff left hand from Curtis.
Curtis lands a nice shot that snaps Bully's head back.
Curtis swings for the body but Bully moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bully.
An inside leg kick lands from Curtis. #CL2#
Curtis clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Curtis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Bully avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Bully blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Bully scores with a nice hook to the head.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Curtis lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bully looking for a takedown. #BC#
Bully breaks from the clinch.
Bully lands with a straight right. Curtis didn't see that one coming.
Bully scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bully misses with a hook.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Bully saw that one coming.
Bully connects with a solid leg kick.
Curtis punishes Bully's body with a nice straight punch.
Bully throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Bully tries a low kick but Curtis avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bully gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curtis.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Bully throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bully on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Bully is out of range.
Curtis moves out of range as Bully strikes.
Bully lands the left hand.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bully.
Curtis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Curtis lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bully, as that shot connected.
Bully thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bully takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bully with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bully looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Curtis.#T1#
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bully jabs Curtis right on the nose. Curtis blinks but takes it well.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Curtis, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Curtis.
Bully misses with a hook
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bully. That's going to slow Curtis down.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bully manages to avoid it.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Bully is out of range.
Curtis misses with a series of wild punches.
Bully throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Bully avoids it with no problem.
Bully takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Curtis tries a low kick but Bully avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis clobbers Bully with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curtis blocks a leg kick.
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bully momentarily.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Curtis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bully avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bully takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Curtis connects with the punch.
Cyber Bully has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bully throws a leg kick which misses Curtis's front leg but catches the back leg as Curtis tries to avoid it.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Bully was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bully slips under a jab from Curtis.
Bully chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Bully slips a jab from Curtis.
A combination from Curtis does no damage.
A jab from Bully finds it's way through Curtis's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis blocks a low kick nicely.
Bully looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Curtis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bully connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curtis momentarily.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bully 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 avoids the body shot from Bully.
Curtis misses with a few strikes there.
Bully appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curtis misses the body punch
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darry Curtis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bully lands a slapping body shot.
Curtis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curtis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bully is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Bully throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Bully avoids it with no problem.
Curtis lands with a good body shot.
Bully misses with a head kick.
Curtis blocks the body kick.
Curtis lands a nice looking body shot.
Bully misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bully.
Curtis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bully listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darry 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
After the big win, Darry Curtis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Klos vs Camara
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bully avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Curtis blocks a low kick nicely.
Curtis checks a leg kick.
Curtis scoring well with a low kick there.
Bully connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Curtis slips a jab from Bully.
Bully misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bully looks to land a body kick but Curtis moved away.
Curtis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bully looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Curtis misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Curtis misses.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bully. That's going to slow Curtis down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bully appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a straight left. #CL#
Bully tries to keep at a distance but Curtis has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Bully changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curtis fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Bully lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Curtis instigates a clinch.
Bully is trying to break the clinch but Curtis is controlling him.#BC#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bully misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bully connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.
Bully tried to score with a low kick but Curtis checks it.
Curtis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bullys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Bully's head but Bully sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bully throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No joy there for Curtis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bully throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bully is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Bully lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bully counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bully.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Bully uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis misses with an uppercut
and Bully cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Bully catches Curtis right on the button with a cross.
Bully connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.#CL#
Curtis has Bully up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis throws a jab when Bully was well out of range.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
Curtis throws a leg kick
and Bully counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bully. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Bully misses its intended target.
Bully pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bully attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Curtis blocks a jab.
Curtis lands a nice shot that snaps Bully's head back.
Bully is looking to chop away at Curtis's legs. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Curtis checks a low kick from Bully.
Curtis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darry Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Curtis misses.
Nice shot lands for Curtis.
Curtis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Bully counters with a nice body kick.
Curtis lands an overhand right.
Curtis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Curtis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bully counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Curtis.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bully.
Curtis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Curtis cracks Bully with a good jab.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Bully is out of range.
Bully is looking to score with low kicks.
Curtis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bully scores with a nice strike.
A bone on bone clash there as Curtis blocks the leg kick.
Bully scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis is looking to chop away at Bully's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
That's time! Curtis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bully scores with a hook.
Curtis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bully stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bully manages to avoid it.
Bully misses with a few strikes there.
Curtis checks a low kick from Bully.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bully manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curtis.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Bully moved out of range nicely.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtis blocks a jab.
Curtis is looking to counter punch.
Bully tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Bully gets the takedown into side control.
Curtis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bully on the ground.
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 tries to buck Bully off but Bully is having none of it.
Bully lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Curtis defending against the ground and pound.
Bully is looking to take a break and control but Curtis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curtis manages to get back to half guard.
Bully not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bully slows the pace down in half guard.
Bully has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bully is trying to control. Curtis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curtis is trying to maintain the position but Bully is very close to passing his half guard.
Curtis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bully.
Curtis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Curtis tries to get out of the position.
Ground and pound from Bully.
Bully looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bully thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Bully thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Curtis's head.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Curtis is not content to let Bully control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Bully manages to avoid it.
Curtis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Bully ducks down to avoid it.
Bully looks to land a body kick but Curtis moved away.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bully scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bully scores with a jab to the head.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Bully moves out of range easily.
Bully misses the jab.
Curtis lands with an uppercut that bounces Bully off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Bully tried to score with a low kick but Curtis checks it.
Curtis cracks Bully with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bully lands with a cross.
Bully misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Curtis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Bully moves out of range easily.
Bully misses with a looping left.
Bully fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curtis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Curtis cracks Bully with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Bully moves away and avoids it.
Bully keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bully only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Curtis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Curtis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Bully's head but Bully sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis jabs at Bully's body.
Curtis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bully. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Bully tries to keep at a distance but Curtis has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyber Bully showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bully checks a low kick from Curtis.
Curtis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bully keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Curtis backing away here, and Bully unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bully tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bully pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Curtis misses.
Curtis needs to keep his hands up - Bully had a free shot at his head there.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bully throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Bully uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bully moves away.
It seemed like Bully was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bully. That did some damage!
Curtis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Curtis throws a hook but Bully avoids it easily.
Curtis throws a body punch but Bully moves out of range. #T1#
Curtis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bully appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bully is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Curtis with a body shot.
Bully misses with a hook.
Curtis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bully moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bully with the inside leg kick.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Bully is out of range.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Bully throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Bully scores with a decent looking hook.
Curtis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Curtis is looking to clinch.
Bully appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Curtis misses with a series of wild punches.
Curtis lands a really nice looking cross but Bully seems unphased.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bully.
Bully defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Bully uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Curtis slips under a jab from Bully.
A punch combination from Curtis misses.
Curtis slips a straight right by Bully.
Nice uppercut lands for Curtis. That snapped Bully's head back.
Bully misses with a straight left.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis slips under a jab.#T3#
Bully throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bully throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Curtis loads up on a big right hand but Bully slips the punch.#TD2#
Bully drives through with a takedown into Curtis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bully wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving.
Curtis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bully slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Curtis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Curtis wants to control but Bully passes easily into half guard.
Bully stalling away here and it's allowed Curtis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bully with a nice head shot there.
Curtis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bully seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curtis is pulling down on Bully's head to control his posture.

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 Darry Curtis.
I think Curtis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SMASH: Kuwabara vs Cash (NC)
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis throws a push kick but Urameshi slaps the foot to one side.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Curtis connects with a right hand. Urameshi shakes it off.

It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Curtis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curtis.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Urameshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curtis. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Curtis throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick from Curtis.
Urameshi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curtis throws a chopping leg kick but Urameshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis thows a leg kick but Urameshi checks it
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That has opened up Yusuke Urameshi's cut even more.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi cracks Curtis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curtis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Curtis at a distance.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down.
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis lands with a right hand.
Urameshi jabs Curtis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
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 Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
A bone on bone clash there as Urameshi blocks the leg kick.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curtis.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Urameshi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Curtis.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Curtis throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Curtis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Curtis throws a big counter combination but Urameshi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Urameshi tries to move into range but Curtis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Curtis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Curtis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Urameshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curtis.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.
Curtis slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a right hand that Curtis ducks under and follows up with a left that Curtis also avoids with ease.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis thuds a left hand into Urameshi's body.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Curtis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Curtis throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
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 jab from Urameshi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Curtis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Urameshi moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Curtis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curtis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis tries to land a leg kick but Urameshi saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Curtis throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Curtis throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Curtis connects with a body shot.
Curtis stalks Urameshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Urameshi's face. Urameshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curtis momentarily.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Curtis lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Curtis slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Curtis.
Urameshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Curtis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urameshi is able to avoid easily.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Curtis's ribs.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi cracks Curtis with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Curtis. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Curtis throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Curtis takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Urameshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curtis.
Nice shot lands for Urameshi.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yusuke Urameshi just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Curtis throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis tries to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Urameshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Curtis.

Curtis darts in and clinches Urameshi up against the cage.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.

Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi slips a jab from Curtis.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Curtis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Curtis's head.
A clash of legs there as Urameshi blocks the low kick.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Curtis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Curtis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curtis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Curtis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Curtis throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtis moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Curtis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curtis wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.

Curtis moves into the clinch successfully.
Urameshi tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urameshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis working aggressively here.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis pushes Urameshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis looking to stall.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urameshi as Curtis tries to tie him up.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Curtis misses with the combination.
Curtis lands a nice looking body kick.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curtis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
That kick from Curtis tenderised Urameshi's leg. Urameshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
Curtis throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Urameshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis slips under a jab from Urameshi.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Curtis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Curtis.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Curtis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Curtis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curtis scores with a one two! Urameshi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Curtis's head back.
Curtis tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curtis.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Urameshi throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a right and a left that Urameshi avoids nicely.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi tries to bum rush Curtis with a series of wild strikes but Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

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 Darry Curtis.
Well Urameshi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Kuwabara vs Schaub
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Good work by Carlos as he checks the leg kick.
Carlos is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot lands for Carlos .
Curtis blocks a jab.
Curtis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carlos with a body shot.
Curtis throws a hook but Carlos blocks it.
Carlos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carlos throws a good cross that connects.
Curtis throws a hook but Carlos blocks it.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Carlos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curtis moves in looking to clinch but Carlos pushes him off.
Curtis throws a push kick but Carlos slaps the foot to one side.
Curtis wants to clinch.
Carlos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Good shot there by Carlos .
Carlos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlos .
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Carlos moved out of range nicely.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Carlos to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Curtis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Ramon Carlos has been cut.#CL#
Carlos clinches with his opponent.
Carlos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Carlos lands a shot to the body.
Carlos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curtis crunches a lovely knee into Carlos 's ribcage.
Carlos throws a head punch that misses.
Carlos tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carlos tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Curtis both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlos punishes Curtis's body with a nice straight punch.
Carlos tries to work over Curtis's front leg with a kick but Curtis checks it.
A punch combination from Curtis misses. #CL#
Carlos gets a clinch.
Carlos is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Curtis lands with a left to the head.
Carlos lands a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Carlos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carlos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carlos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis trying to land knees to the body.
Curtis tries to work over Carlos 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carlos lands with a light punch inside.
Carlos lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Curtis.
Carlos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Carlos .
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Carlos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis prevents the takedown attempt.
Curtis prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Carlos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Curtis. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Curtis.
Carlos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carlos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carlos backwards.
Curtis gets underhooks to prevent Carlos 's takedown attempt.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Curtis prevents the takedown attempt.
Carlos tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Carlos back against the cage.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlos backwards.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Carlos tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Carlos back against the cage.
We've been informed that Curtis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis trying to control the position but instead, Carlos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curtis into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carlos .
Carlos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Carlos . #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Carlos struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Carlos . #BC2#
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curtis with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Carlos throws a lazy uppercut
and Curtis counters with a low kick, right behind Carlos 's knee.
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!
Carlos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlos .
Curtis misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Curtis.
Carlos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carlos moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
Carlos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carlos misses with an uppercut.
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 Ramon Carlos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramon Carlos 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Carlos tries to bum rush Curtis with a series of wild strikes but Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good shot there by Curtis.
Curtis connects with a jab.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Carlos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Carlos .
Carlos misses with a hook.
Carlos defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Carlos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carlos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carlos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carlos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Curtis's head.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carlos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Curtis has time to react.
Carlos walks into a straight right hand from Curtis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Carlos is rocked!
Carlos gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Curtis gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Carlos is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Darry Curtis made sure he mentioned Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WPFA XVII: Merel vs Farmery
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Baals's defenses.
Baals looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baals went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Curtis throws a hook but Baals blocks it.
Curtis throws a head kick but Baals moves out of range.
Curtis lands with a nice body kick.
Baals takes one to the side of the head.
Baals keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baals takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baals sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis misses with a looping right.
Baals appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curtis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baals went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Curtis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baals.
Baals definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Baals slips under a jab from Curtis.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Curtis lands a big uppercut and Baals crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Baals looks OK. Curtis waves Baals back to his feet!#ROC2#
Baals is rocked!
Baals is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Curtis doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Baals crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Baals's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Dominance VII
Date: Mar 17, 2020

#R1#
Viki ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viki has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Curtis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Curtis darts in and clinches Viki up against the cage.
Viki blocking some punches.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Curtis on the inside.
Viki blocks an uppercut.
Viki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Curtis avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viki blocking some punches.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Viki blocks an uppercut.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Viki's head. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Curtis scores with a punch to the head.
Viki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viki.
It appears Viki was looking to counter with a kick there.
Some wild striking there from Curtis.
Viki looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Curtis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Viki defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Viki throws a looping overhand right but Curtis ducks down to avoid it.
Viki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Viki.
Viki throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Curtis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Viki counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viki.
A little feinted left hand from Viki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Viki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Viki throws a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Viki.
Curtis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Viki.
Viki throws a right hand that Curtis ducks under and follows up with a left that Curtis also avoids with ease.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Curtis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Viki counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Viki moves out of range of the strikes.
Viki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Viki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Viki misses with a hook.
Viki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
A little feinted left hand from Viki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curtis feints and then cracks Viki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Viki down.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtis connects with the punch.
Viki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Curtis misses with a right hand #KD#
and Viki counters with a crisp one two that drops Curtis! Viki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Curtis to his feet! Curtis is in big trouble!#ROC#
Curtis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis lands a jab.#ROC2#
Viki is rocked!
Curtis is still on wobbly legs! Can Viki finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by Curtis. That's going to slow Viki down.
Oh Viki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curtis knocks out Viki with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Curtis before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Curtis picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis gave a mention to Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WPFA: Dominance 5
Date: Feb 25, 2020

#R1#
Duff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curtis in his tracks.
Duff tries to move into range but Curtis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Danny Duff has been cut.
Duff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Duff misses with a hook.
Duff misses with a left hand
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duff.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Curtis has managed to clinch.
Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duffs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff is trying to break free.
A short right from Curtis on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis trying to land knees to the body.
Curtis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duff is trying to push Curtis away but Curtis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duff backwards.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duff has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Curtis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Duff wants to get back to striking at distance but Curtis won't allow it. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duff.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.#BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Duff is rocked!
Curtis ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Duff's jaw. Duff's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Curtis does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WPFA: Dominance IV
Date: Feb 04, 2020

#R1#
Mendes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No joy there for Mendes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Mendes avoids it with no problem.
Curtis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mendes 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.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guilherme Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curtis lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Guilherme Mendes has been cut.
Curtis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Mendes moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendes.
Mendes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Curtis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Curtis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Curtis tries a body shot but Mendes blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mendes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Curtis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mendes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mendes 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.
Mendes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Curtis after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Curtis on the inside.
Mendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Curtis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1##TD#
Mendes has Curtis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mendes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Curtis tumbling to the mat - Mendes dives into Curtis's guard.
Curtis wants to hit a switch here but Mendes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Curtis there!
Curtis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curtis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Curtis? #T2#
Curtis is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Curtis is looking to improve his position but Mendes isn't that keen on the idea.
Curtis is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Mendes working for a submission but Curtis is keeping him at bay.
Curtis tries to reverse the position but Mendes maintains control.
Curtis wants to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Mendes wants to finish this one by submission but Curtis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mendes.
Curtis is squirming around, avoiding Mendes's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Mendes landing punches.
Mendes working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Mendes looking for a guillotine from mount but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Mendes looking for a guillotine from mount but Curtis is having none of it. #SUB#
Mendes 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!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curtis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Curtis trying to hold on to Mendes's head to control him but Mendes postures up.
Curtis is positioning himself well to prevent Mendes advancing to mount. #SUB#
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Curtis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Curtis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Curtis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Curtis has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Mendes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Mendes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Curtis cracks the inside of Mendes's front leg.
Good shot there by Curtis.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mendes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Mendes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Curtis did well to prevent Mendes getting side control.#SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mendes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendes seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Curtis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Curtis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Mendes is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Mendes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Curtis sees it coming and defends easily.
Mendes is trying to control the action in half guard but Curtis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura here.
Curtis wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Curtis tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.
Mendes is looking to advance position but Curtis won't allow it. #SUB#
Mendes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Curtis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mendes is thwarting Curtis's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Curtis. #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 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Curtis misses.
Mendes moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Mendes throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendes slips a straight right by Curtis.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curtis can do to turn this around?
Mendes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Curtis defends well and Mendes ends up having to push Curtis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Curtis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendes misses with a double jab
and Curtis counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Curtis.#TD#
Mendes 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.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Guilherme Mendes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Mendes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Mendes.
Mendes fails with the takedown.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis lands with a good body shot.
Curtis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendes.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Curtis misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Mendes counters with a single leg into guard. Curtis didn't expect that. #SUB#
Curtis wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Mendes has taken Curtis's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Curtis has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guilherme Mendes!

Event: GC 271
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Shain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
A countering left hand to the body from Shain misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Curtis as he connects with a hook.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Shain moves out of range easily.
We've been informed that Shain has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Curtis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Curtis swings for the body but Shain moves out of range.
Shain 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 scores with a jab.
Shain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis works Shain's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Curtis moves into range and clinches up with Shain.
Shain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Curtis looking to stall.
Shain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just 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 lands a left hand. #BC#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crunch! Curtis slams his shin into Shain's torso.
Shain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Shain.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Shain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis slips a straight right by Shain.
Curtis connects with a solid leg kick.
Shain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Shain shapes to counter with a head kick.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shain moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Shain moved away.
Curtis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Curtis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Curtis tries to move into range but Shain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shain feints and then cracks Curtis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curtis down.
Shain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Shain is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shain.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shain.#T2#
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
Shain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shain throws a push kick but Curtis slaps the foot to one side.
Curtis tries to clinch up.
Shain looks for the body kick but Curtis saw that one coming.
Shain is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Curtis thumps Shain with a low kick.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Shain checks it.
Curtis throws a right hand that Shain ducks under and follows up with a left that Shain also avoids with ease.
Shain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Shain misses.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Shain.
Curtis scores with a leg kick.
Shain slips a straight right by Curtis.#T3#
Shain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shain throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Shain takes the fight into the clinch.
Shain throws a head punch that misses.
Shain tries a knee to the head but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Shain working aggressively here.
Shain scores with a shoulder strike.
Shain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curtis blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Curtis.
Curtis dodges an elbow strike from Shain.
Curtis stalling in the clinch but Shain improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shain throws an elbow but misses.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Shain - that landed with a thud.
Shain with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shain has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis. #BC#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Shain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Curtis looks for the body kick but Shain saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Curtis checks a leg kick.
Curtis throws a hook but Shain blocks it.
Shain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Sampson Shain has been cut.
Shain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Curtiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shain misses with an uppercut
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Shain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curtis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Shain is out of range.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shain unleashes a big counter combination but Curtis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shain throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
Shain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
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 Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sampson Shain's cut.
That's time! Curtis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shain misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Shain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shain.
Curtis misses with a leg kick.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Shain checks a low kick from Curtis.
Shain staying out of range there.
Shain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Curtis with a body shot.
Curtis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Curtis.
Shain throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
Shain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Curtis takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a few strikes there.
Curtis throws the left hand but Shain avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target. #CL#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampson Shain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Shain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shain staying out of range there.
Shain scores with a one two! Curtis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Shain counters with an outside leg kick.
Shain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curtis's hands.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Curtis.
Shain misses with a body shot.
Curtis misses with a few strikes there.
Shain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Shain moves away and avoids it.
Shain looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis throws a leg kick but Shain checks it.
Curtis checks the leg kick.
Curtis moves out of range as Shain strikes.#T2#
Shain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Shain.
Curtis throws a nice looking combination but Shain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Curtis.
Shain throws a sloppy body shot
and Curtis counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Curtis.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shain.
The crowd cheers as Shain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Curtis doesn't seem phased though.
Shain throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Shain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shain throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shain throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shain.
Shain lands a jab to the head.
Curtis misses with a head kick. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Shain.
Curtis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shain. Shain obviously looking to wear him down.
Shain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curtis.
It seemed like Shain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shain scores with a body shot.
Curtis 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.
Shain ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Shain swinging wildly here.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shain throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Shain connects with a body shot that sends Curtis's belly button to the back.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Shain.
Shain is looking to chop away at Curtis's legs. #T4#
Shain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shain.
Shain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curtis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curtis throws a front kick aimed at Shain's knee but Shain avoids it well.
Shain throws a lazy head kick
and Curtis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtis throws a wild body kick that Shain sees coming a mile off.
Shain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shain misses with a head kick.
Shain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Shain's head but Shain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Shain connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curtis.
No joy there for Shain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sampson Shain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shain throws a head kick that half lands.
Shain throws a head kick that misses.
Curtis loads up on a big right hand but Shain slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Curtis.
Shain staying out of range there.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain blocks a head kick by Curtis.
Shain throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Shain misses.
Curtis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shain scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Curtis tests Shain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Shain.
Curtis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtis staying out of range there.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Shain manages to avoid it.
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shain lands with a shot to the body.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Shain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Curtis is looking to counter punch.
Shain lands with a cross.
Curtis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Shain.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis tried to score with a low kick but Shain checks it.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis slips a jab from Shain.#T2#
Nice shot by Curtis.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Curtis on the side of the head.
Shain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Curtis connects with a crisp jab.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Shain saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Shain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shain.
Shain missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shain misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Curtis misses.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Shain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Shain counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Curtis digs a good body shot into Shain's ribs.#T3#
Shain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Curtis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shain cracks the inside of Curtis's front leg.
Shain slips under a jab.
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shain defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Shain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Shain looks to move away, Curtis throws a big counter combo but Shain just gets out of the way.
Shain lands a nice looking body kick.
Shain lands a right hook to the body.
Curtis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curtis dodges the punch combination from Shain.
Curtis looks to throw a body kick
letting Shain counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shain.#T4#
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shain manages to avoid it.
Shain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shain slips a straight right by Curtis.
Shain swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtis.#CL2#
Shain rushes Curtis and presses him up against the cage.
Shain looking to throw knees to the head but Curtis is blocking nicely.
Shain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Curtis.
Shain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Curtis is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shain missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Shain darts in and clinches Curtis up against the cage.
Curtis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Shain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shain 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Shain!

Event: GC 262
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Poe throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Poe's head but Poe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poe lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Poe feints a jab promting Curtis to slip. Poe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Curtis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Poe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poe.
Poe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Poe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Poe throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poe moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
Poe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poe scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Curtis.
Poe throws out a powerful jab.
Poe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curtis is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Poe avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poe.
Poe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poe 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 looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Poe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poe lands with a cross.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Poe saw that one coming.
Curtis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poe throws a combination that misses
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Curtis.#CUT2#
It looks like EA Poe has been cut.
Poe misses the shot to the body.
Curtis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Poe moved out of range.
Curtis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Curtis thuds a left hand into Poe's body.
Poe tries to score with a low kick but Curtis moves his leg out of the way.
Poe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poe misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curtis! But no joy.
Poe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Poe misses with a head kick.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poe ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Poe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Curtis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Poe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poe.
Curtis throws a hook but Poe blocks it.
Curtis scores with a head kick. Poe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice defenses there by Poe.
Poe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curtis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Poe misses.
Curtis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Curtis back to the cage. Poe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Poe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curtis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Curtis scores with a jab. Poe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Poe is rocked!
Poe throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Oh Poe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poe throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.#CL2#
Curtis clinches with his opponent.
Poe seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Poe as he checks the leg kick.
Curtis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poe.
Poe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Curtis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
EA Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poe moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCurtis.
Curtis slips under a jab from Poe.
Poe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Poe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Poe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curtis feints and then cracks Poe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poe down.
Poe misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poe moves away.
Curtis lands with an uppercut that bounces Poe off the cage and back into range.
Poe throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poe misses with a looping left.
Poe swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Poe lands a jab to the nose.
Curtis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Curtis.
Poe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poe misses with a wild body shot.
Poe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Curtis slips a straight right by Poe.
Curtis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
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 EA Poe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on EA Poe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Poe tries to bum rush Curtis with a series of wild strikes but Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curtis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Poe is out of range.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Poe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Poe.
Poe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Curtis.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Poe moved away.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Poe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
EA Poe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curtis swings for the body but Poe moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
EA Poe is winning the standup battle so far.
Poe lands a jab to the nose.
Poe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curtis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poe.
Poe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poe works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Poe.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curtis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poe staying out of range there.
Curtis throws a leg kick which misses Poe's front leg but catches the back leg as Poe tries to avoid it.
Curtis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poe's calf.#T1#
Poe scores with a jab.
Poe lands a nice looking body shot.
Poe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Poe misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
Poe scores with a nice head shot.
Curtis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Poe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poe throws a body shot but no joy.
Poe lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Poe lands.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Poe misses.
Poe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Poe moves away and avoids it.
Poe blocks a jab.
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poe manages to avoid it.#T2#
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Curtis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Poe dips to his left and cracks Curtis with an uppercut!
Curtis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Poe's hands.
Curtis tries to clinch there but Poe circles away.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Poe circles away and keeps his distance.
Poe moves out of range of the leg kick from Curtis.
Curtis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curtis momentarily.
Poe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poe.
Curtis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poe throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curtis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poe misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Poe.#T3#
Poe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Poe throws a series of punches but Curtis moves out of range.
Poe connects with a jab.
Curtis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curtis throws a hook but Poe blocks it.
Curtis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poe.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Poe throws a series of punches but Curtis avoids them all with ease.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Poe's shoulder, as Poe tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Poe misses.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Poe's head but Poe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poe is looking to counter the offense by Curtis and move into the clinch.
Poe throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Curtis staying out of range there.#T4#
Poe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poe.
Curtis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Poe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Curtis lands with a cross.
Poe clobbers Curtis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Poe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curtis, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Poe ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Poe throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Curtis scores with a sloppy right hand. Poe should have avoided that one.
Poe scores with a three punch combo!
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curtis throws a low kick but Poe moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

EA Poe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on EA Poe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Curtis does no damage.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poe.
Curtis lands a leg kick that knocks Poe off balance momentarily.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poe.
A telegraphed right hand from Poe misses the target.
Poe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poe defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis lands a slapping body shot.
Curtis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poe swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Poe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Poe lands with an uppercut that bounces Curtis off the cage and back into range.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Poe misses the target.
Poe misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Curtis takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis blocks the elbow strike.
Curtis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Curtis manages to break the clinch.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Poe.
Poe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curtis.
A counter left hand to the body from Poe misses its target.
Poe avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Poe looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Poe looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Curtis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Curtis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Curtis.
Poe lands with a cross.
Poe lands with an overhand left.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poe circles away quickly and effectively.
EA Poe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Poe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Curtis needs to keep his hands up - Poe had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Poe fails to land with a series of punches.
Poe slips under a jab from Curtis.
Nice shot by Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
The fighters circle momentarily. Curtis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Poe.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poe.
Poe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Poe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Curtis has knocked Poe down with a huge combo! Curtis steps away and waves a wobbly Poe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Curtis tries to land a leg kick but Poe saw it coming and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poe, as that shot connected.
Poe throws a right hand that Curtis ducks under and follows up with a left that Curtis also avoids with ease.
Curtis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poe.
Poe missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
A combination from Poe does no damage.
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poe loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Curtis checks a leg kick.
Poe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Curtis throws the left hand but Poe avoids the punch easily.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poe misses with a low kick.
Poe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poe keeps the fight on the outside.
Poe throws a nice looking combination but Curtis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poe misses with an uppercut.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Poe avoids it with no problem.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Poe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curtis, right into the meat.
Poe blocks a jab.
Curtis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poe misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming.
Curtis connects with a crisp jab.
Poe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Poe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
A jab lands there for Poe.
Poe throws a good cross that connects.
Curtis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poe jabs at Curtis's body.
Poe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poe.
Curtis walks into a left hand.
Poe misses with a 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 EA Poe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poe, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EA Poe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, EA Poe made sure he mentioned AmpUp Nutrition ($200/160q) - Laundry 15%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 254
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Curtis clinches with his opponent.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chiarmanda has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chiarmanda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chiarmanda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chiarmanda is trying to push Curtis away but Curtis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chiarmanda avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Chiarmanda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chiarmanda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis misses with a body punch
and Chiarmanda counters with a straight right hand.
Chiarmanda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Curtis tests Chiarmanda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Chiarmanda moved out of range nicely.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis. #CL2#
Curtis moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis. #BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch.
Curtis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chiarmanda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chiarmanda moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis scores with a decent looking hook.
Chiarmanda wants to clinch up but Curtis keeps it at a distance.
Chiarmanda scores with a jab. Curtis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chiarmanda. That did some damage!
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chiarmanda slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Chiarmanda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Curtis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda wants to clinch
and Chiarmanda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis catches Chiarmanda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away. #CL2#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiarmanda. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chiarmanda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis cracks Chiarmanda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Chiarmanda gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chiarmanda is trying to break the clinch but Curtis has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chiarmanda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chiarmanda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chiarmanda fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Curtis gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chiarmanda fails to land.
Chiarmanda blocking some punches. #BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curtis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chiarmanda to score with a decent uppercut.
Chiarmanda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch
and Curtis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Curtis scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
Curtis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chiarmanda.#T4#
Chiarmanda lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chiarmanda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Curtis counters with an outside leg kick.
Chiarmanda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up.
Curtis thuds his right hand into Chiarmanda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Chiarmanda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curtis lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chiarmanda misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Chiarmanda darts in and clinches Curtis up against the cage.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chiarmanda or not.
Chiarmanda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Chiarmanda checks a low kick from Curtis.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch.
Chiarmanda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Curtis. That snapped Chiarmanda's head back. #CL#
Chiarmanda clinches up with Curtis and pushes him back against the cage.
Curtis prevents Chiarmanda from breaking the clinch.
Curtis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chiarmanda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Curtis can turn it around.
Good body shot from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Chiarmanda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis tries to land a front kick but Chiarmanda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Chiarmanda moved out of range.
Chiarmanda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Chiarmanda has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A lazy body kick from Curtis
and Chiarmanda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Chiarmanda throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Chiarmanda closes the distance and clinches.
Chiarmanda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Curtis prevents Chiarmanda from breaking the clinch.
Chiarmanda misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chiarmanda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Curtis scores with a one two! Chiarmanda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Curtis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Curtis lands with a hook. Chiarmanda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Curtis slips a jab from Chiarmanda.
Sloppy strikes from Chiarmanda. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chiarmanda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chiarmanda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chiarmanda looks to land a combination but Curtis avoids it well.
Curtis throws a hook but Chiarmanda avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chiarmanda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Curtis moves into the clinch successfully.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Curtis on the inside.
Curtis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chiarmanda is keeping busy.#BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chiarmanda connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.
Chiarmanda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch.
Curtis throws a chopping leg kick but Chiarmanda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chiarmanda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chiarmanda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Chiarmanda moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Chiarmanda's head but Chiarmanda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up.
Curtis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chiarmanda misses with a double jab.
Chiarmanda takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Curtis clinches with his opponent.
Chiarmanda prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Curtis. #BC#
Chiarmanda manages to break the clinch.
Chiarmanda walks into a straight right hand from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Chiarmanda is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Curtis! Chiarmanda is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GC 248
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Chiarmanda wants to clinch
and Curtis counters with a head kick. That will keep Chiarmanda thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Chiarmanda drives through and clinches with Curtis against the cage.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chiarmanda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Curtis tries to score a body lock takedown but Chiarmanda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chiarmanda misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Chiarmanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Chiarmanda breaks from the clinch.
Chiarmanda tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda misses with a straight right.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
As Chiarmanda backs off Curtis throws a huge counter combo but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it all.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chiarmanda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Chiarmanda dips to his left and cracks Curtis with an uppercut!#CL2#
Curtis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chiarmanda tries to break the clinch but Curtis is controlling the position.
Chiarmanda is trying to break the clinch but Curtis is controlling him.
Curtis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chiarmanda after a bit of a struggle.
Chiarmanda wants to break free but Curtis has control.
Chiarmanda is trying to break free.
Curtis is working Chiarmanda over against the cage.
Curtis fails to pull guard.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darry Curtis.
Curtis missing with knees to the body.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chiarmanda lands a nice uppercut.
Chiarmanda struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
Chiarmanda scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Chiarmanda doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Chiarmanda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curtis's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chiarmanda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curtis 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.
Curtis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chiarmanda counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Curtis misses. #CL#
Chiarmanda forces Curtis back against the cage and clinches.
Chiarmanda lands a good knee to the midsection. Curtis won't want to take too many of those.
Chiarmanda trying to land knees to the body.
Chiarmanda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis jumps guard but Chiarmanda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiarmanda.
Curtis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Chiarmanda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Curtis.
Curtis wants to clinch.
Chiarmanda connects with a jab.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Chiarmanda takes the fight into the clinch.
Curtis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chiarmanda smiles and moves away. #CL#
Chiarmanda moves into the clinch.
Curtis jumps guard but Chiarmanda stands there with Curtis around his waist. Curtis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chiarmanda is looking to break free of the clinch but Curtis has double underhooks. #T4#
Chiarmanda tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Chiarmanda back against the cage.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Chiarmanda tries to circle away but Curtis has him pinned against the cage.
Chiarmanda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch on the inside.
Chiarmanda tries to break free but Curtis pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Curtis clinches up with Chiarmanda and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Chiarmanda breaks from the clinch.
Chiarmanda moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
Nice straight punches there by Chiarmanda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chiarmanda.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chiarmanda doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Chiarmanda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ossilus Chiarmanda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Curtis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chiarmanda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curtis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Chiarmanda closes the distance and clinches.
Curtis takes a shot to the head.
Curtis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chiarmanda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Chiarmanda circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Chiarmanda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Knees to the body from Chiarmanda. #T1##BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chiarmanda just misses with a punch to the body.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chiarmanda just misses with a punch to the body.
Chiarmanda throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chiarmanda avoids it really well and circles away.
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Chiarmanda takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Chiarmanda moves into the clinch.#BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curtis tries for a takedown but Chiarmanda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darry Curtis.
Chiarmanda with a jab.
Curtis lands with a good body shot.
Chiarmanda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curtis can do to turn this around?#T2#
Chiarmanda leaves Curtis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is winning the standup battle so far.
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Curtis dives in for a single leg takedown but Chiarmanda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Chiarmanda gets tackled into the cage by Curtis. Curtis maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiarmanda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis goes for a takedown attempt but Chiarmanda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chiarmanda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Curtis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chiarmanda avoids it really well and circles away.
Curtis tries for a takedown but Chiarmanda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Chiarmanda clinches.
Curtis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Chiarmanda swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range. #CL2#
Curtis forces Chiarmanda back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Chiarmanda misses.
Curtis is looking to clinch but Chiarmanda is avoiding it.
Chiarmanda moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.#CL2#
Curtis moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch. #CL#
Chiarmanda closes the distance and clinches.
Curtis has Chiarmanda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chiarmanda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chiarmanda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Curtis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Chiarmanda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Chiarmanda has managed to clinch.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chiarmanda can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiarmanda prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curtis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chiarmanda swivels and escapes.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chiarmanda finds it's way round the side to connect with Curtis's head.
Chiarmanda sizes up Curtis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Curtis moves out of range of the body kick.
Curtis with the counter takedown but Chiarmanda avoids it easily.
Curtis misses with a takedown attempt - Chiarmanda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Curtis swings for the body but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Chiarmanda is looking to counter punch.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Chiarmanda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curtis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ossilus Chiarmanda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Curtis tries to move into range but Chiarmanda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Chiarmanda forces Curtis back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Curtis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chiarmanda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Curtis somewhat.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up
and Curtis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Curtis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chiarmanda but Chiarmanda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chiarmanda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda stuffs the takedown attempt from Curtis. Curtis gets slowly back to his feet.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darry Curtis.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Chiarmanda wants to clinch up but Curtis keeps it at a distance.
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Chiarmanda lands with a nice combination. Curtis backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Chiarmanda finds it's way through Curtis's defenses.
Ossilus Chiarmanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis looks for a takedown but Chiarmanda sprawls well.
Chiarmanda swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtis.#CL#
Chiarmanda darts in and clinches Curtis up against the cage.
Chiarmanda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curtis.
Chiarmanda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curtis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chiarmanda up against the cage.#BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Chiarmanda as Curtis shoots in.#T2#
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chiarmanda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Curtis looks for a takedown but Chiarmanda sprawls well.
Chiarmanda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chiarmanda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Chiarmanda moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Curtis manages to pull guard.
Chiarmanda trying to stand up but can't free himself from Curtis's guard.
Chiarmanda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Curtis pushes Chiarmanda off and gets back to his feet. #T3##CL#
Chiarmanda gets a clinch.
Chiarmanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis looking for a takedown.
Curtis wants to stall. #BC#
Chiarmanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis shoots in for a double leg but Chiarmanda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chiarmanda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Curtis shoots in and drives through. Chiarmanda sprawls well.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Chiarmanda drives through and clinches with Curtis against the cage. #T4#
Chiarmanda scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Chiarmanda breaks from the clinch.
Curtis fails to land the takedown.
Chiarmanda catches Curtis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chiarmanda motions for Curtis to come forward. Chiarmanda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chiarmanda throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiarmanda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Curtis tries for a takedown but Chiarmanda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chiarmanda stuffs the takedown attempt from Curtis. Curtis gets slowly back to his feet.
Curtis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chiarmanda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Curtis's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ossilus Chiarmanda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chiarmanda, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossilus Chiarmanda!
A victorious Ossilus Chiarmanda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 32
Date: Mar 07, 2018

#R1#
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis feints a jab promting Draven to slip. Curtis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Draven slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Curtis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis takes one to the side of the head.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Curtis checks a leg kick nicely.
Curtis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Draven walks into a straight right hand from Curtis.
Draven throws a solid leg kick but Curtis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Draven.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Draven misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Draven 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 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Draven throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Curtis tenderised Draven's leg. Draven is trying to keep his angry face on.
Draven lands a nice shot to the body.
Draven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Draven misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Curtis moves in looking to clinch but Draven pushes him off.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Curtis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Draven throws out a leg kick but Curtis moves out of range and Draven only half commits.
Curtis moves out of range as Draven throws a body kick.
Draven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Draven's head but Draven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Draven! But no joy.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Draven cracks Curtis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Curtis moves into the clinch successfully.
Draven misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Draven.
Curtis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Draven misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Draven is working Curtis over against the ropes.
Draven swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the head but Draven blocks with his arms. #T2#
Draven misses with a body punch.
Draven working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draven blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Curtis.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curtis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis keeps control of Draven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Draven scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head.
Draven lands a left hand.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Draven tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Curtis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Draven finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Draven is looking to slow Curtis down with leg kicks.
Curtis lands a nice shot that snaps Draven's head back.
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 Darry 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#
Draven tries to work over Curtis's front leg with a kick but Curtis checks it.
Curtis throws the kick towards the body but Draven avoids it.
Draven looks to land a body kick but Curtis moved away.
Curtis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Draven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Curtis scores with a jab. Draven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Draven on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Draven.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curtis jabs at Draven's body.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. Draven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Draven walks forward, straight into a front kick from Curtis.
Draven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Curtis pushes Draven up against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis working aggressively here.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Draven can do to turn this around?
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Draven avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draven.
A short right from Curtis on the inside.
Draven lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Draven.
A hook to the body from Draven.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis trying to stall but Draven improves his position.
A short right from Draven.
Draven is working Curtis over against the ropes.
Draven misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Draven.#BC2#
Draven breaks from the clinch.
Curtis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Curtis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Draven appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Curtis checks the leg kick.#CL#
Curtis drives through and clinches with Draven against the ropes.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Draven controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draven.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Draven's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Draven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draven throws a leg kick which misses Curtis's front leg but catches the back leg as Curtis tries to avoid it. #T2#
Draven wants to slow Curtis down by chopping away at his legs.
Curtis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Draven lands a leg kick that knocks Curtis off balance momentarily.
Draven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Draven scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curtis in his tracks.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Draven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Draven momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Curtis blocks the low kick.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draven has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Draven scores with a nice body kick.
Draven is looking to chop away at Curtis's legs.
Curtis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Draven looks for the body kick but Curtis saw that one coming.
Draven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Curtis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Curtis. Draven shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Draven closes the distance and clinches.
Draven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis working Draven over with knees to the body.
Curtis lands a hook that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darry Curtis 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Curtis wants to clinch.
Eric Draven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draven blocks the body kick.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Draven.
Draven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Draven.
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Curtis keeps Draven at a distance using the push kick.
Draven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Curtis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Curtis scores with a leg kick.
Draven is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Draven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Draven to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis connects with the punch.
A low kick from Draven misses
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Draven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curtis, as that shot connected.
Draven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Curtis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Draven.
Draven is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Draven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curtis's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
Curtis cracks Draven with a good jab.
Draven jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Draven misses with a kick to the body.
Curtis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Draven gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Curtis counters with a left to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Curtis scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Curtis tenderised Draven's leg. Draven is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Curtis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick from Curtis lands but Draven takes it in his stride.
Curtis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Curtis slips a jab from Draven.#T2#
Draven looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Draven misses with a low kick.
Curtis slips a jab from Draven.
As Draven tries to get set, Curtis tries to push him back and clinch up but Draven manages to avoid the attempt.
Curtis thuds his right hand into Draven's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis feints and then cracks Draven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Draven down.
Draven throws a leg kick but Curtis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Draven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draven. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Draven.
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Draven tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draven throws a solid leg kick but Curtis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Draven.
Curtis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Curtis lands a head kick. Draven smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darry Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Curtis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

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 Darry 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 30
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Curtis lands a slapping body shot.
Cha misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Cha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curtis's head backwards.
Tae Shik Cha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curtis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Curtis defending well as Cha loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cha throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Cha cracks Curtis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
A jab from Curtis misses.
Curtis jabs Cha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curtis defending well as Cha loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis jabs Cha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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 connects with an inside leg kick.
Curtis slips under a jab from Cha.#CL2#
Curtis rushes Cha and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cha.
Curtis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1##CL#
Cha closes the distance and clinches.
Cha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cha tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Cha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cha looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Curtis.
Cha tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Curtis slips a straight right by Cha.#CL2#
Cha tries to keep at a distance but Curtis has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Cha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Cha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Cha misses.
Cha misses with a lunging right hand
and Curtis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cha misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Curtis slips under a jab from Cha.
Cha misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Curtis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Curtis cracks a nice hook into Cha's ribs.
Curtis blocks a jab.
Cha throws a poor cross that misses
and Curtis counters with a solid body kick.
Cha looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Curtis walks into a jab.
Cha throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Cha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Curtis.
Cha moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
Curtis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Cha misses its intended target.
Curtis looks to land a body kick but Cha moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis lands a front kick.
Curtis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Cha moves into the clinch.
Cha blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cha misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Curtis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Cha controls his hands.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
Cha working hard to break the clinch.
Cha fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Cha looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Cha tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away.
Cha tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curtis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cha misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis looks to land a body kick but Cha moved away.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Cha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Curtis finds it's way round the side to connect with Cha's head.
Crunch! Curtis slams his shin into Cha's torso.
Cha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curtis. Curtis obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Curtis rushes Cha and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Cha misses with a punch to the body.
Cha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis lands an uppercut.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Cha avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the ropes.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Cha.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cha tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cha is trying to break the clinch but Curtis is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
Cha wants to break free but Curtis has control.
Cha throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
Cha is trying to break the clinch but Curtis is controlling him.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cha misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands a left hand. #T2#
Curtis lands an uppercut.
Curtis looking to slow down the pace here.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis blocking some punches. #BC#
Cha manages to break the clinch.
Curtis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Cha misses its intended target.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, jab by Curtis - just one landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curtis, right into the meat.
Cha misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curtis! But no joy.
Curtis cracks Cha with an open hand slap.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtis lands with a hook. Cha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cha misses with a hook
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curtis walks into a stiff left hand from Cha.
Cha throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Curtis slips under a jab.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Cha with an uppercut!
Cha misses with a hook.
Curtis clobbers Cha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Curtis throws the left hand but Cha avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Cha does it's job there.
Curtis throws a head kick but Cha moves out of range.
Curtis lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cha misses with a left hand
and Curtis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cha slips under a jab.
Cha throws an off balance right hand
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Cha has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curtis.
Cha throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Cha needs to keep his hands up - Curtis had a free shot at his head there.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cha misses with a hook.
Curtis wants to land a leg kick but Cha is out of range.
Cha lands an overhand right.
Cha misses with an uppercut.
Cha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Cha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Cha throws an off balance right hand
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis scores with a head kick. Cha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cha throws a lazy uppercut
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Curtis throws a hook but Cha avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cha misses with a straight right.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis walks into a left hand. #T2#
Cha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Curtis throws a front kick aimed at Cha's knee but Cha avoids it well.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cha.
Cha misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Cha misses its intended target.
Cha tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Cha moved out of range.
Curtis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curtis staying out of range there.
Cha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cha slips under a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curtis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Curtis.
Cha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cha throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Cha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cha.
Darry Curtis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curtis.
Cha throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis flicks out a counter leg kick but Cha steps away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darry 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Darry Curtis made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 27
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Rainbow Killer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rainbow Killer throws out a powerful jab.
Rainbow Killer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rainbow Killer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rainbow Killer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Rainbow Killer misses its intended target.
Rainbow Killer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Curtis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rainbow Killer. #CL#
Curtis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rainbow Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rainbow Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. #BC2#
Rainbow Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis misses with a low kick as Rainbow Killer jumps back.
Nice uppercut there from Rainbow Killer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rainbow Killer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rainbow Killer moves forwards but Curtis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rainbow Killer blocks a low kick nicely.
Rainbow Killer is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Curtis misses with the body kick
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rainbow Killer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rainbow Killer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rainbow Killer lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Rainbow Killer tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rainbow Killer lands with a right hand.
Rainbow Killer throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Rainbow Killer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curtis.
Rainbow Killer tries to work over Curtis's front leg with a kick but Curtis checks it.
Curtis tried to counter with a leg kick but Rainbow Killer avoided it.
Curtis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rainbow Killer tries a low kick but Curtis avoids it.
Rainbow Killer misses with a body kick.
Rainbow Killer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rainbow Killer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curtis to score with a decent uppercut.
Rainbow Killer is looking to slow Curtis down with leg kicks.
Rainbow Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curtis wants to clinch up but Rainbow Killer keeps it at a distance.
Curtis is looking to chop away at Rainbow Killer's legs.
Rainbow Killer lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rainbow Killer throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range. #T2#
Curtis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rainbow Killer thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rainbow Killer thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Rainbow Killer moves out of range easily.
Rainbow Killer throws a leg kick but Curtis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curtis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rainbow Killer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Rainbow Killer.
Curtis connects with a looping right hand.
Rainbow Killer misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rainbow Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Curtis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rainbow Killer. That's going to slow Curtis down.
Curtis throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rainbow Killer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Isaac Rainbow Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis wants to clinch up but Rainbow Killer keeps it at a distance.
Curtis misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Rainbow Killer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rainbow Killer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curtis's calf.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Rainbow Killer moved out of range.
Rainbow Killer throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curtis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Isaac Rainbow Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis tries to clinch there but Rainbow Killer circles away.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Rainbow Killer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rainbow Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rainbow Killer.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rainbow Killer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curtis's head backwards.
Rainbow Killer throws a push kick but Curtis slaps the foot to one side.
Rainbow Killer ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis is looking to clinch but Rainbow Killer is avoiding it.
Curtis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rainbow Killer slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
A big right from Rainbow Killer misses.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rainbow Killer tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rainbow Killer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curtis.#T1#
Rainbow Killer scores with a push kick.
Rainbow Killer 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.
Nice shot lands for Rainbow Killer.
Rainbow Killer walks into a left hand.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curtis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Rainbow Killer is just out of range.
Curtis checks a low kick from Rainbow Killer.
Rainbow Killer throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Curtis counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Rainbow Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis misses with a leg kick.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rainbow Killer is looking to slow Curtis down with leg kicks.
Rainbow Killer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Curtis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Curtis. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rainbow Killer! But no joy.#T2#
Curtis misses with a double jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rainbow Killer, right into the meat.
Curtis slips a jab from Rainbow Killer.
Curtis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rainbow Killer thuds a left hand into Curtis's body.
Rainbow Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rainbow Killer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rainbow Killer scores with a jab. Curtis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rainbow Killer lands with a cross. #CL#
Curtis instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rainbow Killer breaks from the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rainbow Killer - that will leave a mark!
Curtis throws a hook but Rainbow Killer blocks it.
Curtis scores with a nice body kick.
Rainbow Killer tries to land a leg kick but Curtis saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Rainbow Killer checks it.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curtis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rainbow Killer works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Rainbow Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rainbow Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Isaac Rainbow Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rainbow Killer moves out of range of the body kick.
Curtis throws a low kick, looking for Rainbow Killer's leg but Rainbow Killer calmly moves out of range.
Curtis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rainbow Killer throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Curtis checks a leg kick nicely.
Rainbow Killer with a nice cross.
Curtis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rainbow Killer connects with a leg kick. Curtis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Curtis.
Rainbow Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rainbow Killer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Curtis tries to move into range but Rainbow Killer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Curtis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rainbow Killer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rainbow Killer.
Rainbow Killer lands a glancing blow to the side of Curtis's head.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Rainbow Killer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Rainbow Killer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
Curtis checks a leg kick.
Curtis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rainbow Killer's head.
Rainbow Killer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rainbow Killer blocks the body kick.
Rainbow Killer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Curtis. That one must have hurt.
Rainbow Killer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rainbow Killer connects with a crisp jab.
Curtis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rainbow Killer misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rainbow Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Rainbow Killer manages to avoid it.
Rainbow Killer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rainbow Killer works Curtis's body with a nice hook.
Rainbow Killer looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Rainbow Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rainbow Killer looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Rainbow Killer connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Rainbow Killer lands with a nice body punch.
Rainbow Killer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rainbow Killer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Curtis misses with a leg kick.
Curtis lands a leg kick that knocks Rainbow Killer off balance momentarily.
Curtis throws a right hand that Rainbow Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Rainbow Killer also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Rainbow Killer.
Curtis is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Curtis misses with a body punch
enabling Rainbow Killer to counter with a crisp jab.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rainbow Killer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Rainbow Killer tenderised Curtis's leg. Curtis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rainbow Killer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rainbow Killer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curtis takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Rainbow Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rainbow Killer 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Rainbow Killer!
A victorious Isaac Rainbow Killer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 23
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1#
Curtis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Curtis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Curtis tries to clinch there but Tomar circles away.
A leg kick checked by Tomar.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Curtis 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 Tomar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tomar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tomar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Curtis with a body shot.
Tomar throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.
Tomar takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Curtis moves into the clinch.
Curtis taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomar.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomar blocks a body shot from Curtis.
A short uppercut from Curtis.
Curtis lands an elbow inside that Tomar shrugs off.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Tomar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Curtis.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Tomar controls the action.
Tomar works on Curtis's body with a couple of short punches.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomar prevents a body shot from Curtis.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomar.
Curtis is trying to stall.
Tomar blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Tomar tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Tomar back against the ropes.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Curtis tries to land knees in the clinch but Tomar avoids the damage to the body.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Tomar scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomar is trying to force a seperation but Curtis has the dominant position.
Curtis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Curtis closes the distance but Tomar moves to the side
enabling Tomar to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomar scores with a jab. Curtis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tomar tries a low kick but Curtis avoids it.
Curtis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curtis looks for the body kick but Tomar saw that one coming.
Curtis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tomar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis throws a push kick but Tomar slaps the foot to one side.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tomar is able to avoid easily.
Tomar throws a front kick aimed at Curtis's knee but Curtis avoids it well.
Curtis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tomar under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curtis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tomar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis throws a solid leg kick but Tomar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curtis.
Tomar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Tomar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Curtis is looking to slow Tomar down with leg kicks.
Tomar moves out of range of the leg kick from Curtis.
Tomar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Tomar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Curtis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tomar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tomar cracks Curtis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Curtis tries to land a leg kick but Tomar saw it coming and moves away.
Tomar lands with a shot to the body.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Tomar's shoulder, as Tomar tries to avoid the shot.
Tomar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curtis momentarily. #CL#
Curtis clinches up against the ropes.
Tomar is looking to break free of the clinch but Curtis has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Curtis clinches up with Tomar and pushes him back against the ropes.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomar blocks an uppercut.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis missing with knees to the body.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomar.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomar blocks an uppercut.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomar.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Darry Curtis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry 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#
Curtis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oglek Tomar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Curtis throws a push kick but Tomar slaps the foot to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tomar.
Some bone on bone action there as Tomar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curtis lands a slapping body shot.
Curtis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tomar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tomar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tomar connects with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Tomar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Tomar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Tomar there.
Tomar misses with a straight left.
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!
Tomar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curtis.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tomar scores with a nice right hand.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Tomar throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Curtis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tomar finds it's way round the side to connect with Curtis's head.
Oglek Tomar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tomar.
Tomar misses with a low kick.
Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Tomar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Curtis. Beautiful body shot.
Tomar checks a leg kick.
Curtis looks to land a body kick but Tomar moved away.
Tomar slips a jab from Curtis.
Tomar throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.
Tomar looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.#CL#
Curtis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Curtis presses Tomar against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Tomar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Tomar blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curtis tries to work over Tomar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomar can do to turn this around?
Curtis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tomar is defending well for now.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tomar.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Tomar controls the action.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tomar as Curtis tries to tie him up.
Tomar misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
A very excited looking Darry Curtis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Dynasty 25
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Draven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curtis is looking to clinch but Draven is avoiding it.
Curtis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
Draven lands with a light punch inside.
Draven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis tries a body shot but Draven blocks it.
Draven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Draven controls the action.
Draven lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Curtis.
Curtis tries a body shot but Draven blocks it.
Draven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis lands with a left to the head.
Draven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draven tries to stall but Curtis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Curtis.
Curtis missing with knees to the body.
Draven wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Draven as Curtis tries to tie him up. #BC#
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Good work by Curtis as he checks the leg kick.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draven steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Curtis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Draven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curtis.
Draven connects with a jab.
Curtis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Draven takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Draven scores with a nice strike.
A clash of legs there as Curtis blocks the low kick.
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?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Curtis checks a leg kick.
Curtis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Curtis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curtis's calf.
Draven throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Curtis cracks Draven with a good jab.
Curtis throws a series of punches but Draven avoids them all with ease.
Draven will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Curtis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Curtis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Curtis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Draven lands with a shot to the body.
Draven misses the shot to the body.
Draven misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Curtis counters with a nice body kick.
Curtis scoring well with a low kick there.
Draven throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Draven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Draven connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Draven misses
and Curtis counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draven throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Draven looks for the body kick but Curtis saw that one coming.
Curtis is looking to counter the offense by Draven and move into the clinch.
Draven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Curtis cracks a nice hook into Draven's ribs.
Draven lands a glancing blow to the side of Curtis's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Draven will probably get the nod.
That's time! Curtis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Curtis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Curtis scores with a nice body kick.
Curtis thumps Draven with a low kick.
Draven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Draven attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Draven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draven on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Draven, as that shot connected.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Draven checks it.
Nice defenses there by Draven.
Draven throws a low kick, looking for Curtis's leg but Curtis calmly moves out of range.
Curtis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Curtis needs to keep his hands up - Draven had a free shot at his head there.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Draven's shoulder, as Draven tries to avoid the shot.
Draven clobbers Curtis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Draven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curtis lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Draven swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Curtis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Draven.
Draven scoring well with a low kick there.
Curtis blocks a leg kick.
Draven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Curtis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Curtis pushes Draven back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Draven lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Draven tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Draven tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draven is trying to push Curtis away but Curtis has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Draven misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curtis as Draven tries to tie him up.
Draven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Draven tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Draven lands with a right to the head.
Curtis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
Darry Curtis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Curtis.
Curtis tries a body shot but Draven blocks it. #BC2#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draven.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Draven.
Draven lands with a shot to the body.
Draven delivers a nice body kick.
Curtis moves in looking to clinch but Draven pushes him off.
Draven throws a poor cross that misses
and Curtis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draven stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Draven misses with a wild body shot.
Draven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Curtis wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Draven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
Draven keeps Curtis at a distance using the push kick.
Draven throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis slips a straight right by Draven.
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curtis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Draven.
Draven thumps Curtis with a low kick.
Curtis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eric Draven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Curtis.
Draven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1##CL#
Curtis has managed to clinch.
Curtis stalling.
Draven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Draven lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Draven fails to land.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Curtis.
Draven lands with a short shot to the head.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Draven.
Curtis pushes Draven back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Draven misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draven misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
Draven misses with a body punch.
Draven blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Draven misses with some punches.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis lands a body punch.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draven's elbow.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
Draven lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Eric Draven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Draven avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Draven listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Curtis takes a swing at Draven's ribcage but misses.
Draven jabs at Curtis's body.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Draven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Curtis blocks the leg kick.
Draven moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Draven.
I've got Draven 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.

Event: Dynasty Friday Night Fights
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
Curtis misses with a body punch
and Murdock counters with a thumping low kick.
Murdock throws a lazy body kick
and Curtis counters with a one-two to the body.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.#CL#
Curtis drives through and clinches with Murdock against the ropes.
Murdock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murdock is looking to control Curtis's arms but Curtis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murdock has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Murdock pushes Curtis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Curtis misses with some punches. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Curtis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Murdock steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Curtis scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Murdock clinches up with Curtis and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Curtis misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Murdock.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
Curtis lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murdock obliges.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock trying to stall but Curtis improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
Murdock stalling in the clinch but Curtis improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Murdock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis can't break the clinch. #T2#
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Curtis can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the ropes.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Murdock keeps him there for the moment.
Murdock is trying to maintain a safe position but Curtis gets an underhook and turns Murdock into the ropes.
Curtis trying to stall but Murdock improves his position.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murdock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murdock looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Murdock gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curtis as Murdock tries to tie him up.
Murdock looking to stall.
Murdock tries to stall but Curtis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murdock is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the ropes.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Curtis working hard to break the clinch.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curtis as Murdock tries to tie him up.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Murdock tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock tries to stall but Curtis uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Murdock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
A short body shot lands from Murdock as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Murdock gets through Curtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murdock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murdock misses with a body punch.
Murdock tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.
Michael Murdock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the ropes.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murdock avoids it.
Murdock taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Murdock digs a right hand into Curtis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curtis's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Murdock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Murdock.
Murdock trying to control the position but instead, Curtis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murdock into the ropes.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock is looking to control Curtis's arms but Curtis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murdock has his back to the ropes.
Murdock works on Curtis's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdock presses Curtis against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Murdock misses with a body punch.
Murdock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Murdock prevents a body shot from Curtis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Murdock 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#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murdock avoiding damage.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Murdock pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curtis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murdock is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock blocking some punches.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdock trying to control the position but instead, Curtis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murdock into the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Curtis prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curtis as Murdock tries to tie him up.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis slows down the pace here.
Murdock pushes Curtis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the ropes.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
Murdock taking a breather. #T2#
Curtis tries to work over Murdock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock blocking some punches.
Curtis works on Murdock's body with a couple of short punches.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Murdock taking a breather.
Curtis is working Murdock over against the ropes.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murdock.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock works on Curtis's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee calls for Murdock to work.
Murdock tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Murdock.
I think Murdock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Darry Curtis!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darry Curtis waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 01, 2017

#R1#
Nice jab there from Wade.
Wade 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.
Wade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curtis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Curtis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Wade.
Wade tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis. #CL#
Wade gets tackled into the ropes by Curtis. Curtis maintains the clinch. #BC#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Wade tenderised Curtis's leg. Curtis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Curtis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wade.
Wade scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Curtis misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wade! But no joy.
Wade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curtis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wade.
Wade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Curtis lands an overhand right.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Curtis counters with a quick kick to the body but Wade blocks it.
A low kick from Curtis misses
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curtis. #T1#
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wade connects with an inside leg kick.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
Curtis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wade is out of range and Curtis settles back down.
Wade connects with a body shot that sends Curtis's belly button to the back.
Wade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Wade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Wade. #CL#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC2#
Wade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curtis staying out of range there.
Curtis is looking to wear down Wade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Wade thows a body kick. Curtis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Curtis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis blocks a leg kick.
Wade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wade cracks the inside of Curtis's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wade.
An inside leg kick from Wade misses.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Curtis throws the kick towards the body but Wade avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Wade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Curtis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis connects with a single shot there.
Wade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Wade throws a leg kick but Curtis moved away.
Wade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Wade lands a lovely overhand right.
Curtis slips a jab from Wade.
Wade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis is looking to clinch but Wade is avoiding it.
Wade throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Wade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curtis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Curtis lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Curtis throws a right hand that Wade ducks under and follows up with a left that Wade also avoids with ease.
Curtis backing away here, and Wade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Wade takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wade lands the left hand.
Wade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wade throws a leg kick
and Curtis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curtis tries to work over Wade's front leg with a kick but Wade checks it.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Wade is out of range.
It seemed like Wade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curtis's calf.
Wade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wade's sensitive parts.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Wade there.
Wade lands a really nice looking cross but Curtis seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Wade throws a right and a left that Curtis avoids nicely.
Wade tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Wade thuds a left hand into Curtis's body.
Curtis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtis throws a leg kick which misses Wade's front leg but catches the back leg as Wade tries to avoid it.
Curtis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wade scores with a push kick.
Wade moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Curtis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wade's calf.
Wade avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Wade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Curtis counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wade.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Wade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wade misses with a leg kick.
Curtis tries to land a front kick but Wade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wade! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Morgan Wade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wade lands a high kick!
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis misses the jab.
Wade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wade wants to land a leg kick but Curtis is out of range.
Wade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Wade saw that one coming.
Curtis misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Curtis pushes Wade up against the ropes in a clinch.
Curtis lands a hook that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Curtis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wade is keeping busy.
A short right from Curtis.
Wade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curtis has him pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wade throws an elbow but misses.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Wade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wade lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wade tries to move into range but Curtis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wade throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
And Curtis counters with a quick kick to the body but Wade blocks it.
Morgan Wade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wade misses with a straight right.
Wade lands with a good body shot.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Wade.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wade takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wade doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Curtis walks into a stiff left hand from Wade.
Curtis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wade.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Wade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Wade tries to land a front kick but Curtis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curtis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wade is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Curtis throws a head kick but Wade moves out of range.
Curtis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Curtis takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wade, right into the meat.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.

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 Darry Curtis.
I think Wade has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morgan Wade!
A very excited looking Morgan Wade made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Dynasty 15
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Dekkers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Curtis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dekkers looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curtis.
Dekkers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curtis.
Dekkers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Dekkers counters with a left to the body.
Curtis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Curtis throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dekkers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dekkers tries to clinch up.
Curtis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No joy there for Curtis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dekkers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dekkers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dekkers misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming.
Curtis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Dekkers lands with a nice body punch.
Dekkers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dekkers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dekkers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dekkers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curtis.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Dekkers circles away and keeps his distance.
Dekkers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Curtis rather than just go for the knockout.
Dekkers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dekkers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dekkers thuds a left hand into Curtis's body.
Dekkers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dekkers avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dekkers just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis throws the left hand but Dekkers avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Dekkers avoids a kick to the body.
Dekkers throws a leg kick but Curtis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dekkers moves out of range as Curtis throws a body kick.
Curtis misses with a kick to the body
and Dekkers counters with a solid body kick.
Dekkers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Dekkers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dekkers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dekkers throws a push kick but Curtis slaps the foot to one side.
Dekkers lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Dekkers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Curtis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dekkers counters with a nice uppercut.
Dekkers defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Dekkers misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Curtis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dekkers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ramon Dekkers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Curtis throws a chopping leg kick but Dekkers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Dekkers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dekkers throws a body shot but no joy.
Dekkers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dekkers misses the shot to the body.
Dekkers connects with a body shot.
Curtis tests Dekkers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dekkers. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis needs to keep his hands up - Dekkers had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Curtis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dekkers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dekkers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dekkers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dekkers tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Dekkers back against the ropes.
Dekkers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dekkers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Dekkers.
Dekkers scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Curtis gets through Dekkers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curtis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Dekkers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dekkers tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Dekkers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Dekkers tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Dekkers lands a body punch.
Dekkers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dekkers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Curtis.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curtis gets through Dekkers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Dekkers. #T2#
Dekkers lands a body punch.
Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
Curtis taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
Dekkers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dekkers throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
I was talking to Curtis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dekkers struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dekkers lands a nice shot to the body.
Dekkers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dekkers throws a head punch that misses.
Dekkers tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dekkers can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dekkers struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
Dekkers struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ramon Dekkers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
Ramon Dekkers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers throws out a powerful jab.
Dekkers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Dekkers there.
Curtis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dekkers throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good shot there by Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Curtis misses the body punch
and Dekkers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curtis thuds his right hand into Dekkers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis throws a hook but Dekkers avoids it easily.
Curtis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dekkers punishes Curtis's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dekkers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Curtis lands a really nice looking cross but Dekkers seems unphased.
Dekkers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers lands a jab-cross combination.
A low kick from Curtis is predictable there
and Dekkers counters with a stiff right hand.
Dekkers misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
A shot to the liver by Dekkers. Beautiful body shot.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dekkers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dekkers lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dekkers. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis misses with a leg kick
and Dekkers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curtis thinking.
Curtis throws a solid leg kick but Dekkers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curtis.
Dekkers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dekkers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Curtis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dekkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Dekkers counter with a right hand.
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dekkers momentarily.
Dekkers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dekkers tries a quick counter leg kick but Curtis is wise to it.
Curtis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dekkers checks it well.
Dekkers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curtis. That's going to slow Dekkers down.
Dekkers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dekkers jabs at Curtis's body.
Curtis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dekkers counters with a nice uppercut.
Dekkers avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Dekkers misses with an uppercut.
Curtis throws a solid leg kick but Dekkers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curtis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dekkers can pounce on him.
Curtis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dekkers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dekkers swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Dekkers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dekkers 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramon Dekkers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Dynasty 11
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Ryan takes the fight into the clinch.
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.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the ropes.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ryan tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it. #BC2#
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curtis throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Ryan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Curtis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ryan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Curtis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ryan really felt that one!
Curtis jabs at Ryan's body.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Kevin Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ryan's knee momentarily.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Curtis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curtis has him pressed against the ropes.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
Ryan tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
Ryan blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ryan connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ryan dodges an elbow strike from Curtis.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan prevents Curtis from breaking the clinch.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Ryan closes the distance and clinches.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands. #BC2#
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Ryan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Curtis with a body shot.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
It appears Curtis was looking to counter with a kick there.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan throws a good cross that connects.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws a body kick that misses.
Curtis throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range. #CL#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Ryan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Ryan. #T1#
Ryan throws out a leg kick but Curtis moves out of range and Ryan only half commits.
A jab from Ryan does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Curtis.
Curtis thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Curtis throws a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
Curtis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Curtis is looking to wear down Ryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ryan just manages to avoid it.
Ryan blocks a leg kick.
Curtis walks into a jab.
Curtis moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Curtis.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Curtis feints and then cracks Ryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryan down.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Ryan misses with a leg kick.
Curtis motions for Ryan to come forward. Curtis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryan off the ropes and back into range.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
A jab from Ryan misses.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.#CL#
Curtis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Curtis.
Ryan tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Curtis misses with a kick to the body.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Ryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Curtis counters with a low kick, right behind Ryan 's knee.
Curtis misses with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Curtis coming out on top.
Curtis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Curtis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curtis.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Curtis swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Curtis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis tries to clinch
and Ryan counters with a left to the body.
Curtis scores with a jab. Ryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Ryan scores with a sloppy right hand. Curtis should have avoided that one.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryan's calf.
Ryan digs a good hook to Curtis's body.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Curtis scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Ryan catches Curtis right on the button with a cross.
Ryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Ryan connects with a body shot.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kevin Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curtis throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Curtis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Curtis takes one on the button.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Darry Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Ryan misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Darry Curtis made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 4
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Cha checks a low kick from Curtis.
A telegraphed right hand from Cha misses the target.
Cha has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Curtis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Cha.
Cha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tae Shik Cha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cha's head backwards.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis walks into a left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curtis.
Cha misses with a straight right.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cha throws a big shot that misses.
Cha staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Cha misses its intended target.
Cha connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Cha misses its intended target.
Cha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
Curtis scores with a body shot.
Cha walks into a jab.
Cha throws a right hand that misses
and Curtis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cha's knee momentarily.
Cha might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Cha does it's job there.#T1#
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Curtis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Curtis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Cha misses.
Curtis scores with a nice strike.
Curtis tries to land a front kick but Cha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cha.
Decent striking displayed by Cha there.
Curtis lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Curtis clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Cha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cha throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Cha.
Cha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Cha manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cha's head.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Curtis is looking to land body kicks.
Cha throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.
Curtis throws a jab when Cha was well out of range.#T2#
Curtis with a hook.
A cross from Curtis lands.
A jab from Cha misses.
Cha tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away.
Cha missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Cha manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curtis.
Curtis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Curtis scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cha looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Nice cross by Curtis.
Cha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cha misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Cha tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cha looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cha's corner calls for a 1-2. Cha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Curtis jabs Cha right on the nose. Cha blinks but takes it well.
Curtis lands a leg kick that knocks Cha off balance momentarily.
Cha missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick from Curtis lands but Cha takes it in his stride.
Curtis loads up on a big right hand but Cha slips the punch.
Cha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cha manages to avoid it.
Cha throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Cha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Curtis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cha's efforts to push away.
Cha working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Cha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cha works on Curtis's body with a couple of short punches.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cha can do to turn this around?
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cha backwards.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis prevents Cha from breaking the clinch.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Cha.
Cha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Cha avoids a wild elbow strike from Curtis.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Cha avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the ropes.
Cha lands with a light punch inside.
Cha misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis tries a body shot but Cha blocks it.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cha thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cha.
Cha throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Cha is out of range.
Cha lands a really nice looking cross but Curtis seems unphased.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cha.
Curtis cracks the inside of Cha's front leg.
Cha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curtis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cha manages to circle out of the way.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Cha closes the distance and clinches.
Cha tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Cha.
Cha throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cha swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtis.
Cha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Cha lunges at Curtis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Curtis's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Curtis is looking to clinch but Cha is avoiding it.
Cha looks to clinch
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Cha throws a right hand that misses
and Curtis counters with a nice body shot.
Cha wants to clinch up but Curtis keeps it at a distance.
Curtis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Curtis digs a good hook to Cha's body.
Cha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Curtis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curtis.
Cha misses with a right hand
and Curtis counters with a leg kick.
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
Cha misses with a left hand
and Curtis counters with a leg kick.
Curtis lands a slapping body shot.
Cha misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis slips a jab from Cha.
Cha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cha looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Cha is just out of range.
Curtis throws a head kick but Cha moves out of range.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Cha tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Cha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curtis moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis scores with a jab to the body.
Cha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cha throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
A solid body kick from Curtis.
Cha misses with a hook
and Curtis counters with an inside leg kick.
Curtis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tae Shik Cha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curtis.
Curtis delivers a nice body kick.
Cha tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cha tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away.
Curtis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curtis.
Cha scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cha throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cha missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Curtis misses with a kick to the body.
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Curtis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curtis.
The fighters circling - Cha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cha jabs Curtis right on the nose. Curtis blinks but takes it well.
Cha lands with an uppercut that bounces Curtis off the ropes and back into range.
Cha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cha swings widly with a right hand
and Curtis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cha lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Cha.#CL#
Curtis instigates a clinch.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cha's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Cha fails to land.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis trying to control the position but instead, Cha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curtis into the ropes.
Darry Curtis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Curtis is trying to stall.
Darry Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 1
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Vader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vader tries to clinch but Curtis moves away
and Curtis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vader lands with an overhand left.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis thows a leg kick but Vader checks it
letting Vader counter with a right hand.
Donk. Vader catches Curtis right on the button with a cross.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vader throws a combination that misses
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis throws a chopping leg kick but Vader manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curtis wants to clinch.
Vader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vader.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
Curtis misses with a looping left.#T1#
Curtis throws a body punch but Vader moves out of range.
Vader looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
Vader looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Vader fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Vader clinches up with Curtis and pushes him back against the ropes.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Vader.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Vader.
A short right from Curtis.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
Vader lands a right hand.
Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Curtis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Curtis trying to stall but Vader improves his position.
Vader throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader.
Curtis blocks an elbow strike from Vader.
Curtis lands on the inside with 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 blocking some punches. #T2#
Curtis gets through Vader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Vader digs a right hand underneath Curtis's ribcage. Curtis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Vader pushes Curtis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis working aggressively here. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Vader moves into range and clinches up with Curtis.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis tries to work over Vader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vader tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vader working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Vader lands a nice uppercut.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vader moves out of range as Curtis throws a body kick.
Vader slips under a jab from Curtis.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curtis throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Vader to counter with a crisp jab.
Curtis moves in looking to clinch but Vader pushes him off.
A jab from Vader finds it's way through Curtis's defenses.
Vader uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vader lands a jab to the nose.
Vader misses with a body shot
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Curtis with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vader slips under a jab from Curtis.
Vader misses the jab.
Vader throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Vader takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vader scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice shot by Vader.
Vader might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Vader smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis tries to counter by clinching up but Vader breaks away and moves out of range.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Curtis walks into a jab.
Vader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Left hook, right uppercut from Curtis.
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vader's sensitive parts.
Vader keeps the fight on the outside.
Curtis lands a lovely overhand right.
Vader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Curtis looks to land a body kick but Vader moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis defending well as Vader loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Curtis is looking to score with low kicks.
Curtis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vader misses with a body shot.
Vader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Vader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vader 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.
Vader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vader thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vader throws a sloppy body shot
and Curtis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curtis swings for the body but Vader moves out of range.
Vader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vader moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Vader gets a clinch.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis looking to slow down the pace here.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader's elbow.
Vader blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vik Vader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Curtis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vader ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Vader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Curtis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vader throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
Vader swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Vader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curtis.
Vader cracks Curtis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Vik Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vader looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vader manages to circle out of the way.
Vader throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vader wants to slow Curtis down by chopping away at his legs.
Vader moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vader.
Vader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Curtis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Vader throws the kick towards the body but Curtis avoids it.
Vader throws a front kick aimed at Curtis's knee but Curtis avoids it well.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vader.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curtis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vader takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Vader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curtis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vader doesn't seem bothered though.
Vader misses with a left hand
and Vader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vader lands a lovely overhand right.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Vader circles away and keeps his distance.
Vader steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Curtis.
Curtis delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Vader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Vader lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Curtis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Curtis scores with a nice body kick.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vader.
Vader misses with a lunging right hand
and Vader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vader looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Curtis lands a jab to the head.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Curtis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vader lands a glancing blow to the side of Curtis's head.
Vader throws an off balance right hand
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vader falls off balance throwing a combination
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Curtis scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Darry Curtis!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darry Curtis waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: FC: Fight Night
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Curtis tries to land a leg kick but Karlsson saw it coming and moves away.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karlsson.
Karlsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
Curtis takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson misses with a left hand #CL#
and Curtis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Curtis is working Karlsson over against the ropes.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Karlsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Karlsson lands a nice uppercut.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karlsson or not.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis walks into a left hand.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis wants to clinch.
Karlsson tries to counter with a clinch but Curtis shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Karlsson cracks Curtis with an open hand slap.
Karlsson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
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!
Karlsson swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karlsson lands a nice shot that snaps Curtis's head back.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karlsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karlsson checks the leg kick.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Curtis.
Curtis feints and then cracks Karlsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karlsson down.
Curtis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Karlsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Curtis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Curtis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karlsson just manages to avoid it.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson wants to counter with a clinch but Curtis pushes him away.
Karlsson lands a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Curtis 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 Karlsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karlsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karlsson throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Curtis counters by moving into the clinch.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Karlsson is working Curtis over against the ropes.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson lands a right hand.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Curtis - that landed with a thud.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Darry Curtis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Curtis.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Curtis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Curtis.
Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Karlsson lands a right hand.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lars Karlsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Karlsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Curtis counters with an outside leg kick.
Curtis scores with a nice body kick.
Karlsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curtis swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Karlsson connects with the punch.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis tries to land a leg kick but Karlsson saw it coming and moves away.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis. #CL#
Curtis moves into the clinch successfully.
Karlsson gets through Curtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands. #T1#
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the ropes.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis trying to control the position but instead, Karlsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curtis into the ropes.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Karlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Karlsson tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curtis or not.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis lands a body shot.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Curtis blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
A short right from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Karlsson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Karlsson lands an overhand right.
Curtis misses with the combination.
Curtis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson closes the distance but Curtis moves to the side
and Curtis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Karlsson moves out of range as Curtis throws a body kick.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curtis. That's going to slow Karlsson down.
Curtis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Karlsson.
Karlsson wants to counter with a clinch but Curtis pushes him away.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Curtiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karlsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karlsson duly obliges.
Karlsson jabs Curtis right on the nose. Curtis blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Curtis lands the left hand.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Curtis moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
Curtis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Karlsson there.
Curtis lands with a good body shot.
Karlsson throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to counter with a clinch but Curtis shakes him off and moves away.
Curtis scores with a punch to the head.
Curtis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Curtis tries to land a front kick but Karlsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Karlsson checks it.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Curtis staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
Karlsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Karlsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Curtis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis is looking to wear down Karlsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Karlsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Karlsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Curtis.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Curtis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curtis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Curtis. Karlsson shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Karlsson throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Curtis is looking to counter the offense by Karlsson and move into the clinch.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lars Karlsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Karlsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Karlsson scores with a nice strike.
Karlsson lands a nice hook to Curtis's body. Curtis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Curtis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karlsson.
Curtis connects with a solid leg kick.
Curtis throws a low kick but Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Karlsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karlsson swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis throws a counter high kick but Karlsson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Curtis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Karlsson forces Curtis back against the ropes and clinches.
Curtis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Curtis pushes Karlsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Lars Karlsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Curtis.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Karlsson takes a shot to the head.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Karlsson cracks Curtis with a nice body shot.#T2##BC#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Karlsson wants to counter the offense by Curtis and move into the clinch position.
Karlsson lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis feints and then cracks Karlsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karlsson down.
Curtis is looking to chop away at Karlsson's legs.
Nice body punch from Curtis. #CL#
Curtis darts in and clinches Karlsson up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Curtis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
Curtis lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
Lars Karlsson is the new welterweight champion!

Event: FC:Wednesday Night Fights 7
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Curtis is looking to land body kicks.
Curtis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curtis throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis takes one to the side of the head.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karlsson misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.#T1#
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis works Karlsson's body with a nice hook.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis wants to clinch.
Karlsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curtis misses the jab.
Karlsson thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis lands a jab.
Curtis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Karlsson throws a big counter combination but Curtis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Curtis blocks a jab.#T2#
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Karlsson is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karlsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Curtis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karlsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Curtis throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Curtis misses with the combination.
Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Curtis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Curtis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karlsson.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curtis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karlsson defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Curtis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Curtis counters with a nice leg kick.
Curtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Curtis lands a nice hook to Karlsson's body. Karlsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
A combination from Curtis does no damage.
Karlsson misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curtis lands a head shot.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Curtis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlsson thinking.
Karlsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Curtis counter with a right hand. #T2#
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Curtis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Curtis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karlsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Curtis tries to get set, Karlsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Curtis manages to avoid the attempt.
Curtis scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis wants to counter the offense by Karlsson and move into the clinch position.
Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curtis. Curtis obviously looking to wear him down.
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Curtis defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Curtis throws a leg kick #CL#
and Karlsson counters by clinching up.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson tries to stall but Curtis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
Curtis looking to slow down the pace here.
Karlsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Curtis digs a right hand into Karlsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karlsson's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
A short right from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Karlsson's head. #T1#
Curtis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darry Curtis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karlsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Curtis can turn it around.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Curtis tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow. #T2#
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the ropes.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Curtis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lars Karlsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karlsson.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Karlsson is looking to counter the offense by Curtis and move into the clinch.
Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curtis.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Karlsson with an uppercut!
Curtis thows a leg kick but Karlsson checks it
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Karlsson drops his hands momentarily and Curtis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Curtis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson misses with a hook
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Curtis takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karlsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Curtis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Curtis slips under a jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlsson lands the left hand.
Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curtis on the side of the head.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karlsson connects with a single shot there.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karlsson is able to avoid easily.
Karlsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Curtis avoids them all with ease.
Curtis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis tries to work over Karlsson's front leg with a kick but Karlsson checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Curtis 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 Karlsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karlsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away.
Karlsson swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Karlsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curtis under the eye.
Karlsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lars Karlsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Curtis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karlsson.
A quick step to the side and Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Karlsson misses with a hook
and Curtis counters with a nice leg kick.
Curtis throws a push kick but Karlsson slaps the foot to one side.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Karlsson takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the body
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis cracks Karlsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.#T1#
A big right from Curtis misses.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. Karlsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karlsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Curtis connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karlsson throws out the jab.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis slips a straight right by Karlsson.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis tries to clinch up.
Curtis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Karlsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Curtis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis keeps Karlsson at a distance using the push kick.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Curtis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Curtis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Darry Curtis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FC 143:Azhari vs Norris Jr
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush is looking to clinch.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bush tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Bush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Bush moves away and avoids it.
Bush tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Bush.
Bush doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Curtis with a jab.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
Bush is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Curtis lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush takes a jab right on the kisser.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Curtis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
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 half hearted mid kick.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bush was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Curtis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curtis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bush fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Curtis misses its target.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Bush knows he should have avoided that one.
Bush is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Curtis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Curtis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Bush moved out of range nicely.
Bush wants to counter with a clinch but Curtis pushes him away.
Bush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bush wants to counter with a clinch but Curtis pushes him away.
Bush tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bush tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
We've been informed that Bush has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Curtis misses with a series of wild punches.
Bush wants to counter with a clinch but Curtis pushes him away.
Bush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Curtis throws a jab when Bush was well out of range.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis. #T2#
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis lands with a nice body kick.
Bush avoids the head kick by Curtis. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bush just misses with a elbow thrown towards Curtis's brow.
Bush can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bush.
Bush tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush misses with an elbow over the top.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
Bush throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Bush controls his hands.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushs head.
Bush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bush pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Curtis digs a good body shot into Bush's ribs.
Bush is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Curtis.
Bush tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curtis scores with a body shot.
Curtis connects with a crisp jab.
Curtis throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Curtis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Bush tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
Bush jabs Curtis right on the nose. Curtis blinks but takes it well.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bush looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Curtis throwing a counter right hand but Bush manages to avoid it.
That kick from Curtis tenderised Bush's leg. Bush is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bush cracks Curtis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Curtis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Curtis scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis throws a jab when Bush was well out of range.
Bush tries to counter with a clinch but Curtis shakes him off and moves away.
Curtis moves out of range as Bush strikes.
Bush cracks Curtis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Curtis is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Curtis lands with an uppercut that bounces Bush off the ropes and back into range.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A bone on bone clash there as Bush blocks the leg kick.
Bush tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
Bush wants to counter the offense by Curtis and move into the clinch position.
Bush lands with a right hand.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Red Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bush blocks the body kick.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Bush with an uppercut!
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Bush.
Curtis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bush can do to turn this around?
Bush missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bush moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
Bush misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bush looks to clinch
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Bush.
Bush wants to clinch up but Curtis keeps it at a distance.
Bush tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Bush takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Curtis cracks Bush with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Curtis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Bush there.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curtis throws a body kick that misses.
Bush steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Curtis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bush throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Bush is out of range.
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bush wants to clinch up but Curtis keeps it at a distance.
Curtis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bush tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Bush moves away and avoids it.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Bush wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bush was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Curtis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bush looks to clinch
and Curtis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bush wants to clinch.
Curtis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bush might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1##CL2#
Bush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bush throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
Bush misses with an elbow strike.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
Bush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bush throws an elbow that misses.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bush pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bush throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Curtis blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
Bush misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bush throws an elbow but misses.
Bush throws an elbow that misses.
Curtis lands a left hand. #T2#
Curtis stalling the fight. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Bush tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush tries to clinch up.
Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bush doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Curtis motions for Bush to come forward. Curtis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bush tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bush is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Bush tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Bush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Curtis. Curtis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bush tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bush blocks the body kick.
Bush wants to counter with a clinch but Curtis pushes him away.
Bush slips under a jab.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Bush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Curtis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bush loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for Curtis.
Curtis looks to land a body kick but Bush moved away.
Curtis slips a jab from Bush.
Bush tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
Bush lands with a cross.
Curtis throws the left hand but Bush avoids the punch easily.
Bush doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis staying out of range there.
Curtis throws a quick counter head kick but Bush was just out of range.
Bush tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bush is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Bush darts in trying to clinch
and Curtis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Curtis blocks a jab.
Bush tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Bush avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Bush 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.
Bush misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bush checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bush moves out of range of the body kick from Curtis.
Bush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bush doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Bush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis jabs Bush to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Bush is looking to clinch.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Bush throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
Bush moves out of range as Curtis throws a body kick.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Bush misses its intended target.
Bush drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Curtis throws a body punch but Bush moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Bush saw that one coming.
Bush with a nice cross.
Curtis moves forwards but Bush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Bush.
Curtis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
Curtis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis had his way with Red Bush in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curtis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bush blocks a head kick by Curtis.
Bush misses with a right hand
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curtis throws the left hand but Bush avoids the punch easily.
Curtis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bush fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bush checks a leg kick nicely.
Bush tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Bush tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws a body kick that misses.
Curtis sets himself, and Bush steps forward looking for the clinch! Curtis avoids it this time.
Curtis swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bush.
Bush moves away from the strike by Curtis.
The fighters circling - Bush throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bush.
Bush cracks Curtis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Curtis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Bush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curtis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
Bush takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bush throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bush doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curtis.
Bush throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bush loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curtis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curtis tried to counter with a leg kick but Bush avoided it.#T2#
Curtis looks for the body kick but Bush saw that one coming.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bush blocks a low kick nicely.
Bush moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
Curtis lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Curtis. That snapped Bush's head back.
Red Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bush tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
Curtis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bush tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Bush throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.
Curtis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curtis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bush.
Darry Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Bush has closed the distance and engaged Curtis in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis retains his lightweight title!
Darry Curtis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FC:Wednesday Night Fights 4
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Pavlinov lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Curtis rushes Pavlinov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pavlinov stalling in the clinch but Curtis improves position.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curtis digs a right hand into Pavlinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pavlinov's gas tank.
Pavlinov tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Pavlinov back against the ropes.
Pavlinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Curtis scores with a spinning back kick!
Curtis avoids the head kick by Pavlinov. #CL#
Curtis darts in and clinches Pavlinov up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Pavlinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavlinov connects with a body shot.
Curtis tries to bum rush Pavlinov with a series of wild strikes but Pavlinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pavlinov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pavlinov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Pavlinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pavlinov tries to score with a low kick but Curtis moves his leg out of the way.
Pavlinov swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pavlinov.
Pavlinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Pavlinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dean Pavlinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis lands a jab to the head.
Pavlinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Curtis misses.
Pavlinov gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Pavlinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis avoids the head kick by Pavlinov.
Pavlinov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Curtis takes a step back to recover.
Pavlinov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws a hook but Pavlinov blocks it.#CL#
Curtis clinches.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavlinov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
Pavlinov breaks the clinch.
Curtis blocks the body kick.
Pavlinov slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pavlinov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Pavlinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pavlinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pavlinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curtis under the eye.
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 Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pavlinov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Curtis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dean Pavlinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavlinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Pavlinov misses with a left hand
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavlinov is just out of range.
Pavlinov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pavlinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pavlinov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
Curtis stalks Pavlinov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pavlinov's face. Pavlinov staggers backwards, shaken.
Curtis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pavlinov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that Pavlinov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Pavlinov.
Pavlinov takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Curtis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pavlinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Curtis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curtis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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!
Pavlinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pavlinov tries a low kick but Curtis avoids it.
Curtis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pavlinov in his tracks. #T1#
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Curtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pavlinov looks to land a body kick but Curtis moved away.
Pavlinov throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Curtis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavlinov controls his hands.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis blocking some punches. #BC2#
Pavlinov breaks from the clinch.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavlinov.
Pavlinov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavlinov. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pavlinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pavlinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curtis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pavlinov finds it's way round the side to connect with Curtis's head.
Curtis moves out of range of the body kick from Pavlinov.
Pavlinov misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Curtis misses with a body shot. #T2#
Pavlinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pavlinov misses with a head kick.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pavlinov.
Pavlinov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pavlinov 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 fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pavlinov digs a good body shot into Curtis's ribs.
Pavlinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curtis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pavlinov.
Pavlinov moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Curtis.
Curtis scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis throws a leg kick that misses.
Pavlinov feints a counter leg kick.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pavlinov looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Pavlinov stuns Curtis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pavlinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Pavlinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pavlinov slips under a jab.
Pavlinov misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
Pavlinov throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Pavlinov's shoulder, as Pavlinov tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Pavlinov.
Curtis lands a nice hook to Pavlinov's body. Pavlinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pavlinov throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curtis momentarily.
Donk. Pavlinov catches Curtis right on the button with a cross.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Pavlinov misses with a straight right.
Pavlinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Curtis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pavlinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pavlinov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curtis, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Pavlinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pavlinov connects with a single shot there.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavlinov moves away.
Pavlinov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pavlinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pavlinov looks to land a body kick but Curtis moved away.
Pavlinov misses with a hook to the body
and Curtis counters with an inside leg kick.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Pavlinov misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pavlinov manages to circle out of the way.
Curtis jabs Pavlinov right on the nose. Pavlinov blinks but takes it well.
Pavlinov lands with an uppercut that bounces Curtis off the ropes and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis swings for the body but Pavlinov moves out of range. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pavlinov. Curtis shrugs it off though.
Pavlinov misses with a hook
and Curtis counters with a nice leg kick.
Pavlinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis digs a good hook to Pavlinov's body.
Nice shot by Pavlinov.
A jab from Curtis misses.
Pavlinov throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis throws a low kick but Pavlinov avoids it.
Curtis throws a hook but Pavlinov avoids it easily.
Pavlinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Pavlinov misses with a jab to the body
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Pavlinov's corner calls for a 1-2. Pavlinov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlinov lands a body shot.
Curtis tries to land a front kick but Pavlinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pavlinov thuds his shin into the meat of Curtis's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dean Pavlinov just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Curtis takes a swing at Pavlinov's ribcage but misses.
Curtis cracks a nice hook into Pavlinov's ribs.
Curtis cracks Pavlinov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Pavlinov pushes Curtis away with a front kick.
Pavlinov throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Pavlinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
Pavlinov misses with a hook.
Curtis throws a push kick but Pavlinov slaps the foot to one side.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Pavlinov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Curtis's knee momentarily.
Curtis misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Curtis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pavlinov.#T1#
Pavlinov throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Curtis has managed to clinch.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pavlinov backwards. #BC2#
Pavlinov manages to break the clinch.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
Pavlinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pavlinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pavlinov prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavlinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curtis pushes Pavlinov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis lands a left hand.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Pavlinov avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the ropes. #T2#
Pavlinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlinov misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis is working Pavlinov over against the ropes.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis stalls.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Pavlinov avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the ropes.
Pavlinov tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pavlinov tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Pavlinov back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Curtis - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavlinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavlinov is just out of range.
Pavlinov lands with a hook. Curtis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pavlinov misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis had his way with Dean Pavlinov in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dean Pavlinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavlinov moves out of range as Curtis throws a body kick.
Pavlinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis throws a body kick that misses.
Pavlinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Pavlinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curtis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Curtis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pavlinov.
Pavlinov connects with a crisp jab.
Pavlinov misses with a low kick.
Curtis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pavlinov throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curtis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pavlinov on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlinov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pavlinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Pavlinov throws the kick towards the body but Curtis avoids it.
Pavlinov looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Pavlinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pavlinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Curtis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pavlinov scores with a nice head shot.
Curtis with a jab.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Pavlinov.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Pavlinov moves out of range easily.
Pavlinov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pavlinov misses with a straight right.
Curtis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pavlinov throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
Pavlinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pavlinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis jabs at Pavlinov's body.
Pavlinov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Curtis tries to land a front kick but Pavlinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curtis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Pavlinov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Curtis.
Curtis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pavlinov will feel that in the morning.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Pavlinov.#CL#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pavlinov's elbow.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
Pavlinov looking to stall.
Curtis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pavlinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curtis has him pressed against the ropes.
Pavlinov working aggressively here.
Darry Curtis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
Curtis prevents Pavlinov from breaking the clinch.
Pavlinov tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Darry Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pavlinov misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Darry Curtis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FC: A Champion is Born
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Davidson throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
Curtis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curtis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Davidson.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis slips a straight right by Davidson.
Davidson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Curtis has Davidson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Curtis works on Davidson's body with a couple of short punches.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davidson throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Curtis manages to break the clinch.
Davidson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidson.
Curtis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Curtis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davidson moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Davidson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Curtis gets a clinch. #T1#
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
Davidson misses with some punches.
Curtis lands a body punch.
Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis stalling.
A shot in the inside from Curtis.
Davidson misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davidson swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidson misses with some punches.
Davidson lands a left hand. #BC2#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
Davidson misses with a body kick.
Curtis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Curtis throws a leg kick which misses Davidson's front leg but catches the back leg as Davidson tries to avoid it.
Davidson slips a straight right by Curtis.
Davidson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Davidson defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Davidson catches Curtis right on the button with a cross.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davidson.
Guy Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Curtis has time to react.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Davidson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Davidson misses with a hook.
Curtis flicks out a counter leg kick but Davidson steps away.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davidson.
Davidson clobbers Curtis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davidson.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Davidson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Curtis has closed the distance and engaged Davidson in a clinch.
A short right from Curtis on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Curtis.
Curtis lands a body punch.
Davidson working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice shot by Curtis.
Davidson lands a nice looking body shot.
Davidson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davidson throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Davidson there.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Davidson moves out of range easily.
Curtis digs a good hook to Davidson's body.
Davidson throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curtis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidson. #BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Davidson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Davidson.
Davidson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Curtis swings for the body but Davidson moves out of range.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davidson manages to avoid it.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davidson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Curtis.
Davidson moves out of range of the body kick from Curtis.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davidson slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Davidson scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis looks to land a combination but Davidson avoids it well. #CL2#
Curtis rushes Davidson and presses him up against the ropes.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davidson misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson misses with the head strike.
Davidson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Davidson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis tries to work over Davidson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Curtis.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
Davidson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
A jab from Curtis misses.
Curtis 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.
Davidson throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
Curtis moves out of range as Davidson strikes.
Davidson lands a nice looking body shot.
Davidson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davidson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Davidson scores with a head kick.
Davidson throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Curtis counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Davidson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Curtis's head.
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Curtis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davidson.
Curtis tries to counter with a clinch but Davidson shakes him off and moves away.
Davidson wants to clinch but Curtis slips to the side
and Curtis counters with a right hand to the body.
Davidson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Nice uppercut lands for Curtis. That snapped Davidson's head back. #ROC2#
Davidson is rocked!
Davidson walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Darry Curtis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FC: Resolution
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Curtis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ricks on the side of the head.
Ricks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricks tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricks is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curtis.
Ricks moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
Ricks tries to clinch up
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Curtis lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricks looks to clinch
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Ricks wants to clinch but Curtis slips to the side
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Ricks doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
A leg kick checked by Ricks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricks tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away.
Ricks is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it. #T1#
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Ricks moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis cracks Ricks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ricks wants to clinch.
Curtis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ricks tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away.
Ricks tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
Ricks tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ricks tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ricks. Ricks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Curtis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Ricks wants to clinch up but Curtis keeps it at a distance.
Curtis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ricks looks to clinch
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Ricks closes the distance and pushes Curtis back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis is looking to control Ricks's arms but Ricks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Curtis has his back to the ropes. #T2#
Ricks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Curtis lands a shot to the body.
Curtis blocks the elbow strike.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Ricks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Curtis working hard to break the clinch.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Ricks throws an elbow but it misses.
Ricks misses with a knee strike.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Ricks misses with an elbow over the top.
Curtis pushes Ricks back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Ricks pushes off an throws an elbow but Curtis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Curtis takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Ricks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ricks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ricks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ricks misses with an elbow over the top.
Curtis tries a body shot but Ricks blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Ricks tries to clinch up
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Curtis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ricks doesn't seem phased though.
Curtis scores with a nice head shot.
Ricks wants to clinch.
Ricks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Curtis!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Ricks.
Ricks tries to clinch up.
Ricks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Curtis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Curtis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricks at a distance.
Curtis throws out a powerful jab.
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Curtis connects with a single shot there.
Ricks closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
Chris Ricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricks avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Ricks.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricks doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ricks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curtis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ricks eats them both and turns towards Curtis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricks darts in trying to clinch
and Curtis counters with a low kick, right behind Ricks 's knee. #T2#
Ricks tries to clinch up
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Curtis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Ricks is rocked!
Ricks drops his guard momentarily, allowing Curtis to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Ricks! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Curtis takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Darry Curtis!

Event: FC: Strikers Paradise
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curtis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Curtis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Curtis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Curtis misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Curtis moves into the clinch.
Curtis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
A body shot lands from Curtis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Curtis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis controlling the action here for a moment.
Curtis lands with a left to the head.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Curtis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A left hand lands to the body for Curtis.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Curtis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Curtis.
Lee being controlled against the ropes.
Curtis pushes Lee back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Curtis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Curtis cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Curtis digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Curtis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Curtis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curtis.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Curtis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Curtis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Lee wants to break free but Curtis has control.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Curtis managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
A left hand lands to the body for Curtis.
Curtis scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1##CL2#
Curtis clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Curtis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
A left hand lands to the body for Curtis.
Curtis pushes Lee back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Curtis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
Nice body punch from Curtis. #BC2#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curtis connects with a high kick.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sara Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Curtis cracks Lee with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Lee is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Lee is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Lee could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Darry Curtis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016

#R1#
Curtis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Curtis moves into the clinch successfully.
Nikolaas prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Nikolaas wants to take the fight to the mat but Curtis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Curtis pushes Nikolaas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolaas is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Curtis.
Nikolaas takes a shot to the head.
Curtis gets through Nikolaas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolaas blocking some punches.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis tries a body shot but Nikolaas blocks it. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nikolaas blocking some punches.
Nikolaas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ambroos Nikolaas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Curtis.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Curtis presses Nikolaas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis tries a body shot but Nikolaas blocks it.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolaas controls his hands.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2##BC2#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolaas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curtis digs a good hook to Nikolaas's body.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Nikolaas counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Nikolaas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikolaas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Nikolaas moved out of range nicely.
Nikolaas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Nikolaas ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolaas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nikolaas fails with the takedown.
Curtis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Nikolaas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikolaas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Curtis cracks a nice hook into Nikolaas's ribs.#CL2#
Curtis darts in and clinches Nikolaas up against the cage.
Nikolaas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Curtis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nikolaas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Nikolaas misses with a combination
and Curtis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolaas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Curtis throws a hook but Nikolaas avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Nikolaas misses its target.
A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Nikolaas's defenses.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikolaas. #T4##TD#
Curtis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nikolaas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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.
Curtis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nikolaas controls the pace.
Nikolaas passes Curtis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolaas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Curtis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curtis keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolaas is looking for a counter combo.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikolaas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Curtis wants to counter the offense by Nikolaas and move into the clinch position.
Nikolaas ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis lands a jab to Nikolaas's midsection.
Curtis misses with a hook.
As Curtis tries to get set, Nikolaas tries to push him back and clinch up but Curtis manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Nikolaas saw that one coming.
Nikolaas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A lazy left from Curtis finds it's target.
Nikolaas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Nikolaas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Curtis quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Nikolaas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Nikolaas quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Nikolaas but it's paid off an Curtis is forced to tap! Nice work by Nikolaas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ambroos Nikolaas!

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