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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Joshson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Curry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Joshson trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshson throws a big elbow that misses.
Curry is trying to hold Joshson in close to prevent damage but Joshson has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshson wants to control but Curry is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshson wants to free his trapped foot but Curry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Curry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joshson trying to control but Curry is working from the bottom. #T1#
Joshson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joshson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Curry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Curry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joshson is controlling him.
Curry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curry wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Curry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joshson looking to sit in guard and control but Curry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Curry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##CL#
Curry moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Joshson breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Joshson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Curry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Curry struggling a bit here.
Curry takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Curry is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Joshson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Joshson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curry on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Curry is trying to buck Joshson off.
Joshson tries to advance to mount but Curry denies him.
Curry dodges the ground and pound from Joshson.
Joshson is working Curry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Joshson wants to control but Curry is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Joshson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Curry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Joshson's guard! Nice work there by Curry! #T4##SUB2#
Joshson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curry defends well.
Curry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Curry landing some decent shots from guard.
Curry wants to stand but Joshson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Curry chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joshson holds on and takes a little breather.
Curry landing some decent shots from guard.
Curry scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Curry will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Joshson swats away the attempt to clinch by Curry.#TD2#
Joshson looking to score a takedown here. Curry is defending well but Joshson drives through and ends up in Curry's guard.#ES#
Curry has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Joshson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Joshson wants to get back to striking at distance but Curry won't allow it.
Curry is looking to break free of the clinch but Joshson has double underhooks. #TD2#
Curry is fighting off a takedown attempt but Joshson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Curry to the mat. Curry regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Steve Curry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Curry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joshson defends it easily.
Joshson trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Curry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joshson is controlling him.
Joshson throws a big elbow that misses.
Joshson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Curry works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Joshson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Joshson gets a double leg takedown into Curry's guard.#ES#
Curry wriggles free and stands up. #T2##CL2#
Joshson moves into the clinch successfully.
Curry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curry as Joshson tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Joshson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Curry is trying to keep an underhook but Joshson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshson is trying to control. Curry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Curry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joshson pulls his head out easily.
Joshson controlling the pace. #T3#
Joshson stops Curry from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Curry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Joshson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Curry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joshson pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Joshson instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Joshson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Curry is trying to keep an underhook but Joshson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Curry is staying active underneath Joshson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Joshson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Curry looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Curry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joshson pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Joshson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Joshson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Curry.#CL2#
Joshson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Curry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curry fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Joshson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Curry has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Joshson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gary Joshson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Curry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Joshson to the mat! Joshson manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curry throws a big elbow that misses.
Joshson is pulling down on Curry's head. It's preventing any offense from Curry, at least for the moment.
Joshson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Joshson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joshson controls Curry momentarily but Curry frees himself. #SU#
Curry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Curry darts in trying to clinch
and Joshson counters with a one-two to the body.
Steve Curry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joshson throws a sloppy head kick and Curry moves out of range easily.
Joshson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curry's sensitive parts. #CL#
Joshson tries to keep at a distance but Curry has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Joshson pulls Curry into guard.
Joshson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curry wanted to stand there but Joshson had control of the position.
Joshson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Curry wants to stand but Joshson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Curry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Joshson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Curry escapes and throws Joshson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Curry creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Joshson is not content to let Curry control the position.
Curry in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Curry connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Joshson some visible discomfort.
Curry scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joshson to see if he's OK.
Curry landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Curry scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Curry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Joshson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Curry's guard! Nice work there by Joshson! #SUB#
Curry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Joshson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Joshson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Curry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Curry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Curry! #REVR##SUB#
Curry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Curry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joshson is trying to control Curry's posture but Curry avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Curry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Curry 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Curry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Dee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dee throws a strike aimed at the side of Curry's head but Curry avoids it well.
Dee lands a decent elbow from side control.
Curry taking a bit of punishment here - Dee scoring with strikes.
Dee throws a strike aimed at the side of Curry's head but Curry avoids it well.
An elbow from Dee crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Dee crashes against the mat.
Curry parries the strikes from Dee easily there. Dee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Curry to escape.
Dee working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Curry some visible discomfort.
Dee landing strikes. #ROC2#
Curry is rocked!
A big shot lands for Dee! That's hurt Curry! Will he recover? Dee fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Dee!
A relieved looking Bobby Dee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Diddle gets caught flat footed, as Curry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diddle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Curry stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Diddle has closed the distance and engaged Curry in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diddle. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Curry has been cut.#TD2#
Diddle jumps guard.
Curry is in close to Diddle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Curry throws a big right hand that misses.
Curry throws an elbow that misses. Diddle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Curry's guard. Nice move by Diddle!#REVB#
Diddle wants to stand and escape but instead Curry has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Curry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diddle, up you get! #CL2#
Diddle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curry, pushing him back against the cage.
Diddle tries to land knees in the clinch but Curry avoids the damage to the body. #T1##BC2#
Diddle manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Diddle moves into range and clinches up with Curry.#BC#
Curry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Diddle pushes Curry up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Diddle lands a takedown into guard.
Curry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diddle controls the pace.#SUB#
Curry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diddle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Curry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diddle controls the pace.#T2#
Diddle trying to control but Curry is working from the bottom.
Diddle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Curry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diddle is controlling him. #SU2#
Diddle gets to his feet. Curry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Curry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Diddle moves into the clinch.#T3#
Diddle is trying to break the clinch but Curry is controlling him.
Diddle lands a shot to the body.
Diddle being controlled against the cage.
Diddle is trying to push Curry away but Curry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Curry misses with some punches.
Diddle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Curry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Diddle closes the distance and clinches. #T4##TD2#
Diddle gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diddle in particular looking to stall.
Diddle wants to pass the guard but Curry is defending well.
Diddle trying to control the action but Curry is working from the bottom.
Diddle is stalling here. Curry is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diddle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Curry has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Curry stands up. #CL2#
Diddle moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerad Diddle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Curry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Diddle gets a clinch.
Diddle is trying to push Curry away but Curry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diddle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Curry being controlled against the cage.
Curry has a couple of punches blocked by Diddle.
Curry tries a body shot but Diddle blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddle lands with a left to the head.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diddle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diddle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Diddle effectively controlling the action here.
Curry tries to work over Diddle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Curry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Diddle gets a double leg takedown into Curry's guard.#SU2#
Diddle gets to his feet - Curry follows without any prompting.
Diddle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Curry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Curry gets a clinch.
Curry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curry lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Diddle drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Diddle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddle is breathing heavily.#SU#
Curry gets to his feet. Diddle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Diddle closes the distance and pushes Curry back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry blocks the elbow strike.
Diddle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diddle tries to land knees in the clinch but Curry avoids the damage to the body.
Curry keeps control of Diddle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Curry tries to land knees in the clinch but Diddle avoids the damage to the body.
Diddle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Diddle avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##TD2#
Diddle lands a takedown into guard.
Curry wants to stand but Diddle is controlling the position. #SU2#
Curry is working an open guard so Diddle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Diddle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diddle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Curry breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Diddle has closed the distance and engaged Curry in a clinch.
Diddle tries to break the clinch but Curry is controlling the position.
Diddle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diddle misses with some punches.
#BC#
Curry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Curry takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curry stalling against the cage.
Curry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diddle dodges an elbow strike from Curry.
Diddle misses with a punch to the body.
Diddle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Curry avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerad Diddle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Curry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Curry wants to clinch up but Diddle keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Curry has managed to clinch.
Diddle taking a breather.
Curry working aggressively here.
Diddle tries to land knees in the clinch but Curry avoids the damage to the body.
Diddle tries to break the clinch but Curry is controlling the position.
Diddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jerad Diddle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diddle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curry as Diddle tries to tie him up. #BC#
Curry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diddle swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Diddle drives through and clinches with Curry against the cage.
#BC#
Curry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Diddle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Curry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diddle trying to control the position but instead, Curry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diddle into the cage.#BC#
Curry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Curry closes the distance and clinches.#T2##BC#
Curry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve Curry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diddle paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Diddle rushes Curry and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Diddle has Curry pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Diddle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Curry tumbling to the mat - Diddle dives into Curry's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diddle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Curry looking to control.
Diddle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jerad Diddle has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Diddle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Curry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diddle has managed to get both his arms back between Curry's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Curry wants to sweep but no luck.
Curry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Curry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diddle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Diddle rushes Curry and presses him up against the cage.
Diddle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diddle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Curry manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Diddle clinches up against the cage.
Diddle tries to break the clinch but Curry is controlling the position.
Diddle avoiding damage as Curry throws knees to the body.
Curry misses with the head strike.
Diddle is struggling to control the position.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diddle letting Curry take a breather here.
Diddle scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerad Diddle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diddle 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerad Diddle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Curry pushes Iwanicki up against the cage in a clinch.
Iwanicki looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Iwanicki is trying to trip Curry. He has hold of a leg but Curry is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Iwanicki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Curry wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Iwanicki manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Iwanicki wants to pass to mount but Curry is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry wants to control but Iwanicki is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Iwanicki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Curry sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Curry is staying active underneath Iwanicki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curry has hold of Iwanicki's hands but Iwanicki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Iwanicki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curry defending well though.
Iwanicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curry keeps working.
Curry is trying to stand back up but Iwanicki is controlling him
#ES#
Curry pushes Iwanicki off and gets back to his feet.
Richard Iwanicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Iwanicki throws a nice looking combination but Curry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Curry tries to counter with a takedown but Iwanicki is quick to defend against it.#T2##CL#
Curry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iwanicki looking to throw knees to the head but Curry is blocking nicely.
Curry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Iwanicki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Curry clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry is keeping busy.
Curry is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Curry preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Iwanicki.
Iwanicki struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3#
Curry is really stuck here.
Curry is working hard here to advance position.
Iwanicki is trying to stick to Curry's back but Curry is turning into Iwanicki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Iwanicki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Curry.
Curry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Curry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Curry lands a couple of digs.
Curry stops Iwanicki from standing up.
Curry is in close to Iwanicki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Curry throws a big right hand that misses.
Iwanicki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Curry works over Iwanicki with some ground and pound from guard.
Curry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Curry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iwanicki controls Curry momentarily but Curry frees himself.
Curry throwing strikes but missing.
Curry is looking to stand up but Iwanicki won't let him.
Iwanicki working a defensive guard here.
Iwanicki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Curry gets to his feet - Iwanicki follows without any prompting. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Curry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Curry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Curry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Curry postures up in Iwanicki's guard and throws a big left but Iwanicki blocks it.
Iwanicki trying to keep a closed guard but Curry is proving a slippery customer.
Curry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Curry postures up in Iwanicki's guard and throws a big left but Iwanicki blocks it.
Curry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Iwanicki trying to keep a closed guard but Curry is proving a slippery customer.
Curry postures up and lands a big shot to Iwanicki's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Iwanicki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Curry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Curry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Iwanicki tries to strike from the bottom.
#SU#
Curry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Iwanicki, up you get! #TD2#
Iwanicki gets the takedown into side control.
Curry sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Iwanicki.
Iwanicki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Curry to regain full guard.
Curry has momentary wrist control but Iwanicki slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Curry working for a triangle but Iwanicki defends it easily.
Iwanicki scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Iwanicki throws an elbow that misses. Curry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Iwanicki's guard. Nice move by Curry!#REVR#
Iwanicki trying to keep a closed guard but Curry is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Curry gets to his feet. Iwanicki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Curry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Iwanicki wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Iwanicki is trying to maintain a safe position but Curry gets an underhook and turns Iwanicki into the cage.#TD2#
Iwanicki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Curry clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Iwanicki patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Iwanicki looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Iwanicki tightening his grip on Curry, looking for the choke.
Iwanicki has the hooks in. Curry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Iwanicki wants to control but Curry is keeping busy.
Curry is in bad spot here.
Iwanicki slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Iwanicki looking for the RNC.
Iwanicki has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Curry dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Iwanicki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Curry on his heels. He'll look to pass Curry's guard now, I'm sure.
Curry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iwanicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwanicki throws a strike but Curry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry distracts Iwanicki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Curry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Iwanicki's head.
Iwanicki working a defensive guard but Curry passes into half guard.
#T1#
Curry is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Curry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Curry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Iwanicki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Curry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Curry lands a nice short elbow.
Curry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Curry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iwanicki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iwanicki can do to turn this around?
Iwanicki is trying to stand back up but Curry is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwanicki tries to roll over but Curry keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Curry connects with a nice short shot to Iwanicki's temple. #T2##SU#
Curry stands up and beckons Iwanicki to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Iwanicki gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Iwanicki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steve Curry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Curry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Curry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iwanicki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Curry keeping full guard, as Iwanicki tries to pass.
Iwanicki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Curry's guard.#SUB#
Curry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iwanicki throws a series of punches but Curry avoids them all with ease.
Curry tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Iwanicki manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Curry takes the fight into the clinch.
Curry effectively controlling the action here.#T4##BC#
Curry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iwanicki throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Iwanicki closes the distance and clinches.
Iwanicki tries to break the clinch but Curry is controlling the position.
Iwanicki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iwanicki is trying to force a seperation but Curry has the dominant position.
Richard Iwanicki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Curry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Curry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Curry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Curry, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Curry!
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