Post by The Sandmen on Oct 28, 2016 7:59:22 GMT -5
Pat Curran is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Dennis Hallman is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Hallman is holding Pat Curran's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Curran shows great balance while pushing away Dennis Hallman
Hallman misses a step and Pat Curran sees an opportunity to counter him!
A furious flurry of punches from Pat Curran
puts Hallman in a world of hurt!
Hallman has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Hallman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Hallman has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dennis Hallman is cooling the fight on the ground
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Hallman throws a few hammer fists to the face of Pat Curran
Solid shots!
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to open Curran's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dennis Hallman. Curran is unable to cover himself now!
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Hallman tries to jump to side mount.
Pat Curran jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Pat Curran is in closed guard over Hallman
Pat Curran looks to posture up and open Dennis Hallman's guard...
Dennis Hallman has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Pat Curran is in closed guard over Hallman
Curran is in closed guard... Hallman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Curran!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Curran tries to escape from the full mount...
Curran struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dennis Hallman gets sloppy and Pat Curran tries to take advantage...
Curran measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hallman's side.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Pat Curran shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Pat Curran breaks that americana attempt!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to open Curran's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dennis Hallman. Curran is unable to cover himself now!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Pat Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran hold his own hand and breaks Hallman's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dennis Hallman.
Pat Curran is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to trap Pat Curran in his guard.
Dennis Hallman manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Pat Curran is in half guard over Hallman
Dennis Hallman tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pat Curran is in half guard over Hallman
Pat Curran tries to pass Dennis Hallman's guard...
Dennis Hallman's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Pat Curran is in half guard over Hallman
Pat Curran pushes Hallman's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Curran who is in full mount! Hallman is in trouble now!
Pat Curran is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Hallman's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Curran
Curran tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Hallman tries to stand up!
Curran doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Pat Curran. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dennis Hallman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Curran goes down.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Hallman use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Pat Curran holds Dennis Hallman and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Hallman clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Curran to fight back!
Curran throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dennis Hallman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dennis Hallman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hallman is holding Pat Curran's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran attempts to trap Dennis Hallman in his guard.
Pat Curran manages to switch to full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Hallman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Curran looks to counter!
Pat Curran launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hallman tries to cover his face,
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Curran measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hallman's side.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman looks to posture up and open Pat Curran's guard...
Pat Curran has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to better his position on the ground...
Hallman breaks the closed guard of Pat Curran and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran attempts to trap Dennis Hallman in his guard.
Dennis Hallman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Curran tries to show some ground skills
Pat Curran put Hallman in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Dennis Hallman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Curran is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hallman into his guard.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman is looking to pass Pat Curran's guard...
Dennis Hallman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to pass Pat Curran's guard...
Dennis Hallman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran attempts to trap Dennis Hallman in his guard.
Dennis Hallman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman looks to mount Pat Curran...
Pat Curran takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Pat Curran launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hallman tries to cover his face,
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Hallman is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Dennis Hallman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hallman tries to escape from closed guard...
Hallman struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to pass Pat Curran's guard...
Pat Curran's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Curran
Pat Curran attempts to move to full guard
Pat Curran manages to switch to full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Hallman tries to move to full mount
Hallman's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Curran is trying to counter now!
Pat Curran launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hallman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Pat Curran launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Dennis Hallman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pat Curran moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Curran throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Hallman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Hallman is clinching with Curran.
The fighters are clinching.
Hallman struggles and launches a few punches to Curran's head
Nothing from this... Dennis Hallman seems frustrated.
Hallman misses a step and Pat Curran sees an opportunity to counter him!
Curran is launching some bone breaking punches to Hallman's ribs while in the clinch.
Hallman blocks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hallman pushes off of Pat Curran and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Curran holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Hallman misses a step and Pat Curran sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pat Curran tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Hallman ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Dennis Hallman fires an unorthodox punch to Curran's torso
that goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Curran looks to counter!
Some counter punches against Dennis Hallman
land while he's on his bicycle.
Curran looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dennis Hallman's punches
Hallman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Curran.
Dennis Hallman fakes a punch and launches himself over Curran!
Nice move by Hallman who clinches and pushes Curran against the cage
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Pat Curran pushes away Hallman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hallman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Curran
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hallman tries to take Pat Curran to the ground from the clinch...
Curran shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Curran is trying to counter now!
Curran pushes off of Dennis Hallman and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Hallman holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Curran launches a few hard punches to Dennis Hallman's ribs!
Dennis Hallman's ribs shows the damage! Pat Curran is working his opponent ribs!
Dennis Hallman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hallman circles out and slips free of Pat Curran's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Hallman tries to grapple
He puts Curran in a double underhook!
Pat Curran pushes away Hallman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hallman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Curran
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hallman pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Curran easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Curran tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Pat Curran
makes Hallman stumble back!
Hallman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Hallman moves forward and holds Curran
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Curran who is trying to punish Dennis Hallman's ribs with a few punches.
He scores a few hits before the pain makes Hallman react and defend his side.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hallman grab one of Pat Curran's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Pat Curran landed hard on his back
Hallman is standing while Curran is on the ground on his back
Curran tries to stand up!
Hallman doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Hallman is standing while Curran is on the ground on his back
Dennis Hallman opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Curran's guard.
Curran didn't see that coming. Hallman is in open guard over Curran now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hallman.
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Round 3
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Dennis Hallman goes with a looping right hand while Pat Curran jumps back and jabs
Hallman only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Dennis Hallman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Curran goes down.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close his guard around Hallman
He is not able to do it
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Hallman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Curran leans and gets Dennis Hallman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Hallman misses a step and Pat Curran sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pat Curran overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hallman pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Hallman tries to escape from the closed guard
Dennis Hallman any adventage in the ground.
Curran tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Curran overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hallman pulls his arm out of danger.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Hallman's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Curran
Deep breaths from Pat Curran who tries a hammer punch to Hallman's ribs.
Hallman blocks those punches
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hallman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dennis Hallman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pat Curran tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Curran launches a furious hook!
That hits Hallman's chin like a wrecking ball! Hallman loses balance and goes to the mat.
Curran is standing while Hallman is on the ground on his back
Dennis Hallman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dennis Hallman is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Hallman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Pat Curran tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hallman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Hallman pushes off of Pat Curran and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Curran stumbles backwards but Dennis Hallman chases him and continues the rain of blows!
There is a small laceration on Pat Curran's Right eye
Curran doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dennis Hallman embrace and tries to move away...
Dennis Hallman pushes Curran forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Pat Curran pushes away Hallman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hallman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Curran
Hallman is trying to counter now!
Dennis Hallman postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Curran hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Curran struggles and launches a few punches to Hallman's head
Nothing from this... Pat Curran seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Curran tries to break the clinch... Dennis Hallman launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Curran stumbles backwards and Dennis Hallman shoots an incredible takedown!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Crisp uppercut by Curran followed by a hard jab
Dennis Hallman stumbles back.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Hallman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Hallman is clinching with Curran.
Pat Curran pushes away Hallman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hallman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Curran
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hallman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Pat Curran embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Hallman who put distance between them
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Curran decides to launch some tentative punches
Pat Curran takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hallman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Hallman moves forward and holds Curran
The fighters are clinching.
Dennis Hallman's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Curran is throwing a flurry of punches!
Hallman ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman and Curran engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Pat Curran is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Curran throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Hallman tries to grapple
He puts Curran in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Hallman grapple with Pat Curran and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Pat Curran falls hard on the mat with Dennis Hallman on top of him
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Hallman is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Dennis Hallman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Dennis Hallman looks to counter!
Dennis Hallman is looking to pass Pat Curran's guard...
Pat Curran has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Pat Curran, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Dennis Hallman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Curran is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Hallman moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Curran
Hallman is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Dennis Hallman tries to pass Pat Curran's guard...
Dennis Hallman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman looks to mount Pat Curran...
Dennis Hallman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Dennis Hallman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran tries to roll to his side and trap Dennis Hallman in his guard...
Pat Curran gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Curran can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hallman looks to work from half guard.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to free his leg
Pat Curran moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dennis Hallman and Curran engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Pat Curran is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hallman is holding Pat Curran's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman looks to mount Pat Curran...
Dennis Hallman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman catch Pat Curran's left arm and tries a kimura
Pat Curran holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Dennis Hallman gets sloppy and Pat Curran tries to take advantage...
Curran measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hallman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Good looking punches from Dennis Hallman on the ground
They could take their toll on Curran.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman throws a few hammer fists to the face of Pat Curran
Solid shots!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Pat Curran! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Pat Curran doesn't defend himself!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dennis Hallman controls the situation despite Pat Curran efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Not a desiderable position that Hallman is in now. Pat Curran is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pat Curran tries to roll to his side and trap Dennis Hallman in his guard...
Pat Curran gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hallman's moves.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Deep breaths from Pat Curran who tries a hammer punch to Hallman's ribs.
Hallman blocks those punches
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hallman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Curran struggles and frees his leg!
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman fakes some punches
Curran ties him up.
Curran tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Curran attempts a triangle from bottom! Dennis Hallman slips out. Curran quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dennis Hallman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dennis Hallman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Hallman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Curran with a double overhooks!
Tremendous strikes from Curran!
Some big punches are landing!
Dennis Hallman paws at Curran.
Curran swings ineffectively.
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Dennis Hallman to fight back!
Hallman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Curran with a double overhooks!
Nice punch by Pat Curran
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Hallman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Hallman moves forward and holds Curran
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dennis Hallman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Curran is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Pat Curran pushes away Hallman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hallman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Curran
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hallman is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Dennis Hallman grapple with Pat Curran and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Hard blow to Curran's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pat Curran can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pat Curran launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Dennis Hallman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Dennis Hallman to fight back!
Hallman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dennis Hallman controls the situation despite Pat Curran efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman sits high on Pat Curran's chest and pulls his leg underneath Curran's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Curran tries to roll out. He's too quick for Dennis Hallman and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Hallman and it cost him top position.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Hallman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pat Curran's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Dennis Hallman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Curran is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Curran's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Hallman tries to jump to side mount.
Pat Curran closed his guard around Dennis Hallman.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman looks to pass to mount...
Hallman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pat Curran.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to better his position on the ground...
Hallman is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran tries to roll to his side and trap Dennis Hallman in his guard...
Dennis Hallman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Nice beating Dennis Hallman has received.
Dennis Hallman takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Pat Curran shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Curran's eyes...
Curran's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Curran Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana from Dennis Hallman appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Curran's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Curran struggles to free himself
Pat Curran breaks that americana attempt!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Dennis Hallman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Curran measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hallman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Curran tries to escape from the full mount...
Dennis Hallman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Curran tries to stand up!
Hallman doesn't allow him!
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman looks to pass to mount...
Hallman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pat Curran.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Pat Curran! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Pat Curran doesn't defend himself!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Curran measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hallman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman catch Pat Curran's right arm and tries a kimura
Curran's arm is bent at an awful angle! Pat Curran's taps again and again
Winner is Dennis Hallman by Submission (kimura) at 2:21 Round 5
Statistics: Pat Curran
Punches 41/52 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/25 (20%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/33 (30%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 752 s
Statistics: Dennis Hallman
Punches 3/16 (19%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/22 (36%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 29/34 (85%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 6/6 (100%)
Time on the ground 741 s
Dennis Hallman is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Hallman is holding Pat Curran's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Curran shows great balance while pushing away Dennis Hallman
Hallman misses a step and Pat Curran sees an opportunity to counter him!
A furious flurry of punches from Pat Curran
puts Hallman in a world of hurt!
Hallman has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Hallman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Hallman has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dennis Hallman is cooling the fight on the ground
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Hallman throws a few hammer fists to the face of Pat Curran
Solid shots!
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to open Curran's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dennis Hallman. Curran is unable to cover himself now!
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Hallman tries to jump to side mount.
Pat Curran jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Pat Curran is in closed guard over Hallman
Pat Curran looks to posture up and open Dennis Hallman's guard...
Dennis Hallman has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Pat Curran is in closed guard over Hallman
Curran is in closed guard... Hallman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Curran!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Curran tries to escape from the full mount...
Curran struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dennis Hallman gets sloppy and Pat Curran tries to take advantage...
Curran measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hallman's side.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Pat Curran shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Pat Curran breaks that americana attempt!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to open Curran's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dennis Hallman. Curran is unable to cover himself now!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Pat Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran hold his own hand and breaks Hallman's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dennis Hallman.
Pat Curran is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to trap Pat Curran in his guard.
Dennis Hallman manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Pat Curran is in half guard over Hallman
Dennis Hallman tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pat Curran is in half guard over Hallman
Pat Curran tries to pass Dennis Hallman's guard...
Dennis Hallman's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Pat Curran is in half guard over Hallman
Pat Curran pushes Hallman's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Curran who is in full mount! Hallman is in trouble now!
Pat Curran is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Hallman's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Curran
Curran tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Hallman tries to stand up!
Curran doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Pat Curran. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dennis Hallman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Curran goes down.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Hallman use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Pat Curran holds Dennis Hallman and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Hallman clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Curran to fight back!
Curran throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dennis Hallman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dennis Hallman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hallman is holding Pat Curran's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran attempts to trap Dennis Hallman in his guard.
Pat Curran manages to switch to full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Hallman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Curran looks to counter!
Pat Curran launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hallman tries to cover his face,
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Curran measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hallman's side.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman looks to posture up and open Pat Curran's guard...
Pat Curran has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to better his position on the ground...
Hallman breaks the closed guard of Pat Curran and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran attempts to trap Dennis Hallman in his guard.
Dennis Hallman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Curran tries to show some ground skills
Pat Curran put Hallman in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Dennis Hallman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Curran is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hallman into his guard.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman is looking to pass Pat Curran's guard...
Dennis Hallman gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to pass Pat Curran's guard...
Dennis Hallman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran attempts to trap Dennis Hallman in his guard.
Dennis Hallman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman looks to mount Pat Curran...
Pat Curran takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Pat Curran launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hallman tries to cover his face,
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Hallman is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Dennis Hallman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hallman tries to escape from closed guard...
Hallman struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to pass Pat Curran's guard...
Pat Curran's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Curran
Pat Curran attempts to move to full guard
Pat Curran manages to switch to full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Hallman tries to move to full mount
Hallman's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Curran is trying to counter now!
Pat Curran launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hallman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Pat Curran launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Dennis Hallman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pat Curran moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Curran throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Hallman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Hallman is clinching with Curran.
The fighters are clinching.
Hallman struggles and launches a few punches to Curran's head
Nothing from this... Dennis Hallman seems frustrated.
Hallman misses a step and Pat Curran sees an opportunity to counter him!
Curran is launching some bone breaking punches to Hallman's ribs while in the clinch.
Hallman blocks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hallman pushes off of Pat Curran and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Curran holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Hallman misses a step and Pat Curran sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pat Curran tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Hallman ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Dennis Hallman fires an unorthodox punch to Curran's torso
that goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Curran looks to counter!
Some counter punches against Dennis Hallman
land while he's on his bicycle.
Curran looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dennis Hallman's punches
Hallman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Curran.
Dennis Hallman fakes a punch and launches himself over Curran!
Nice move by Hallman who clinches and pushes Curran against the cage
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Pat Curran pushes away Hallman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hallman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Curran
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hallman tries to take Pat Curran to the ground from the clinch...
Curran shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Curran is trying to counter now!
Curran pushes off of Dennis Hallman and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Hallman holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Curran launches a few hard punches to Dennis Hallman's ribs!
Dennis Hallman's ribs shows the damage! Pat Curran is working his opponent ribs!
Dennis Hallman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hallman circles out and slips free of Pat Curran's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Hallman tries to grapple
He puts Curran in a double underhook!
Pat Curran pushes away Hallman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hallman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Curran
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hallman pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Curran easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Curran tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Pat Curran
makes Hallman stumble back!
Hallman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Hallman moves forward and holds Curran
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Curran who is trying to punish Dennis Hallman's ribs with a few punches.
He scores a few hits before the pain makes Hallman react and defend his side.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hallman grab one of Pat Curran's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Pat Curran landed hard on his back
Hallman is standing while Curran is on the ground on his back
Curran tries to stand up!
Hallman doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Hallman is standing while Curran is on the ground on his back
Dennis Hallman opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Curran's guard.
Curran didn't see that coming. Hallman is in open guard over Curran now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hallman.
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Round 3
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Dennis Hallman goes with a looping right hand while Pat Curran jumps back and jabs
Hallman only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Dennis Hallman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Curran goes down.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close his guard around Hallman
He is not able to do it
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Hallman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Curran leans and gets Dennis Hallman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Hallman misses a step and Pat Curran sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pat Curran overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hallman pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Hallman tries to escape from the closed guard
Dennis Hallman any adventage in the ground.
Curran tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Curran overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hallman pulls his arm out of danger.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Hallman's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Curran
Deep breaths from Pat Curran who tries a hammer punch to Hallman's ribs.
Hallman blocks those punches
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hallman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dennis Hallman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pat Curran tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Curran launches a furious hook!
That hits Hallman's chin like a wrecking ball! Hallman loses balance and goes to the mat.
Curran is standing while Hallman is on the ground on his back
Dennis Hallman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dennis Hallman is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Hallman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Pat Curran tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hallman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Hallman pushes off of Pat Curran and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Curran stumbles backwards but Dennis Hallman chases him and continues the rain of blows!
There is a small laceration on Pat Curran's Right eye
Curran doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dennis Hallman embrace and tries to move away...
Dennis Hallman pushes Curran forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Pat Curran pushes away Hallman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hallman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Curran
Hallman is trying to counter now!
Dennis Hallman postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Curran hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Curran struggles and launches a few punches to Hallman's head
Nothing from this... Pat Curran seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Curran tries to break the clinch... Dennis Hallman launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Curran stumbles backwards and Dennis Hallman shoots an incredible takedown!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Crisp uppercut by Curran followed by a hard jab
Dennis Hallman stumbles back.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Hallman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Hallman is clinching with Curran.
Pat Curran pushes away Hallman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hallman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Curran
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hallman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Pat Curran embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Hallman who put distance between them
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Curran decides to launch some tentative punches
Pat Curran takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hallman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Hallman moves forward and holds Curran
The fighters are clinching.
Dennis Hallman's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Curran is throwing a flurry of punches!
Hallman ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman and Curran engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Pat Curran is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Curran throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Hallman tries to grapple
He puts Curran in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Hallman grapple with Pat Curran and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Pat Curran falls hard on the mat with Dennis Hallman on top of him
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Curran
Hallman is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Dennis Hallman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Dennis Hallman looks to counter!
Dennis Hallman is looking to pass Pat Curran's guard...
Pat Curran has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Pat Curran, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Dennis Hallman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Curran is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Hallman moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Curran
Hallman is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Dennis Hallman tries to pass Pat Curran's guard...
Dennis Hallman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman looks to mount Pat Curran...
Dennis Hallman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Dennis Hallman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran tries to roll to his side and trap Dennis Hallman in his guard...
Pat Curran gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Curran can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hallman looks to work from half guard.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to free his leg
Pat Curran moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dennis Hallman and Curran engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Pat Curran is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hallman is holding Pat Curran's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman looks to mount Pat Curran...
Dennis Hallman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman catch Pat Curran's left arm and tries a kimura
Pat Curran holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Dennis Hallman gets sloppy and Pat Curran tries to take advantage...
Curran measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hallman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Good looking punches from Dennis Hallman on the ground
They could take their toll on Curran.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman throws a few hammer fists to the face of Pat Curran
Solid shots!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Pat Curran! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Pat Curran doesn't defend himself!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dennis Hallman controls the situation despite Pat Curran efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Not a desiderable position that Hallman is in now. Pat Curran is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pat Curran tries to roll to his side and trap Dennis Hallman in his guard...
Pat Curran gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hallman's moves.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Deep breaths from Pat Curran who tries a hammer punch to Hallman's ribs.
Hallman blocks those punches
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hallman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Curran struggles and frees his leg!
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Curran
Dennis Hallman fakes some punches
Curran ties him up.
Curran tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Curran attempts a triangle from bottom! Dennis Hallman slips out. Curran quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dennis Hallman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dennis Hallman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Hallman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Curran with a double overhooks!
Tremendous strikes from Curran!
Some big punches are landing!
Dennis Hallman paws at Curran.
Curran swings ineffectively.
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Dennis Hallman to fight back!
Hallman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Curran with a double overhooks!
Nice punch by Pat Curran
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Hallman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Hallman moves forward and holds Curran
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dennis Hallman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Curran is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Pat Curran pushes away Hallman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hallman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Curran
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hallman is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Dennis Hallman grapple with Pat Curran and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Hard blow to Curran's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pat Curran can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pat Curran launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Dennis Hallman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Dennis Hallman to fight back!
Hallman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dennis Hallman controls the situation despite Pat Curran efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman sits high on Pat Curran's chest and pulls his leg underneath Curran's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Curran tries to roll out. He's too quick for Dennis Hallman and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Hallman and it cost him top position.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Hallman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pat Curran's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Dennis Hallman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Curran is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Curran's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Curran
Hallman tries to jump to side mount.
Pat Curran closed his guard around Dennis Hallman.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman looks to pass to mount...
Hallman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pat Curran.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman tries to better his position on the ground...
Hallman is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran tries to roll to his side and trap Dennis Hallman in his guard...
Dennis Hallman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Nice beating Dennis Hallman has received.
Dennis Hallman takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Pat Curran shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Curran's eyes...
Curran's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Curran Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana from Dennis Hallman appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Curran's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Curran struggles to free himself
Pat Curran breaks that americana attempt!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Dennis Hallman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Curran measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hallman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Curran tries to escape from the full mount...
Dennis Hallman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Curran tries to stand up!
Hallman doesn't allow him!
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over Pat Curran
Dennis Hallman looks to pass to mount...
Hallman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pat Curran.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Pat Curran! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Pat Curran doesn't defend himself!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Pat Curran is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Curran measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hallman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over Pat Curran
Hallman catch Pat Curran's right arm and tries a kimura
Curran's arm is bent at an awful angle! Pat Curran's taps again and again
Winner is Dennis Hallman by Submission (kimura) at 2:21 Round 5
Statistics: Pat Curran
Punches 41/52 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/25 (20%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/33 (30%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 752 s
Statistics: Dennis Hallman
Punches 3/16 (19%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/22 (36%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 29/34 (85%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 6/6 (100%)
Time on the ground 741 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!