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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Curtain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Curtain has England pushed against the cage.
Curtain blocking some punches.
England misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Curtain breaks the clinch.
England throws an overhand right that lands on Curtain's shoulder, as Curtain tries to avoid the shot.
Curtain feints the counter takedown.
Curtain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? England is fending him off so far but Curtain persists. Nope, England circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Curtain.
Curtain is looking for the big counter here.
England scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Curtain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Curtain drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Curtain as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! England screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Curtain! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Annette Curtain!
Our winner, Annette Curtain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Romans gets a clinch.
Romans with a knee to the head.
Curtain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Romans tries to land a knee to the head but Curtain blocks with his arms.
Romans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Curtain avoids the elbow strike from Romans, against the cage.
Romans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Curtain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Curtain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Curtain is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Curtain works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Curtain pushes down on Romans's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Curtain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Curtain has hold of Romans's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Romans manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T1##SUB#
Curtain working for a submission but Romans is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Curtain with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Curtain is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Romans has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Curtain thowing shots but they're missing.
Curtain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Romans is looking to escape. #T2#
Curtain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Romans is in a horrible position here. Curtain smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Curtain with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Curtain is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Romans has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Curtain with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Curtain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Curtain looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Curtain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Romans is looking to escape. #SUB#
Curtain is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romans can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Romans is trying to stand.
Romans looks winded!#T4##SUB#
Curtain looking to isolate an arm here. Romans doesn't see it coming and as Curtain extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Curtain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Annette Curtain!
An out of breath Annette Curtain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Curtain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Curtain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Curtain tries for a kimura but Abruzzase is defending well. #SUB2#
Curtain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Curtain working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Abruzzase has been cut.#SUB2#
Curtain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!
Curtain misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Curtain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abruzzase can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Curtain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abruzzase knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Curtain is looking to take a break and control but Abruzzase is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Curtain has hold of Abruzzase's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Abruzzase seems comfortable defending it but Curtain has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Abruzzase is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Abruzzase is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Curtain couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Annette Curtain!
A very excited looking Annette Curtain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilson is looking to clinch but Curtain is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Wilson tries to sprawl but Curtain drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Curtain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Curtain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wilson tries to hold on but Curtain pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtain punching from mount but Wilson doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Curtain with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Curtain quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Curtain but it's paid off an Wilson is forced to tap! Nice work by Curtain.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Annette Curtain!
Annette Curtain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SFN4 St Petersburg
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Monroe cracks Curtain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monroe works over Curtain's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Curtain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe scores with a shot to the body.
Curtain shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Billy Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curtain.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monroe!
Monroe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Curtain.
Curtain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Monroe. No joy for Curtain on that attempt.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Billy Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Annette Curtain.
Monroe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Curtain.
It looked like Monroe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Monroe scores with a three punch combo!
Monroe lands a lovely overhand right.
Monroe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Curtain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monroe is looking to counter punch.
Curtain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Curtain needs to keep his hands up - Monroe had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Curtain or perhaps it was just good defense by Monroe, which made it look bad.
Curtain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.
Curtain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Monroe looks to land a combination but Curtain avoids it well.
Curtain walks into a left hand.
Monroe lands with a straight right. Curtain didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Monroe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Curtain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monroe defends it well.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Curtain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Curtain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monroe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monroe.
Monroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curtain circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtain misses with a takedown attempt
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe.
Billy Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curtain fails with the takedown.
Monroe is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No luck for Curtain with that takedown attempt.
Curtain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monroe circles away.
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monroe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Monroe. No joy for Curtain on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Monroe 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#
Curtain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monroe cracks Curtain with an open hand slap.
Curtain goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward.
Curtain closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe lands the left hand.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Monroe misses its target.
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Curtain with the counter takedown but Monroe avoids it easily.#T1#
A combination from Monroe does no damage.
Curtain dives in for a single leg takedown but Monroe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curtain tries to counter with a clinch but Monroe shakes him off and moves away.
Curtain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billy Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Annette Curtain.
Monroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curtain circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtain walks into a left hand.
Curtain tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
and Curtain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Billy Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monroe lands with a nice body punch.
Curtain walks into a left hand. #T2#
Curtain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Billy Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtain darts in looking for a takedown but Monroe gets double underhooks and turns Curtain into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Monroe does no damage.
Monroe sets himself, and Curtain steps forward looking for the clinch! Monroe avoids it this time.
Monroe scores with a nice right hand.
Monroe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Monroe does no damage.
Curtain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Monroe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Monroe works over Curtain's head and body with a nice combination.
Monroe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Curtain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe cracks Curtain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monroe throws a right hand that Curtain ducks under and follows up with a left that Curtain also avoids with ease.
Curtain feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Curtain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Curtain is looking to clinch.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curtain can do to turn this around?
Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Curtain shoots in looking for a takedown but Monroe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Curtain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Curtain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monroe swivels and escapes.
Curtain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monroe leaves Curtain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Curtain is trying desperately to land a takedown but Monroe is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Curtain.
Monroe connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Curtain doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Monroe with a hook.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Curtain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe lands an overhand right.#CL#
Monroe gets a clinch.
Monroe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtain trying to stall but Monroe improves his position.
#BC#
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Curtain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Curtain tries for a takedown but Monroe circles away easily
and Monroe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Monroe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Curtain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Curtain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Curtain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monroe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monroe regains half guard there - taking advantage of Curtain's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Monroe is not content to let Curtain control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Curtain is trying to work for a kimura but Monroe is defending well.
Monroe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Curtain is looking to stall here but Monroe recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Curtain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Monroe dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Curtain is looking for a triangle but Monroe pushes his legs off easily.
Curtain pulls Monroe in to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Monroe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curtain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Curtain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monroe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Monroe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monroe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Monroe lands with a cross.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curtain.
Monroe connects with a body shot that sends Curtain's belly button to the back.
Curtain shoots in and drives through. Monroe sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curtain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Curtain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Monroe quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Monroe has one foot on Curtain's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Monroe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monroe 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Monroe!
A determined Billy Monroe didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Annette Curtain was interviewed post fight and said 'Gutted'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Curtain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Curtain working the strikes but Battle uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Curtain prevents Battle from improving his position.#SUB2#
Curtain looking for a submission but Battle manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Battle trying to control the position.
Battle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Curtain from controlling successfully.
Battle has momentary wrist control but Curtain slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Curtain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Curtain trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Curtain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Curtain postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Battle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Curtain, into his guard. #REVR#
Battle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Curtain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Battle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Curtain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Battle defends it easily.
Curtain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Curtain looks winded!#T2#
Curtain looking to control.
Curtain doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Curtain wants to sweep here but Battle controlling him for the moment.
Battle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Curtain's guard.
Curtain being controlled here, momentarily.
Battle throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Battle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Curtain shoots in and gets a takedown into Battle's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Curtain preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Battle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curtain defends it easily.
Battle trying to keep a closed guard but Curtain is proving a slippery customer.
Curtain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Curtain is working Battle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Curtain trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curtain is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Curtain preventing the sweep.
Curtain wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving.
Battle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Battle trying to keep a closed guard but Curtain is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Battle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Annette Curtain 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##TD2#
Curtain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Battle to the ground. Curtain is now in Battle's guard.
Curtain trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Curtain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Battle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curtain is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Curtain postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Battle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Curtain, into his guard. #REVR#
Battle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Curtain's head.#T1#
Curtain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Battle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Curtain wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving.
Battle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Battle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Battle stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
Curtain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Battle.#TD2#
Curtain shoots in and gets a takedown into Battle's guard.#SUB#
Battle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Curtain from controlling successfully.
Curtain passes Battle's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Curtain seems to be working for a kimura but Battle defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Battle is defending against the submission attempts here by Curtain.
Battle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Curtain tries to pass to full mount but Battle defends it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice strikes from Curtain there. #SUB2#
Curtain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Battle is just riding it out for now. Curtain eventually gives up the hold.
Battle is pressing down on Curtain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battle trying to keep a closed guard but Curtain is proving a slippery customer.
Annette Curtain has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Annette Curtain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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#
Battle shoots in but no luck this time.
Curtain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Battle throws a head kick but Curtain moves out of range.
Curtain feints the counter takedown.
Battle throws a low kick but Curtain avoids it.#CL2#
Curtain rushes Battle and presses him up against the cage.
Curtain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Battle up against the cage.
Curtain looking to throw knees to the head but Battle is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Curtain has picked Battle up - he's going for a ride! Curtain dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Battle kicks off Curtain and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Curtain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Battle is trying to defend but Curtain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Curtain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Curtain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Battle defends it well.
Curtain blocks the strikes from Battle.
Battle tries to get to full guard but Curtain has control of the leg.
Battle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Curtain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Curtain's back!#SUB#
Battle is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Curtain has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Battle has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Curtain taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Battle doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Battle!
Annette Curtain was interviewed post fight and said 'Gutted'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Curtain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
#TD2#
Curtain feints and as Gomez raises his hands in defense, Curtain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Curtain works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Curtain seems to be working for a kimura but Gomez defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Curtain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomez is just riding it out for now. Curtain eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtain tries to pass to full mount but Gomez defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Curtain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomez sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curtain passes to full mount!
Gomez tries to hold on but Curtain postures up.#SUB2#
Curtain jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gomez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gomez and Curtain has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Curtain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gomez is not content to let Curtain control the position. #SUB2#
Curtain goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gomez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Curtain's guard! Nice work there by Gomez! #T2#
Gomez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Curtain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Curtain's guard.
Gomez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gomez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gomez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gomez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Gomez wants to stand but Curtain is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Curtain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Curtain on the ground.
Gomez tries to stand but Curtain is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Curtain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Curtain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Gomez gets to his feet - Curtain follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Curtain shoots in.#CL2#
Curtain gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Gomez gets control of Curtain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gomez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gomez managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Annette Curtain 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##TD2#
Curtain throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Curtain is in Gomez's guard.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Curtain from controlling successfully.
Curtain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Curtain tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Gomez is pulling down on Curtain's head. It's preventing any offense from Curtain, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtain forces his way into half guard.
Gomez is staying active underneath Curtain, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Gomez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Curtain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Curtain trying to pass the guard but Gomez defending well. #ES#
Gomez pushes Curtain off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Curtain.
Gomez throws an elbow but it misses.
Gomez working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Curtain turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2##SUB2#
Curtain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Curtain is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Curtain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Curtain off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Gomez is persistently looking for the submission but Curtain is defending it well.
#SUB#
Curtain defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gomez's arms.
Gomez looking to hold on to the position here but Curtain rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T3#
Gomez is looking to stand up but Curtain won't let him. #SUB2#
Curtain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomez postures up in Curtain's guard and throws a big left but Curtain blocks it.
Gomez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curtain wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomez wanted to stand there but Curtain had control of the position.
Curtain wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment.
Gomez postures up.
Gomez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomez wants to stand but Curtain is controlling his posture from full guard.
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 Milan Gomez 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Curtain dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Curtain looks to land a body kick but Gomez moved away.
Gomez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Curtain manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Gomez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curtain, pushing him back against the cage.
Curtain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gomez walks away with a smile on his face. Curtain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Curtain fails with the takedown#CL#
and Gomez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Milan Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Annette Curtain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtain misses with a knee to the head.
Curtain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Curtain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomez pinned against the cage. Gomez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Curtain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Curtain shoots in and drives through. Gomez sprawls well.
Gomez is looking to counter the offense by Curtain and move into the clinch.#TD#
Gomez looking to score a takedown here. Curtain is defending well but Gomez drives through and ends up in Curtain's guard.
Gomez wants to stand but Curtain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gomez stays in close to Curtain's body and controls the position. #SU#
Gomez stands up from Curtain's guard - Gomez perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Curtain.#CL2#
Gomez gets tackled into the cage by Curtain. Curtain maintains the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Gomez wants the takedown. Curtain is fighting it off but Gomez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Curtain's guard against the cage.
Gomez wanted to stand there but Curtain had control of the position.
Gomez is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Curtain is trying to control the position but Gomez postures up.
Gomez is looking to stand up but Curtain won't let him.
Curtain controls Gomez momentarily but Gomez frees himself.
Gomez wants to stand but Curtain is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Gomez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomez wants a takedown but no success here.
Gomez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curtain can do to turn this around?#TD#
Gomez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gomez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Curtain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Curtain advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Curtain has an Americana. Gomez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Curtain is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Curtain hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Annette Curtain!
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