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Event:
IFC85: L.Heavy v Gorbachenko
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1# Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis works over Adolf's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2# It looks like Gustav Ii Adolf has been cut. Adolf lands with a nice body punch. Adolf lands a slapping body shot.
Adolf 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 jab from Curtis misses. A left lands for Curtis. A low kick from Curtis misses and Adolf counters with a stiff right hand. Adolf scores with a nice head shot. Adolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curtis. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adolf avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Adolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Adolf is just out of range. Adolf throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Adolf lands a nice uppercut. Adolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Adolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Adolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. Adolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. Adolf scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head. A head punch on the inside from Adolf fails to land. Adolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adolf pushes Curtis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adolf prevents a body shot from Curtis. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adolf. A short left from Curtis. Nice body punch from Adolf. Adolf tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Adolf. Adolf lands on the inside with an uppercut. Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow. #T2# Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This has been an exciting period of action! Adolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Adolf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Curtis prevents a body shot from Adolf. Adolf pushes Curtis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Curtis tries a body shot but Adolf blocks it.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Adolf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Adolf tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis can't break the clinch.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Adolf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curtis or not. Curtis is looking to break free of the clinch but Adolf has double underhooks. Adolf blocks an uppercut.
Adolf tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Adolf misses with a body punch.
#T3# Adolf lands with a short shot to the head. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adolf tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Adolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adolf lands a hook to the side of the head. Adolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow. Curtis is looking to break free of the clinch but Adolf has double underhooks. A short right from Adolf. Adolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adolf taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis is trying to push Adolf away but Adolf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land. Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Adolf. Adolf digs a right hand underneath Curtis's ribcage. Curtis let out a lung full of air as it connected. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4# Adolf tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Adolf taking a breather. Adolf misses with the head strike.
Adolf misses with some punches.
Adolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adolf blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adolf. Adolf is trying to stall.
Adolf misses with a body punch.
Adolf misses with the head strike.
Adolf blocks a body shot from Curtis. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A hook to the body from Adolf.
Adolf has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Adolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow. Adolf has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Ii Adolf dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gustav Ii Adolf'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. #R2# Adolf tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot. Curtis lands with a good body shot. Adolf cracks Curtis with a good jab. Adolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Adolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curtis can do to turn this around? The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Curtis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adolf doesn't seem bothered though. Donk. Adolf catches Curtis right on the button with a cross.#CL2# Curtis instigates a clinch. Adolf scores with a nice hook to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Curtis tries to work over Adolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Adolf misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Adolf.
A nice left hand lands by Adolf.
Gustav Ii Adolf has scored more points in the clinch so far. Adolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adolf is leaning against Curtis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Curtis is breathing heavily.#T1# Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis takes a shot to the head. Adolf stalling.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Adolf.
Adolf lands an uppercut. Adolf wants to stall.
Adolf misses with some punches.
Adolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch. Adolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. Adolf misses with a hook from the clinch. Adolf lands on the inside with an uppercut. Adolf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Curtis. Adolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. Adolf holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Adolf as the two fighters clinch.
#T2# Adolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adolf. Curtis is looking to break free of the clinch but Adolf has double underhooks. Adolf pushes Curtis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Adolf scores with a nice hook to the head. Adolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adolf lands a nice shot to the body. Curtis is looking to control Adolf's arms but Adolf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Curtis has his back to the cage. Adolf lands with a short shot to the head. Adolf digs a right hand into Curtis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curtis's gas tank. Adolf has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Adolf cracks Curtis with a nice body shot. A hook to the body from Adolf.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stalling in the clinch from Adolf.
A right handed body shot lands from Adolf.
Adolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3# Adolf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Adolf lands with a short head shot on the inside. Adolf misses with some punches.
Adolf works on Curtis's body with a couple of short punches. Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Adolf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Adolf lands with a light punch inside. Adolf scores with a hook to the body. Adolf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A shot in the inside from Adolf. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Adolf - that landed with a thud.
#T4# Curtis takes a shot to the head. Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC# Curtis is rocked! Adolf stalling against the cage.
Curtis is still on wobbly legs! Can Adolf finish him? Adolf misses with a short punch on the inside. Curtis seems to have recovered his senses. Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adolf presses Curtis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Good body shot from Adolf.
Adolf misses with some punches.
Adolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adolf throws a head punch that misses. Adolf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Curtis is keeping busy. Adolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adolf lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Adolf lands with a left to the head. Adolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Ii Adolf dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gustav Ii Adolf's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Adolf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Adolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis misses with a few strikes there.
Adolf with a nice cross. Adolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Curtis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adolf thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A big left from Adolf misses. Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
BOOM! Adolf lands a beautiful left hook that drops Curtis. Curtis tries to recover but Adolf is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Curtis lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ii Adolf! An out of breath Gustav Ii Adolf 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:
NJMMA XS 11
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1# Steward throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot. Steward tries to counter by clinching up but Curtis breaks away and moves out of range. Curtis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A swing and a miss from Curtis. Curtis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2# It looks like Steve Steward has been cut. The fighters circling - Steward throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Steward scoring well with a low kick there.
Steward throws a head kick that misses and Curtis counters with a three punch combo that has Steward backing up. Steward nods at Curtis to acknowledge the strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Steward. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet. Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Steward moves away and avoids it. It looked like Steward was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Curtis. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Steward buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curtis connects with a right hand. Steward shakes it off. Curtis misses with a head kick.
Steward was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Decent striking displayed by Curtis there. Steward lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Steward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steward's head.#ROC2# Steward is rocked! Steward throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Oh Steward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Steward fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Steward seems to have got his legs back now.#T1# Curtis misses with a combination
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Steward gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Steward lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Steward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Steward. Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steward landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steward misses with some punches.
Steward misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis. We've been hearing reports that Steward has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Steward missing with knees to the body.
Steward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow. Steward lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Steward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Curtis blocking some punches.
#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 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steward or not. Steward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. Steward with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Steward 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. Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut. Steward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. Steward lands a shoulder strike. Steward working aggressively here.
Steward misses with a knee to the head. Steward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Curtis pushes Steward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Steward misses with a body punch.
Steward tries to land knees in the clinch but Curtis avoids the damage to the body. Curtis managing to block the knees to the body from Steward.
Steward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Curtis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.#T3# Steward misses with a short punch on the inside. Steward looking to throw knees to the head but Curtis is blocking nicely.
Steward working aggressively here.
Steward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Curtis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right hook to the body lands for Curtis.
Steward is breathing heavily. Curtis lands a nice uppercut. Curtis misses with a knee to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Curtis lands a body shot. Steward 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. Steward's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2# Steve Steward's cut is getting worse. Steward takes a shot to the head. Steward tries a knee to the head but Curtis blocks it.
Steward misses with a knee to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Steward with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# Curtis lands with a right to the head. Curtis digs a right hand underneath Steward's ribcage. Steward let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2# Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curtis works Steward's body with a nice hook. Curtis closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Steward! Curtis dives in looking to finish! Steward is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Curtis! In his post fight interview, Frank Curtis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
NJMMA XS 1
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1# Tyson Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curtis. Curtis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. No joy there for Tyson Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyson Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Curtis looks for a takedown but Tyson Jr sprawls well. Curtis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyson Jr is out of range. Curtis throws a series of punches but Tyson Jr avoids them all with ease. A head kick misses from Curtis. Tyson Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Curtis shakes him off and moves away. Tyson Jr wants to land a leg kick but Curtis is out of range. Tyson Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curtis moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyson Jr.#CL2# Tyson Jr closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Tyson Jr breaks the clinch.
Curtis has been working on his balance at Scouse House , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tyson Jr. Curtis digs a good body shot into Tyson Jr's ribs. Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curtis shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Curtis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1# Nice takedown defense from Tyson Jr. No joy for Curtis on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Curtis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# Curtis clinches. A short right from Curtis. #BC2# Tyson Jr breaks the clinch.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Tyson Jr tries to work over Curtis's front leg with a kick but Curtis checks it. Mikey Tyson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sloppy strikes from Tyson Jr. Those never looked like landing. Danga de danga de dang - Tyson Jr scores with a four punch combination! Curtis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Tyson Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curtis's sensitive parts. Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson Jr.#T2# Curtis checks a leg kick. Tyson Jr tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away.
#CL2# Tyson Jr clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tyson Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tyson Jr obliges. Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2# Tyson Jr breaks the clinch.
Tyson Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Curtis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyson Jr. Tyson Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center. Curtis connects with a jab. Tyson Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Curtis throws out a powerful jab. Curtis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Curtis. Tyson Jr looks winded! Tyson Jr tries to move into range but Curtis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Tyson Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3##KD# Curtis drops Tyson Jr with a beautiful combination! Tyson Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Curtis is looking for the KO!#ROC# Tyson Jr is rocked! Tyson Jr gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Curtis points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Tyson Jr wakes up just in time to hear Curtis thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Curtis! Frank Curtis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 1
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1# Curtis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2# Hagoma closes the distance and clinches. Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hagoma controls his hands.
Hagoma misses with the head strike.
Hagoma lands with a light punch inside. Hagoma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hagoma. A shot in the inside from Curtis. Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hagomas head. Curtis lands a nice uppercut. Curtis misses with the head strike.
Hagoma blocks a body shot from Curtis. Hagoma misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hagoma misses with a short punch on the inside. Hagoma has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
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! Hagoma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hagoma misses with a punch on the inside.
Hagoma digs a right hand underneath Curtis's ribcage. Curtis let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hagoma swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis just leaning against Hagoma, taking a breather. #T1# Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hagoma struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hagoma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hagoma scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head. Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Hagoma on the inside. Hagoma lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. Hagoma scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hagoma throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hagoma misses with the head strike.
Curtis lands a right hand. Hagoma tries to stall but Curtis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hagoma. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hagoma. Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hagoma's elbow. Hagoma misses with a punch on the inside.
Hagoma leaning his opponent against the cage. Hagoma looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hagoma. Hagoma has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Hagoma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hagoma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hagoma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hagoma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hagoma. Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hagoma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Curtis's efforts to push away. Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Hagoma avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage. #T3# Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hagoma. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hagoma. Hagoma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hagoma misses with a hook from the clinch. Hagoma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow. Hagoma misses with a short punch on the inside. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hagoma backwards. #CUT# It looks like Hektor Hagoma has been cut. Curtis is looking to break free of the clinch but Hagoma has double underhooks. Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hagoma backwards. Hagoma misses with a punch on the inside.
Hagoma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hagoma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hagoma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Curtiss head. Hagoma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Curtis is keeping busy. Hagoma throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. #T4# A head punch on the inside from Hagoma fails to land. Hagoma misses with a short punch on the inside. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curtis as Hagoma tries to tie him up. Hagoma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Hagoma lands with a short shot to the head. Curtis blocking some punches.
Hagoma has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hagoma blocks a body shot from Curtis. Curtis stalling in the clinch.
Hagoma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Curtis takes a shot to the head. Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis stalling against the cage.
Hagoma throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Hagoma dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hektor Hagoma's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A telegraphed right hand from Hagoma misses the target. Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hagoma moves away. Hagoma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Frank Curtis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hagoma throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hagoma blocks a head kick by Curtis.
Hagoma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hagoma throws a lazy uppercut
letting Curtis counter with a right hand. Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hagoma looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.#CL2# Hagoma closes the distance and clinches. Hagoma lands a nice uppercut. Curtis blocking some punches.
Hagoma has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hagoma swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. Hagoma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Hagoma. Curtis prevents a body shot from Hagoma. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut. Hagoma lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. A battle for position here, against the cage. Curtis trying to control the position but instead, Hagoma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curtis into the cage. A short left from Hagoma. Hagoma blocks an uppercut.
Hagoma stalling in the clinch but Curtis improves position. Hagoma blocks a body shot from Curtis. A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Hagoma has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch. Hagoma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis. A shot in the inside from Hagoma. #T2# Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Hagoma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis tries to work over Hagoma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Curtis blocks a body shot from Hagoma. Hagoma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hagoma scores with an uppercut up the middle. Curtis blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Curtis lands with a short shot to the head. Hagoma misses with a short punch on the inside. Hagoma misses with a short punch on the inside. Hagoma misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses. Curtis blocking some punches.
Hagoma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hagoma misses with a short punch on the inside. Curtis misses with the head strike.
Curtis blocking some punches.
#T3# Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hagoma or not. Hagoma throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hagoma. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hagoma. Hektor Hagoma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hagoma throws a head punch that misses. Curtis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hagoma backwards. Hagoma throws a head punch that misses. Hagoma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hagoma. Hagoma working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land. Hagoma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hagoma. Hagoma has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Hagoma struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Hagoma.
Curtis is looking to break free of the clinch but Hagoma has double underhooks. #T4# Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hagoma. Hagoma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hagoma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Hagoma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch. Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hagoma. Curtis has Hagoma pressed against the cage.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hagoma backwards. Hagoma misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hagoma. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Hagoma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Hektor Hagoma's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Hagoma clinches up against the cage. Hagoma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curtis or not. Hagoma misses with the head strike.
Hagoma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hagoma fails to land. Curtis lands a right hand. Come on Hagoma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hagoma 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. Hagoma throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. Curtis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Hagoma fails to land. Hagoma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hagoma struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hagoma backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. #T1# Hagoma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hagoma lands a left hand.
Curtis pushes Hagoma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hagoma misses with the head strike.
Hagoma lands a shoulder strike. Hagoma lands with a right to the head. Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hagoma - that landed with a thud.
Hagoma misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hagoma fails to land. Hagoma has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
A head punch on the inside from Hagoma fails to land. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hagoma as Curtis tries to tie him up. Hagoma stalling in the clinch but Curtis improves position. Nice body punch from Curtis. Hagoma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2# Hagoma stalls. Curtis looking to slow down the pace here.#BC# Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hagoma. Curtis moves forwards but Hagoma connects with a nice, crisp jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hagoma cracks Curtis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hagoma throws a big shot that misses. Hagoma fails in his attempt to clinch. Hagoma tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance. Hektor Hagoma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hagoma misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely. Curtis has a takedown stuffed. Hagoma lands a nice hook to Curtis's body. Curtis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Hagoma's shoulder, as Hagoma tries to avoid the shot. #T3# Hagoma throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hagoma throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hagoma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Curtis cracks Hagoma with a right hand to the side of the head. Curtis throws a series of punches but Hagoma avoids them all with ease. Hektor Hagoma seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hagoma misses with a wild body shot. Hagoma misses with an uppercut. Curtis scores with a nice right hand.
Hagoma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hagoma 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 blocks a jab. Hektor Hagoma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hagoma tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it. Hagoma connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off. Hagoma takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses. #T4# Curtis slips a straight right by Hagoma. Hagoma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Frank Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hagoma tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range. Curtis misses with a looping right. Curtis throws a body shot but no joy. Hagoma misses with a two punch combination.
Hagoma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis. Hagoma scores with a body shot.
Hektor Hagoma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Curtis tries to clinch up. Hagoma is looking to clinch. Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hagoma manages to avoid it. A big right from Hagoma misses. Hagoma avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Hagoma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Curtis. Hagoma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis. Hagoma 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.
Hagoma connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Hektor Hagoma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hagoma 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hektor Hagoma! Hektor Hagoma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
NJMMA #52
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Curtis has managed to clinch.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses. Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch. Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Potatohauler scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head. Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler. Potatohauler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Potatohauler lands with a short shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Potatohauler controls the action.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Curtis digs a right hand into Potatohauler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Potatohauler's gas tank. Curtis blocking some punches.
Potatohauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Potatohauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. We've been informed that Potatohauler 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. Potatohauler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Curtiss head. Potatohauler lands a hook to the side of the head. Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Curtis lands a shoulder strike. Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
#T2# Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Curtis throws a head punch 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 is pushing Potatohauler 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 short right from Potatohauler on the inside. Come on Curtis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Potatohauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Potatohauler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Potatohauler or not. Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch. Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Potatohauler takes a shot to the head. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Curtiss head. Curtis misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potatohauler. Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler lands a hook to the side of the head. Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Still in the clinch, Potatohauler scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4# Curtis tries a body shot but Potatohauler blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis. Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Curtis. A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Curtis misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Curtis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Potatohauler scores with an uppercut up the middle. Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch. Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler dominated that round. That's time! Curtis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Curtis looks to land a combination but Potatohauler avoids it well. Curtis missing with a left hand there. Potatohauler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Potatohauler darts in and clinches Curtis up against the cage. Curtis takes a shot to the head. Curtis is looking to control Potatohauler's arms but Potatohauler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Curtis has his back to the cage. Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Curtis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Potatohauler blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. Potatohauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. #T1# Curtis lands a nice uppercut. Potatohauler has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Potatohauler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Curtis's efforts to push away. Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis is looking to break free of the clinch but Potatohauler has double underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Curtis's face as he tries to break the clinch. Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Potatohaulers head. Curtis is working Potatohauler over against the cage. Potatohauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Curtis tries to stall but Potatohauler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curtis cracks Potatohauler with a nice body shot. Potatohauler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Curtis blocking some punches.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle. Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis. 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! Potatohauler blocks a body shot from Curtis. Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Curtis misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis. #T3# Potatohauler blocks a body shot from Curtis. Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Potatohauler keeps him there for the moment. Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Potatohauler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Curtis stalling the fight.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A shot in the inside from Curtis. Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler. Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# A nice left hand lands by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler lands with a light punch inside. Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action! Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potatohauler lands with a short head shot on the inside. Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Potatohauler avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler. Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Potatohauler controls the action.
Potatohauler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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 lands with a nice body punch. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Potatohauler clinches up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch. Curtis blocking some punches.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Curtis misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Curtis is trying to break the clinch but Potatohauler is controlling him. Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Potatohauler lands a hook to the side of the head. Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Potatohauler keeps control of Curtis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Curtis blocking some punches.
Potatohauler lands a hook to the side of the head. Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Curtis tries a body shot but Potatohauler blocks it.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Potatohauler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. Curtis misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Curtis pushes Potatohauler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Potatohauler controls the action.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Curtis misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch. Curtis working aggressively here.
Curtis is trying to break the clinch but Potatohauler has him pressed against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler. Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Potatohauler's ribcage. Potatohauler let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4# Potatohauler lands a right hand. Curtis misses with the head strike.
Frank Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Curtis is looking to control Potatohauler's arms but Potatohauler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Curtis has his back to the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Potatohauler. A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Potatohaulers head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potatohauler lands a shoulder strike. Potatohauler prevents a body shot from Curtis. Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight! Joey Bob Potatohauler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Potatohauler 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Bob Potatohauler! Our winner, Joey Bob Potatohauler, 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:
NJMMA #47: Braddock v Paulin
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1# Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Ispa knows he should have avoided that one. Ispa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ispa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ispa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ispa throws a right hand that misses
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand. Ispa tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ispa. Curtis is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ispa tries to clinch up. A little feinted left hand from Curtis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ispa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curtis's hands. Ispa lands with a nice combination. Curtis backs away looking to recover.#T1# Curtis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ispa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ispa scores with a nice head shot. Ispa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curtis. Ispa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curtis. Ispa moves out of range of the strikes. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ispa 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.#CL2# Ispa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Ispa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Curtis. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Ispa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ispa lands with a short head shot on the inside. Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis tries to circle away but Ispa has him pinned against the cage. Curtis lands with a short shot to the head. Ispa misses with a body punch.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ispa lands with a right to the head. Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Ispa pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2# Ispa has his feet on Curtis's thighs here. He's pushed Curtis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Curtis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tank Ispa! Tank Ispa is the new light heavyweight champion! Tank Ispa decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
NJMMA #42: 135 Tourney Round 2
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1# Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Kardashian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kardashian doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Curtis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kardashian throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range. Kardashian 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. Kardashian tries to clinch up.#CL# Kardashian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rob Kardashian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curtis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kardashian's head backwards. A swing and a miss from Curtis. Kardashian swings widly with a right hand
letting Curtis counter with a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Curtis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2# It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut. Kardashian missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Kardashian misses with an uppercut
and Curtis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A shot to the liver by Kardashian. Beautiful body shot. Kardashian is looking to clinch. Kardashian tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kardashian is looking to clinch. Kardashian is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Kardashian avoids it with no problem. Kardashian misses with a looping left. A telegraphed right hand from Kardashian misses the target. Kardashian lands a right hook to the body.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardashian was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis. Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kardashian sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kardashian lands with a good body shot. Kardashian tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range. #T2# Kardashian lands a lovely overhand right. Kardashian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curtis momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kardashian is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Kardashian. Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Kardashian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kardashian throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot. Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kardashian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily. Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kardashian is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Curtis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kardashian is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Kardashian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Curtis digs a good body shot into Kardashian's ribs. Kardashian takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses. #CL# Kardashian has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3##BC# Kardashian manages to break the clinch.
Kardashian with a hook. Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kardashian moves into range and connects with a jab. Kardashian tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kardashian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL# Kardashian closes the distance and clinches. Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2# Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Curtis slips under a jab from Kardashian. A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A jab from Kardashian misses. A nice side step and Curtis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kardashian throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range. Curtis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it. Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kardashian.#T4# Curtis staying out of range there. Kardashian's corner calls for a 1-2. Kardashian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. 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 a looping right hand.
Kardashian swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kardashian stuns Curtis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kardashian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Kardashian as he connects with a hook. Kardashian with a jab. Kardashian fails in his attempt to clinch. Curtis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kardashian is looking to clinch. Kardashian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curtis doesn't seem bothered though. Kardashian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Curtiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kardashian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Kardashian dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian'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. #R2# Kardashian staying out of range there. Curtis throws a hook to the side of Kardashian's head but Kardashian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kardashian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away. Kardashian misses with a wild body shot. Curtis moves away from the strike by Kardashian. A big left from Kardashian misses. Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kardashian. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
Curtis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kardashian. A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Kardashian's defenses. Kardashian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Curtis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kardashian slips a jab from Curtis.#T1# Kardashian looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range. Curtis needs to keep his hands up - Kardashian had a free shot at his head there. Kardashian misses with a straight right. Curtis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kardashian. Curtis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kardashian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardashian was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis. Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
Curtis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curtis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kardashian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Donk. Kardashian catches Curtis right on the button with a cross. Kardashian misses with a hook to the body
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut. Kardashian is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Curtis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2# Kardashian tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it. Curtis lands a jab to Kardashian's midsection. Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kardashian throws a hook but Curtis blocks it. Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Kardashian does a little dance to reset his feet. Kardashian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kardashian misses with a body shot
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Curtis has knocked Kardashian down with a huge combo! Curtis steps away and waves a wobbly Kardashian back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2# Rob Kardashian's cut is getting worse.#T3# Curtis closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kardashian! Curtis dives in looking to finish! Kardashian is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Curtis! Frank Curtis is the new light heavyweight champion! Frank Curtis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
NJMMA #31: Dean v Lowe
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1# Frye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Frye. Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Frye staying out of range there. A lazy left from Curtis finds it's target. Frye misses with a looping left. Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Frye is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Frye misses with a hook
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Frye walks into a jab. Frye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis. Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frye. Curtis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. French Frye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Frye lands a jab to Curtis's midsection. Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frye throws out the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target. Frye misses with an uppercut. An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.#T1# Frye lunges at Curtis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Curtis's hand. Frye avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Frye throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range. Frye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis. Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frye. It looked like Curtis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Frye throws a lazy uppercut
and Curtis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Curtis slips a jab from Frye. Curtis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frye connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curtis scrambles back to his feet. Nice body punch from Frye. Frye lands a slapping body shot.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frye.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frye swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
#T2# Nice straight punches there by Frye. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frye. This has been an exciting period of action! Frye scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curtis doesn't seem bothered though. Frye throws a right hand that misses
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab. Frye throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot. Frye cracks Curtis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Frye moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Frye misses with a wild body shot. Frye throws an off balance right hand
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab. Frye cracks a nice hook into Curtis's ribs. Frye throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A quick step to the side and Curtis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Curtis misses with a right hand and Frye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Curtis avoids the body shot from Frye.
Frye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curtis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Frye throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Frye throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Curtis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Curtis pushes Frye back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Frye can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Frye uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis scores with a shoulder strike. Frye lands with a light punch inside. Frye lands with a left to the head. Frye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frye lands a nice uppercut. Frye leaning against his opponent.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Curtis blocks an elbow strike from Frye.
A short left from Curtis. #T4# Frye misses with a hook from the clinch. Frye trying to control the position but instead, Curtis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frye into the cage. Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Curtis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Curtis tries to work over Frye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Curtis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Curtis blocks a body shot from Frye. Curtis prevents a body shot from Frye. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A nice right hand lands inside from Frye. Frye tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Frye back against the cage. Frye lands an uppercut. Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frye or not. Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frye's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis. Frye misses with a punch on the inside.
Frye throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curtis blocks it with crossed arms. Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Frye dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Frye misses with an uppercut. Frye connects with a crisp jab. Frye lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Frye moved out of range nicely. Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Frye fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A combination from Curtis does no damage. Curtis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frye throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Frye. Curtis tries to counter by clinching up but Frye breaks away and moves out of range. Frye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away. Frye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Frye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Frye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis. Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Frye is just out of range. Curtis missing with a left hand there. Frye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Curtis blocks a jab. A counter left hand to the body from Curtis misses its target. Frye connects with a crisp jab. Frye tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot. Frye misses with a wild body shot. French Frye seems to be getting the better of the standup. Frye blocks a jab. Frye throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. Frye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Curtis moves out of range as Frye strikes.#T2# Frye throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Frye is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Frye avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a looping right. A little jabbing left from Frye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Frye throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it. Curtis lands the left hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Frye swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Curtis counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis 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. Frye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. Frye working aggressively here.
Frye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frye blocking some punches.
Frye misses with the head strike.
French Frye seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Frye. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Curtis misses with the head strike.
Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3# Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Curtis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Frye lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Frye is looking to control Curtis's arms but Curtis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frye has his back to the cage. Frye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short left from Curtis. Frye throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Frye misses with a punch on the inside.
Frye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frye lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Frye can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Frye is breathing heavily. Frye has Curtis pressed against the cage, preventing Curtis from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Frye's head. #T4# A short uppercut from Curtis. Curtis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Frye misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands a left hand.
Frye is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Frye misses with a hook from the clinch. Frye lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Frye fails to land. Curtis misses with the head strike.
Frye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frye struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis. Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but French Frye will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frye. Curtis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Frye misses with a hook. Curtis is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Frye misses with a left hand letting Curtis counter with a right hand. A swing and a miss from Frye. Frye misses with a jab to the body
and Curtis counters with a lovely shot to the body. Frye swings away with a body shot that misses
and Curtis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Frye throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL# and Curtis counters by moving into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Frye lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC# Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Frye throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range. Frye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Frye avoids the body shot from Curtis.
#T1# Frye throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target. Frye misses the body punch and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand. Frye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Curtis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frye throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis counters with a right hand to the body. Curtis lands an overhand right. Curtis throws a monster overhand right that drops Frye! Curtis follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Curtis! A relieved looking Frank Curtis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. French Frye was interviewed post fight and said 'My manager is a dumbass muthafucka!!! Read the fucking forums now you nincompoop!'.
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Event:
SNPF: UK
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1# Murphy misses with a wild body shot. A decent looking cross lands there for Curtis. Murphy moves forwards but Curtis connects with a nice, crisp jab. Frank Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away. Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Curtis thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A big left from Curtis misses. Curtis throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range. Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving. Donk. Curtis catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.#CL2# Murphy clinches up against the ropes. Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Curtis. Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Curtis. #T1# Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside. Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut. Curtis is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him. Murphy throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis. Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut. Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy. A right hook to the body lands for Curtis.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. A short right from Curtis on the inside. Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis. A short left from Murphy. #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! Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow. Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis. A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the ropes. Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. Curtis lands a shot to the body. Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nice body punch from Curtis. Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head. Murphy misses with a body punch.
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not. Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3# Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside. Murphy lands with a light punch inside. Murphy working aggressively here.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow. Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Murphy has Curtis pressed against the ropes, preventing Curtis from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Curtis prevents a body shot from Murphy. Murphy throws a head punch that misses. Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. Curtis lands a nice uppercut. Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# Curtis throws a head punch that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis wants to break free but Murphy has control.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murphy tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Murphy lands a body punch. Murphy blocks a body shot from Curtis. A short uppercut from Curtis. Murphy lands with a left to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. 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 Frank Curtis will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Curtis cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Murphy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy. Curtis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2# Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curtis, pushing him back against the ropes. Curtis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Curtis misses with the head strike.
Murphy blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land. Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mike Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Murphy scores with a shoulder strike. Curtis cracks Murphy with a nice body shot. Murphy digs a right hand underneath Curtis's ribcage. Curtis let out a lung full of air as it connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Murphy. Curtis is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position. A short right from Murphy on the inside. Curtis blocks a body shot from Murphy. #T1# Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head. Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. Murphy misses with the head strike.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Murphy misses with the head strike.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut. Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the ropes. Murphy misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Curtis. Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Murphy blocks a body shot from Curtis. Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment. Curtis blocks a body shot from Murphy. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Curtis lands an uppercut. Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. Murphy tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Murphy. Curtis lands a right hand. A short right from Murphy. A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow. Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. Murphy cracks Curtis with a nice body shot. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murphy 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 cracks Murphy with a nice body shot. Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis. A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike. Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Curtis's ribcage. Curtis let out a lung full of air as it connected. Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Murphy lands a right hand. #T4# Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Curtis misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy. A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Curtis working hard to break the clinch. Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the ropes. Curtis scores with a shoulder strike. Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. 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. Curtis lands a body punch. Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# A right-left combo lands from Curtis. Curtis throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.#CL2# Murphy darts in and clinches Curtis up against the ropes. A short left from Curtis. Murphy lands with a left to the head. Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis prevents a body shot from Murphy. Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Curtis tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1# Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Curtis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the ropes. Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy. A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. Curtis misses with some punches.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Curtis. Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Curtis pushes Murphy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Curtis lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut. Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy. A short uppercut from Curtis. Murphy lands with a light punch inside. Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle. Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis working hard to break the clinch. Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Nice body punch from Murphy. #T3# Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch. A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis. Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy gets through Curtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Murphy lands with a left to the head. Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Curtis blocks a body shot from Murphy. Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment. Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis. Nice body punch from Curtis - that landed with a thud.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Murphy prevents a body shot from Curtis. Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Curtis. Curtis lands a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Murphy. Curtis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis. Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
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 Frank 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Frank Curtis! Judge Donald Grub scores the fight as a draw! Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Frank Curtis!
Frank Curtis wins by majority decision! A very excited looking Frank 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.
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SNPF: Brazil
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1# Curtis misses the jab. Frye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Curtis swings for the body but Frye moves out of range.
Curtis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Curtis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Curtis misses with a double jab
and Frye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Frye lands with a good body shot. Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Frye moves away and avoids it. Frye throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Curtis throws a hook but Frye blocks it. Frye dodges the punch combination from Curtis.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frye. Curtis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Frye dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Frye looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range. Frye scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1# Frye ducks right into an uppercut from Curtis. Curtis sizes up Frye with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Frye is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curtis, as that shot connected.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Frye to counter with a crisp jab. Frye scores with a jab to the head.
Curtis slips under a jab from Frye. Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis cracks Frye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Frye throws a looping overhand right but Curtis ducks down to avoid it. Curtis swings for the body but Frye moves out of range.
Curtis connects with a body shot. Frye 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. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Curtis misses with an uppercut
and Frye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Curtis lands with an uppercut that bounces Frye off the ropes and back into range. Frye scores with a body shot.
Frye cracks Curtis with an open hand slap. Curtis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frye counters with a nice uppercut. Frye slips under a jab from Curtis. Frye takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2# Nice body punch from Curtis. Curtis throws a big shot that misses. Curtis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Frye's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curtis under the eye. Frye has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Curtis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis misses with a straight left. Curtis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Frye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Frye 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 lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frye backs up against the ropes.
Frye takes one on the button. Curtis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Frye 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 pâté. Frye with a nice cross. Frye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Curtis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Curtis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Frye. Frye listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Curtis blocks a jab. Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frye. A counter left hand to the body from Curtis misses its target. Curtis throws a body shot but no joy. A jab from Frye misses. Frye misses with a wild body shot. Frye misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely. Frye moves away from the strike by Curtis. A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target. Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Frye is just out of range. Frye is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Curtis with a body shot. Curtis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frye to score with a decent uppercut. Frye is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Frye looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range. Curtis blocks a jab. Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frye manages to avoid it. Frye misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely. #T4# Frye throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Curtis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Frye throws a hook but Curtis blocks it. Frye thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Frye slips under a jab. Frye moves into range and connects with a jab. Frye connects with a single shot there. Frye lands with a good body shot. Curtis swings widly with a right hand
and Frye counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frye throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem. Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Frye is just out of range. Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frye. Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. 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.
Frye moves out of range of the strikes. Frye scores with a body shot.
Frye misses with a wild body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but French Frye will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Curtis avoids the body shot from Frye.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Frye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis. Curtis misses the shot to the body. Curtis throws a body punch but Frye moves out of range. Curtis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Frye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Curtis on the side of the head. Curtis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Curtis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Curtis misses with a wild body shot. Frye looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range. Curtis misses with a looping right. Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frye circles away quickly and effectively. It seemed like Frye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Frye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frye jabs at Curtis's body.#T1# Curtis cracks Frye with a good jab. Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Frye. Curtis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frye sees it coming and avoids it easily. Frye slips a straight right by Curtis. Curtis moves away from the strike by Frye. Curtis throws a body punch but Frye moves out of range. French Frye seems to be getting the better of the standup. Curtis swings for the body but Frye moves out of range.
Frye ducks right into an uppercut from Curtis. Curtis lands a slapping body shot.
Curtis slips a straight right by Frye. Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frye manages to avoid it. Frye now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Frye scores with a punch to the head. A swing and a miss from Frye. Curtis tries to counter by clinching up but Frye breaks away and moves out of range. Curtis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Curtis throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Nice uppercut lands for Frye. That snapped Curtis's head back.
Curtis swings for the body but Frye moves out of range.
Frye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Curtis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Curtis misses with a hook. Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frye. Frye lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Frye lands with an overhand left. Frye throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis. Frye moves out of range as Curtis strikes. 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. Frye ducks under a wild hook from Curtis. A looping hook to the body misses from Frye. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet. Curtis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Frye scores with a jab. Curtis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Curtis connects with a body shot that sends Frye's belly button to the back. Frye throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range. #T3# Curtis slips a jab from Frye. Frye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Curtis moves forwards but Frye connects with a nice, crisp jab. Frye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frye darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Frye slips a straight right by Curtis. Curtis misses with a body punch
and Frye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Frye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Frye jabbing away but nothing is landing. A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Frye's defenses. Curtis sizes up Frye with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Frye misses with a body shot.
Frye throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis. Curtis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Frye is breathing heavily. Curtis looks to land a right hand but Frye moved out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Frye gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curtis.#T4# Curtis takes one to the side of the head.
Frye cracks Curtis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Frye with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curtis to score with a decent uppercut. A punch combination from Curtis misses. Curtis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Curtis slips under a jab from Frye. Nice defenses there by Curtis. Frye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis. Curtis missing with a left hand there. Frye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frye! But no joy. Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frye.
Curtis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Frye ducks right into an uppercut from Curtis. Frye scores with a sloppy right hand. Curtis should have avoided that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A cross from Curtis lands. Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Frye is just out of range. Curtis fails to land with a series of punches.
Frye lands with an uppercut that bounces Curtis off the ropes and back into range. Curtis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frye doesn't seem bothered though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but French Frye will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Good standup being displayed there by Frye as he connects with a hook. Curtis avoids the body shot from Frye.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A jab from Frye misses. Curtis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Frye scores with a punch to the head. Curtis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Frye connects with a looping right hand.
Frye missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Frye slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a left hand enabling Frye to counter with a crisp jab. Frye thows a left - swing and a miss! Curtis misses with a hook. Frye ducked under it nicely. Frye avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Frye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Curtis misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Frye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A cross from Curtis lands.#T1# Frye misses with a straight right. Curtis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frye counters with a nice uppercut. Curtis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Curtis lands the left hand. Curtis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Good exchange - Frye coming out on top. Good exchange - Frye coming out on top. Frye just misses with a punch to the body.
Frye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A swing and a miss from Frye. Curtis misses the shot to the body. Curtis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Frye takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frye manages to avoid it. It seemed like Frye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Frye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2# Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frye. Frye scores with a hook to the body. Curtis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Frye blocks a jab. Frye gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Frye catches Curtis right on the button with a cross. Frye loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch. Curtis lands with a straight right. Frye didn't see that one coming. Curtis misses with a straight left. A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Frye does a little dance to reset his feet. Frye lands an overhand right. Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frye throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot. Curtis tries to bum rush Frye with a series of wild strikes but Frye uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Curtis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frye finds it's way round the side to connect with Curtis's head. Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Frye counters with a lovely straight right hand! Curtis staying out of range there.#T3# Curtis moves out of range of the strikes. Frye throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot. Curtis looks to throw the jab but Frye is out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frye. Curtis fails to land with a series of punches.
Frye looks like he wants to counter punch here. Curtis throws a combination that misses and Frye counters with a lovely straight right hand! Frye paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Curtis slips a straight right by Frye. Frye lands with a good body shot. Curtis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frye. A punch combination from Frye misses. Curtis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. 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 Curtis misses. Frye takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frye missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4# Frye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away. Curtis tries to bum rush Frye with a series of wild strikes but Frye uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Frye lands a slapping body shot.
Curtis misses with a straight left. Frye misses with a looping right. Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Frye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Frye moves out of range as Curtis strikes. Curtis stalks Frye and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frye's face. Frye staggers backwards, shaken. Frank Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frye looks like he wants to counter punch here. Frye throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range. Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Frye throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Curtis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frye's hands.#ROC# Frye is rocked! Frye scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Frye is still on wobbly legs! Can Curtis finish him? Curtis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frye has time to react. A jab from Curtis misses. Curtis throws a right hand that misses
and Frye counters with a straight right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Frye really dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Curtis lands with a shot to the body. Frye seems to have recovered his senses. Curtis staying out of range there. Curtis takes a swing at Frye's ribcage but misses. Curtis works Frye's body with a nice hook. Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frye.
Curtis misses the body punch and Frye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target. A looping hook to the body misses from Frye. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet. Frye with a nice cross. Curtis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Frye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frye scrambles back to his feet. Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Frye counters with a stiff right hand. Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis lands the left hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Curtis connects with a body shot. Frye throws a right hand that Curtis ducks under and follows up with a left that Curtis also avoids with ease.#T1# Frye missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Frye is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Frye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frye manages to avoid it. Curtis lands a nice hook to Frye's body. Frye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Curtis looks to land a right hand but Frye moved out of range. Frye throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it. Frye scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Frye throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis. Curtis slips a jab from Frye. A combination from Curtis does no damage. Frye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frye slips under a jab. Frye misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely. Curtis misses with an uppercut. Frye saw that one coming. A punch lands to the side of Curtis 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2# Curtis digs a good body shot into Frye's ribs. The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Curtis scores with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Frye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis. Frye avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Frye misses with an uppercut. Frye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis. Frye looks like he wants to counter punch here. A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Frye does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice jab there from Frye. Frye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curtis. Frye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Curtis lands a slapping body shot.
Frye lunges at Curtis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Curtis's hand. Curtis slips under a jab. Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frye moves away. Frye looks like he wants to counter punch here. Frye lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3# Curtis works Frye's body with a nice hook. Frye throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis. Curtis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frye looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Frye throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range. Jab, jab by Frye - just one landing. Frye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frye jabbing away but nothing is landing. Curtis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Frye. Frye moves out of range as Curtis strikes. Frye misses the shot to the body. Curtis scores with a sloppy right hand. Frye should have avoided that one. Frye ducks under a wild hook from Curtis. Curtis throws a right hand that misses
and Frye counters with a straight right hand. Curtis ducks right into an uppercut from Frye. Frye on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Curtis looks to throw the jab but Frye is out of range. Curtis throws a hook but Frye blocks it.#T4# Frye gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curtis. Frye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Curtis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Curtis. A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Frye does a little dance to reset his feet. Frye drops his hands momentarily and Curtis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Frye scores with a punch to the head. Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis takes a swing at Frye's ribcage but misses. Frye throws a looping overhand right but Curtis ducks down to avoid it. Curtis avoids the body shot from Frye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frye! But no joy. Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frye scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Frye slips under a jab from Curtis. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Curtis had his way with French Frye 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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frye misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming. Frye throws a body shot but no joy. Nice shot by Curtis. Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Frye. Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Frye with a jab. Frye takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses. Curtis lands a jab to Frye's midsection. Curtis misses with an uppercut. Curtis misses the shot to the body. Curtis throws a jab when Frye was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curtis lunges at Frye with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frye's hand. Curtis throws a series of punches but Frye avoids them all with ease. Frye scores with a sloppy right hand. Curtis should have avoided that one. Curtis looks to land a left hand but Frye moved out of range nicely. Curtis misses with a straight left. This has been an exciting period of action! Frye tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1# Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Frye throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem. Curtis takes a shot right to the bread basket. Curtis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frye. Frye throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frye scores with a nice strike. Frye connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Frye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Frye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Curtis misses with a straight left. A countering left hand to the body from Frye misses. Curtis misses with a hook to the body
and Frye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Frye paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Frye scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Frye misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Frye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.#T2# Curtis avoids the body shot from Frye.
Frye throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily. Frye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frye throws out the jab. Curtis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jab from Frye. Frye ducks under a wild hook from Curtis. Curtis swings for the body but Frye moves out of range.
Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Curtis misses with a left hand and Frye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Curtis lands a nice hook to Frye's body. Frye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Frye on the wrong end of a nice jab. Curtis throws a jab when Frye was well out of range. Frye throws a series of punches but Curtis moves out of range. Frye takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses. A swing and a miss from Frye.#T3# Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frye was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis. A little jabbing left from Frye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Frye throws a hook but Curtis blocks it. Frye swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Frye cracks Curtis with an open hand slap. Frye misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming. Donk. Frye catches Curtis right on the button with a cross. Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis. Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frye moves away. Curtis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frye under the eye. Curtis looks to land a right hand but Frye moved out of range. Curtis throws a jab when Frye was well out of range. Frye is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Curtis with a body shot. Frye misses the jab. Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Curtis throws a body punch but Frye moves out of range. A big left from Frye misses. #T4# Frye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curtis walks into a straight right hand from Frye. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Curtis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Frye takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curtis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Curtis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Frye. Frye walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frye. Frye scores with a jab. Curtis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2# Curtis is rocked! Frye loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch. Oh Curtis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Curtis misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Curtis moves out of range as Frye strikes. Frye is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Curtis slips under a jab. Curtis seems to have got his legs back now. Curtis cracks Frye with an open hand slap. Frye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight! French Frye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Frye 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for French Frye! Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for French Frye! Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for French Frye!
French Frye wins by unanimous decision! French Frye is the new light heavyweight champion! An out of breath and clearly excited French Frye thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
EPGH 2
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Sakuraba throws a hook but Curtis blocks it. Curtis lands with a nice body punch. Curtis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Curtis tests Sakuraba's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL# Curtis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sakuraba throws a head punch that misses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakuraba. Sakuraba throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Sakuraba prevents a body shot from Curtis. Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head. Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis. Sakuraba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Sakuraba misses with some punches.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Curtis tries a body shot but Sakuraba blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.#T1# Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sakuraba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakuraba backwards. Sakuraba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sakuraba can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Sakuraba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut. Curtis cracks Sakuraba with a nice body shot. Sakuraba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow. Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakuraba's elbow. Sakuraba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Curtis on the inside. Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sakuraba. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Sakuraba. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis. Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakurabas head. #T2# Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside. Curtis scores with a shoulder strike. A short right from Curtis on the inside. Curtis lands a right hand. Sakuraba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside. Sakuraba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Curtis pushes Sakuraba back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC# Sakuraba is rocked! Sakuraba lands a nice shot to the body. Sakuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Curtis finish him? Curtis pushes Sakuraba back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Curtis lands a shoulder strike. Sakuraba misses with a hook from the clinch. Curtis lands a body shot. Sakuraba looks winded! Curtis gets through Sakuraba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Sakuraba lands a nice shot to the body. Curtis cracks Sakuraba with a nice body shot. Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakuraba or not. Curtis lands with a short shot to the head. A shot in the inside from Curtis. Curtis creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sakuraba with a big uppercut! Sakuraba tries to clinch up but Curtis pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Sakuraba to the mat! Sakuraba covers up and Curtis unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Curtis! Our winner, Frank Curtis, 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:
EPGH 1
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# Curtis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Der Moot.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Curtis scores with a nice strike. Van Der Moot throws a series of punches but Curtis avoids them all with ease. Curtis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Curtis lands with a cross. Van Der Moot throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Curtis counters with a left to the body. Van Der Moot throws a sloppy body shot
and Curtis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# Curtis forces Van Der Moot back against the ropes and clinches. Curtis lands a shoulder strike. Curtis lands a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Van Der Moot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Curtis lands with a short shot to the head. Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch. Van Der Moot misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis. Curtis lands with a short shot to the head. Curtis lands with a left to the head. Van Der Moot working hard to break the clinch. Van Der Moot is trying to break the clinch but Curtis has him pressed against the ropes. A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Van Der Moot looks winded!#T1# Curtis lands with a short shot to the head. Curtis digs a right hand into Van Der Moot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Der Moot's gas tank. Curtis works on Van Der Moot's body with a couple of short punches. Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Van Der Moot's head. A shot in the inside from Curtis. #ROC# Van Der Moot is rocked! Curtis lands a shoulder strike. Van Der Moot is still on wobbly legs! Can Curtis finish him? Curtis gets through Van Der Moot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Curtis - that landed with a thud.
Curtis works on Van Der Moot's body with a couple of short punches. A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Van Der Moot's ribcage. Van Der Moot let out a lung full of air as it connected. Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Curtis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Van Der Moot! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Curtis is unloading with more strikes now! Van Der Moot drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Curtis! Frank Curtis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
6SFP - #1
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1# Andrade has a takedown stuffed. Andrade misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab. Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Curtis.#CUT2# It looks like Samuel Andrade has been cut. Andrade takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2# Curtis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrade, pushing him back against the cage. Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch. Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside. Andrade tries to circle away but Curtis has him pinned against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis. Andrade is trying to break the clinch but Curtis has him pressed against the cage. Curtis works on Andrade's body with a couple of short punches. Andrade is breathing heavily. Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut. Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Curtis's coach down at Scouse House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Curtis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Curtis.
I was talking to Andrade's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards. Curtis pushes Andrade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards. Andrade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Curtis gets through Andrade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# A short right from Curtis on the inside. Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Curtis lands a body shot. Curtis scores with a nice hook to the head. Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Curtis lands a shot to the body. Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle. Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head. Curtis lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrade backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Andrade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2# Andrade is rocked! Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head. Oh Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Andrade takes a shot to the head. #CUT2# Samuel Andrade's cut is getting worse. Andrade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Curtis lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrade backwards. Curtis lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Andrade to his knees! Curtis keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Curtis! An out of breath Frank Curtis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Samuel Andrade was interviewed post fight and said 'Ah well, a loss is a loss. But fear not, loyal fans: for I shall return! iViva Mexico! iViva Presidente Trump!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Randall.
Randall looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! A shot to the liver by Curtis. Beautiful body shot. Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. No joy there for Randall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Curtis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nice body punch from Curtis. Curtis works the jab nicely. Jab from Curtis.#CUT# It looks like Joshua Randall has been cut. Curtis connects with a single shot there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Curtis digs a good hook to Randall's body.
Randall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randall scrambles back to his feet. Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Good exchange - Curtis coming out on top.#ROC# Randall is rocked! Randall tries to get into range but Curtis steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Randall! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Curtis scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Curtis! Frank Curtis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1# Curtis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hoang Minh walks into a stiff left hand from Curtis. Curtis lands with a shot to the body. Curtis connects with a right hand. Hoang Minh shakes it off. Hoang Minh throws a body kick that misses. Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nice body punch from Curtis. Curtis lands with a cross. #ROC# Hoang Minh is rocked! Curtis lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hoang Minh falls backwards - clearly groggy! Curtis dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Curtis! Frank Curtis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1# Lock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curtis. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lock. Lock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Curtis swivels and escapes. Curtis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Curtis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Curtis lands with an overhand left. Frank Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lock fails with the takedown and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Frank Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lock. Curtis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lock doesn't seem bothered though. Curtis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Curtis lands a head shot. Lock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lock takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lock takes a body punch but keeps moving. Curtis scores with a decent looking hook. Lock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curtis tries to avoid it but Lock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curtis to the ground. Curtis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Curtis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lock's head.#T1# Lock throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
Lock looks winded! Curtis lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC# Lock is rocked!#KD# Curtis lands a big right hand that sends Lock crashing to the mat! Curtis stays standing though and waves Lock back to his feet! Lock is still on wobbly legs! Can Curtis finish him? Lock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Curtis walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lock drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Curtis swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lock's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Curtis!
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