Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL 69- Islay vs Kowalczyk
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
A jab from McCurtney does it's job there.
Sarinnen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McCurtney back to the cage. Sarinnen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCurtney jabs at Sarinnen's body.
McCurtney misses with a body shot.
McCurtney scores with a hook to the body. Sarinnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sarinnen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sarinnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCurtney.
Sarinnen moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarinnen takes a swing at McCurtney's ribcage but misses.
McCurtney loads up on a big right hand but Sarinnen slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from McCurtney.
McCurtney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarinnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCurtney pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Sarinnen. Those never looked like landing.
Sarinnen connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Sarinnen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCurtney napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCurtney keeps working.
McCurtney is looking to reverse the position.
Sarinnen trying to control the action but McCurtney is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sarinnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sarinnen controlling the position. #T2#
McCurtney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sarinnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCurtney is trying to control Sarinnen's posture but Sarinnen avoids it. #SUB#
Sarinnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sarinnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McCurtney has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sarinnen but great work by McCurtney.#T3##SU2#
McCurtney stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sarinnen throws a jab when McCurtney was well out of range.
Sarinnen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcCurtney.
Sarinnen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCurtney misses the shot to the body.
McCurtney misses with a body shot.
Sarinnen throws out a loose jab but McCurtney uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCurtney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sarinnen throws a hook but McCurtney avoids it easily.
Sarinnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCurtney is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sarinnen with a body shot.
McCurtney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCurtney throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarinnen scores with a jab to the head.
Sarinnen connects with a body shot that sends McCurtney's belly button to the back.#T4#
Sarinnen misses with a hook to the body
and McCurtney counters with a one-two to the body.
Sarinnen misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarinnen throws a jab but it's blocked by McCurtney.
Sarinnen throws the left hand but McCurtney avoids the punch easily.
McCurtney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sarinnen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCurtney counters with a one-two to the body.
Sarinnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sarinnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCurtney defends it nicely.
A jab from Sarinnen finds it's way through McCurtney's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Sarinnen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sarinnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCurtney lands a right hook to the body.
Sarinnen misses with a left hand
and McCurtney counters with a series of strikes. Sarinnen will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCurtney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCurtney counters with a left to the body.
McCurtney walks into a jab.
McCurtney misses with an uppercut. Sarinnen saw that one coming.
Sarinnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sarinnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCurtney manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCurtney throws a low kick but Sarinnen avoids it.
Sarinnen missing with a left hand there. McCurtney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarinnen swings widly with a right hand
and McCurtney counters with a stiff right hand.
McCurtney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarinnen manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCurtney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
McCurtney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCurtney walks into a stiff left hand from Sarinnen.
McCurtney misses with a low kick.#TD#
Sarinnen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sarinnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCurtney sees it coming and defends easily.
McCurtney works his way to full guard. Good work.
Samuel Sarinnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sarinnen trying to control but McCurtney is working from the bottom.
McCurtney is trying to control the position but Sarinnen postures up. #T2#
McCurtney 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.
McCurtney keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCurtney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCurtney trying to control the position.
McCurtney can't keep his opponent in guard - Sarinnen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sarinnen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sarinnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCurtney can't keep his opponent in guard - Sarinnen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Sarinnen is looking to advance position but McCurtney won't allow it. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCurtney is just riding it out for now. Sarinnen eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCurtney tries to kick Sarinnen off but Sarinnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but McCurtney defending well.
McCurtney is trying to maintain the position but Sarinnen is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Sarinnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCurtney sees it coming and defends easily.
McCurtney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sarinnen is working away from the top position though.
McCurtney felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCurtney tries to roll over but Sarinnen keeps him under control.
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 Samuel Sarinnen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McCurtney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bernard McCurtney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarinnen misses with a looping right.
McCurtney unleashes a big counter combination but Sarinnen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sarinnen misses the shot to the body.
Sarinnen misses with a jab to the body
and McCurtney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sarinnen misses with a lunging right hand
and McCurtney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCurtney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McCurtney misses with a body shot.
Sarinnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCurtney moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from McCurtney misses its intended target.
Bernard McCurtney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sarinnen checks a leg kick.
McCurtney throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sarinnen looks to land a left hand but McCurtney moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Sarinnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCurtney.
Sarinnen misses with a hook. McCurtney ducked under it nicely.
McCurtney is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Sarinnen 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.
McCurtney keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Sarinnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but McCurtney is keeping the position.
Sarinnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCurtney keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sarinnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCurtney rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sarinnen's guard! Nice work there by McCurtney! #SUB#
Sarinnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCurtney defends it easily.
McCurtney wants to stand but Sarinnen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sarinnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarinnen, not yet. #T3#
McCurtney postures up in Sarinnen's guard and throws a big left but Sarinnen blocks it. #SUB#
Sarinnen working for a triangle but McCurtney defends it easily.
McCurtney wants to stand but Sarinnen is controlling his posture from full guard.
McCurtney postures up. #SUB#
Sarinnen has his feet on McCurtney's thighs here. He's pushed McCurtney off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McCurtney screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Sarinnen!
An out of breath Samuel Sarinnen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FCL - 64
Date: Nov 14, 2024

#R1#
Haalvisto tries to clinch
and McCurtney counters with a nice uppercut.
Haalvisto throws a right and a left that McCurtney avoids nicely.
Haalvisto is looking to clinch but McCurtney is avoiding it. #CL2#
Haalvisto instigates a clinch.
McCurtney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow strike.
McCurtney manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
McCurtney breaks from the clinch.
Haalvisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haalvisto throws a sloppy head kick and McCurtney moves out of range easily.
McCurtney connects with a body shot that sends Haalvisto's belly button to the back.
Haalvisto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haalvisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haalvisto throws a lazy head kick
and McCurtney counters with a straight right hand.
McCurtney avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
McCurtney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haalvisto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pekka Haalvisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCurtney scores with a jab to the body.
McCurtney throws a body punch but Haalvisto moves out of range.
Haalvisto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCurtney connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Haalvisto has closed the distance and engaged McCurtney in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haalvisto.
Haalvisto's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haalvisto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
McCurtney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Haalvisto takes the fight into the clinch.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow over the top.
Haalvisto throws an elbow that misses.
Haalvisto pushes off an throws an elbow but McCurtney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
McCurtney breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as McCurtney blocks the leg kick.
McCurtney works Haalvisto's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haalvisto slips a jab and a cross from McCurtney. #T2#
Haalvisto tries to clinch
and McCurtney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but McCurtney moves away
and McCurtney counters with a nice body shot.
McCurtney blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Haalvisto.
McCurtney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haalvisto wants to clinch but McCurtney slips to the side
and McCurtney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haalvisto tries to work over McCurtney's front leg with a kick but McCurtney checks it. #CL2#
Haalvisto clinches. #BC#
McCurtney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haalvisto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCurtney lands a lovely overhand right.
McCurtney dips to his left and cracks Haalvisto with an uppercut!
McCurtney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haalvisto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haalvisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCurtney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haalvisto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Haalvisto throws a head kick but McCurtney moves out of range.
Haalvisto wants to clinch
and McCurtney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but McCurtney moves out of range.
Haalvisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCurtney feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haalvisto darts in trying to clinch
and McCurtney counters with a left to the body.
Haalvisto looks winded!
McCurtney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haalvisto tries to clinch there but McCurtney circles away.
Haalvisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCurtney finds it's way round the side to connect with Haalvisto's head.
McCurtney is looking to wear down Haalvisto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCurtney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Haalvisto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haalvisto closes the distance but McCurtney moves to the side
letting McCurtney counter with a right hand. #T4#
McCurtney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haalvisto tries to clinch but McCurtney moves out of range.
McCurtney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haalvisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCurtney misses with a body shot.
McCurtney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCurtney lands a slapping body shot.
McCurtney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCurtney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haalvisto tries to clinch up
and McCurtney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haalvisto thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCurtney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCurtney is looking to counter punch.
McCurtney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haalvisto doesn't seem bothered though.
McCurtney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haalvisto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard McCurtney dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Haalvisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haalvisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haalvisto darts in trying to clinch
and McCurtney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCurtney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCurtney appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch but McCurtney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCurtney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Haalvisto tries to clinch there but McCurtney circles away.
McCurtney throwing a counter right hand but Haalvisto manages to avoid it.
McCurtney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haalvisto was well out of range. Poor timing from McCurtney.
Haalvisto throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCurtney counters with a nice body shot.
McCurtney tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalvisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCurtney.
Haalvisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCurtney finds it's way round the side to connect with Haalvisto's head.
McCurtney throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from McCurtney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but McCurtney moves away
and McCurtney counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Haalvisto is rocked!#T1#
Haalvisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haalvisto is still on wobbly legs! Can McCurtney finish him?
Haalvisto misses with a leg kick
and McCurtney counters with a big right hand! Oh Haalvisto is in trouble here! McCurtney follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McCurtney!
Bernard McCurtney decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Pekka Haalvisto stepped up to the mic, saying 'f$$$$$$ck!!!!!'.

Event: FCL - 60
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
A nice combination there by McCurtney.
McCurtney tries to bum rush Sutherland with a series of wild strikes but Sutherland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sutherland scores with a spinning back kick!
Sutherland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCurtney throws a sloppy head kick and Sutherland moves out of range easily.
McCurtney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCurtney works the jab nicely.
Sutherland misses with a right hand
and McCurtney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sutherland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sutherland cracks a nice hook into McCurtney's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Sutherland.
Sutherland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCurtney.
Sutherland lands a two punch combo.
Sutherland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCurtney to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Sutherland throws a body kick that misses
and McCurtney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Sutherland is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Laddy Sutherland has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCurtney. Sutherland does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCurtney misses with a wild body shot.
McCurtney tries to bum rush Sutherland with a series of wild strikes but Sutherland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sutherland throws out a loose jab but McCurtney uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCurtney moves out of range as Sutherland throws a body kick.
Sutherland misses with a takedown
and Sutherland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sutherland throws a jab when McCurtney was well out of range.
Sutherland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Sutherland is looking to chop away at McCurtney's legs.
McCurtney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sutherland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland misses with a low kick.
McCurtney appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCurtney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sutherland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sutherland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCurtney throws a head kick that misses.
McCurtney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sutherland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sutherland throws a body shot but no joy.
Laddy Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCurtney digs a good hook to Sutherland's body. #T3#
Sutherland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCurtney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sutherland throws a sloppy head kick and McCurtney moves out of range easily.
McCurtney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sutherland throws a push kick but McCurtney slaps the foot to one side.
McCurtney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sutherland at a distance.
McCurtney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCurtney shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sutherland dodges the punch combination from McCurtney.
Sutherland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been informed that Sutherland has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sutherland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Sutherland throws a head kick that misses.
McCurtney was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sutherland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from McCurtney misses its target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCurtney!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCurtney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sutherland is still on wobbly legs! Can McCurtney finish him?
McCurtney throws a chopping leg kick but Sutherland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sutherland seems to have recovered his senses.
Good standup being displayed there by McCurtney as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a push kick but McCurtney slaps the foot to one side.
Sutherland throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard McCurtney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laddy Sutherland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McCurtney checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCurtney swinging wildly here.
McCurtney cracks Sutherland with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a wild body kick that McCurtney sees coming a mile off.
McCurtney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sutherland moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCurtney throws a nice looking combination but Sutherland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sutherland looks to land a combination but McCurtney avoids it well.
McCurtney tried to counter with a leg kick but Sutherland avoided it.
Sutherland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sutherland lands with a kick to the temple. McCurtney shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
McCurtney avoids the body shot from Sutherland.
Jab, jab by McCurtney - just one landing.
Sutherland misses with a body shot.
McCurtney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sutherland might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCurtney has got the better of the exchanges.
McCurtney throws a body shot but no joy.
McCurtney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutherland can do to turn this around?
Sutherland misses with a hook
and McCurtney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sutherland tries a head kick but it misses.
McCurtney throwing a counter right hand but Sutherland manages to avoid it.
McCurtney scores with a jab to the head.
Sutherland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sutherland blocks the body kick.
Sutherland throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from McCurtney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Sutherland avoids them all with ease.
Sutherland throws out a counter right but McCurtney avoids it with no problem.#T2#
McCurtney takes a swing at Sutherland's ribcage but misses.
Sutherland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCurtney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCurtney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sutherland plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCurtney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sutherland walks into a straight right hand from McCurtney.
Sutherland lands a head kick!
Sutherland looks for the body kick but McCurtney saw that one coming.
A big left from Sutherland misses.
McCurtney lands a nice hook to Sutherland's body. Sutherland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCurtney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Sutherland throws a sloppy head kick
and McCurtney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sutherland thinking.
Nice body kick from Sutherland.
McCurtney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sutherland throws the kick towards the body but McCurtney avoids it.
McCurtney throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sutherland on the side of the head.
Sutherland is looking to slow McCurtney down with leg kicks.
McCurtney feints a jab promting Sutherland to slip. McCurtney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sutherland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sutherland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BOOM! McCurtney lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sutherland. Sutherland tries to recover but McCurtney is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sutherland lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McCurtney!
After winning the bout, Bernard McCurtney thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FCL - 58
Date: Oct 18, 2024

#R1#
McCurtney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sims shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sims dodges the punch combination from McCurtney.
Sims feints the counter takedown.
Sims moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for McCurtney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Sims tries to counter it with a takedown but McCurtney pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Sims avoids them all with ease.
McCurtney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sims on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCurtney. McCurtney obviously looking to wear him down.
McCurtney misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCurtney looks to land a combination but Sims avoids it well.
McCurtney misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
McCurtney cracks Sims with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCurtney tries to land a leg kick but Sims saw it coming and moves away.
Sims is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCurtney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sims checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCurtney misses with a double jab.
McCurtney tries to work over Sims's front leg with a kick but Sims checks it.
McCurtney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sims checks it well.
McCurtney connects with a nice looking jab.
McCurtney scores with a punch to the head.
McCurtney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCurtney throws a leg kick but Sims sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sims changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Sims drives through with a takedown into McCurtney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McCurtney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims trying to control but McCurtney is working from the bottom.
Sims postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sims is looking to stand up but McCurtney won't let him.
Sims with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCurtney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sims on the ground.#SUB2#
Sims has gone for a leg lock! McCurtney slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sims's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sims throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
McCurtney stands and steps away. Sims gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
McCurtney cracks a nice hook into Sims's ribs.
McCurtney lands with a nice combination. Sims backs away looking to recover.
Sims showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCurtney.
McCurtney misses with a wild combination.
Sims on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCurtney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCurtney lands a body shot.
McCurtney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
McCurtney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by McCurtney - just one landing.
McCurtney misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sims on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCurtney lands a jab to Sims's midsection.
Bernard McCurtney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCurtney with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from McCurtney, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCurtney scores with a leg kick.
McCurtney fails to land with a series of punches.
Sims tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCurtney throws a good cross that connects.
Sims avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that Sims avoids nicely.
Sims feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard McCurtney dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sims checks the leg kick.
McCurtney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCurtney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sims doesn't seem bothered though.
Sims gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCurtney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bernard McCurtney is winning the standup battle so far.
McCurtney throws a low kick but Sims avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCurtney scores with a one two! Sims had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCurtney is looking to wear down Sims with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sims takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sims 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 Sims off to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCurtney.#T1#
McCurtney scores with a jab to the body.
Sims slips a jab and a cross from McCurtney.
Sims tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCurtney connects with an inside leg kick.
Sims with a poor takedown
and McCurtney counters with a thumping low kick.
Bernard McCurtney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaid Sims.#KD#
McCurtney drops Sims with a beautiful combination! Sims stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCurtney is looking for the KO!#ROC#Sims is rocked!
Sims looks up at the clock. Bad move! McCurtney lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sims. McCurtney pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McCurtney!
During a confident post fight interview, Bernard McCurtney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FCL - 52
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
McCurtney misses with a double jab.
Fish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCurtney is fending him off so far but Fish persists. Nope, McCurtney circles away and we're back to standing.
McCurtney lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from McCurtney.
McCurtney tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCurtney throws a nice looking combination but Fish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCurtney misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
McCurtney swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
McCurtney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCurtney misses with a two punch combination.
McCurtney finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fish pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McCurtney back to the cage. Fish follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Bernard McCurtney has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish dodges the punch combination from McCurtney. #T1#
McCurtney throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Fish rushes McCurtney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCurtney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe McCurtney would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
McCurtney trying to control the position but instead, Fish has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCurtney into the cage.
Fish lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fish tries to pull guard but McCurtney won't allow it.
Fish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCurtney tries to circle away but Fish has him pinned against the cage.
Fish lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCurtney backwards.
McCurtney has had enough of the clinch but Fish keeps him there for the moment.
McCurtney looking to stall.
Fish lands a shoulder strike.
Fish can't find room to land a body shot as McCurtney controls the action.
Fish misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
McCurtney slowing the pace effectively.
McCurtney misses with a body punch.
McCurtney wants to get back to striking at distance but Fish won't allow it.
Fish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCurtney is trying to maintain a safe position but Fish gets an underhook and turns McCurtney into the cage.#TD2#
Fish drags the fight down to the ground.
McCurtney postures up.
McCurtney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fish on the ground.#SU#
McCurtney decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McCurtney throws a poor cross that misses
and Fish counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish checks a leg kick.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo!
Bernard McCurtney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish misses with a wild combination.
Fish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fish shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCurtney defends it nicely.
Bernard McCurtney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Fish.#T3#
McCurtney throws a jab when Fish was well out of range.
McCurtney will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCurtney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range.
Fish tries to clinch up.
Fish throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCurtney on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as McCurtney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fish doesn't seem phased though.
Fish scores with a shot to the body.
McCurtney throws a shot to the body.
McCurtney misses with a double jab
and Fish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCurtney moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCurtney slips under a jab from Fish.
A low kick lands for McCurtney.
McCurtney misses with a kick to the body
and Fish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCurtney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCurtney throws a hook but Fish blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fish! But no joy.#CL2#
Fish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fish lands a hook that snaps the head of McCurtney backwards.
McCurtney taking a breather.
McCurtney stalling in the clinch but Fish improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fish.
McCurtney wants to break free but Fish has control.
Fish throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fish misses with a punch to the body.
Fish pushes McCurtney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fish tries to throw a body punch but McCurtney avoids it by throwing Fish back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Big Fish will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernard McCurtney's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fish takes a swing at McCurtney's ribcage but misses.
McCurtney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCurtney.
Jab from McCurtney.
Fish dodges the punch combination from McCurtney.
Fish throws a body punch but McCurtney moves out of range.
McCurtney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCurtney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fish.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range.
A jab lands there for McCurtney.
McCurtney looks to land a combination but Fish avoids it well.
Fish swings for the body but McCurtney moves out of range. #TD2#
McCurtney gets caught flat footed, as Fish shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCurtney pulls Fish in close to prevent any damage.
McCurtney looking to control. #T1#
Fish stands and throws McCurtney's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Fish wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCurtney, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish controls the position.#SUB2#
Fish is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McCurtney looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fish gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McCurtney is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fish lets go of the hold and McCurtney can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Fish!
Big Fish seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FCL - 47
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1#
Horiguchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCurtney.
McCurtney looks to land a left hand but Horiguchi moved out of range nicely.
A combination from McCurtney does no damage.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horiguchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCurtney is fending him off so far but Horiguchi persists. Nope, McCurtney circles away and we're back to standing.
Horiguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCurtney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Horiguchi scrambles back to his feet.
McCurtney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horiguchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Horiguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCurtney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Horiguchi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCurtney throws out the jab.
Horiguchi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Horiguchi misses with a head kick.
McCurtney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCurtney misses with a straight left.
Horiguchi misses with a combination
and McCurtney counters with a one-two to the body. #T1##TD2#
Horiguchi gets a takedown into half guard.
Horiguchi wants to pass the guard but McCurtney is defending well.
Horiguchi is thwarting McCurtney's attempts to control the position.
Horiguchi is looking to take a break and control but McCurtney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Horiguchi is trying to work for a kimura but McCurtney is defending well.
McCurtney is looking to improve his position. #T2#
McCurtney is trying to control but can't.
McCurtney is looking to get back to full guard here but Horiguchi has managed to pass to side control instead.
McCurtney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCurtney is working hard here to advance position.
Horiguchi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCurtney is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McCurtney is looking for a sweep.
Horiguchi in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3##SUB2#
Horiguchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Horiguchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Horiguchi trying to control the action but McCurtney is working from the bottom.
McCurtney is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Horiguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCurtney keeps working.
McCurtney is looking to regain half guard here but Horiguchi keeps moving and retains side control.
McCurtney gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCurtney is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCurtney tries to hold on but Horiguchi pushes him away.
McCurtney manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by McCurtney, under a barage of strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCurtney is squirming around, avoiding Horiguchi's attempts to control the action.
Horiguchi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCurtney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Horiguchi has control of McCurtney's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McCurtney regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bernard McCurtney will probably get the nod.
That's time! McCurtney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and McCurtney moves out of range easily.
Horiguchi checks the leg kick.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from McCurtney finds it's target.
McCurtney throws a nice looking combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCurtney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCurtney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#Horiguchi is rocked!
A shot to the body from McCurtney misses
and Horiguchi counters with a solid body kick.
McCurtney loads up on a big right hand but Horiguchi slips the punch.
McCurtney tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCurtney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCurtney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Horiguchi avoids them all with ease.
McCurtney scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
McCurtney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCurtney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCurtney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCurtney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horiguchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCurtney.
McCurtney connects with a body shot.
McCurtney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horiguchi can do to turn this around?
McCurtney is looking to score with low kicks.
Horiguchi throws a counter combo.
McCurtney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horiguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horiguchi throws a counter combo.
McCurtney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi scores with a push kick.#T2#
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi throws a counter combo.
McCurtney throws a combination that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a two punch combo.
Bernard McCurtney is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
McCurtney throws a jab when Horiguchi was well out of range.
Horiguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Horiguchi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horiguchi! But no joy.
McCurtney misses with a two punch combination.
McCurtney throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCurtney.
Good shot there by McCurtney.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that Horiguchi avoids nicely.
As McCurtney backs off Horiguchi throws a huge counter combo but McCurtney manages to avoid it all.#KD#
Oooooh!!! McCurtney has knocked Horiguchi down with a huge combo! McCurtney steps away and waves a wobbly Horiguchi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Horiguchi is still on wobbly legs! Can McCurtney finish him?
Nice straight punches there by McCurtney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCurtney.#T3#
Horiguchi fails to land with a series of punches.
McCurtney throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from McCurtney misses.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from McCurtney.
Horiguchi seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Horiguchi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCurtney to the ground. Horiguchi is now in McCurtney's guard.
McCurtney wants to hit a sweep here but Horiguchi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCurtney there!
McCurtney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Horiguchi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McCurtney is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Horiguchi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4#
Horiguchi working McCurtney over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi wants to control the pace but McCurtney is squirming around nicely.
Horiguchi controlling the position easily from mount.
Horiguchi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Horiguchi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McCurtney is surviving well by controlling Horiguchi's body position as best he can.
Horiguchi tries to push McCurtney's head away but McCurtney is holding on tight.
McCurtney manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCurtney misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard McCurtney dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McCurtney misses with a body punch
and Horiguchi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bernard McCurtney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCurtney misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Horiguchi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCurtney but McCurtney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCurtney thuds his right hand into Horiguchi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bernard McCurtney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCurtney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horiguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCurtney's head.
McCurtney scores with a sloppy right hand. Horiguchi should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi has a takedown stuffed.
McCurtney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horiguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Horiguchi.
McCurtney throws a big counter combination but Horiguchi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
McCurtney just misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Horiguchi avoids the head kick by McCurtney.
McCurtney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horiguchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from McCurtney.
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCurtney but McCurtney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bernard McCurtney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCurtney circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and McCurtney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Horiguchi avoids them all with ease.
Horiguchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCurtney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick by McCurtney misses
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A shot to the body from McCurtney misses
enabling Horiguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from McCurtney misses
enabling Horiguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Horiguchi finds it's target.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Horiguchi avoids them all with ease.
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horiguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
McCurtney lands a nice shot that snaps Horiguchi's head back.
McCurtney lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCurtney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCurtney tries to avoid it but Horiguchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCurtney to the ground. McCurtney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horiguchi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horiguchi misses with a two punch combination.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
McCurtney throws a low kick but Horiguchi moves out of range easily.
Bernard McCurtney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by McCurtney misses
and Horiguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCurtney lands a right hook to the body.
McCurtney looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from McCurtney.
Horiguchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCurtney.
McCurtney tries to bum rush Horiguchi with a series of wild strikes but Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A clash of legs there as Horiguchi blocks the low kick.
McCurtney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from McCurtney.
McCurtney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As McCurtney backs off Horiguchi throws a huge counter combo but McCurtney manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Horiguchi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from McCurtney.
Horiguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCurtney swinging wildly here.
McCurtney connects with a jab.
McCurtney misses with a looping left.
Kyoji Horiguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
McCurtney jabs Horiguchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.

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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard McCurtney!
Bernard McCurtney thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FCL - 43
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Pike dodges the punch combination from McCurtney.
Pike is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Pike rushes McCurtney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pike throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Pike.
Pike works on McCurtney's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Pike.
Nice body punch from McCurtney - that landed with a thud.
McCurtney working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McCurtney fails to land.
Pike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pike lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike landing knees to the body.
Pike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Pike has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCurtney uses from the top position.
McCurtney wants to get up but he can't break Pike's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McCurtney postures up.
McCurtney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pike's guard.#T1##SUB#
Pike looking for a guillotine here but McCurtney defends easily.
McCurtney wants to stand but Pike is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pike trying to keep a closed guard but McCurtney is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Pike working for submissions but it's allowed McCurtney to get to half guard.
McCurtney tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pike controls his leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pike trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Pike looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pike manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pike not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Pike has his foot on McCurtney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCurtney works his way back into a safe position though.
Pike trying to control the position.
McCurtney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pike's guard.#T3##SUB#
Pike has his foot on McCurtney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCurtney works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pike had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCurtney defends it easily.#SUB#
Pike pushes a forearm under McCurtney's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McCurtney is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Christopher Pike thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FCL - 38
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
McCurtney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCurtney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McCurtney staying out of range there.
McCurtney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but McCurtney pushes him off.
McCurtney lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Walker backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Brady Walker has been cut.
A jab lands there for McCurtney.#ROC#Walker is rocked!
McCurtney swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can McCurtney finish him?
Walker slips a jab and a cross from McCurtney.
Walker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Walker tries to clinch up but McCurtney circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
McCurtney appears to be looking for a big counter.
Walker stuns McCurtney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCurtney grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Walker takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! McCurtney cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bernard McCurtney!
After winning the bout, Bernard McCurtney thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FCL - 32
Date: May 28, 2024

#R1#
Dylan tries to clinch up but McCurtney circles away and keeps his distance.
McCurtney appears to be looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCurtney.
Dylan looks to throw a body kick
and McCurtney counters with a three punch combo that has Dylan backing up. Dylan nods at McCurtney to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dylan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCurtney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dylan tries to clinch there but McCurtney circles away.
Dylan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCurtney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCurtney throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCurtney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCurtney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dylan's coach down at Gym Goroshi London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dylan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCurtney slips a jab and a cross from Dylan.
McCurtney throws a series of strikes that have Dylan backpedaling.
McCurtney swats away the attempt to clinch by Dylan.
Dylan throws a head kick that misses.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Dylan clinches up with McCurtney and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McCurtney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dylan tries to clinch there but McCurtney circles away.
McCurtney is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dylan takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Dylan darts in and clinches McCurtney up against the cage.
McCurtney content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCurtney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCurtney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCurtney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Dylan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCurtney scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Dylan pushes McCurtney up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dylan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dylan wants to clinch
and McCurtney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
McCurtney scores with a jab. Dylan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCurtney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCurtney connects with a right hand. Dylan shakes it off.
Dylan throws a nice looking combination but McCurtney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dylan wants to clinch up but McCurtney keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Dylan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCurtney appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dylan looks winded!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCurtney, as that shot connected.
McCurtney throws a series of punches but Dylan avoids them all with ease.
McCurtney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dylan under the eye.
McCurtney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dylan. That did some damage!
Dylan slips a jab and a cross from McCurtney.
McCurtney punishes Dylan's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from McCurtney. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Dylan forces McCurtney back against the cage and clinches.
McCurtney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dylan is keeping busy.
McCurtney tries to work over Dylan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCurtney lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Dylan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Dylan feints and then cracks McCurtney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCurtney down.
McCurtney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from McCurtney.
McCurtney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCurtney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dylan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dylan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCurtney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCurtney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dylan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCurtney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dylan walks into a jab.
Dylan tries to clinch there but McCurtney circles away.
McCurtney works the jab nicely.#ROC#Dylan is rocked!
Dylan misses with a few strikes there.
Dylan is still on wobbly legs! Can McCurtney finish him?
Dylan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCurtney walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dylan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McCurtney swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dylan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McCurtney!
Bernard McCurtney seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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.

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!!!!'.

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.

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.

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!

Event: FCL - 2
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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