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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darry Curtis (ranked 1422 p4p, 424 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 175 p4p, 52 weight class). Urameshi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smile Bomb. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yusuke Urameshi enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis throws a push kick but Urameshi slaps the foot to one side.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Curtis connects with a right hand. Urameshi shakes it off.
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Curtis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curtis.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Urameshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curtis. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Curtis throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick from Curtis.
Urameshi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curtis throws a chopping leg kick but Urameshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis thows a leg kick but Urameshi checks it
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That has opened up Yusuke Urameshi's cut even more.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi cracks Curtis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curtis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Curtis at a distance.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down.
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis lands with a right hand.
Urameshi jabs Curtis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
A bone on bone clash there as Urameshi blocks the leg kick.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curtis.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Urameshi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Curtis.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Curtis throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Curtis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Curtis throws a big counter combination but Urameshi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Urameshi tries to move into range but Curtis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Curtis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Curtis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Urameshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curtis.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.
Curtis slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a right hand that Curtis ducks under and follows up with a left that Curtis also avoids with ease.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis thuds a left hand into Urameshi's body.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Curtis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Curtis throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Urameshi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Curtis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Urameshi moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Curtis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curtis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis tries to land a leg kick but Urameshi saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Curtis throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Curtis throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Curtis connects with a body shot.
Curtis stalks Urameshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Urameshi's face. Urameshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curtis momentarily.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Curtis lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Curtis slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Curtis.
Urameshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Curtis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urameshi is able to avoid easily.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Curtis's ribs.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi cracks Curtis with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Curtis. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Curtis throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Curtis takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Urameshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curtis.
Nice shot lands for Urameshi.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yusuke Urameshi just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Curtis throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis tries to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Urameshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis darts in and clinches Urameshi up against the cage.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi slips a jab from Curtis.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Curtis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Curtis's head.
A clash of legs there as Urameshi blocks the low kick.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Curtis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Curtis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curtis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Curtis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Curtis throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtis moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Curtis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curtis wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Curtis moves into the clinch successfully.
Urameshi tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urameshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis working aggressively here.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis pushes Urameshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis looking to stall.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urameshi as Curtis tries to tie him up.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Curtis misses with the combination.
Curtis lands a nice looking body kick.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curtis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
That kick from Curtis tenderised Urameshi's leg. Urameshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
Curtis throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Urameshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis slips under a jab from Urameshi.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Curtis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Curtis.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Curtis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Curtis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curtis scores with a one two! Urameshi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Curtis's head back.
Curtis tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curtis.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Urameshi throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a right and a left that Urameshi avoids nicely.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi tries to bum rush Curtis with a series of wild strikes but Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darry Curtis.
Well Urameshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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