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Event:
FCL - 26
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Swain misses with a left hand
letting McCurtney counter with a right hand.
DeVonde Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Swain with that takedown attempt.
Swain throws a looping overhand right but McCurtney ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from McCurtney.
McCurtney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCurtney misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick from McCurtney, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCurtney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCurtney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swain. That did some damage!
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Swain. #CUT2#It looks like Bernard McCurtney has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Swain. Those never looked like landing.
McCurtney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swain.
A right-left combo lands from McCurtney. #CUT#It looks like DeVonde Swain has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCurtney.
McCurtney tests Swain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Swain tries to close the distance and clinch but McCurtney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swain misses with a body shot.
McCurtney slips under a jab.
Swain misses with a straight right.
McCurtney thuds a left hand into Swain's body.
McCurtney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Swain does it's job there.
McCurtney lands a jab.
McCurtney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab from McCurtney.
Swain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCurtney cracks Swain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCurtney lands a leg kick that knocks Swain off balance momentarily.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
McCurtney looks to score with a jab to the body but Swain is just out of range.
McCurtney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swain.
McCurtney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Swain is rocked!
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Some wild striking there from Swain.
Swain looks winded!
Swain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCurtney avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like McCurtney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good leg kick by McCurtney.
Decent striking displayed by McCurtney there.
McCurtney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCurtney digs a good body shot into Swain's ribs.
McCurtney lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters circling a little - McCurtney finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Swain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCurtney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCurtney was well out of range. Poor timing from Swain.
McCurtney is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCurtney works over Swain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCurtney with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
McCurtney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCurtney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swain throws out the jab.
McCurtney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCurtney throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCurtney.
Swain misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Swain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheers as McCurtney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swain doesn't seem phased though.
McCurtney is looking to slow Swain down with leg kicks.
McCurtney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCurtney.
Swain is still on wobbly legs! Can McCurtney finish him?
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swain seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from McCurtney.
McCurtney lands a nice shot to the body.
Swain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCurtney's corner calls for a 1-2. McCurtney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCurtney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Swain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from McCurtney.
McCurtney feints a jab promting Swain to slip. McCurtney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Swain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McCurtney is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Nice body punch from McCurtney.
McCurtney cracks a nice hook into Swain's ribs.
Swain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCurtney. McCurtney obviously looking to wear him down.
Swain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCurtney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCurtney duly obliges.
McCurtney scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
McCurtney throws a right hand that Swain ducks under and follows up with a left that Swain also avoids with ease.
McCurtney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swain at a distance.
McCurtney scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCurtney jabs at Swain's body.
McCurtney stalks Swain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swain's face. Swain staggers backwards, shaken.
McCurtney with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McCurtney dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
McCurtney scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Swain misses the target.
McCurtney is looking to slow Swain down with leg kicks.
McCurtney fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swain.
Swain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Swain tries for a takedown but McCurtney circles away easily
letting McCurtney counter with a right hand.
Swain is looking to clinch but McCurtney is avoiding it.
A punch combination from McCurtney misses.
Decent striking displayed by McCurtney there.
Swain looks to land a combination but McCurtney avoids it well.
McCurtney moves out of range of the strikes.
McCurtney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Swain back to the cage. McCurtney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Swain misses with an uppercut. McCurtney saw that one coming.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - McCurtney scores with a four punch combination!
Swain throws a series of punches but McCurtney avoids them all with ease.
McCurtney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swain is breathing heavily.
Swain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swain is defended easily by McCurtney.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Swain.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCurtney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCurtney shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Swain eats them both and turns towards McCurtney to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCurtney sizes up Swain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCurtney digs a good body shot into Swain's ribs.
Swain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCurtney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCurtney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCurtney with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Swain or perhaps it was just good defense by McCurtney, which made it look bad.
Bernard McCurtney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeVonde Swain.
Swain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCurtney scores with a jab to the body.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCurtney thuds his right hand into Swain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Swain throws a series of punches but McCurtney moves out of range.
McCurtney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCurtney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCurtney.
Swain walks into a stiff left hand from McCurtney.
Swain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCurtney lands with a nice combination. Swain backs away looking to recover.
Swain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCurtney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swain tries to clinch up.
McCurtney cracks Swain with a good jab.
McCurtney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swain can do to turn this around?
Swain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
McCurtney throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Swain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from McCurtney does it's job there.
Swain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
McCurtney lands a left and a right that send Swain crashing to the mat, dazed. McCurtney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McCurtney connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCurtney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCurtney feints and then cracks Swain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swain down.
McCurtney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCurtney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Swain clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
McCurtney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCurtney works over Swain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCurtney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for McCurtney.
Swain avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCurtney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swain doesn't seem bothered though.
Swain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Swain. Those never looked like landing.
Swain slips a jab and a cross from McCurtney.
Swain throws a series of punches but McCurtney avoids them all with ease.
McCurtney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swain throws a hook but McCurtney blocks it.
McCurtney stuns Swain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCurtney stalks Swain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swain's face. Swain staggers backwards, shaken.
Swain dodges the punch combination from McCurtney.
McCurtney jabs Swain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McCurtney dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
McCurtney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bernard McCurtney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCurtney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swain's head.
McCurtney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Swain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCurtney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCurtney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swain momentarily.
Swain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCurtney swats away the attempt to clinch by Swain.
McCurtney scores with a shot to the body.
McCurtney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Swain lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCurtney doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCurtney pushes Swain away with a front kick.
McCurtney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swain.
McCurtney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swain.
Swain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCurtney connects with a body shot.#T1#
Swain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCurtney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swain thinking.
Swain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCurtney scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCurtney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCurtney swivels and escapes.
Swain swinging wildly here.
McCurtney looks to land a combination. Swain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCurtney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernard McCurtney is winning the standup battle so far.
McCurtney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCurtney scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCurtney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
McCurtney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swain's sensitive parts.
McCurtney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McCurtney scores with a leg kick.
McCurtney with a nice calf kick.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
McCurtney swinging wildly here.
McCurtney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCurtney lands a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from McCurtney.
Swain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCurtney can pounce on him.
McCurtney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swain.
Swain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swain fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
McCurtney scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCurtney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Swain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCurtney scores with a jab. Swain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Swain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swain tries to clinch up but McCurtney circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCurtney connects with a body shot.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swain misses with a double jab.
McCurtney appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCurtney misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by McCurtney.
McCurtney connects with a right hand. Swain shakes it off.
Swain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
A left and a right from McCurtney both land. Nice combination.
McCurtney works over Swain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCurtney lands with an uppercut that bounces Swain off the cage and back into range.
Swain scores with a shot to the body.
McCurtney lands a two punch combo.
Swain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCurtney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCurtney duly obliges.
A combination from McCurtney does no damage.
Swain wants to clinch.
Swain tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCurtney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCurtney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swain feints a counter leg kick.
Swain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCurtney's waist but McCurtney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swain off to one side.
DeVonde Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernard McCurtney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeVonde Swain.
McCurtney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCurtney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard McCurtney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCurtney, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard McCurtney!
A victorious Bernard McCurtney thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
FCL - 21
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
McCurtney drops Gardner with a beautiful combination! Gardner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCurtney is looking for the KO!#ROC#Gardner is rocked!
BOOM! McCurtney lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gardner. Gardner tries to recover but McCurtney is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gardner lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McCurtney!
A very excited looking Bernard McCurtney 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.
The defeated Roderick Gardner had this to say: 'it's all LIES!!!!! LIES!!!!!! like some guy i know who's always claiming he's creating original art, but it's all LIES!!!!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 18
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
McCurtney punishes Bunghole's body with a nice straight punch.
McCurtney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bunghole back to the cage. McCurtney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCurtney misses the shot to the body.
Bunghole shoots in for a double leg but McCurtney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bunghole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCurtney steps in with a hook that catches Bunghole right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McCurtney follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bunghole looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McCurtney!
Our winner, Bernard McCurtney, 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:
FCL - 10
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but McCurtney ducks down to avoid it.
McCurtney slips under a jab.
McCurtney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McCurtney blocks a jab.
McCurtney appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCurtney throws a body shot but no joy.
LeBlanc throws a jab but it's blocked by McCurtney.
McCurtney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCurtney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
McCurtney scores with a punch to the head.
McCurtney works LeBlanc's body with a nice hook.
McCurtney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBlanc misses the jab.
It looked like McCurtney wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
LeBlanc misses with a left hand
and McCurtney counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCurtney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by McCurtney.
McCurtney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by McCurtney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCurtney.
McCurtney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCurtney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCurtney was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
LeBlanc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#LeBlanc is rocked!
McCurtney digs a good body shot into LeBlanc's ribs.
LeBlanc is still on wobbly legs! Can McCurtney finish him?
McCurtney fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked LeBlanc out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bernard McCurtney!
Bernard McCurtney bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
FCL - 6
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
McCurtney looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizult is just out of range.
McCurtney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Lizult closes the distance and pushes McCurtney back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lizult - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lizult stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCurtney is trying to maintain a safe position but Lizult gets an underhook and turns McCurtney into the cage.
McCurtney wants to break free but Lizult has control.
McCurtney tries to circle away but Lizult has him pinned against the cage.
McCurtney is looking to control Lizult's arms but Lizult gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCurtney has his back to the cage.
McCurtney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lizult connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCurtney's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Bernard McCurtney has been cut.
Lizult taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCurtney tries to stall but Lizult uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from Lizult.
McCurtney tries a body shot but Lizult blocks it.
#T1#
McCurtney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lizults head.
McCurtney wants to stall.
Lizult stalling against the cage.
Lizult stalling.
Lizult has McCurtney pressed against the cage, preventing McCurtney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCurtney wants to get back to striking at distance but Lizult won't allow it.
McCurtney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lizult connects with a knee to the head.
Lizult effectively controlling the action here.
Lizult misses with a knee to the head.
McCurtney struggles to land a body shot inside as Lizult controls his hands.
McCurtney is trying to break free.
McCurtney can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Lizult escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCurtney digs a good body shot into Lizult's ribs.#T2##CL2#
Lizult gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCurtney.
Lizult unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lizult misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lizult tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lizult landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lizult displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCurtney up against the cage.
McCurtney looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCurtney misses with a body punch.
McCurtney looking to stall.
Lizult unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCurtney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lizult prevents McCurtney from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lizult should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lizult working McCurtney over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Lizult breaks the clinch.
#T3#
McCurtney takes a swing at Lizult's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
McCurtney tries to keep at a distance but Lizult has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCurtney tries to work over Lizult's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Lizult breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Lizult.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lizult looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like McCurtney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lizult.
Lizult tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Lizult.
Lizult throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCurtney. Lizult does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Lizult moves into the clinch successfully.
Lizult just leaning against McCurtney, taking a breather. #T4#
McCurtney tries to break free but Lizult pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from McCurtney.
Still in the clinch, McCurtney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lizult keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCurtney's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lizult.
Lizult landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lizult has McCurtney pushed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lizult obliges.
McCurtney lands a nice shot to the body.
Lizult stalling in the clinch.
Lizult with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCurtney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lizult lands a knee to the head.
McCurtney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stark Lizult dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernard McCurtney'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##CL2#
Lizult closes the distance and pushes McCurtney back into the cage.
Lizult tries a knee to the head but McCurtney blocks it.
Lizult with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lizult is pushing McCurtney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCurtney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCurtney tries to throw a body punch but Lizult avoids it by throwing McCurtney back against the cage.
McCurtney wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from McCurtney as the two fighters clinch.
McCurtney wants to stall.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lizult 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizult lands a knee to the head.
Lizult has McCurtney pressed against the cage.
Lizult displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCurtney up against the cage.
Lizult leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Lizult lands a nice knee to the body.
McCurtney takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lizult dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lizult lands a nice knee to the body.
Lizult lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCurtney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCurtney tries to stall but Lizult uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lizult lands a nice knee to the body.
McCurtney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lizult tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Lizult slowing the pace effectively.
Lizult lands a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lizult - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lizult stalling the fight.
Lizult continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lizult leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stark Lizult.
McCurtney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lizult tries to clinch but McCurtney moves away
and McCurtney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCurtney scores with a one two! Lizult had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by McCurtney - just one landing. #CL2#
Lizult darts in and clinches McCurtney up against the cage.
Lizult taking a breather.
McCurtney is trying to break free.
McCurtney taking a breather.#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Lizult's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCurtney throws a body shot but no joy.
McCurtney shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lizult eats them both and turns towards McCurtney to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Stark Lizult has been cut.
McCurtney takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCurtney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lizult back to the cage. McCurtney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that Lizult avoids nicely.
McCurtney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lizult is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like McCurtney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCurtney cracks Lizult with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCurtney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Lizult lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCurtney takes a step back to recover.
Lizult tries to land a body kick
and McCurtney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCurtney throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lizult counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lizult.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lizult.
McCurtney is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lizult throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCurtney.
A shot to the liver by McCurtney. Beautiful body shot.
McCurtney throws a body shot but no joy.
As McCurtney backs off Lizult throws a huge counter combo but McCurtney manages to avoid it all.
McCurtney is looking to wear down Lizult with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lizult looks to throw a body kick
and McCurtney counters with a right hand to the body.
Lizult tries a head kick but it misses.
Lizult lands a high kick!
Lizult is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCurtney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bernard McCurtney will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lizult takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCurtney tries to bum rush Lizult with a series of wild strikes but Lizult uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCurtney takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McCurtney crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lizult - the referee stops the clock and McCurtney gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lizult. McCurtney manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lizult closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCurtney counters with a left and a right that stings Lizult.
McCurtney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lizult.
Lizult throws a fast counter high kick but McCurtney manages to duck under it in time.
McCurtney stuns Lizult with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bernard McCurtney is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Lizult rushes McCurtney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCurtney trying to stall but Lizult improves his position.
Lizult landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCurtney is looking to control Lizult's arms but Lizult gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCurtney has his back to the cage.
McCurtney has had enough of the clinch but Lizult keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
McCurtney takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lizult putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCurtney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCurtney trying to stall but Lizult improves his position.
Stark Lizult seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lizult with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCurtney.
Lizult throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lizult working McCurtney over with knees to the body.
McCurtney tries to circle away but Lizult has him pinned against the cage.
Lizult with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCurtney is trying to stall.
Lizult scores a nice knee to the body.
Lizult lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCurtney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lizult is keeping busy.
McCurtney wants to stall.
McCurtney can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#T2#
McCurtney has a couple of punches blocked by Lizult.
McCurtney slowing the pace effectively.
Lizult landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lizult taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lizult landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lizult unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Lizult breaks the clinch.
McCurtney cracks Lizult with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCurtney misses with a series of wild punches.
Lizult is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick by Lizult misses
and McCurtney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lizult showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCurtney.
#T3#
McCurtney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizult is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body punch from McCurtney.
Lizult fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCurtney.
Lizult throws a head kick but McCurtney moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Lizult.
Lizult delivers a nice body kick.
McCurtney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lizult looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lizult throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lizult tries to clinch up but McCurtney circles away and keeps his distance.
McCurtney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lizult pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lizult scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
McCurtney misses with a double jab
and Lizult counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCurtney's knee momentarily.
Lizult plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizult throws a head kick but McCurtney moves out of range.
Lizult throws the kick towards the body but McCurtney avoids it.
Lizult scores with a head kick. McCurtney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lizult on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lizult gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCurtney jabs at Lizult's body.
McCurtney tests Lizult's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Lizult moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stark Lizult comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lizult has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stark Lizult! |
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Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
McCurtney lands a nice hook to Junior's body. Junior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCurtney swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
#CL#
Junior instigates a clinch. #TD#
Junior pulls McCurtney into guard.
#SUB#
Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCurtney defends it easily.#SU2#
McCurtney gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from McCurtney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCurtney as he avoids it easily.
McCurtney unleashes a big counter combination but Junior bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Junior takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCurtney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCurtney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Junior takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Junior tries to move into range but McCurtney moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCurtney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Junior tries to clinch up.#CL#
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCurtney walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCurtney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Junior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCurtney throws a combination. Junior tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCurtney works Junior's body with a nice hook.
McCurtney lands with an uppercut that bounces Junior off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCurtney connects with a body shot that sends Junior's belly button to the back.
Junior takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Junior tries to land a body kick
and McCurtney counters with a left to the body.
Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
McCurtney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Junior. Junior circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Junior avoids them all with ease.
Junior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCurtney defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCurtney works Junior's body with a nice hook.
McCurtney connects with a body shot that sends Junior's belly button to the back.
McCurtney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCurtney throws a series of strikes that have Junior backpedaling.
#ROC2#Junior is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Junior got wobbled bad by a big combination! McCurtney presses forward with punches and knees until Junior stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Junior closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McCurtney!
Bernard McCurtney was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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