PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ii Adolf (ranked 22098 p4p, 695 weight class) and Frank Curtis (ranked 3873 p4p, 476 weight class). Adolf comes to the cage accompanied by Smash Mouth - Why Can't We Be Friends. The crowd seem to be enjoying Curtis's choice of entrance music: Russian Circles - Geneva. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Frank Curtis enters the cage!

Ii Adolf
vs
Curtis

189 cm
21
211 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
30
208 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Ii Adolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis works over Adolf's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Gustav Ii Adolf has been cut.
Adolf lands with a nice body punch.
Adolf lands a slapping body shot.
Adolf has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Curtis misses.
A left lands for Curtis.
A low kick from Curtis misses
and Adolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Adolf scores with a nice head shot.
Adolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curtis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adolf avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Adolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Adolf is just out of range.
Adolf throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adolf lands a nice uppercut.
Adolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Adolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Adolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Adolf scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head.
A head punch on the inside from Adolf fails to land.
Adolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adolf pushes Curtis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adolf prevents a body shot from Curtis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adolf.
A short left from Curtis.
Nice body punch from Adolf.
Adolf tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Adolf.
Adolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Adolf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Adolf.
Adolf pushes Curtis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Curtis tries a body shot but Adolf blocks it.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Adolf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adolf tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis can't break the clinch.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adolf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curtis or not.
Curtis is looking to break free of the clinch but Adolf has double underhooks.
Adolf blocks an uppercut.
Adolf tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adolf misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolf lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adolf tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Adolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Curtis is looking to break free of the clinch but Adolf has double underhooks.
A short right from Adolf.
Adolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adolf taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis is trying to push Adolf away but Adolf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Adolf.
Adolf digs a right hand underneath Curtis's ribcage. Curtis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolf tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Adolf taking a breather.
Adolf misses with the head strike.
Adolf misses with some punches.
Adolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adolf blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adolf.
Adolf is trying to stall.
Adolf misses with a body punch.
Adolf misses with the head strike.
Adolf blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Adolf.
Adolf has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Adolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Adolf has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Ii Adolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ii Adolf'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.

Adolf tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curtis lands with a good body shot.
Adolf cracks Curtis with a good jab.
Adolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Adolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curtis can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adolf doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Adolf catches Curtis right on the button with a cross.

Curtis instigates a clinch.
Adolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis tries to work over Adolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adolf misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Adolf.
A nice left hand lands by Adolf.
Gustav Ii Adolf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adolf is leaning against Curtis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curtis is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis takes a shot to the head.
Adolf stalling.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Adolf.
Adolf lands an uppercut.
Adolf wants to stall.
Adolf misses with some punches.
Adolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Adolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adolf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Curtis.
Adolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Adolf holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Adolf as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adolf.
Curtis is looking to break free of the clinch but Adolf has double underhooks.
Adolf pushes Curtis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adolf lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis is looking to control Adolf's arms but Adolf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Curtis has his back to the cage.
Adolf lands with a short shot to the head.
Adolf digs a right hand into Curtis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curtis's gas tank.
Adolf has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Adolf cracks Curtis with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Adolf.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Adolf.
A right handed body shot lands from Adolf.
Adolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Adolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adolf misses with some punches.
Adolf works on Curtis's body with a couple of short punches.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adolf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adolf lands with a light punch inside.
Adolf scores with a hook to the body.
Adolf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Adolf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Adolf - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis takes a shot to the head.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Curtis is rocked!
Adolf stalling against the cage.
Curtis is still on wobbly legs! Can Adolf finish him?
Adolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis seems to have recovered his senses.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adolf presses Curtis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Adolf.
Adolf misses with some punches.
Adolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adolf throws a head punch that misses.
Adolf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Curtis is keeping busy.
Adolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adolf lands with a left to the head.
Adolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Ii Adolf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ii Adolf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Adolf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis misses with a few strikes there.
Adolf with a nice cross.
Adolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adolf thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Adolf misses.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
BOOM! Adolf lands a beautiful left hook that drops Curtis. Curtis tries to recover but Adolf is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Curtis lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ii Adolf!
An out of breath Gustav Ii Adolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.