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Event:
WCF 41: Komakech vs Curtis
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Komakech misses.
Komakech backing away here, and Curtis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Komakech uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Curtis has closed the distance and engaged Komakech in a clinch.
Curtis tries a knee to the head but Komakech blocks it.
Curtis crunches a lovely knee into Komakech's ribcage.
Curtis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Komakech.
Curtis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Komakech up against the cage.
Komakech tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Curtis smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Curtis slips under a jab from Komakech.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Komakech checks a leg kick nicely.
Komakech has been working on his balance at Gorilla Kingz MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Curtis.#CL2#
Curtis has Komakech up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Komakech throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Curtis clinches up with Komakech and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Curtis tries to work over Komakech's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Komakech managing to block the knees to the body from Curtis.
Curtis throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Komakech breaks the clinch.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses
and Komakech counters with a stiff right hand.
Komakech circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Komakech is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matt Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Curtis misses
and Komakech counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Komakech closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Curtis closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Komakech to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Curtis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Curtis there.#T4#
Curtis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Komakech manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis swings for the body but Komakech moves out of range.
Curtis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis closes the distance but Komakech moves to the side
and Komakech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Curtis moves into the clinch.#BC#
Komakech pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komakech catches Curtis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Curtis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Komakech lands with a kick to the temple. Curtis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Curtis has Komakech up against the cage in a clinch.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Komakech blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Komakech lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Curtis.
Curtis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Komakech controls his hands.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Komakech controls his hands.
#BC2#
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curtis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Komakech throws a head kick that half lands.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Komakech.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Komakech.
Richard Komakech is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Curtis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Komakech avoiding damage as Curtis throws knees to the body.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Komakech.
Curtis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Komakech.
Komakech scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Komakech is defending well for now.
Komakech blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Komakech breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Curtis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Komakech has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Komakech and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Komakech is looking to counter punch.
Komakech circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curtis tries to clinch but Komakech moves away
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Komakech's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis throws a head kick but Komakech moves out of range.
Curtis throws out a leg kick but Komakech moves out of range and Curtis only half commits.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
Komakech throwing a counter right hand but Curtis manages to avoid it.#T3#
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Komakech's sensitive parts.
Curtis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Komakech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Komakech circles away from the clinch attempt
and Komakech counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis throws a leg kick
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Komakech throws a lazy uppercut
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Komakech manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Komakech on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Komakech is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Komakech connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curtis's hands.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Komakech sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Komakech misses the target.
Komakech lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Komakech fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Komakech moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
Komakech jabs at Curtis's body.
Komakech throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Komakech dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Curtis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Curtis tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Komakech counter with a right hand.
Komakech slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curtis lands a front kick.
Curtis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Komakech connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curtis scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Komakech counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curtis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Komakech throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
Curtis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Curtis tries to clinch but Komakech moves out of range.
Komakech stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick
and Komakech counters with a two punch combo.
Curtis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Komakech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Komakech throws out the jab.
Curtis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Komakech throws a one two combo.
Komakech throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Komakech takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Komakech displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Curtis cracks Komakech with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Richard Komakech has been cut.#T3##CL2#
Komakech tries to keep at a distance but Curtis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis missing with knees to the body.
Matt Curtis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curtis tries to work over Komakech's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Komakech is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Curtis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis tries to land knees in the clinch but Komakech avoids the damage to the body.
Curtis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Komakech is trying to push Curtis away but Curtis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Curtis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Komakech.
Komakech misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Komakech avoiding damage as Curtis throws knees to the body.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis is looking to break free of the clinch but Komakech has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Curtis.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Richard Komakech did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Richard Komakech's cut.
That's time! Komakech's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL2#
Komakech tries to keep at a distance but Curtis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Curtis misses with a knee strike.
Curtis tries to land knees in the clinch but Komakech avoids the damage to the body.
Curtis is trying to force a seperation but Komakech has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Komakech managing to block the knees to the body from Curtis.
#BC#
Komakech breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Komakech counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Komakech manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Komakech keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Komakech was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Komakech cracks Curtis with a good jab.
Curtis is looking to score with low kicks.
Komakech was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curtis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Komakech checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Curtis.
Komakech has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curtis.#T2#
Komakech feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Curtiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch but Komakech swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Komakech throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis throws the kick towards the body but Komakech avoids it.
Komakech fires out a quick counter leg kick but Curtis just manages to avoid it.
Komakech lands with a good body shot.
Curtis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Komakech counters with a nice uppercut.
Komakech scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Komakech bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Komakech counters with a one-two to the body.
Curtis tries to clinch but Komakech is having none of it.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Komakech counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Curtis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Komakech counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4##CL2#
Curtis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Curtis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Curtis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Komakech pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Komakech feints and then cracks Curtis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curtis down.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Curtis misses
and Komakech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richard Komakech 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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komakech cracks Curtis with a good jab.
Komakech pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis tries a quick counter leg kick but Komakech is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Komakech had his way with Matt Curtis in that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Komakech'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Komakech avoids the head kick by Curtis.
It looked like Komakech was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Curtis is predictable there
and Komakech counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Curtis darts in and clinches Komakech up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Komakech as Curtis tries to tie him up.
Curtis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Komakech's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis moves out of range as Komakech strikes.
Curtis throws a big counter head kick but Komakech avoids it with no problem.
Curtis throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Curtis tries to work over Komakech's front leg with a kick but Komakech checks it.
Komakech appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Komakech.
Komakech avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Komakech fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curtis.#CL2#
Curtis has Komakech up against the cage in a clinch.
Curtis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Curtis trying to land knees to the body.
Curtis looking to throw knees to the head but Komakech is blocking nicely.
Richard Komakech is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis tries to circle away but Komakech has him pinned against the cage.
Komakech blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Komakech blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Curtis leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Komakech breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Komakech circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Komakech on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Komakech lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Komakech lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Curtis has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Curtis trying to land knees to the body.
Curtis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Komakech.
Komakech blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Komakech manages to break the clinch.
Curtis misses with a leg kick
and Komakech counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matt Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Komakech moves out of range of the leg kick from Curtis.
Komakech will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Curtis looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Komakech counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Komakech throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curtis! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Komakech.
The fighters circle momentarily. Komakech darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Komakech staying out of range there.
Komakech swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komakech throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Komakech checks a leg kick.
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 Richard Komakech.
I think Komakech has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Komakech!
Richard Komakech retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
HFC 34 - Krylov vs Ferreria
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis feints and then cracks Gold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gold down.
Gold wants to clinch
and Curtis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gold really felt that one!
Curtis thumps Gold with a low kick.
Curtis jabs Gold right on the nose. Gold blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Matthaus Gold has been cut.#CL2#
Gold darts in and clinches Curtis up against the cage.
Curtis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gold.
Curtis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gold looks winded!
Curtis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Curtis sends Gold crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Curtis is motioning to the referee to let Gold up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Curtis and Gold are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Curtis throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Gold into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Curtis knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Curtis!
Matt Curtis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 30 - Wanker vs Curtis
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wanker stuns Curtis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Wanker clinches.
A short uppercut from Wanker.
Curtis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wanker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Curtis just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
A short left from Wanker. #TD#
Wanker pulls guard.
Curtis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wanker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curtis defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Wanker is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Curtis rolls with it to try and escape but Wanker cranks on the arm and Curtis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Massive Wanker!
Massive Wanker retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Massive Wanker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFC 25 - Slingin vs Kung
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugbergsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hugbergsson.
Hugbergsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Hugbergsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hugbergsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Curtis's waist but Curtis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hugbergsson off to one side.
Hugbergsson fails with the takedown
and Curtis counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haki Hugbergsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugbergsson is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Curtis lands a big head kick that sends Hugbergsson tumbling to the mat! Curtis takes a step backwards and waves Hugbergsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Haki Hugbergsson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hugbergsson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Curtis!
A victorious Matt Curtis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC KO 4 - Jiro vs Sparrow
Date: May 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Falcon throwing a counter right hand but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Falcon darts in and clinches Curtis up against the cage.
Curtis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis checks a low kick from Falcon.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses.
Falcon throws a head kick that misses.
Curtis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Falcon with a body shot.
Falcon throws a poor cross that misses
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcon misses with a straight left.
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Curtis scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Falcon has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcon blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Falcon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Falcon missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Falcon avoids it with no problem.
Curtis moves out of range of the leg kick from Falcon.#TD#
Falcon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Falcon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curtis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falcon.
Falcon throws a big right hand that misses.
Falcon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Curtis can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Falcon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Falcon trying to control but Curtis is working from the bottom.
Falcon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Curtis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Curtis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Falcon tries to free his leg and advance position but Curtis is retaining full guard.
Falcon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Curtis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Falcon cracks Curtis with a solid left hand.
Falcon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Falcon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Curtis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Falcon throws a big elbow that misses.
Falcon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Curtis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falcon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Falcon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Curtis for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Falcon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Curtis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Falcon's knee momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Curtis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcon checks the leg kick.
Curtis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Falcon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Falcon throws a leg kick
and Curtis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Falcon really felt that one!
Falcon wants to slow Curtis down by chopping away at his legs.
Curtis digs a good body shot into Falcon's ribs.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curtis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Falcon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Curtis counters with a thumping low kick.
Falcon is breathing heavily.
Falcon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Julio Falcon has been cut.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcon misses with a hook.
Curtis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A low kick from Falcon misses
and Curtis counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Falcon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curtis, pushing him back against the cage.
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 Julio Falcon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Falcon'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#
Falcon shoots in looking for a takedown but Curtis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Falcon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Curtis tries a quick counter leg kick but Falcon is wise to it.
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Falcon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Falcon.
Curtis tries to clinch but Falcon moves out of range.
Curtis slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Curtis blocks the leg kick.
Curtis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matt Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Curtis counters with a nice right hand that sends Falcon toppling to the canvas! Falcon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Curtis finish him?!
Curtis avoids a kick to the body.
Falcon throws out a leg kick but Curtis moves out of range and Falcon only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Falcon.#T1#
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcon.
Curtis tries a quick counter leg kick but Falcon is wise to it.
No luck for Falcon with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Falcon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Curtis to the ground. Falcon is now in Curtis's guard.
Curtis is trying to control the position but Falcon postures up.
Falcon trying to control but Curtis is working from the bottom.
Falcon throws a big elbow that misses.
Falcon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falcon is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Falcon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Curtis is trying to control the position but Falcon postures up.
Falcon advances to half guard.
Falcon trying to control from half guard but Curtis is working away.
Falcon thows a huge punch but Curtis dodges it nicely.
Curtis wants to control but Falcon is keeping busy.
Falcon uses his free foot to push down on Curtis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Curtis.
BOOM! Falcon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3#
Falcon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Falcon landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon looking to finish with strikes here!
Curtis is trying to escape the mount.
Falcon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Falcon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Falcon working Curtis over with strikes here.
Falcon lands a big shot there that rocks Curtis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Falcon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Falcon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Curtis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcon controlling his opponent.
Falcon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Falcon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curtis can do to turn this around?
Falcon controlling from the full mount.
Falcon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Curtis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Falcon.
Poor strikes thrown by Falcon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Falcon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Falcon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Falcon throws a push kick but Curtis slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Falcon rushes Curtis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Curtis.
Falcon misses with a body punch.
Curtis cracks Falcon with a nice body shot.#KD2#
Curtis drops Falcon with a big knee straight up the middle! Falcon is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Falcon is rocked!
Falcon is holding his hands too far apart here. Curtis throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Falcon is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Curtis!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Curtis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Madness 44 Rodriguez vs Petrov
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Curtis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mountbatten Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Mountbatten Dillinger finds it's way through Curtis's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Mountbatten Dillinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Curtis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mountbatten Dillinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountbatten Dillinger walks into a jab.
Curtis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Curtis throws a leg kick that misses.
Curtis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountbatten Dillinger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Curtis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mountbatten Dillinger avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis lands a leg kick that knocks Mountbatten Dillinger off balance momentarily.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Mountbatten Dillinger.
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!
Mountbatten Dillinger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Mountbatten Dillinger knows he should have avoided that one.
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
Mountbatten Dillinger dives in and grabs Curtis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curtis pushes down on Mountbatten Dillinger's head and hops out.#T1#
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Curtis drives through and clinches with Mountbatten Dillinger against the cage.
Curtis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lord Sebastian Mountbatten Dillinger has been cut.
Mountbatten Dillinger is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Curtis has Mountbatten Dillinger pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Mountbatten Dillinger is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Curtis - that's hurt Mountbatten Dillinger badly! Oh, another knee lands and Mountbatten Dillinger is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Mountbatten Dillinger doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Matt Curtis!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Curtis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 30
Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Curtis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Large has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by Large as he connects with a hook.
Large dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Large slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis takes a swing at Large's ribcage but misses.
Large scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Large connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Large moves out of range easily.
Large misses with a body shot
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis slips a straight right by Large.
Large cracks Curtis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Large scores with a shot to the body.
Large moves out of range of the leg kick from Curtis.
Curtis with a jab.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Large bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Large connects with a nice looking jab.
Large swings widly with a right hand
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Mr Large has been cut.
Large has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Large takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Large swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Large connects with a leg kick. Curtis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Large misses with a looping left.
Large pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Large lands with a good body shot.
Large thuds a left hand into Curtis's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Large!
Curtis is breathing heavily.
Large keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Large connects with a leg kick. Curtis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Large scores with a push kick.
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Large is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Curtis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Large swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Large ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Large.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Large throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Large lands a nice looking body shot.
Large cracks Curtis with a good jab.
Large looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Large sizes up Curtis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Large's head but Large sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis throws a leg kick that misses.
Large counters with a body kick.
Large throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Large swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Large.
A little feinted left hand from Curtis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Large moves away.
Curtis thuds his right hand into Large's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Large.
Large defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Large looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Large sees it coming and moves out of range.
Large is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Large lands with a straight right. Curtis didn't see that one coming.
Large dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Large pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Large throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Large takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Large lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Large scores with a leg kick.
Large moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD2#
Large lands a big uppercut and Curtis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Curtis looks OK. Large waves Curtis back to his feet!#ROC2#
Curtis is rocked!
Large throws a front kick that sends Curtis stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Curtis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Large throws a monster overhand right that drops Curtis! Large follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Large!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 265+ lbs, Round 3
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Curtis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruger's head.#TD2#
Kruger shoots in and gets a takedown into Curtis's guard.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Curtis is keeping the position.
Kruger keeps trying to improve his position.
Curtis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Curtis tries to get out of the position.
Curtis wants to stand but Kruger is controlling the position.
Kruger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Curtis is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Kruger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1##SUB2#
Kruger seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Curtis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Kruger!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camara Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
#CL#
Camara Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Curtis missing with knees to the body.
Curtis connects with a knee to the head.
Camara Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Curtis walks away with a smile on his face. Camara Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Curtis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Camara Gracie moves into the clinch.
Camara Gracie has been working on his balance at Island Sparring, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Curtis.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Camara Gracie backwards.
Camara Gracie avoiding damage as Curtis throws knees to the body.
Camara Gracie is trying to pull guard but Curtis has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Camara Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Curtis scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Curtis manages to break the clinch.
Camara Gracie tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Curtis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Camara Gracie! Curtis lets Camara Gracie back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Curtis drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Camara Gracie right on the button. Camara Gracie goes down! Curtis follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Curtis gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Curtis!
Our winner, Matt Curtis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Luque uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curtis.
Luque blocks a jab.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Luque was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Curtis.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Alberto Luque has been cut.
Luque defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Luque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luque looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Curtis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Luque moves away and avoids it.
Luque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luque throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luque misses with a hook
and Curtis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curtis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luque counters with a straight right hand.
Luque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luque takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Luque takes one to the side of the head.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Luque moved out of range.#T1#
Luque avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luque.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Luque's head but Luque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Luques jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
Alberto Luque's cut is getting worse.
Luque throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
Luque keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luque definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luque avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Luque is just out of range.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Luque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luque takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Luque swings widly with a right hand
and Curtis counters with a leg kick.
Luque misses with a wild body shot.
Luque looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Luque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Luque swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
#T2#
A lazy left from Luque finds it's target.
Luque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luque throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luque missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luque connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luque takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alberto Luque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis scores with a nice right hand.
Luque looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curtis.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Luque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luque loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Luque throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Curtis connects with a nice looking jab.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Luque.
Luque loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Curtis.#CUT2#
Alberto Luque's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A telegraphed right hand from Luque misses the target.
Luque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luque moves away.
Luque misses with a hook
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
Luque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Luque throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luque cracks Curtis with a good jab.
Luque is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Luque walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luque throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.#T4#
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 Luque finds it's way through Curtis's defenses.
Curtis slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Luque on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luque wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luque stalks Curtis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Curtis's face. Curtis staggers backwards, shaken.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luque misses with a straight right.
Curtis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Curtis throws the left hand but Luque avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Luque misses
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Curtis thows a body kick. Luque tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luque misses with a lunging right hand
and Curtis counters with a leg kick.
Luque is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luque throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Curtis defending well as Luque loads up on a big left hand.
Luque avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Luque appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Luque'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.
#R2#
Luque gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matt Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luque scores with a nice strike.
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luque moves forwards but Curtis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luque lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luque slips under a jab from Curtis.
Luque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luque defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luque.
Curtis walks into a jab.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luque moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luque looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curtis.
Luque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
#T1#
Luque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis staying out of range there.
Curtis's corner calls for a 1-2. Curtis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luque throws a big shot that misses.
Luque misses with a straight right.
Curtis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luque walks into a stiff left hand from Curtis.#CUT2#
Jeez, Alberto Luque's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Curtis defending well as Luque loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luque makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Luque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
A bone on bone clash there as Luque blocks the leg kick.
Luque throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Luque moves away and avoids it.
Curtis works the jab nicely.#T2#
Luque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Luque blocks the low kick.
Luque misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luque.
Curtis feints a counter leg kick.
Luque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Curtis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luque's corner calls for a 1-2. Luque obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luque misses with a wild body shot.
Luque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luque slips a straight right by Curtis.
Curtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luque tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luque connects with a looping right hand.
Luque misses the jab.
Curtis moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Luque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luque with a jab.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Luque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.#CL#
Luque instigates a clinch.
Luque throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Luque missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luque takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luque fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curtis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luque swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Luque throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luque has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curtis.
Luque moves out of range of the body kick.
Luque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luque walks into a jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alberto Luque's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Curtis!
Our winner, Matt Curtis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Curtis.
Curtis lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like British Scorpy has been cut.
Curtis jabs Scorpy right on the nose. Scorpy blinks but takes it well.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Scorpy knows he should have avoided that one.
Curtis throws out a powerful jab.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Curtis.
Curtis is looking to slow Scorpy down with leg kicks.
Curtis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scorpy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. Scorpy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scorpy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curtis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Curtis scores with a hook.#T1#
Curtis sizes up Scorpy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Curtis lands with a hook. Scorpy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scorpy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Curtis.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curtis clobbers Scorpy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scorpy walks into a stiff left hand from Curtis.
Scorpy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scorpy scrambles back to his feet.
Scorpy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curtis.
Curtis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut there from Curtis.
Curtis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Curtis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2##KD#
Curtis lands a big right hand that sends Scorpy crashing to the mat! Curtis stays standing though and waves Scorpy back to his feet!
Scorpy is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Matt Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curtis, as that shot connected.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scorpy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curtis. Curtis obviously looking to wear him down.
Scorpy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Scorpy drops his hands momentarily and Curtis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scorpy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scorpy walks into a straight right hand from Curtis.
Scorpy is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curtis. That's going to slow Scorpy down.
Curtis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curtis. That's going to slow Scorpy down.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis lands a high kick!
Scorpy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scorpy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD#
Curtis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Scorpy sprawling to the canvas! Scorpy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Curtis finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Scorpy doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Curtis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scorpy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scorpy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Curtis lands a jab.#T4#
Curtis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scorpy.
Scorpy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scorpy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab lands there for Curtis.
Curtis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scorpy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scorpy looks winded!
Curtis connects with a looping right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD#
Curtis cracks Scorpy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Scorpy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Curtis finish him?
Curtis thuds a left hand into Scorpy's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on British Scorpy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Scorpy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scorpy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Curtis scores with a body shot.
Scorpy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
Curtis lands a jab to Scorpy's midsection.
Curtis looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Curtis backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Scorpy's temple! It sends Scorpy violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Curtis celebrates and the doctors try to help Scorpy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Matt Curtis!
After winning the bout, Matt Curtis 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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Event:
IF Friday
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Curtis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curtis with a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Jon Mullen's cut even more.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Curtis throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Mullen is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Curtis!
A very excited looking Matt Curtis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Island Fights 5
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Curtis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Curtis lands a jab.
Scorpy shoots in for a takedown but Curtis shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Curtis as Scorpy shoots in.
Curtis connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like British Scorpy has been cut.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Scorpy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scorpy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Curtis but Curtis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for British Scorpy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorpy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Curtis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scorpy at a distance.
Scorpy goes for a double leg but Curtis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Curtis continues to drive forward.
Scorpy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scorpy misses with a takedown attempt
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scorpy is breathing heavily.
Scorpy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scorpy scrambles back to his feet.
Curtis jabs at Scorpy's body.#T1#
Scorpy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Curtis scores with a push kick.
Curtis works Scorpy's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Curtis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Scorpy sprawling to the canvas! Scorpy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Curtis finish him?!
#ROC2#
Scorpy is rocked!
Matt Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Scorpy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scorpy seems to have got his legs back now.
Curtis ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Scorpy's jaw. Scorpy's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Curtis does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Curtis!
A relieved looking Matt Curtis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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