Pat Curran vs Pitbull I jan 2013

[HUGHPHUG]

with the upcoming rematch coming up i thought i'd go back and watch the first fight again.

My memories of the first fight are that it was a hugely enjoyable contest & was one of may favorite fights of 2013. I also had the memory that it was one of the best displays of boxing in mma to date, and finally that i was surprised one judge gave the nod to Pitbull (but i am a Pat Curran fan)

Having just rewatched it, i stand by saying it has some of the best boxing in an mma match i have ever seen. From Pat particularly, but both guys were technically very adept.

Round one was so close, presonally i think it's a good example for a 10-10 round, though at a push i'd give it to Pat (could be bias swaying me).
Round two was better for Pat, get off more shots and earlier.
Round three was the best round for Pitbull, no doubt he got it.
rounds four & five were the best, toe to toe, crisp boxing. Pitbull slowed considerably and Curran took advantage, by the end of the fight Pitbull was busted up. I would definitely give 4 & 5 to Pat.

enjoyed watching the fight again, and was still surprised one judge could give three rounds to Pitbull.

Just hope tomorrow nights fight is equally as good, can't wait t see them throw down again

 

[The Taxman]

My dad isn't a big MMA fan, and I watched it with him and he really enjoyed it. Great fight from both guys and I still have it 48-47 for Curran after rewatching it a few times

 

[EJRMAN513]

48-47 Curran. Every round after the first had a pretty clear winner. Pitbull won the first round imo by being a little more aggressive against the slow starter in Curran. Rematch can still go either way

 

[BJ@LW&WW]

i cant remember a damn thing from the first fight. just remember that it was good lol. excited for it.

 

[EndlessCritic]

It is my favorite fight of 2013 for sure, and one of the most underappreciated fights in MMA history.

Although, in truth, Curran's fights with Sandro and Straus 2 were actually even better fights due to their emotional swings.

The fight in the later rounds was weird to watch though. Pitbull had no answer for the jab, and he knows how to box. We'll see if he can impose his left hook right straight combo this time.

 

[Mickey Mick]

Such an awesome first fight between them.

Pat is such a nice guy- I've actually interviewed him twice now. Easily one of the nicest fighters I've had the chance to interview.