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Event:
FARTMMA 10
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Spanner does it's job there.
An inside leg kick from Spanner misses.
Curtis is looking to counter punch.
Curtis misses with a hook. Spanner ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Spanner.
Spanner throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Curtis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spanner.
Spanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Curtis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spanner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Curtis really felt that one!
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spanner.
Curtis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spanner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Curtis.
Spanner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spanner connects with a solid leg kick.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spanner slips a straight right by Curtis.
Spanner scores with a nice head shot.
Curtis loads up on a big right hand but Spanner slips the punch.#T1#
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Spanner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spanner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spanner scores with the left hand. Curtis knows he should have avoided that one.
Spanner tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spanner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spanner moves away.
Curtis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpanner.
Spanner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Curtis on the side of the head.
Spanner thows a body kick. Curtis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Curtis throws a jab when Spanner was well out of range.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spanner.
Spanner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Spanner.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spanner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Curtis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spanner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Spanner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Spanner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Spanner moves out of range as Curtis strikes.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanner takes one to the chin there.
Spanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curtis takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Spanner.
Spanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spanner throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spanner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Spanner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Curtis doesn't seem phased though.
Spanner throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curtis scores with a jab. Spanner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spanner moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Spanner counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Spanner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spanner connects with a jab.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spanner ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.#CL#
Curtis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spanner has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Spanner prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Spanner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spanner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spanner throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spanner backwards.
Spanner tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Spanner lands a body shot.
Curtis is breathing heavily.
Spanner misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Spanner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spanner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spanner misses with some punches.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Curtis tries to work over Spanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Spanner.
Spanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Spanner.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanner.
Spanner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanner's elbow.
Spanner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Spanner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleeding Spanner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Spanner throws a leg kick which misses Curtis's front leg but catches the back leg as Curtis tries to avoid it.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Spanner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spanner scores with a sloppy right hand. Curtis should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curtis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spanner.
Curtis is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Spanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Curtis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spanner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spanner throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spanner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Curtis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Spanner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Spanner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curtis moves out of range as Spanner throws a body kick.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Spanner works Curtis's body with a nice hook.
Curtis throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Spanner to counter with a crisp jab.
Spanner throws a push kick but Curtis slaps the foot to one side.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Spanner moves away and avoids it.
Spanner scores with a jab to the head.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spanner.
Spanner connects with a leg kick. Curtis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spanner slips a straight right by Curtis.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Spanner moves away and avoids it.
Curtis swings for the body but Spanner moves out of range.
Spanner misses the jab.#T2#
A jab from Curtis misses. #CL#
Curtis forces Spanner back against the cage and clinches.
Curtis tries a body shot but Spanner blocks it.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spanner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Spanner.
Spanner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Spanner cracks Curtis with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Spanner.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spanner misses with the head strike.
Spanner prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spanner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spanner lands with a right to the head.
Spanner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanner's elbow.
Curtis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Spanner is working Curtis over against the cage.
Spanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanner.
Spanner lands a shoulder strike.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curtis takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Spanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
Curtis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Spanner controls his hands.
Spanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spanner blocking some punches.
Spanner lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Spanner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Curtis.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Spanner.
Spanner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanner's elbow.
Good body shot from Spanner.
Spanner scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head.
Spanner lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Spanner.
Spanner misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Spanner.
Spanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Spanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Spanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spanner works on Curtis's body with a couple of short punches.
Spanner blocks an uppercut.
Spanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spanner misses with a punch to the body.
Spanner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleeding Spanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Spanner. Beautiful body shot.
Curtis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spanner counters with a body kick that stops Curtis in his tracks momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Spanner there.
Nice shot by Spanner.
Nice uppercut lands for Spanner. That snapped Curtis's head back.
Spanner throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spanner. Spanner obviously looking to wear him down.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spanner looks for the body kick but Curtis saw that one coming.
Curtis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spanner avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Spanner throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Spanner coming out on top.
Curtis misses the body punch
and Spanner counters with a good low kick that Curtis was not able to check.
Both fighters circling a little - Spanner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spanner moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spanner. #T1#
Spanner misses the shot to the body.
Spanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spanner looks for the body kick but Curtis saw that one coming.
Spanner scores with a nice head shot.
Curtis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Curtis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spanner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spanner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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.
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spanner digs a good body shot into Curtis's ribs.
Spanner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Curtis swings for the body but Spanner moves out of range.
Spanner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curtis's head backwards.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Spanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Curtis moves out of range as Spanner throws a body kick.
Curtis tries to clinch but Spanner moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Spanner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spanner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bleeding Spanner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Curtis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Spanner lands a head kick. Curtis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spanner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Curtis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spanner.
Spanner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spanner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Spanner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spanner tries to land a front kick but Curtis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curtis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curtis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spanner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curtis scrambles back to his feet.
Curtis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spanner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spanner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curtis's hands.
Curtis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Spanner with an uppercut!
Spanner connects with a high kick.
Curtis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spanner.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Spanner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spanner connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Domenic Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Spanner avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Spanner blocks a jab.
Curtis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spanner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curtis circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spanner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curtis in his tracks.
Spanner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spanner.
Spanner connects with a leg kick. Curtis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spanner dips to his left and cracks Curtis with an uppercut!
Curtis misses with a shot to the body
and Spanner counters with a stiff right hand.
Spanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Spanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Curtis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bleeding Spanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spanner 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleeding Spanner!
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Event:
FARTMMA 7
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Machine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Machine throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Curtis moves into the clinch.
Machine keeps control of Curtis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine tries to stall but Curtis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machine is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Machine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Curtis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Machine has Curtis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Curtis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Domenic Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curtis, as that shot connected.
Machine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Curtis takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Machine.
Domenic Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis throws the left hand but Machine avoids the punch easily.
Machine shoots for a takedown but Curtis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machine shoots for a takedown but Curtis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Curtis takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Curtis scores with a jab to the body.
Machine slips under a jab.
Curtis swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Machine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machine tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis scores with a body shot.
Machine is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machine walks into a jab.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Machine.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Curtis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Curtis lands a nice shot that snaps Machine's head back.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis is looking to wear down Machine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine tries to counter with a clinch but Curtis shakes him off and moves away.
Curtis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Curtis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machine.
It looked like Curtis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Machine.
Curtis throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook. Machine ducked under it nicely.
Machine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Machine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Curtis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws a good cross that connects.
Curtis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Machine moves away and avoids it.
Machine tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Curtis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Curtis stuns Machine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machine misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Machine's head but Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mean Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Machine with an uppercut!#CL#
Curtis darts in and clinches Machine up against the cage.
Curtis tries to break the clinch but Machine is controlling the position. #BC#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Curtis shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Curtis.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
And Machine tries to counter it with a takedown but Curtis pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Machine tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Machine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machine.
Machine wants to stall.
Machine can't get the takedown.
Domenic Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Machine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curtis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Curtis.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.#CL#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
Machine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Curtis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Curtis tries to break the clinch but Machine is controlling the position. #T2##BC#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Curtis lands with an overhand left.
Machine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Domenic Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine slips under a jab from Curtis.
Machine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Curtis defends it well.
Curtis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Machine ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Machine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Curtis defends it well.#CL#
Curtis clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Curtis with a nice cross.
Curtis sizes up Machine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Domenic Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Curtis defends it well.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a jab. Machine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.#T4#
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab, jab by Curtis - just one landing.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine tries to counter with a clinch but Curtis shakes him off and moves away.
Machine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Curtis is fending him off so far but Machine persists. Nope, Curtis circles away and we're back to standing.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Machine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Curtis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Machine tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis slaps away a takedown attempt from Machine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curtis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Curtis forces Machine back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Machine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machine is looking to take this one to the mat.
Domenic Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Curtis gets underhooks to prevent Machine's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis throws a hook but Machine avoids it easily.
Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Curtis throws out a powerful jab.
Curtis throws a good cross that connects.
Machine avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curtis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machine throws a right and a left that Curtis avoids nicely.
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!
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Curtis jabs Machine right on the nose. Machine blinks but takes it well.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curtis tries to avoid it but Machine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curtis to the ground. Curtis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Curtis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Machine throws a solid leg kick but Curtis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machine.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Curtis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curtis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Curtis swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Mean Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine goes for a double leg but Curtis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Curtis continues to drive forward.
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machine doesn't seem bothered though.
Curtis clobbers Machine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Curtis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machine on the side of the head.
Domenic Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Curtis lands an overhand right.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Curtis scores with a decent looking hook.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machine.
It looks like Curtis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Machine.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Machine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curtis digs a good hook to Machine's body.
Decent striking displayed by Curtis there.
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Machine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Machine is rocked!
Machine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machine scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domenic Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Curtis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenic Curtis!
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Event:
Behemoth Semifinals
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Tormenta tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Tormenta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tormenta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tormenta tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Tormenta tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
Tormenta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tormenta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curtis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fray Tormenta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Tormenta blocks a jab.
Tormenta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tormenta tries to clinch but Curtis moves away
and Curtis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tormenta.
Tormenta tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Tormenta moves into the clinch.
Tormenta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Curtis to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tormenta jumps into guard, dragging Curtis to the mat.
#SUB#
Tormenta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tormenta being controlled here, momentarily.
Curtis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Curtis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Tormenta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tormenta trying to control the position.
Curtis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Tormenta pushes a forearm under Curtis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Curtis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fray Tormenta!
A very excited looking Fray Tormenta 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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