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CWC Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Jorgen Kruth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kruth shoots in and drives through. Curls sprawls well.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Curls avoids it really well and circles away.
Curls feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kruth (0) vs (2) Curls
Kruth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kruth is controlling Curls's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curls defends it easily.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruth is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curls controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kruth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Curls doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Curls manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kruth seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kruth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Curls sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kruth's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth looking for submissions off his back.
Kruth is trying to maintain the position but Curls is very close to passing his half guard.
Kruth is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruth controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Kruth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Curls doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Curls manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kruth looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Kruth is keeping the position.
Kruth working a defensive guard but Curls passes into half guard.
Kruth looking for a kimura from the bottom but Curls passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kruth (0) vs (5) Curls
Curls tries to move to mount but Kruth blocks the move with his legs.
Curls trying to control the position but Kruth is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kruth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls works to advance to full mount. Kruth defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kruth (0) vs (7) Curls
Kruth is trying desperately to improve position.
Curls avoids the attempt from Kruth to control.
Kruth working to try and regain half guard.
Curls trying to control but Kruth is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kruth is working to get back to half guard.
Kruth is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Kruth tries to reverse the position but Curls maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Curls controlling the pace for now.
Kruth is trying to reverse the position but instead Curls has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kruth (0) vs (10) Curls
Kruth is in bad spot here.
Kruth is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Curls.
Kruth just trying to survive but Curls is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Curls has the hooks in. Kruth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kruth is working hard here to advance position.
Kruth is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Curls.
Kruth rolls, trying to escape but Curls keeps control of the position.
Kruth trying to control the hands but Curls won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Kruth's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Curls is looking for the choke from the back position but Kruth is controlling his hands well.
Kruth is trying to break free.
Curls is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Curls controlling well, preventing Kruth from escaping the position.
Kruth trying to control the hands but Curls breaks the grip.
Kruth tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Curls.
Kruth just trying to survive but Curls is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kruth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Curls is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Curls gets his hands free as Kruth looks to control.
Curls has the hooks in. Kruth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Curls doesn't have the hooks in and Kruth manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruth (2) vs (10) Curls
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruth is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Curls has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kruth is looking to defend but Curls has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kruth! Curls pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kruth taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jerry Curls! |
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