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Event:
Bots de Garra 148
Date: May 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 38 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 32 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Curls gets a double leg takedown into Schaubi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Curls passes Schaubi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Curls wants to pass to mount but Schaubi is defending the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Schaubi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schaubi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Curls sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schaubi wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
#T2#
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi keeping hold of Curls's head, controlling as best he can.
Schaubi won't allow Curls to pass to mount.
Schaubi tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg. #T3#
Schaubi keeps trying to improve his position.
Curls wants to pass to mount but Schaubi is defending the position.
Curls is trying to control the action in half guard but Schaubi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Curls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaubi is trying to maintain the position but Curls is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Schaubi is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schaubi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Schaubi pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage.
Curls trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #T5#
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Curls wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Curls postures up.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7##SUB2#
Schaubi is looking for a triangle here but Curls uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls controlling from side mount.
Curls passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Schaubi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (7) vs (0) Schaubi#T8#
Schaubi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schaubi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schaubi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaubi keeps working.
Curls is looking to advance position but Schaubi won't allow it.
Curls is stalling here. Schaubi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Curls seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schaubi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (7) vs (4) Schaubi#T9#
Curls is looking to regain half guard here but Schaubi keeps moving and retains side control.
Schaubi trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Schaubi tries to advance to mount but Curls denies him.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Curls is letting Schaubi control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Schaubi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Curls has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schaubi but great work by Curls. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (11) vs (4) Schaubi#T11#
Schaubi is looking for a sweep.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Schaubi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls working away.
Curls has control of an arm but Schaubi manages to advance to Curls's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (11) vs (8) Schaubi
Curls is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Schaubi looking for the choke from the back.
Schaubi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Schaubi controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
Curls looking very determined here, making life difficult for Schaubi.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Curls defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Curls right now.
#T13#
Schaubi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Schaubi gets his hands free as Curls looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schaubi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T14#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schaubi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
A very excited looking Jerry Curls 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.
Abu Schaubi spoke after the fight, saying 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 147
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 38 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 49 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Curls is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls controlling the position well. #T1#
Curls is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Toehold seems content to control.
Let's hope that Toehold has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Toehold prevents Curls from improving his position.
Curls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toehold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toehold's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (4) vs (2) Toehold#T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Curls not allowing Toehold to control his hands. #T3#
Toehold is really stuck here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Good control from Curls.#SUB#
Curls is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4#
What can Toehold do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.
Curls has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Curls's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Curls's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Toehold just trying to survive but Curls is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Curls.
Toehold tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
#T6#
Curls gets his hands free as Toehold looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold prevents Curls from getting a body triangle.
Toehold is in bad spot here.
What can Toehold do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Curls trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Toehold tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Curls has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Curls patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Toehold right now.
Will Curls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Toehold tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
Curls is looking to control Toehold but Toehold is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T9#
Toehold can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Toehold right now.
Toehold trying to control the hands but Curls won't let him.
Curls keeps control of the position as Toehold tries to break free.
#T10#
Toehold staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls controls the action.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Curls.#T11#
Curls gets his hands free as Toehold looks to control.
Curls slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Curls is looking to control Toehold but Toehold is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T12#
Toehold is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Curls.
Curls is looking to control Toehold but Toehold is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Curls controls the position.#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Curls's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Toehold right now.
Curls just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Further stalling from Curls.
Curls tries to keep control of the position but Toehold is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Curls thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 145
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 37 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 27 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clubber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Clubber
Curls looking to control.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls 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.
Curls is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Clubber controlling from the top position.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet. #T2#
Curls wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Clubber is now in half guard.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Curls trying to control here.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clubber prevents Curls from improving his position.#T3#
Clubber not doing much here.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Curls is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clubber is keen to just control but Curls is a slippery customer.
Clubber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber controlling from mount. #T5#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T6#
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Curls is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clubber trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Curls wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Curls tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clubber looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curls is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Curls wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber wants to take Curls's back here but Curls is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Curls tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Curls is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Clubber fails to advance to Curls's back.
Clubber tries to control but Curls wriggling away. #T11#
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount.
Curls is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Clubber is looking to work his way around to Curls's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Curls is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clubber controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Clubber seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Curls is holding on tight.
Curls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curls tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Curls is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
Curls wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Curls sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 0.
Ricky Clubber is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ricky Clubber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 144
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 37 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 37 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar fails to land the takedown.
Sulvar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curls tries to avoid it but Sulvar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curls to the ground. Curls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sulvar misses with a takedown attempt - Curls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown but Curls shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Sulvar tries to get set, Curls tries to push him back and clinch up but Sulvar manages to avoid the attempt.
Sulvar shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Sulvar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Curls to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Curls controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Curls stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Curls looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.#T3#
Sulvar content to stall in guard here.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Sulvar trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T5#
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Curls is pulling down on Sulvar's head. It's preventing any offense from Sulvar, at least for the moment.
Curls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T6#
Curls slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Sulvar pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar is trying to keep Curls in close.
Curls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Curls's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is really struggling to control Sulvar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
Curls wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Curls trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Curls controls the pace.
Curls wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Curls looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (4) Sulvar#T10#
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position. #T12#
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Sulvar trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls 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.
Curls controlling the position.#T13#
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (6) vs (4) Sulvar
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Jerry Curls retains his super heavyweight title!
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 37 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 47 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Curls looking to score a takedown here. Toehold is defending well but Curls drives through and ends up in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Toehold
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls pushes down on Toehold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is not content to let Curls control the position.
Toehold gets full guard.#T1#
Curls wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toehold seems keen to control Curls's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Curls trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Toehold controlling Curls's posture.
Curls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Curls works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Toehold is not content to let Curls control the position.
Curls seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Curls is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls controlling the action here.#T5#
Toehold is doing well to control the position and prevent Curls from advancing to side control.
Curls wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold is in trouble now - Curls has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Toehold#T6#
Curls controlling the pace for now.
Curls tries to control but Toehold wriggling away.
Curls avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Curls fails to advance to Toehold's back.
Toehold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Curls seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Toehold is holding on tight.
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Curls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Curls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Toehold slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Toehold is not content to let Curls control the position.#T10#
Curls is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Toehold is looking to control Curls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted?
Toehold is concentrating on defense, preventing Curls from advancing position.
Toehold is trying to control but can't.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toehold wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Curls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Curls trying to advance position but Toehold counters by regaining guard.
Curls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (0) Toehold#T12#
Curls controls the position.#T13#
Toehold is not content to let Curls control the position.
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Curls keeps moving and retains side control.
Curls controlling the position from side mount.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Toehold is trying to improve his position.
Toehold seems a little lost for a moment, as Curls dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold stops Curls from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Jerry Curls retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jerry Curls thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 142
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 37 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Curls shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Etxeberria for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Curls is trying to control. Etxeberria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Curls is trying to control. Etxeberria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Etxeberria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Etxeberria is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Curls trying to control the pace.
Etxeberria trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Curls working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Etxeberria's thigh. Etxeberria counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria managing to control the position. #T4#
Etxeberria being controlled here, momentarily.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is fighting to break Etxeberria's control of his arms but Etxeberria is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Etxeberria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Etxeberria controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Curls is keen to just control but Etxeberria is a slippery customer.#T8#
Etxeberria trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
Curls has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (0) Etxeberria
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T9#
Etxeberria regains half guard.
Curls takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Curls is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Etxeberria is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Etxeberria is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Etxeberria wants to control but Curls passes easily into half guard.
#T11#
Curls not doing much here.
Curls has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (11) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Curls looking to control but Etxeberria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Etxeberria has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Etxeberria can't escape the position.
Curls controlling from mount.
Etxeberria is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Etxeberria is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Etxeberria sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Curls is pressing down on Etxeberria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Etxeberria is holding on for now.
Etxeberria moves into full guard.
Etxeberria working a defensive guard here.
Curls is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Etxeberria pulls Curls in close to his closed guard and prevents Curls from doing any damage or advancing position.
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Curls forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Jerry Curls retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jerry Curls, 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:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 46 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 37 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold dives in and scores a takedown into Curls's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet. #T1#
Curls has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Curls trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T2#
Toehold postures up.
Toehold looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Curls
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls controlling from the top position.
Curls wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Curls trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Curls is fighting to break Toehold's control of his arms but Toehold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Toehold working a defensive guard here.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Curls stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Curls trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T6#
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Curls is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Curls advances to half guard.
Curls trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it. #T7#
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Curls is taking a breather. Toehold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T8#
It looks like Curls might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Curls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Curls wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it. #T9#
Curls trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Curls stalling. #T10#
Toehold tries to roll over but Curls keeps him under control.
Curls content to control rather than advance.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Curls is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.#T11#
Curls works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (2) vs (5) Curls
Curls sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Curls tries to control but Toehold wriggling away. #T12#
Curls content just to control the position here.
Curls's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toehold sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T13#
Curls is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Curls trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Curls perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Curls controlling the action here.
Curls works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (2) vs (8) Curls
Curls avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 8 to 2.
Jerry Curls is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls 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:
Bots de Garra 139
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 37 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Etxeberria shoots for a double leg takedown but Curls sprawls well. He's pushed Etxeberria's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Curls manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Etxeberria on his heels. He'll look to pass Etxeberria's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
Curls wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria is trying to keep Curls in close.
Curls trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Curls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Etxeberria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Etxeberria trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Curls seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Etxeberria managing to control the position. #T3#
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria seems keen to control Curls's posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Etxeberria wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Etxeberria wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard. #T5#
Etxeberria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Curls controls the pace.
Curls wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria managing to control the position. #T6#
Curls seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curls passes Etxeberria's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Curls is pressing down on Etxeberria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Etxeberria is holding on for now.
Etxeberria is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Curls is looking to pass Etxeberria's guard but actually Etxeberria recovers to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Etxeberria pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #T8#
Etxeberria is trying to keep Curls in close.
Curls wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Etxeberria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there. #T9#
Curls looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Etxeberria looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Etxeberria seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Curls forces his way into half guard.
Etxeberria won't allow Curls to pass to mount.
Curls is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Curls controlling the action here. #T11#
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
Curls is taking a breather. Etxeberria says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Etxeberria wants to get back to full guard.
Curls is stalling here. Etxeberria is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Curls seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Etxeberria has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (2) vs (4) Etxeberria
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12##SUB2#
Etxeberria swings around for an armbar but Curls sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Etxeberria's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (4) Etxeberria
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Etxeberria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Etxeberria being controlled here, momentarily.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Etxeberria looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Curls has picked Etxeberria up and slammed him! Etxeberria can't keep hold of the triangle and Curls manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (7) vs (4) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep.
Curls trying to control the action but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria prevents Curls from improving position. #T14#
Curls trying to control the action but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Curls works to advance to full mount. Etxeberria defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (9) vs (4) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 138
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 36 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 35 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Curls shoots in and bounces Sulvar off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Curls controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Curls trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls passes Sulvar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Curls wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Curls takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sulvar wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Curls is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sulvar won't allow Curls to pass to mount. #T4#
Curls wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
Curls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Curls tries to pass to full mount but Sulvar defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar trying to control here.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Curls is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Curls, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sulvar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Curls trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Curls controlling the pace. #T7##SUB#
Curls is working for a kimura here but Sulvar manages to reverse the position and he's now in Curls's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Curls keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Sulvar controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Sulvar trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls 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.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there. #T9#
Curls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Curls managing to control the position. #T11#
Curls keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T12#
Sulvar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (2) vs (5) Sulvar
Curls struggling a bit here.
Curls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13#
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Sulvar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (2) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Curls is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action.
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Sulvar controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 8 to 2.
Tres Sulvar is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Tres Sulvar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 137
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 36 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Curls shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Curls
Curls trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Curls seems content to control.
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Clubber is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clubber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Curls trying to control the pace.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Curls
Curls wants to take his opponent's back but Clubber doesn't allow it. #T2#
Curls controlling his opponent.
Clubber wants to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls controlling the pace for now.
Curls avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.#T3#
Curls looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clubber prevents Curls from taking his back.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Clubber has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (8) Curls
Curls keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
Curls trying to control momentarily.
Clubber trying to control the action but Curls just sinks the hooks in.
Clubber controlling Curls 's hands. #T5#
Curls gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control.
Curls tries to keep control of the position but Clubber is staying busy.
Curls has good solid back control here.
Curls trying to control.#T6#
Clubber wants to escape the position.
Curls is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Curls trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I would not like to be Clubber right now.
Curls is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position. #T7##SUB2#
Curls is looking for a rear naked choke here but Clubber reverses the position brilliantly into Curls's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (8) Curls
Curls is trying to hold Clubber in close to prevent damage but Clubber has managed to pass into half guard.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Curls trying to control but Clubber postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Curls trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls is trying to control but can't.
Clubber passes into side control, despite Curls's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (8) Curls
Curls is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it. #T10#
Curls tries to bench press Clubber off him but Clubber keeps the position.
Clubber controls the position. #T11#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls wants to control but Clubber postures up.
Curls manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (5) vs (10) Curls
Clubber controlling the position well. #T12#
Curls is controlling the pace.
Curls frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (13) Curls
Clubber wants to hold on but Curls pushes him away.#T13#
Clubber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clubber wants to control but Curls is having none of it.
Clubber stops Curls from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T14#
Clubber wants to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Curls controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 13 to 5.
Jerry Curls is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jerry Curls thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 136
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 36 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 66 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petersen lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Curls keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Petersen content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Petersen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Curls has locked up a guillotine! Curls's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Petersen is holding on here and Curls must be using up a lot of energy. Petersen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Curls gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Curls!
A very excited looking Jerry Curls 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.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 135
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 36 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 34 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Curls shoots in and gets a takedown into Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Curls trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Curls's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sulvar pulls Curls in close to his closed guard and prevents Curls from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Sulvar
I've been told that Sulvar has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T2#
Curls managing to control the position.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Curls seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.#T3#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Curls manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (2) Sulvar
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sulvar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curls puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Curls trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Curls is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Curls seems content to control.#T5#
Curls trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away.
Curls trying to control the pace.
Curls trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T6#
Curls is really struggling to control Sulvar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Curls passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (7) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Sulvar struggling a bit here.#T7#
Sulvar is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Curls is staying active.
Curls controlling the position from side mount.
Sulvar is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Curls trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away.
Curls tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Curls trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T9#
Curls has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (9) vs (2) Sulvar
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls wants to control the action but instead Sulvar gets a body lock and reverses into Curls's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (9) vs (4) Sulvar#T10#
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls 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.
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Curls being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Curls has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Curls is trying to hold Sulvar in close to prevent damage but Sulvar has managed to pass into half guard.
#T13#
Curls wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Curls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sulvar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sulvar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (13) vs (4) Sulvar
Curls has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sulvar's body.
#T14#
Curls wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Sulvar right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A relieved looking Jerry Curls 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 134
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 35 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clubber rushes Curls and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Clubber has picked Curls up - he's going for a ride! Clubber dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Curls
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Curls is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Clubber sits in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Curls is defending against the submission attempts here by Clubber.
Curls has his hands clasped together around Clubber's back. He's all about the action.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Curls desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Curls works his way to full guard. Good work.
Curls is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Curls trying to control the position here.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Curls is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Clubber pushes down on Curls's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Curls wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Clubber wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T5#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
Clubber not doing much here.
Clubber is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Clubber controlling from the top position.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Clubber is really struggling to control Curls but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T7#
Curls wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Curls controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself. #T9#
Curls pulls Clubber in close to his closed guard and prevents Clubber from doing any damage or advancing position.
Curls wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Clubber trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T10#
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Curls wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Curls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass. #T12#
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet. #T13#
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T14#
Curls wants to control the position but Clubber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Curls trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 133
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 35 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 42 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Curls shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracias manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Gracias
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Curls is looking to pass into half guard but Gracias pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracias is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Gracias has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Curls trying to control the position.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Curls is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Curls looking to control.
Gracias trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Curls is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#T5#
Gracias trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Curls is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (2) Gracias#T6#
Gracias wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Curls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracias trying to control here.
#T7#
Gracias is controlling Curls's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg. #T8#
Gracias trying to control but Curls postures up.
Gracias controlling the position for now.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Gracias won't allow Curls to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Curls works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (7) vs (2) Gracias
Curls controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Curls trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape.
Gracias wants to hold on but Curls pushes him away.#T11#
Curls trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Curls sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Curls content just to control the position here.
Gracias prevents Curls from taking his back.#T13#
Gracias wants to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls controlling the pace for now.
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Curls fails to move to back control. #T14#
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Curls fails to move to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Curls's lack of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Jerry Curls 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 132
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 35 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 54 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Curls looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Trumpinov
Trumpinov is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trumpinov wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trumpinov wants to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov keeps trying to improve his position.
Trumpinov won't allow Curls to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is looking to pass Trumpinov's guard but actually Trumpinov recovers to full guard.
Trumpinov trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Curls wants to control from the top but Trumpinov keeps moving.
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Trumpinov wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Trumpinov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Trumpinov is retaining full guard. #T2#
Trumpinov is controlling Curls's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Curls won't allow Trumpinov to sweep him here.
Curls trying to control but Trumpinov is working from the bottom.
Curls seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curls seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trumpinov for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Trumpinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Curls manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Trumpinov
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trumpinov wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trumpinov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (2) Trumpinov#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trumpinov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (4) Trumpinov
Curls has Trumpinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Trumpinov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Curls is trying to keep Trumpinov in close.
#T6#
Trumpinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Curls is trying to control the position but Trumpinov postures up.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trumpinov is one step ahead there.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Trumpinov from controlling successfully. #T7#
Trumpinov preventing the sweep.
Trumpinov trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Trumpinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Trumpinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trumpinov looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (6) vs (4) Trumpinov
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trumpinov is keeping the position for now.
Trumpinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trumpinov controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Trumpinov being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Trumpinov pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage.
Curls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Curls is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Curls wants to control from the top but Trumpinov keeps moving.
Curls is really struggling to control Trumpinov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Trumpinov working for a triangle but Curls defends it easily.
Trumpinov keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T11#
Trumpinov trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Trumpinov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Curls slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Trumpinov controlling the position.
Curls is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Curls trying to control but Trumpinov is working from the bottom.
Trumpinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Trumpinov pulls Curls in close to his closed guard and prevents Curls from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trumpinov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Curls has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (9) vs (4) Trumpinov
Curls controlling the position. #T14#
Curls trying to control the position but Trumpinov is working away.
Curls working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls wants to control but Trumpinov is keeping him busy.
Trumpinov tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A victorious Jerry Curls 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:
Bots de Garra 131
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 33 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 35 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Curls. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Curls
Sulvar is not content to let Curls control the position.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls tries to move to mount but Sulvar blocks the move with his legs.
Sulvar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Curls advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (0) vs (6) Curls#T1#
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls controlling from mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control.#T2#
Sulvar is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Curls controlling the pace for now.
Sulvar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Curls wants to control the action but instead Sulvar gets a body lock and reverses into Curls's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (6) Curls
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T3#
Curls is controlling Sulvar's posture.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T4#
Sulvar stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Curls holds on and takes a little breather.
Curls is looking to sweep but instead, Sulvar has passed into half guard.
Curls wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well. #T6#
Curls is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Sulvar is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Sulvar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Curls controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
Curls is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well.
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Curls wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy.
Sulvar prevents Curls from improving his position.
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Well, if Sulvar 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.
Sulvar trying to advance position but Curls counters by regaining guard.
Sulvar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Curls managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Curls has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T12#
Curls wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curls is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (8) Curls
Sulvar controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself. #T13#
Curls passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (11) Curls
Sulvar is not content to let Curls control the position.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T14#
Sulvar is looking for a sweep.
Curls content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Jerry Curls, 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:
Bots de Garra 130
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 37 losses; Patty O'Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 35 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Curls shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: O'Reilly (0) vs (2) Curls#SUB#
O'Reilly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curls defends it easily.
Curls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Curls's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
O'Reilly looking for a guillotine here but Curls defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Reilly pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
O'Reilly wants to control the position but Curls says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Curls is looking to advance position but O'Reilly won't allow it.
O'Reilly gets full guard.
O'Reilly keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Curls stays in close to O'Reilly's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Curls has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2##SUB#
O'Reilly has an active guard here but Curls has managed to pass into half guard.
O'Reilly trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from O'Reilly's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but O'Reilly keeps working.
Curls is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
O'Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Curls is very close to passing his half guard.
O'Reilly is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Curls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O'Reilly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Curls is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Curls is keen to just control but O'Reilly is a slippery customer.#SUB#
O'Reilly actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
O'Reilly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Curls is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
O'Reilly keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Curls trying to control but O'Reilly is working from the bottom.
O'Reilly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curls wants to pass the guard but O'Reilly is keeping the position.
O'Reilly is trying to keep Curls in close.
#SUB#
O'Reilly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Curls seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Curls.#SUB#
O'Reilly throws his legs up looking for a submission but Curls uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (0) vs (5) Curls
Curls content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T7#
O'Reilly is looking for a sweep.
O'Reilly trying to control but Curls flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: O'Reilly (0) vs (8) Curls
Curls trying to control.
O'Reilly is in bad spot here.
Curls biding his time, looking for the opening.
O'Reilly wants to escape the position.
O'Reilly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Curls.
#T8#
O'Reilly trying to control the position but Curls manages to sink in the hooks.
Curls is looking to control O'Reilly but O'Reilly is wriggling around and keeping busy.
O'Reilly turns into Curls and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O'Reilly (2) vs (8) Curls
O'Reilly wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
O'Reilly wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.#T9#
O'Reilly trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls is pulling down on O'Reilly's head. It's preventing any offense from O'Reilly, at least for the moment.
O'Reilly advances to half guard. #T10#
O'Reilly is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
O'Reilly passes Curls's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, O'Reilly seems content to control.
O'Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Curls wants to control but O'Reilly is keeping busy.
#T11#
O'Reilly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Curls tries to get to full guard but O'Reilly has control of the leg.
Curls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O'Reilly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O'Reilly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: O'Reilly (2) vs (12) Curls
Curls trying to control.#T12#
O'Reilly tries to escape the position.
Curls tries to get the hooks in deep but O'Reilly pushed the leg off.
O'Reilly trying to control the action but Curls just sinks the hooks in.
Curls wants to control but O'Reilly is keeping busy.
O'Reilly tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
#T13#
Curls tries to keep control of the position but O'Reilly is staying busy.
O'Reilly wants to escape the position.
O'Reilly prevents Curls from getting a body triangle.
O'Reilly trying to control the hands but Curls breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Curls's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
O'Reilly trying to control the hands but Curls won't let him. #T14#
Curls biding his time, looking for the opening.
O'Reilly can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O'Reilly trying to control the action but Curls just sinks the hooks in.
Curls trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 12 to 2.
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls 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:
Bots de Garra 128
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 32 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 34 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Curls scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Curls
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T1#
Curls trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Curls
Curls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Curls working a defensive guard but Anderson passes into half guard.
#T2#
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (2) vs (6) Curls
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.#T3#
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
Curls is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.
Anderson trying to control the hands but Curls breaks the grip.
Curls has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anderson's body.
Anderson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Curls.
#T4#
Anderson is really stuck here.
Curls controls the position.#T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Curls's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Curls keeps control of the position.
Curls is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.
Curls is trying to stick to Anderson's back but Anderson is turning into Curls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Curls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anderson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (4) vs (6) Curls#T6#
Anderson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Curls wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there. #T7#
Curls is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.#T8#
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Curls has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Curls working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Curls wants to control the position but Anderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T10#
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#T11#
Anderson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Curls wants to sweep but Anderson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (7) vs (6) Curls
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson just content to control the position. #T12#
Curls is trying to get back to half guard.
Curls is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (9) vs (6) Curls
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Well,Anderson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Anderson is looking to work his way around to Curls's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T13#
Curls looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (12) vs (6) Curls
Curls is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Curls is in bad spot here.
Anderson avoiding Curls 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
Anderson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Curls doesn't escape.
Curls rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson tries to keep control of the position but Curls is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 127
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 34 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 65 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Curls closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Archer
Curls wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Archer is looking to control Curls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer manages to get to full guard.
Curls controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls preventing the sweep. #T1#
Curls wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Curls slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Curls trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Curls wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T3#
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Archer
Curls is trying to keep Archer in close.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there. #T4#
Curls seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Archer preventing the sweep. #T6#
Archer wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Curls looking to control.
Archer won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
It looks like Archer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Curls controlling Archer's posture.
Archer trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Curls is controlling Archer's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Curls wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Curls defends it.
Archer trying to advance position but Curls counters by regaining guard.
Archer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T12#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (2) Archer#T13#
Archer wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Curls advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (7) vs (2) Archer
A lull in the action here as Curls stalls from top position.#T14#
Archer wants to control but Curls postures up.
Curls tries to move into full mount but can't pass Archer's legs.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Curls thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 126
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 34 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Curls gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (0) vs (4) Curls
Rolla is letting Curls control him for a moment.
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Curls's best efforts.
Rolla tries to roll over but Curls keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Rolla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Curls looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curls puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Curls has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (7) Curls
Rolla sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rolla trying to control from the bottom.
Rolla is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Curls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rolla trying to control but Curls postures up.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg. #T2#
Curls seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls postures up.
#SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Curls passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Rolla trying to control from the bottom.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Curls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (10) Curls
Rolla is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.
Curls controlling from mount.
Rolla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curls wants to control the pace but Rolla is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
Rolla prevents Curls from taking his back.
Curls looking to control but Rolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rolla tries to hold on but Curls postures up.
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Rolla has given up his back. Will we see Curls going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (13) Curls
Rolla tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curls trying to control.
Curls is trying to stick to Rolla's back but Rolla is turning into Curls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Curls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rolla. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (13) Curls
Rolla is pushing down on Curls's leg trying to pass to half guard. Curls is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolla is working away from the top position though.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Curls trying to hold on to Rolla's head to control him but Rolla postures up.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Curls defends it.
Curls manages to get to full guard.
Rolla looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Rolla engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Curls manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (15) Curls
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Curls has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (18) Curls
Rolla tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Curls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Curls passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rolla! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (2) vs (20) Curls
Rolla is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rolla is trying to escape the mount but Curls keeps good control and instead manages to take Rolla's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (2) vs (23) Curls
Rolla rolls, trying to escape but Curls keeps control of the position.
Rolla prevents Curls from getting a body triangle.
Rolla rolls, trying to escape but Curls keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Curls wants to control but Rolla manages to buck him off and is now in Curls's guard! Nice work there by Rolla! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (23) Curls
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (25) Curls
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Curls manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (6) vs (25) Curls
Curls keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curls is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (6) vs (27) Curls
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (27) Curls
Rolla advances to half guard.
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Rolla wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it. #T11#
Curls moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Curls keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Rolla looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (29) Curls
Rolla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (10) vs (29) Curls#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Curls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolla.
Rolla trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
Rolla passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (13) vs (29) Curls#T13#
Rolla fails to take his opponent's back.
Curls wants to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Rolla with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rolla tries to control but Curls wriggling away.
Rolla wants to take Curls's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Curls wants to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Rolla controlling from mount.
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls gets back to half guard.
Rolla trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 29 to 13.
Our winner, Jerry Curls, 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:
Bots de Garra 124
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 23 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 34 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Curls changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mesquita looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mesquita (0) vs (4) Curls
Curls trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mesquita haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mesquita's coaches at Belmiro Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Curls tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Mesquita prevents Curls from improving position.
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.
Curls wants to take a breather but Mesquita manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Curls.
Mesquita has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Curls sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard. #T2#
Mesquita is concentrating on defense, preventing Curls from advancing position.
Still in half guard, Curls seems content to control.
Curls prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mesquita is staying active underneath Curls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curls seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Curls prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Mesquita is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Curls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita working a defensive guard but Curls manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (7) Curls
Curls wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy. #T5#
Curls happy to just control the position for now.
Curls trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
Mesquita manages to get back to half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Curls trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it. #T6#
Curls works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (10) Curls
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mesquita bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (10) Curls#T7#
Curls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls wants to improve his position but instead Mesquita has moved into half guard.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Curls still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Curls has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (2) vs (14) Curls
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #T8#
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
Curls staying calm.
Mesquita tries to bench press Curls off him but Curls keeps the position.
Curls trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #T9#
Mesquita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Curls keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Mesquita gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (2) vs (16) Curls
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mesquita manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Curls works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (19) Curls
Mesquita tries to bench press Curls off him but Curls keeps the position. #T11#
A lull in the action here.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
Curls trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Curls wants to control for a moment but Mesquita uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mesquita is not content to let Curls control the position.#T12#
Mesquita won't allow Curls to pass to mount.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well,Mesquita is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13##SUB#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curls is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Curls pushes his legs off easily.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Curls content to stall in guard here. #T14##SUB#
Mesquita has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Curls is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mesquita. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (22) Curls
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Curls trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 22 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Curls thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 123
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 39 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 33 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias tries to clinch but Curls moves out of range. #TD#
Curls tries to sprawl but Gracias drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Gracias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Curls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Curls is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracias jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (0) Curls
Gracias taking a breather here.
Curls struggling a bit here.
Gracias takes a little break here. Curls wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Curls tries to control but Gracias manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (8) vs (0) Curls
I really don't envy Curls right now.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.
Curls breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (8) vs (2) Curls
Gracias seems keen to control Curls's posture.#T3#
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Curls wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T4#
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Curls looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Gracias has control of Curls's left arm, preventing Curls from doing any damage.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Curls slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard. #T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracias holds on and takes a little breather.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Gracias pulls Curls in close to his closed guard and prevents Curls from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Gracias keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Gracias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curls puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Curls is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Curls is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #T9#
Gracias is concentrating on defense, preventing Curls from advancing position.
Curls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Curls is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Gracias trying to control here.
Curls is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (8) vs (5) Curls
Gracias is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Gracias can't escape the position.
Gracias wants to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Curls prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias tries to lock up and control but Curls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Curls controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Curls avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
Curls looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curls seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracias is holding on tight.
Curls wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Gracias tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls controlling from mount.
Curls fails to advance to Gracias's back.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Gracias tries to reverse the position but Curls maintains control.
Curls sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Helio Gracias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 122
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 32 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vernon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (0) vs (4) Vernon
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls has one of Vernon's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T1#
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Vernon trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Vernon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Curls is positioning himself well to prevent Vernon advancing to mount.
Vernon is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Curls is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?#T5#
Vernon is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Vernon is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Curls is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls is positioning himself well to prevent Vernon advancing to mount. #T6#
Vernon is looking to advance position but Curls won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vernon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T7#
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Vernon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vernon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (7) Vernon
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working. #T8#
Curls sneaks back into half guard.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Curls moves into full guard.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Vernon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (10) Vernon
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls prevents Vernon from moving into mount. #T10#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Curls is trying to improve his position.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls looks to move to half guard but instead Vernon has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (0) vs (12) Vernon#T11#
Vernon tries to control but Curls wriggling away.
Vernon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Curls is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Vernon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Curls is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Curls and Vernon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Curls wants to control but Vernon postures up.
Vernon controls the position.
Vernon tries to move to mount but Curls blocks the move with his legs. #T12#
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Vernon working away.
Curls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vernon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Curls is not content to let Vernon control the position. #T13#
Vernon controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Vernon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Curls, who protects the arm well.
Curls is not content to let Vernon control the position. #T14#
Curls wants to control but Vernon postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls tries to buck Vernon off but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 12 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Isaac Vernon thanked Pulling Guard for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 121
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 31 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Clubber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clubber showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Clubber
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls wants to get back to full guard but Clubber has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (0) vs (7) Clubber
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Curls is holding on tight.
Curls is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Curls tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.
Curls wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Curls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curls tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Curls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.#T4#
Curls working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Curls wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
It looks like Clubber might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Curls has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (10) Clubber
Curls is trying to break free.
#T6#
Curls trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Clubber's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Clubber has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Curls can't escape the position.
#T7#
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber is hanging on to Curls's back as he tries to escape.
Curls trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him. #SUB2#
Curls preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clubber. #T8#
Curls rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Curls is trying to maintain the position but Clubber is very close to passing his half guard.
Curls wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber tries to pass to full mount but Curls defends it.
Curls is pressing down on Clubber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls has his hands on Clubber's head, controlling the position.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T10##SUB#
Curls looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clubber passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Clubber 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.
#T11#
Clubber wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Curls wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls manages to get to full guard.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Curls trying to control the position.
Curls 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.
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Ricky Clubber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 120
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 31 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 60 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Curls moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.#TD#
Curls works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Curls postures up.
Petersen has Curls pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen has his hands on Curls's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Curls preventing the sweep.
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Petersen wants to improve his position but instead Curls has moved into half guard.
Curls prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Curls is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Curls prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen trying to get back to full guard but Curls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Curls (8) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen tries to break free.
#T4#
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petersen.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen is pulling down on Curls's head to control his posture.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen has Curls pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Petersen controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking to control but Curls passes into half guard.
Curls is just content to waste time from the top position. Petersen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
Curls preventing the sweep.
Curls postures up.
Petersen has control of Curls's left arm, preventing Curls from doing any damage.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Curls trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom. #T8#
Curls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Curls has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (11) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is not content to let Curls control the position.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Curls trying to control the position but Petersen is working away. #T9#
Petersen tries to buck Curls off but Curls is having none of it.
Curls tries to advance to mount but Petersen denies him.
Petersen wants to control but Curls postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Petersen wants to control but Curls postures up.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Curls keeps moving and retains side control.
Curls gets to mount! Petersen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (13) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T10#
Curls performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen keeping control of the position.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Curls wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Petersen won't allow Curls to pass to mount.
Petersen tries to roll over but Curls keeps him under control.
Curls is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (13) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T12#
Curls controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Curls wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
It looks like Petersen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Petersen trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (15) vs (2) Petersen#T14#
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (15) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Curls being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 119
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 29 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 31 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Curls after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Curls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Curls's takedown attempt.
Anderson has been working on his balance at Jed's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Curls.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curls fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
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: Anderson (0) vs (2) Curls
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Curls looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Curls
Curls managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T2#
Curls seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Curls is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Curls seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T3#
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curls looking to control.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T4#
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curls managing to control the position.
Anderson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls controlling Anderson's posture.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Curls has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (2) vs (6) Curls#T5#
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Curls looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curls is trying to control here but Anderson has managed to regain half guard.
Curls trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away. #T6#
Anderson is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Curls pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Anderson is looking to control Curls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Curls frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (2) vs (9) Curls
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Curls is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T9#
Curls is still trying to improve position.
Anderson has given up his back here. Will Curls look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (2) vs (12) Curls
Curls slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Curls tries to keep control of the position but Anderson is staying busy.#T10#
Curls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Curls has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anderson's body.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
Curls just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
#T11#
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Curls goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Anderson escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (4) vs (12) Curls
Anderson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T12#
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Curls tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Curls gets back to full guard.
Curls 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.#T13#
Curls is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Curls has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Curls is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson pushes down on Curls's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 12 to 4.
A relieved looking Jerry Curls 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 118
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 42 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 31 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Curls gets caught napping as Fiachna dives in and scores a takedown. Curls manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Curls
Fiachna has his hands on Curls's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Fiachna pulls Curls in to control the position.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Curls advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (5) Curls
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Curls is staying tight to Fiachna's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Curls is staying tight to Fiachna's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is trying to control Curls's posture but Curls avoids it.
Fiachna is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is trying to control but Curls manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (8) Curls
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Curls is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Curls controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Curls tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Fiachna is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curls is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Fiachna wants to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Curls trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.
Curls tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Curls avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.#T6#
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiachna has given up his back here. Will Curls look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (2) vs (11) Curls
Fiachna is really stuck here.
Curls trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Curls controlling the positon.#T7##SUB2#
Curls looking for the choke but no joy.
Curls controlling the position well here. Fiachna rolled but Curls kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Curls is looking to control Fiachna but Fiachna is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8#
Fiachna trying to control the position but Curls manages to sink in the hooks.
Curls is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Curls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Curls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (11) Curls
Fiachna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiachna looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (13) Curls
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Fiachna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna is adopting a defensive guard.
Curls advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (4) vs (16) Curls
Curls slows the pace down. #T10#
Curls working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiachna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (6) vs (16) Curls#SUB#
Fiachna is working for a kimura but Curls is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11##SUB#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Curls defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Curls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (6) vs (20) Curls
Fiachna is really stuck here.
Fiachna trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Curls tries to get the hooks in deep but Fiachna pushed the leg off.
Good control from Curls.
Fiachna trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Curls wants to control but Fiachna manages to buck him off and is now in Curls's guard! Nice work there by Fiachna! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (8) vs (20) Curls
Curls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiachna controls the pace.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Curls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Curls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiachna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (8) vs (22) Curls
Curls wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.#T14#
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna trying to control the position here.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Curls pushing down on Fiachna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 22 to 8.
Our winner, Jerry Curls, 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:
Bots de Garra 117
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 31 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 33 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
O Reilly darts in and clinches Curls up against the ropes.#TD2#
O Reilly manages to pull guard.
O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curls looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
O Reilly looking for a guillotine here but Curls defends easily.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Curls wants to pass the guard but O Reilly is keeping the position.
O Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls looking to sit in guard and control but O Reilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly preventing the sweep.
O Reilly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls looking to control.
#T2#
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls is controlling O Reilly's posture.
Curls wants to sweep here but O Reilly controlling him for the moment.
O Reilly trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
O Reilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Curls haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Reilly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) O Reilly#T3#
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Reilly is keeping the position for now.
Curls is fighting to break O Reilly's control of his arms but O Reilly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Curls passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Curls tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
O Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Curls is figuring out what he wants to do next.
O Reilly has a hand on Curls's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Curls takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (2) O Reilly#T5#
O Reilly tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
O Reilly is trying to escape the mount.
O Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
O Reilly is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
O Reilly is still trying to improve position.
O Reilly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Curls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
O Reilly wants to control but Curls is having none of it.#T7#
Curls content just to control the position here.
Curls has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
O Reilly wants to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls controlling the position easily from mount.
O Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action. #T8#
O Reilly tries to reverse the position but Curls maintains control.
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Reilly is looking to escape.
O Reilly is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.
O Reilly tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Curls controlling the pace for now. #T9#
O Reilly is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.
Curls controlling from mount. #SUB#
Curls is going oldschool here, as he tries to force O Reilly to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so O Reilly shrugs it off. #T10#
O Reilly regains half guard.
O Reilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
O Reilly is looking to improve his position.
O Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
O Reilly is looking to improve his position.
O Reilly trying to control here.
Curls prevents O Reilly from improving his position.#T11#
Curls is controlling the pace.
O Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Curls takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
O Reilly pulls Curls in to control the position. #T12#
O Reilly trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Curls got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Reilly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Curls has managed to get both his arms back between O Reilly's legs - danger averted.
O Reilly is controlling Curls's posture.
O Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
O Reilly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
O Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Reilly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (5) vs (4) O Reilly
O Reilly is stalling in the full guard.
Curls pulls O Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T14#
Curls being controlled here, momentarily.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Reilly is one step ahead there.
O Reilly trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A very excited looking Jerry Curls 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:
Bots de Garra 114
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 30 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 31 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
O Reilly has Curls up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
O Reilly drags the fight down to the ground.
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
O Reilly pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage.
O Reilly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Curls controls the pace.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Reilly is trying to keep Curls in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
O Reilly trying to control the position.
Curls looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) O Reilly
Curls looking to control.
O Reilly trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T2#
O Reilly is pushing down on Curls's leg trying to pass to half guard. Curls is fighting to maintain full guard but O Reilly has managed to sneak the leg through.
O Reilly is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
Curls is staying active underneath O Reilly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Reilly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
O Reilly is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.
O Reilly is keen to just control but Curls is a slippery customer.
O Reilly trying to control the pace.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Curls wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
O Reilly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
O Reilly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O Reilly wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
O Reilly controlling the action here. #T5#
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls is looking to control O Reilly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
O Reilly content to control rather than advance.
Curls is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with O Reilly in particular looking to stall.#T6#
O Reilly wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
O Reilly keeps trying to improve his position.
Curls is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
O Reilly controlling the action here.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Reilly content to control rather than advance. #T7#
O Reilly is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Reilly.
O Reilly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O Reilly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) O Reilly
Curls tries to reverse the position but O Reilly maintains control.#T8#
Curls slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
O Reilly passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (8) O Reilly
O Reilly controlling the pace for now.
Curls is squirming around, avoiding O Reilly's attempts to control the action.
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Curls tries to hold on but O Reilly postures up.#T9#
O Reilly looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Reilly content just to control the position here.
O Reilly trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
O Reilly controlling from mount.
Let's hope that O Reilly has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T10#
Curls is looking to improve his position but O Reilly isn't that keen on the idea.
O Reilly wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely.
Curls tries to hold on but O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Reilly pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T11#
O Reilly looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Reilly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O Reilly wants to take Curls's back here but Curls is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Reilly fails to take his opponent's back.
O Reilly trying to control but Curls is having none of it. #T12#
O Reilly looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Reilly tries to control but Curls wriggling away.
Curls gets back to half guard.
O Reilly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Curls wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
O Reilly is taking a breather. Curls says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13#
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Reilly is working away from the top position though.
Curls is staying active underneath O Reilly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curls tries to get to full guard but O Reilly has control of the leg.
Curls is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
O Reilly is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Curls reverses the position - he's now on top in O Reilly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (8) O Reilly
O Reilly 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.#T14#
O Reilly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (10) O Reilly
O Reilly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly is fighting to break Curls's control of his arms but Curls is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Curls 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 10 to 2.
Patty O Reilly thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 111
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 29 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 38 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold is taking a breather. Curls says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Curls wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Toehold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Curls wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Toehold trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Curls is looking to get back to full guard here but Toehold has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Toehold
A lull in the action here as Toehold stalls from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Curls tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls is being controlled here.
Curls wants to control but Toehold postures up.
Curls being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Toehold working away.
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Curls is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T4#
Curls is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Toehold tries to move to mount but Curls blocks the move with his legs.
Curls struggling a bit here.
Curls tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Curls is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Toehold is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (0) vs (7) Toehold
Curls is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Toehold trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Curls is working hard here to advance position.
Curls wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold tries to control but Curls wriggling away. #T7#
Toehold wants to control but instead Curls manages to regain half guard.
Toehold trying to advance position but Curls counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Curls trying to control the position.
#T8#
Curls pulls Toehold in to control the position.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Toehold passes Curls's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Toehold prevents Curls from improving his position.
Curls trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Curls tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Curls manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Curls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toehold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10#
Curls is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed into half guard.
Toehold passes into side control, despite Curls's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (10) Toehold
Curls being controlled for a moment. #T11#
Curls struggling a bit here.
Curls is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Curls is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Toehold working away.
Toehold controlling from side mount.
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Curls tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Curls is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Curls struggling a bit here.
Curls is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 10 to 0.
Tommy Toehold seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 110
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 29 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rolla fails with the takedown.
Rolla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Curls pinned against the ropes. Curls gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rolla closes the distance and clinches up with Curls, looking for a takedown. Rolla pushes Curls against the ropes but Curls circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Rolla. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rolla decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Curls
The fighters are battling for position here. Curls manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard.
Curls tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg.
Rolla is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Rolla sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well.
Curls wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Curls sees it coming and defends easily.
Rolla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Curls
Rolla is looking to work his way around to Curls's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls stops Rolla from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rolla is looking to take Curls's back but instead Curls gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Curls wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
#T2#
Curls is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolla.
Curls is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Rolla is looking to pass Curls's guard but actually Curls recovers to full guard.
Curls 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.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Rolla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard.
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Curls trying to hold on to Rolla's head to control him but Rolla postures up.
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Curls reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (5) vs (2) Curls
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (2) Curls#T4#
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (4) Curls
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there. #T5#
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Curls has moved into half guard.
Curls wants to pass to mount but Rolla is defending the position.
Curls wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Curls prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Curls jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (7) Curls
Rolla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LéCrucible, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rolla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Curls has moved into half guard.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curls slows the pace down in half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T7#
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curls puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls trying to pass the guard but Rolla defending well.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment. #T8##SUB#
Rolla has his foot on Curls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curls works his way back into a safe position though.
Rolla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (9) vs (7) Curls
Curls wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
Rolla is looking to pass Curls's guard but actually Curls recovers to full guard.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #SUB#
Rolla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curls dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (9) vs (9) Curls#T9#
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB#
Rolla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Curls escapes and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (12) Curls
Curls gets to mount! Rolla was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (9) vs (14) Curls
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Curls has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (9) vs (17) Curls
Curls trying to control.
Rolla is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Curls trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rolla is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Rolla showing good submission defense here.
Will Curls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rolla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Curls's guard. Nice work there by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (11) vs (17) Curls#T11#
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Rolla is proving a slippery customer.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Curls defends it well. #T12#
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Rolla is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Curls wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Curls pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Curls is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (11) vs (19) Curls
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #T13##SUB#
Curls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Curls has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a triangle but Curls pushes his legs off easily.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curls puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla won't allow Curls to pass to mount.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (13) vs (19) Curls#T14#
Rolla trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 19 to 13.
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 108
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 22 losses; Caio Peieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 28 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Curls moves into the clinch.#TD#
Peieira turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Peieira (4) vs (0) Curls
Curls is not content to let Peieira control the position.
Curls manages to work his way to half guard, despite Peieira's best efforts.#SUB#
Peieira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Curls is controlling Peieira's trapped leg to prevent Peieira from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Peieira seems content to control.
Peieira is looking to advance position but Curls won't allow it. #T1#
Well, if Peieira 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.
#SUB#
Peieira is looking for a kimura but Curls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peieira to get the leverage.
Curls is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Peieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Curls is just riding it out for now. Peieira eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls keeping control of the position. #T2#
Peieira content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Peieira seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Peieira trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Peieira wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
Curls tries to roll over but Peieira keeps him under control.#SUB#
Peieira wants to work for an arm triangle but Curls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peieira wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T4#
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Peieira wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peieira is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Peieira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Peieira is looking to stall here but Curls recovers full guard. #T5#
Peieira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Peieira postures up.
Peieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Peieira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Peieira is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Peieira wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Peieira is working hard here to advance position.
Peieira trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls is controlling Peieira's posture.
Peieira pushing down on Curls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8##SUB#
Peieira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Curls trying to control here.
#T9#
Peieira is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Peieira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Curls has managed to free his arm - good work.
Curls tries to roll over but Peieira keeps him under control.
Curls keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Curls is trying to maintain the position but Peieira is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Curls controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Peieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Peieira is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
Curls wants to control but Peieira is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Peieira is looking to stall here but Curls recovers full guard.
Peieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully.
Curls looking to control.
Peieira looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Peieira wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Peieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peieira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Peieira (7) vs (0) Curls
Curls isn't going anywhere.#T13#
Curls tries to buck Peieira off but Peieira is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peieira trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom. #T14#
Curls is trying to control Peieira's posture but Peieira avoids it.
Curls is not content to let Peieira control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peieira is trying to move to mount but Curls reverses beautifully and ends up in Peieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peieira (7) vs (2) Curls
And that's the end of the fight!
Peieira takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Caio Peieira 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:
Bots de Garra 106
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 25 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 27 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Curls clinches with his opponent.
Sulvar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Curls is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Curls jumps into guard, dragging Sulvar to the mat.
Curls pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sulvar being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sulvar is now in half guard. #T1#
Sulvar slows the pace down in half guard.
Curls trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Curls is trying to control but Sulvar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (3) vs (0) Curls
Curls is controlling an arm, preventing Sulvar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
Curls tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sulvar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Sulvar works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (6) vs (0) Curls
Sulvar tries to keep control of the position but Curls is staying busy.#T4#
Sulvar gets his hands free as Curls looks to control.
Curls is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sulvar wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.#T5#
Sulvar is trying to control but Curls is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Curls tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sulvar wants to take Curls's back here but Curls is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Curls is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sulvar controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Curls tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sulvar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Curls to control.
Curls is just holding on here. Sulvar manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (9) vs (0) Curls#T7#
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Curls.
Curls wants to control his opponent's hands but Sulvar gets his hands free. #T8#
Sulvar controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sulvar controlling the positon.
Curls wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sulvar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Sulvar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Curls doesn't escape.
Sulvar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Curls is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sulvar trying to control.
Curls trying to control but not successfully. #T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sulvar controlling the positon.
Curls trying to control the hands but Sulvar breaks the grip. #T11#
A lull in the action here.
Curls looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12#
Curls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sulvar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sulvar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sulvar gets his hands free as Curls looks to control.
Sulvar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Sulvar is trying to control but Curls is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Curls reaches up to try and control the position but Sulvar seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Curls rolls and tries to escape and now Sulvar has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (12) vs (0) Curls
Sulvar gets his hands free as Curls looks to control.
Sulvar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar is looking to control Curls but Curls is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
Curls trying to control the hands but Sulvar won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Sulvar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
An out of breath Tres Sulvar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 104
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 27 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 28 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Laitila takes the fight into the clinch.
Laitila is working for takedown but Curls is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laitila has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Curls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Curls looking for a takedown. #TD#
Curls has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Laitila regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Laitila wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Curls is now in half guard.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila won't allow Curls to pass to mount. #T1#
Laitila is staying active underneath Curls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila is staying active underneath Curls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Curls tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it. #T2#
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Curls wants to work for an arm triangle but Laitila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laitila trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Laitila
Curls controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Laitila prevents Curls from taking his back.
Curls controlling from the full mount.
Curls trying to control but Laitila is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls is really struggling to control Laitila but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Laitila is trying to escape the mount.
Curls with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Laitila tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away. #T5#
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape. #T6#
Curls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laitila tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Curls avoids the attempt from Laitila to control.
Laitila sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T8#
Laitila wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Laitila is trying is best to control the position here.
Curls is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Curls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls not doing much here.
#T9#
Laitila wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Curls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Curls is thwarting Laitila's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Curls passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Curls keeps moving and retains side control.
Laitila is not content to let Curls control the position.
Laitila has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Laitila is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Curls wants to control for a moment but Laitila uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard. #T13#
Curls prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Curls trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
#T14#
Curls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Curls is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitila trying to control but Curls postures up.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls 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:
Bots de Garra 103
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 27 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Curls manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson looking to control.
Curls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Anderson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeps Curls under control for a moment.
Curls trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Curls working away.
Anderson prevents Curls from moving into mount.
Curls slows the pace down. #SUB#
Curls is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well. #T2#
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Curls taking a breather here. #T3#
Anderson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Anderson gets back to half guard.
Curls is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Curls 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.
Curls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Anderson is controlling Curls's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson has his hands clasped together around Curls's back. He's all about the action.#T5#
Curls wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is trying is best to control the position here.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Curls is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Curls passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (0) Anderson
Curls trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Curls is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T7#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Anderson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls tries to advance to mount but Anderson instead regains half guard. #T8#
Anderson wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Curls slows the pace down in half guard.
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #T9#
Anderson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
Curls wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Curls is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (11) vs (0) Anderson#T10#
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Curls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson prevents Curls from taking his back.
Anderson tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Curls wants to control but instead Anderson manages to regain half guard.
Curls trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson won't allow Curls to pass to mount. #T11#
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Curls controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Curls defends easily.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson is pulling down on Curls's head to control his posture. #T13#
Curls wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T14#
Anderson controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Curls postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A relieved looking Jerry Curls 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 102
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 27 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 26 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Curls closes the distance and clinches.
Laitila is looking for a takedown.
Curls is pressed up against the ropes. Laitila has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Curls down to the mat. Curls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Curls moves into range and clinches up with Laitila.
Laitila tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Laitila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laitila wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Curls manages to pull guard.
Curls trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls pulls Laitila in close to prevent any damage.
Curls is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up. #T1#
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls managing to control the position.
Laitila's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Laitila trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls managing to control the position.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Curls is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Curls is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Laitila won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls is controlling Laitila's posture.#SUB2#
Curls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.#T5#
Laitila trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T6#
Curls has his hands on Laitila's head, controlling the position.
Curls working a defensive guard but Laitila passes into half guard.
Laitila trying to control the pace.
Laitila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
Curls keeping hold of Laitila's head, controlling as best he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls trying to control here.
#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Curls trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (3) vs (0) Curls
Laitila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Curls has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (6) vs (0) Curls
Curls trying to control but not successfully.
Laitila has good solid back control here.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila is not going to allow Curls to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Curls is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Laitila is staying active.
Laitila controlling from the back.
Curls tries to break free.
Curls staying busy and making it hard for Laitila to control. #T11#
Good control from Laitila.
Laitila seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Curls for as long as he can get away with.
Curls trying to control the hands but Laitila won't let him. #T12#
Curls is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laitila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Curls trying to control but not successfully.
Laitila controlling from the back.
Laitila tries to get the hooks in deep but Curls pushed the leg off. #T14#
Curls looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Laitila trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Curls doesn't escape.
Laitila wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila controls the position.
Laitila has the hooks in. Curls is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 101
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 25 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 26 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
O Reilly closes the distance and pushes Curls back into the ropes.#TD#
Curls decides to pull guard.
O Reilly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Curls is pulling down on O Reilly's head. It's preventing any offense from O Reilly, at least for the moment.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
O Reilly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Curls keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
O Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Reilly trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
O Reilly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly forces his way into half guard.
Curls wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy.
O Reilly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
O Reilly is working for a kimura but Curls is defending it quite comfortably.
O Reilly is looking to advance position but Curls won't allow it. #T5#
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Curls is holding on to half guard well.
O Reilly is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Reilly passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (3) O Reilly
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
O Reilly takes a little break here. Curls wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Curls is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
O Reilly controlling the position from side mount.
O Reilly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
O Reilly trying to control the position but Curls is working away. #T8#
Curls regains half guard.
O Reilly stalling.
Curls is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
O Reilly is taking a breather. Curls says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
O Reilly wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
O Reilly passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (6) O Reilly#T9#
O Reilly working away.
O Reilly trying to control the position but Curls is working away.
O Reilly advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (0) vs (8) O Reilly
Curls is squirming around, avoiding O Reilly's attempts to control the action.
O Reilly controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Let's hope that O Reilly has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Curls is squirming around, avoiding O Reilly's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls wants to control but O Reilly is having none of it.
O Reilly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
O Reilly fails to move to back control.
Curls wants to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
O Reilly trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
O Reilly controlling from mount.
O Reilly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape. #T12#
O Reilly wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
O Reilly looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Reilly tries to control but Curls wriggling away.
O Reilly controlling from mount. #T13#
O Reilly looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curls slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
O Reilly is looking to advance position but Curls won't allow it.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Reilly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Curls! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (11) O Reilly
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
O Reilly wants to take his opponent's back but Curls doesn't allow it.
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls wants to control but O Reilly is having none of it.
Curls has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (14) O Reilly#SUB2#
Curls defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls just trying to survive but O Reilly is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 14 to 0.
Patty O Reilly really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverback Sweatshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 99
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 25 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Curls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ziyaeddin is fending him off so far but Curls persists. Nope, Ziyaeddin circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Ziyaeddin closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Ziyaeddin ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ziyaeddin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a triangle here but Curls uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (3) Curls
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls trying to control the position but Ziyaeddin is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Curls easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (5) Curls#T1#
Ziyaeddin tries to reverse the position but Curls maintains control.
Ziyaeddin tries to lock up and control but Curls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ziyaeddin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ziyaeddin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ziyaeddin is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Curls sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ziyaeddin tries to hold on but Curls postures up.
Curls looking to control but Ziyaeddin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ziyaeddin is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Curls tries to control but Ziyaeddin wriggling away.
Curls controlling the pace for now.
Ziyaeddin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Curls is having none of it.#T4#
Ziyaeddin is trying to escape the mount.
Curls wants to control the pace but Ziyaeddin is squirming around nicely.
Ziyaeddin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Ziyaeddin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Curls frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (8) Curls
Curls controlling his opponent.
Ziyaeddin is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Ziyaeddin tries to hold on but Curls postures up.#T6#
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls fails to take his opponent's back.
Curls avoids the attempt from Ziyaeddin to control.#T7#
Curls wants to control the pace but Ziyaeddin is squirming around nicely.
Ziyaeddin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Curls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Curls prevents Ziyaeddin from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ziyaeddin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Ziyaeddin controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin has his foot on Curls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curls works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curls defends well.
Curls passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (11) Curls#T9#
Ziyaeddin is trying to control Curls's posture but Curls avoids it.
Ziyaeddin is trying to get back to half guard.
Curls working away.
Ziyaeddin tries to control but Curls manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (14) Curls#T10#
Curls tries to get the hooks in deep but Ziyaeddin pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Curls sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Ziyaeddin taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Curls!
Our winner, Jerry Curls, 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:
Bots de Garra 98
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 49 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 24 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fiso is defended easily by Curls.
Fiso sets himself, and Curls steps forward looking for the clinch! Fiso avoids it this time.#TD#
Curls gets caught napping as Fiso dives in and scores a takedown. Curls manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Curls
Fiso trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Fiso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself. #T1#
Fiso stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiso trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Curls keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Curls has his hands on Fiso's head, controlling the position.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Curls keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T4#
Fiso stands and throws Curls's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Curls
Fiso wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fiso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Fiso moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (0) Curls
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Curls tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.#T6#
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Fiso can't control as he wanted to and Curls manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso uses his free foot to push down on Curls's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Curls. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (10) vs (0) Curls#T7#
Fiso looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Curls prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Curls is controlling an arm, preventing Fiso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fiso looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but Curls doesn't allow it. #T9#
Curls is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso controlling his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso tries to control but Curls wriggling away.
Fiso content just to control the position here. #T10#
Curls tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.
Curls is just holding on here. Fiso manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (13) vs (0) Curls#SUB#
Fiso has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Curls pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Fiso tightening his grip on Curls, looking for the choke.
Fiso wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.#T11#
Curls just trying to survive but Fiso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Curls just looking to survive in the bad position.
Fiso slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fiso is controlling the position but Curls somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
Fiso content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Curls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Curls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curls controlling Fiso's posture. #T13#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Curls looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (13) vs (2) Curls#T14#
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso 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.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso is trying to control the position but Curls postures up. #SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Curls passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (13) vs (5) Curls
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso 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:
Bots de Garra 95
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 24 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita swats away the attempt to clinch by Curls.#TD#
Curls shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Curls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mesquita 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but instead Curls has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Curls wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Curls controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Curls controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Curls has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita is trying to work for a sweep but Curls has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (7) vs (0) Mesquita
Curls pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Curls looking to control but Mesquita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Curls trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Curls controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Curls avoids the attempt from Mesquita to control.
Curls wants to control but Mesquita has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Curls seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6##SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Curls can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curls puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Curls pushing down on Mesquita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
#T9#
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita is trying to keep Curls in close.
Curls stands and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (10) vs (0) Mesquita
Curls controls the position. #T10#
Mesquita tries to improve position but can't.
Mesquita looking for a sweep but Curls has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (12) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita is working to get back to half guard.
Curls manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mesquita to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Curls (15) vs (0) Mesquita
Curls keeps control of the position as Mesquita tries to break free.
#T11#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Curls is looking to control Mesquita but Mesquita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Curls has the hooks in. Mesquita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Curls is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Curls has the hooks in. Mesquita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Mesquita manages to reverse the position and now he's in Curls's guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (15) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Mesquita stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls looking to control.
Mesquita trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.#T13#
Mesquita controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Mesquita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Curls manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mesquita has Curls in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (17) vs (2) Mesquita
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Curls forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Curls thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 93
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 51 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 23 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (4) vs (0) Curls
Curls prevents Petersen from moving into mount.
Petersen working away.
Petersen is trying to move to mount but Curls reverses beautifully and ends up in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (2) Curls
Petersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen is trying to keep Curls in close.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (2) Curls
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls is pulling down on Petersen's head to control his posture.
Petersen trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Curls seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls is trying to keep Petersen in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T3#
Curls is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Petersen advances to half guard.
Curls is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Curls won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it.
Petersen is really struggling to control Curls but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Curls is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?#T4#
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Curls defends it.
Curls tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.#T5#
Curls is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away. #SUB#
Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Petersen is keen to just control but Curls is a slippery customer.#T6#
Curls is trying to control but can't.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Curls keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petersen stalling.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Curls trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
Petersen is keen to just control but Curls is a slippery customer.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom. #T8#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well.
Petersen wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Curls wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Curls is controlling Petersen's trapped leg to prevent Petersen from advancing to side control.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Curls for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Petersen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (9) vs (2) Curls
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Curls is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T12#
Curls is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Petersen controls the position.#T13#
Petersen taking a break here but Curls is having none of it and regains half guard.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Curls manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Curls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Curls has his hands on Petersen's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (9) vs (4) Curls
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A relieved looking Conald Petersen 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 91
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Clubber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Curls tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clubber is in Curls's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls has Clubber pulled in close to control his posture.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is trying to keep Clubber in close.
#T1#
Curls being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber postures up.
#T2#
Curls trying to control the position here.
Curls controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls pulls Clubber in close to his closed guard and prevents Clubber from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Clubber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Curls has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Curls trying to control the position.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Curls is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curls looking to control.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clubber is pushing down on Curls's leg trying to pass to half guard. Curls is fighting to maintain full guard but Clubber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Curls is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Clubber is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Clubber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clubber works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls is trying to escape the position but Clubber is controlling the position. #T9#
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber controls the position.
Clubber gets to mount! Curls was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (0) vs (7) Clubber#T10#
Clubber seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Curls is holding on tight.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Curls wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Curls stops Clubber from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Curls wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Curls is holding on tight.
#T13#
Clubber content just to control the position here.
Curls is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Clubber has isolated one of Curls's arms. Curls looking to fight him off but Clubber twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Clubber!
An out of breath Ricky Clubber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 88
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 21 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 23 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laitila darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Laitila
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Curls desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Laitila stalling.
Curls trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it. #T2#
Laitila stalling away here and it's allowed Curls to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laitila controlling from the top position.
Laitila is fighting to break Curls's control of his arms but Curls is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Laitila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Laitila stands and throws Curls's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Laitila#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Laitila taking a breather here. #T7#
Laitila working away.
Laitila wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Laitila just content to control the position.
Curls has one of Laitila's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T8#
Curls is looking to reverse the position.
Curls can't do much from the bottom here.
Curls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laitila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
The referee asks Laitila politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Laitila prefers to stall for the moment though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Laitila working away.
Laitila trying to control the position but Curls is working away.
Curls can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Laitila controlling from side mount.
Curls keeps Laitila under control for a moment.
Curls struggling a bit here.#T11#
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls prevents Laitila from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Curls has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Laitila working away.
Curls being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Laitila trying to control the position but Curls is working away.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curls being controlled for a moment. #T14#
Curls is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Laitila working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 85
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 28 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold shoots in looking for a takedown but Curls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toehold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Curls tries to counter with a clinch but Toehold shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Curls shoots in and gets a takedown into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Curls#SUB2#
Curls has gone for a leg lock! Toehold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Curls
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Toehold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Curls is controlling Toehold's posture.
Curls is continuing to stall.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Curls is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture. #T3#
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Curls trying to control the position.
Curls is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Toehold postures up.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Curls is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture. #T5#
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Curls pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Toehold postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Curls holds on and takes a little breather.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T8#
Curls controlling the position.
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (4) Curls#T9#
Curls wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Curls drops back, looking for a kneebar! Toehold looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Toehold looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Toehold! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (6) vs (4) Curls
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T10#
Curls is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curls prevents Toehold from moving into mount.
Toehold controls the position. #T11#
Toehold working away.#SUB#
Toehold tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Curls trying to control but Toehold flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (9) vs (4) Curls#T12#
Curls tries to escape the position.
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Curls's body.
Curls trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Curls wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free. #T14#
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Curls wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free.
Curls tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Tommy Toehold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 84
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curls tries to avoid it but Rolla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curls to the ground. Curls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rolla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Curls is fending him off so far but Rolla persists. Nope, Curls circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Rolla throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Curls was covering up waiting for the punch and Rolla finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Rolla
Curls trying to control the position.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Curls manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Rolla
Our spies down at at LéCrucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #T1#
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rolla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Curls is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Curls keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Rolla is not content to let Curls control the position.
Rolla is looking to reverse the position.
Rolla is not content to let Curls control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rolla is trying to improve his position.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curls pulls his head out easily.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Curls has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (2) Rolla
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Rolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Curls (11) vs (2) Rolla
Curls trying to control.
Rolla is really stuck here.
Rolla prevents Curls from getting a body triangle.
Rolla is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Curls biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rolla tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Rolla tries to break free.
#T6#
Rolla is keeping busy.
Curls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rolla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
Rolla staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
Rolla turns into Curls and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (11) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Rolla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rolla trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Rolla is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolla is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8##SUB#
Rolla sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Curls doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Rolla paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Curls - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Curls!
A relieved looking Jerry Curls 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 82
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 48 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Archer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Curls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Curls has picked Archer up - he's going for a ride! Curls dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Archer
Curls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Curls is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Curls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Curls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer tries to roll over but Curls keeps him under control.
Curls is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Curls is just content to waste time from the top position. Archer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Archer controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself. #T3#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T4#
Curls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer struggling a bit here.
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Archer being controlled for a moment. #T5#
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
Curls taking a breather here. #T6#
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
Archer prevents Curls from improving position.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Curls working away.#SUB#
Curls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Curls works to advance to full mount. Archer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (7) vs (0) Archer#T8#
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer holds on to Curls around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Archer can't escape the position.
#T9#
Curls controlling from mount.
Archer is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.
Archer wants to control but Curls is having none of it.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Archer tries to hold on but Curls postures up.
Curls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Curls content just to control the position here.
Curls wants to control the action but instead Archer gets a body lock and reverses into Curls's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (7) vs (2) Archer#T12#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archer trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Curls looking to control but Archer passes into half guard.
#T13#
Archer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (7) vs (5) Archer#SUB2#
Archer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Curls is now in Archer's guard. A big mistake from Archer there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (9) vs (5) Archer
Archer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Curls forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Curls is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls 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:
Bots de Garra 80
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Tobi Terrorelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 20 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Curls stuffs the takedown.
Terrorelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Terrorelli scores with a takedown into Curls's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Terrorelli (2) vs (0) Curls
Terrorelli postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curls dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (2) vs (2) Curls#SUB#
Terrorelli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Curls is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Terrorelli. Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (2) vs (5) Curls
Curls trying to control the action but Terrorelli is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Curls gets to mount! Terrorelli was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Terrorelli (2) vs (7) Curls
Terrorelli wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Terrorelli (2) vs (10) Curls
Terrorelli turns into Curls and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (10) Curls
Terrorelli wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.#SUB#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curls dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (12) Curls
Terrorelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Terrorelli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curls defends well.#SUB#
Terrorelli working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Curls has passed into half guard!
#T2##SUB#
Terrorelli with the active half guard here but Curls passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (15) Curls
Curls is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Terrorelli is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Curls is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Terrorelli (4) vs (17) Curls
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Terrorelli is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully.
Curls manages to capitalize on a mistake by Terrorelli to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Terrorelli (4) vs (20) Curls#T4#
Curls is trying to stick to Terrorelli's back but Terrorelli is turning into Curls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Curls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Terrorelli. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (6) vs (20) Curls#SUB#
Terrorelli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Curls looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Curls looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Curls! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Terrorelli (6) vs (24) Curls
Terrorelli tries to buck Curls off but Curls is having none of it.
Curls gets to mount! Terrorelli was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Terrorelli (6) vs (26) Curls
Terrorelli tries to improve his position but instead Curls has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Terrorelli (6) vs (29) Curls
Terrorelli rolls, trying to escape but Curls keeps control of the position.
Curls trying to control momentarily.
Terrorelli is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli has hold of Curls's leg, trying to break free but it's let Curls lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Terrorelli is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Curls throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Curls!
A victorious Jerry Curls 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:
Bots de Garra 78
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Curls closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Curls
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Curls manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Curls
Curls keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Curls looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Curls wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anderson is now in half guard.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Anderson is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
Anderson trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom. #T5#
Anderson stalling.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it.
Anderson is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it. #T6#
Curls tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Curls wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Curls trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Curls is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Curls moves into full guard.
Curls 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.#T8#
Curls keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Curls controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position. #T9#
Curls has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Curls is looking for a triangle here but Anderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (2) Curls
Anderson taking a breather here. #T10#
Anderson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Anderson gets to mount! Curls was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (7) vs (2) Curls#T11#
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Anderson is really struggling to control Curls but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Curls tries to control Anderson's body but Anderson pushes him off. Curls squirms to his side and now Anderson has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (10) vs (2) Curls#T13#
Curls prevents Anderson from getting a body triangle.
Anderson is trying to control but Curls is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Curls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape. #T14#
Curls is controlling an arm, preventing Anderson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Our winner, Richard Anderson, 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:
Bots de Garra 76
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 44 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Curls defends it. #SUB2#
Petersen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Well, if Petersen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Petersen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Petersen not doing much here.
Curls is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen prevents Curls from improving his position.
Curls is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petersen.#T3#
Petersen looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen wants to take Curls's back here but Curls is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petersen mounts Curls! Really nice guard pass there! #T4#
Petersen wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Curls looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen trying to control but Curls is having none of it. #T5#
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Petersen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Petersen trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (8) Petersen
Curls trying to control but not successfully. #T6#
Petersen controls the position.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Petersen.
Petersen wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.#T7#
Petersen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Curls doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Curls knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Curls for a finish.
Curls staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control.
Curls turns into Petersen and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen is trying to keep Curls in close.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (10) Petersen
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Curls pulls Petersen in close to his closed guard and prevents Petersen from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (2) vs (13) Petersen
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Curls is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it. #T11#
Petersen tries to move to mount but Curls blocks the move with his legs.
Petersen staying calm.
Curls stops Petersen from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face as Petersen controls the position. #T12#
Petersen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (2) vs (15) Petersen
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Petersen.
Petersen with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Curls is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
Curls is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen tries to control but Curls wriggling away.
Petersen controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Curls wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape. #T14#
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 15 to 2.
A very excited looking Conald Petersen 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:
Bots de Garra 75
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 37 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump doesn't manage to clinch there - Curls circles away.
Trump fails to land the takedown.
As Trump tries to get set, Curls tries to push him back and clinch up but Trump manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Trump moves into range and clinches up with Curls.
Trump is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Curls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Trump gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Curls actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls is not content to let Trump control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Trump is working for a kimura here but Curls manages to reverse the position and he's now in Trump's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Trump
Curls trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump wants to hit a sweep here but Curls passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Trump there! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (2) Trump#T2#
Trump has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (8) vs (2) Trump
Curls really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Trump.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Curls is trying to stick to Trump's back but Trump is turning into Curls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Curls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (8) vs (4) Trump
Trump won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Curls looking to control.
Curls pulls Trump in to control the position.
Trump advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (7) Trump
Curls being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Curls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5#
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position.
Trump just content to control the position. #T6#
Curls can't do much from the bottom here.
Trump trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom. #T7#
Curls is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trump off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (12) vs (7) Trump
What can Trump do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Trump is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Curls is looking to control Trump but Trump is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Trump rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Trump pulls Curls in close to his closed guard and prevents Curls from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trump is trying to keep Curls in close.
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump trying to control the position here. #T10##SUB2#
Trump is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Curls postures up.
Trump looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Curls slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (12) vs (9) Trump#T12#
Curls controlling Trump's posture. #SUB#
Curls looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trump controls the pace.
Trump wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T13#
Curls keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trump being controlled here momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T14#
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls 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:
Bots de Garra 72
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rishkinov looks for a takedown but Curls sprawls well.#CL#
Rishkinov tries to keep at a distance but Curls has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rishkinov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Curls pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rishkinov tries to score a body lock takedown but Curls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.
Rishkinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Curls prevents it.
#TD#
Curls gets control of Rishkinov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Curls will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rishkinov trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Curls pulls Rishkinov in to control the position.
Curls has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls seems keen to control Rishkinov's posture.
Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Rishkinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Curls looking to control.
#T3#
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Curls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rishkinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rishkinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Rishkinov
Rishkinov wants to control but Curls passes easily into half guard.
Rishkinov tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rishkinov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Rishkinov controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Curls preventing the sweep. #T5#
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rishkinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Curls postures up.
Rishkinov pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Rishkinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rishkinov wants to hit a sweep here but Curls passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rishkinov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Rishkinov#T6#
Rishkinov is just holding on here. Curls manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (8) vs (0) Rishkinov
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Curls keeps control of the position as Rishkinov tries to break free.
Curls keeps control of the position easily here as Rishkinov tries to buck him off.
#T7##SUB#
Rishkinov is trying to roll into a better position but Curls has get a rear naked choke and Rishkinov is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Curls!
Jerry Curls decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Serhey Rishkinov was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 70
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kvinchal rushes Curls and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Kvinchal jumps guard and drags Curls to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kvinchal has his hands on Curls's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Curls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kvinchal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Curls has managed to get both his arms back between Kvinchal's legs - danger averted.
Curls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (3) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Curls stalls from top position.#T1#
Kvinchal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kvinchal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Curls's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Curls! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kvinchal has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jerry Curls!
A relieved looking Jerry Curls 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 67
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Clubber forces Curls back against the ropes and clinches.
Curls prevents the takedown attempt.
Curls has Clubber pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Clubber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Clubber tightens his grip and picks Curls up, before dumping him to the ground. Curls manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clubber is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Clubber wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubber is taking a breather. Curls says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Curls keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clubber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Curls is looking to improve his position.
Curls is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Curls trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Let's hope that Clubber has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Curls is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Clubber controlling the pace.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Curls trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Clubber prevents Curls from improving his position.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away. #T8#
Curls is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clubber passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Curls! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Clubber content just to control the position here.
Curls is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Curls to control.#T10#
Curls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clubber trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Clubber content just to control the position here. #T11#
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Clubber jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Curls is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Curls and Clubber has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Clubber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Curls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Curls tries to bench press Clubber off him but Clubber keeps the position.
Curls is not content to let Clubber control the position. #T13#
Curls seems a little lost for a moment, as Clubber dominates the positioning.
Clubber trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Clubber controlling from side mount.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T14#
Clubber working away.
Clubber is staying tight to Curls's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 66
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracias wants to clinch up but Curls keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Curls gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Curls has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracias uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Curls holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Curls looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracias passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (3) Gracias
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Curls being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1#
Curls is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gracias controlling the position.
Curls is trying to improve his position.
Gracias trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom. #T3#
Curls trying to remain calm as Gracias controls from the top position.
Gracias wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Gracias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Curls, who protects the arm well.
Curls is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T5#
Curls is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias controlling the pace.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Curls wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracias works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (6) Gracias
Curls sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracias prevents Curls from improving his position.#T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracias in particular looking to stall.
Curls trying to control but Gracias postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (4) vs (6) Gracias#T9#
Gracias tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curls tries to keep control of the position but Gracias is staying busy.
Gracias tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
Curls not allowing Gracias to control his hands.
Will Curls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Curls patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T10#
Curls is trying to stick to Gracias's back but Gracias is turning into Curls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Curls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracias. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Curls is trying to hold Gracias in close to prevent damage but Gracias has managed to pass into half guard.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracias wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Gracias trying to advance position but Curls counters by regaining guard. #T12##SUB#
Curls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Curls looking to control.
Curls is looking to sweep but instead, Gracias has passed into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Curls controlling the position for now.#T13#
Gracias controlling the action here.
Gracias is continuing to stall.#T14#
Gracias is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Curls trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 8 to 4.
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 64
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 38 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Curls defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiso.#TD2#
Curls closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Curls
Curls prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso is controlling Curls's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Curls perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiso is looking to control Curls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls controlling the action here.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg. #T1#
Fiso controlling the position well.
Curls trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is positioning himself well to prevent Curls advancing to mount.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Fiso wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Curls seems to be looking for submissions.
Fiso trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso trying to control the position here. #T3#
Curls won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Fiso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiso looking to control but Curls passes into half guard.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Curls is very close to passing his half guard.
Curls prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso trying to control but Curls postures up.
Fiso is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso wants to control the position but Curls says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Curls perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg. #T5#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Curls moves into full mount! Fiso won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (5) Curls
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Curls manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiso to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (0) vs (8) Curls
Fiso tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curls is trying to stick to Fiso's back but Fiso is turning into Curls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Curls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiso. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (8) Curls
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso pushing down on Curls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Curls defends it.
Curls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (2) vs (12) Curls#T7#
Fiso is really stuck here.
Fiso breaks Curls's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (12) Curls
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (14) Curls
Curls won't allow Fiso to sweep him here. #T8#
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Fiso controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Curls postures up.
#T9#
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso is really struggling to control Curls but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso has his hands on Curls's head, controlling the position.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#T11#
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (14) Curls
Fiso is taking a breather. Curls says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fiso is stalling here. Curls is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fiso seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Curls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (6) vs (18) Curls
Fiso is trying to control Curls's posture but Curls avoids it.
Curls taking a breather here.
Fiso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (18) Curls#T12#
Curls is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Fiso trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (20) Curls
Curls wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving. #T13#
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Curls sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fiso's guard.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Fiso is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Fiso gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Curls wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso wants to control the position but Curls says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Curls is looking to pass Fiso's guard but actually Fiso recovers to full guard.
Curls postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Curls postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 20 to 8.
Jerry Curls decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 62
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 38 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Curls has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fiso is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Curls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fiso is trying to drag Curls to the mat but Curls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Fiso is trying to drag Curls to the mat but Curls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fiso has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Curls clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Curls
Curls manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiso's guard. Nice work there by Curls.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (2) Curls
Fiso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Curls wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Curls seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.#T2#
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (2) Curls
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Curls looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls looking to control.
#T3#
Fiso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curls pulls Fiso in close to his closed guard and prevents Fiso from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Curls pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Curls is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso prevents Curls from improving his position.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Fiso wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T6#
Fiso passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (2) Curls
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Curls to control.
Fiso trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Curls is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Fiso moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (12) vs (2) Curls
Curls trying to control the hands but Fiso breaks the grip.
Fiso trying to control momentarily.
Fiso biding his time, looking for the opening.
Curls is keeping busy.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Curls is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Fiso is really struggling to control Curls but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso has the hooks in. Curls is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fiso wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Fiso slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Fiso working for the choke. #T9#
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Curls is staying busy.
Curls manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiso's guard. Nice work there by Curls.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (12) vs (4) Curls
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Curls won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Curls seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily.
Curls is fighting to break Fiso's control of his arms but Fiso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Curls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.#T12#
Curls trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Curls trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T13#
Curls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso looking to control.
#T14#
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (14) vs (4) Curls
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Fiso postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (14) vs (6) Curls
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
A victorious Malaki Fiso 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:
Bots de Garra 61
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 24 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hozdic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Curls's waist but Curls gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hozdic off to one side.
Hozdic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hozdic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Curls is fending him off so far but Hozdic persists. Nope, Curls circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Hozdic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hozdic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hozdic gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Hozdic sits in half guard.
Hozdic is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.
Hozdic trying to advance position but Curls counters by regaining guard.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Hozdic trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hozdic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hozdic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Curls for as long as he can get away with.
Hozdic trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hozdic advances to half guard.
Curls is in trouble now - Hozdic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Curls
Hozdic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hozdic trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Hozdic controlling from the full mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hozdic forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Curls
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hozdic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Curls is really stuck here.
Curls prevents Hozdic from getting a body triangle.
Hozdic has good solid back control here. #T7#
Curls rolls, trying to escape but Hozdic keeps control of the position.
Hozdic controlling the position well here. Curls rolled but Hozdic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hozdic has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Curls's body.
#T8#
Curls looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hozdic.
Hozdic controlling the position well here. Curls rolled but Hozdic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Curls trying to control but not successfully.
Curls rolls, trying to escape but Hozdic keeps control of the position.
Curls is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hozdic.
Hozdic continues to stall.#T10#
Hozdic trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Hozdic working for a choke but Curls is defending well. #SUB#
Hozdic looking for the RNC. #T11#
Hozdic is looking to control Curls but Curls is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hozdic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Hozdic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Curls looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hozdic.
#T13#
Curls looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hozdic trying to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls wants to control his opponent's hands but Hozdic gets his hands free.
Curls is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
Hozdic controls the position.
Further stalling from Hozdic.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Dragan Hozdic 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 60
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 35 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Curls clinches. #TD#
Curls pulls guard successfully.
Average controls from within his opponent's guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Average trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Average
Average trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Curls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Curls has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at Hey Steves Fight Shack inform us that Average has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Average working for a triangle but Curls defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curls is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Curls wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Curls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Average looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Average tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Average looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Curls has picked Average up and slammed him! Average can't keep hold of the triangle and Curls manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Average
Average manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Average is looking to get back to full guard here but Curls has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (0) Average#SUB#
Average wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Curls has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Average's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Average is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Curls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jerry Curls!
Our winner, Jerry Curls, 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:
Bots de Garra 59
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Curls gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leifsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Curls prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leifsson wants a takedown.
Curls prevents the takedown attempt.
Curls has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leifsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leifsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Curls pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leifsson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Leifsson rushes Curls and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Curls has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leifsson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Curls
Leifsson looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls won't allow Leifsson to sweep him here.
Leifsson is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Curls#SUB2#
Curls throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leifsson controlling from the top position. #T2#
Curls pulls Leifsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Leifsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Curls is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Curls
Leifsson trying to get back to full guard but Curls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (2) vs (7) Curls#SUB2#
Curls goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (7) Curls#T3#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Leifsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T4#
Leifsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T5#
Curls keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (9) Curls
Curls postures up.
#T6#
Leifsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Curls is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Curls stands and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (4) vs (12) Curls#SUB2#
Curls wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leifsson, who protects the arm well.
Curls has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Leifsson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (4) vs (14) Curls
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Curls is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Curls jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leifsson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leifsson and Curls has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leifsson manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8##SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Curls.
Curls wants to pass to mount but Leifsson is defending the position.
Leifsson wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Curls is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well.
Leifsson is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
Curls is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Leifsson won't allow Curls to pass to mount. #T10#
Curls prevents Leifsson from improving his position.
Curls trying to advance position but Leifsson counters by regaining guard.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Leifsson is trying to keep Curls in close.
#SUB2#
Curls has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (6) vs (14) Curls
Curls keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass. #T12#
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Curls is looking for a triangle but Leifsson pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Leifsson is looking to pass into half guard but Curls pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Curls is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (6) vs (16) Curls
Leifsson managing to control the position.
Leifsson controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself. #T14#
Leifsson pulls Curls in close to his closed guard and prevents Curls from doing any damage or advancing position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Leifsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 16 to 6.
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls 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:
Bots de Garra 57
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Orion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (0) vs (4) Orion
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion staying calm.
Orion wants to control for a moment but Curls uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Orion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Orion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Orion is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Orion wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Orion trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away. #T4#
Well, if Orion 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.
Orion is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (7) Orion#T5#
Orion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Orion trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Orion controlling from mount.
Orion wants to take Curls's back but he can't do it this time. #T7#
Orion trying to control but Curls is having none of it. #T8#
Orion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Curls is squirming around, avoiding Orion's attempts to control the action.
Orion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9##SUB2#
Orion jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Curls manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face as Orion controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Orion wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Orion wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T11#
Orion controls the position.
It looks like Orion might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Orion is continuing to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13##T14#
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls is letting Orion control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, Cole Orion, 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:
Bots de Garra 56
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett shoots in and drives through. Curls sprawls well.
Bennett shoots in and drives through. Curls sprawls well.
As Bennett tries to get set, Curls tries to push him back and clinch up but Bennett manages to avoid the attempt.
Bennett shoots for a double leg takedown but Curls sprawls well. He's pushed Bennett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.#TD#
Curls changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bennett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (4) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Curls moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (7) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Curls has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (9) vs (0) Bennett#T1##SUB#
Bennett tries to improve his position but Curls has taken his back! Curls has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bennett tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Curls pushes Bennett away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Curls!
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 54
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Orion dives in and grabs Curls's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curls pushes down on Orion's head and hops out.
Curls drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orion sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Curls tries to keep at a distance but Orion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Curls prevents the takedown attempt.
Curls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orion.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.
Curls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orion.
Orion is working for takedown but Curls is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Curls has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Orion uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Orion passes into half guard. #T1#
Curls gets full guard.
Curls 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.
Orion wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Orion passes Curls's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orion is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orion passes into side control, despite Curls's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (3) Orion
Curls regains half guard.
Curls trying to hold on to Orion's head to control him but Orion postures up.
Curls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orion is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Orion wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Curls is doing well to control the position and prevent Orion from advancing to side control.
Orion is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Curls wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
#T4#
Curls trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (6) Orion
Curls bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (6) Orion
Orion wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Curls controlling from the top position. #T5#
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Curls controls the pace.#T6#
Curls sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orion's guard.
Orion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it.
Curls not doing much here.
Orion wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Orion is not content to let Curls control the position.
Orion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.
Curls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Orion wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
#SUB#
Curls is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orion trying to get back to full guard but Curls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (6) Orion
Curls content just to control the position here. #T9#
Curls wants to control but Orion has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Curls's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Curls's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (5) vs (10) Orion
Orion controls the action.#SUB2#
Curls defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10#
Curls prevents Orion from getting a body triangle.
Orion just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Orion wants to control the position but Curls frees himself and scrambles - Orion manages to regain control in side control.
Orion trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
Curls is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls can't do much from the bottom here.
Curls is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls tries to bench press Orion off him but Orion keeps the position.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
A lull in the action here as Orion stalls from top position.
Curls gets back to half guard.
Curls is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orion prevents Curls from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 10 to 5.
A very excited looking Cole Orion 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:
Bots de Garra 53
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 31 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Average darts in and clinches Curls up against the ropes.
Average is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Curls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Average changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curls fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Average pushes Curls up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Average wants the takedown. Curls is fighting it off but Average persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Curls's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Average will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curls is controlling Average's posture.
Average passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Curls#SUB#
Average tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Average tries to move to mount but Curls blocks the move with his legs.
Curls wants to control but Average postures up.#T2#
Curls is not content to let Average control the position.
Average tries to move to mount but Curls blocks the move with his legs.
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Average tries to move into full mount but can't pass Curls's legs.
Average happy to just control the position for now.
Curls regains half guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Average is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Curls tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Average wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
Average is looking to pass Curls's guard but actually Curls recovers to full guard.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls working a defensive guard but Average manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (8) vs (0) Curls
Average trying to control the position but Curls is working away. #T5##SUB#
Average tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Average trying to control the position but Curls is working away.
Average slows the pace down.
Average wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T6#
Average is really struggling to control Curls but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Curls is looking to regain half guard here but Average keeps moving and retains side control.
Curls is not content to let Average control the position.
Average tries to advance to mount but Curls denies him.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working. #T7##T8#
Curls is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Average working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Curls seems a little lost for a moment, as Average dominates the positioning.#T9#
Curls manages to get back to half guard.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Curls is defending against the submission attempts here by Average.
Average is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average advances to half guard.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Average trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Average prevents Curls from improving his position.#SUB#
Average is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Curls is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11##SUB#
Average is working for a submission of some sort.
Average tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Average is keen to just control but Curls is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Average is trying to work for a kimura but Curls is defending well.
Curls won't allow Average to pass to mount. #T12#
Average is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Curls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Curls wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Average is proving a slippery customer.
Curls working a defensive guard but Average passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Average's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T13##SUB#
Average seems to be looking for submissions.
Average not doing much here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Average wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Average trying to control from Curls's half guard. Curls has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Average looking to pass the guard.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (8) vs (2) Curls#T14#
Average lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (10) vs (2) Curls
Average wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Average is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Average is looking to advance position but Curls has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Average (10) vs (6) Curls
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 52
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 33 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Al Jhit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Curls on his heels. He'll look to pass Curls's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Al Jhit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Curls
Curls is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Curls is trying to control Al Jhit's posture but Al Jhit avoids it.
Curls is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to get an arm triangle but Curls is defending well. #T1#
Curls tries to improve position but can't.
Al Jhit wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Curls is trying to improve his position.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Al Jhit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Curls is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (4) Curls
Al Jhit turns into Curls and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (4) Curls
Al Jhit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Jhit passes into half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Curls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage. #T3#
Curls is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Jhit from advancing position.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit.
Curls gets full guard.#T4#
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T5#
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Al Jhit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Curls is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Curls trying to control the position.
#T6#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (6) Curls
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but instead Curls has moved into half guard.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
Curls trying to control from half guard but Al Jhit is working away. #T7#
Still in half guard, Curls seems content to control.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Al Jhit trying to control but Curls postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Curls is working for a submission of some sort.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Curls frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (9) Curls
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Curls controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curls controlling from mount.
Al Jhit regains half guard.
Curls prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Curls is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Jhit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11##SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Curls stalling away here and it's allowed Al Jhit to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Al Jhit 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.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Al Jhit working a defensive guard but Curls manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (12) Curls
Curls controlling from side mount.
Al Jhit is looking to reverse the position.
Al Jhit manages to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
Curls is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Al Jhit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Curls prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Curls is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Al Jhit has an active guard here but Curls has managed to pass into half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to control Curls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls is looking to advance position but Al Jhit won't allow it.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 12 to 7.
Jerry Curls decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 51
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Curls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curls with the counter takedown but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curls with the counter takedown but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Curls keeps the fight on the outside.
Curls changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Leifsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leifsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leifsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Curls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Curls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Curls successfully pulls guard.
Curls has Leifsson pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Curls working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leifsson won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Leifsson is looking to advance position but Curls has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (0) vs (4) Curls
Leifsson is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.
Curls is stalling here but it's allowed Leifsson to get half guard.
Leifsson wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Curls is controlling the pace.
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
Leifsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leifsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leifsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Curls
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Leifsson is proving a slippery customer.
Leifsson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (4) Curls
Curls is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Curls works his way to full guard. Good work.
Curls has Leifsson pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Leifsson pushing down on Curls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leifsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Curls is pulling down on Leifsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Leifsson, at least for the moment.
Curls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (5) vs (6) Curls
Curls advances to half guard. #T7#
Leifsson is not content to let Curls control the position.
Curls prevents Leifsson from improving his position.
Curls is taking a breather. Leifsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Curls is looking to advance position but Leifsson won't allow it.
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8##SUB2#
Curls seems to be looking for submissions.
Leifsson is looking to improve his position.
Curls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leifsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg. #T9#
Leifsson is working hard here to advance position.
Curls is trying to control the action in half guard but Leifsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leifsson gets back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Leifsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11##SUB#
Leifsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Curls has passed into half guard!
Curls trying to pass the guard but Leifsson defending well.
Leifsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Leifsson trying to get back to full guard but Curls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (9) Curls
Well,Leifsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Leifsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curls controlling his opponent.
Leifsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Leifsson wants to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Leifsson is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Curls sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Curls prevents Leifsson from getting the reversal.
Curls controlling from the full mount.
Leifsson tries to lock up and control but Curls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leifsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 9 to 5.
Jerry Curls seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 50
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 30 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Curls tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Brown pulls Curls into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls controls from within his opponent's guard.
Curls looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Curls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Curls has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Curls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (3) vs (0) Brown#SUB#
Curls is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Curls's best efforts.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Curls has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (6) vs (0) Brown#SUB#
Curls looking for a guillotine from mount but Brown is having none of it. #T3#
Curls controlling from the full mount.
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Curls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Curls controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Brown wants to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Brown tries to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Curls controlling the pace for now.
Curls prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Curls wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Brown wants to control but Curls is having none of it.#T7#
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown trying to get back to full guard but Curls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (9) vs (0) Brown
Brown wants to control but Curls is having none of it.
Brown is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Curls is staying active.
Curls tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Curls wants to control the action but instead Brown gets a body lock and reverses into Curls's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (9) vs (2) Brown#T8#
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T9#
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Curls haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Curls pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curls is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (11) vs (2) Brown#T10#
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Curls stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass. #T11#
Curls slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown has Curls pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Curls wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (11) vs (4) Brown
Brown is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Curls has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brown has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (11) vs (7) Brown
Brown wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Curls is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Brown trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T14#
Brown tries to advance to mount but Curls denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls tries to improve position but can't.
Brown trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 49
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 20 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hozdic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hozdic closes the distance and clinches up with Curls, looking for a takedown. Hozdic pushes Curls against the ropes but Curls circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Curls feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hozdic is defended easily by Curls.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragan Hozdic.#TD2#
Hozdic gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hozdic controlling the action here.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hozdic is working away from the top position though.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Hozdic 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.
#T2#
It looks like Hozdic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hozdic wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hozdic not doing much here.
#T3#
Curls keeping control of the position.
Hozdic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
Curls trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hozdic in particular looking to stall.
Curls wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Hozdic is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Curls controlling the position well.
Hozdic wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it.
Hozdic controlling the pace. #T6#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls is positioning himself well to prevent Hozdic advancing to mount.
Hozdic is looking to advance position but Curls won't allow it.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hozdic is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Curls is in trouble now - Hozdic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Hozdic
Curls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount.
Hozdic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape. #T8#
Hozdic moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (8) Hozdic
Hozdic has good solid back control here.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Curls looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Hozdic go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hozdic biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
Curls tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hozdic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Curls can't escape the position.
#T11#
Curls is working hard here to advance position.
Curls has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (11) Hozdic
Curls rolls, trying to escape but Hozdic keeps control of the position.
Hozdic trying to control.
Hozdic has the hooks in. Curls is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Curls trying to control the hands but Hozdic won't let him.
Hozdic trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hozdic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Curls haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T13#
Curls is in bad spot here.
Hozdic is trying to stick to Curls's back but Curls is turning into Hozdic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hozdic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Curls. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (11) Hozdic
Hozdic being controlled here, momentarily.
Hozdic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Hozdic wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Dragan Hozdic, 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:
Bots de Garra 48
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Curls stuffs the takedown.
Curls tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.
Leifsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curls with the counter takedown but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Leifsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curls drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leifsson defends it well.
Leifsson has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Curls counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Curls
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
Curls stands and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Curls
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Curls wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leifsson, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Leifsson gets back to half guard.
Leifsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Curls from advancing to side control.
Curls trying to mount his opponent but Leifsson defends it.
Curls trying to control the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Leifsson is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Curls is now in half guard.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Curls's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Curls's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (5) Curls#T3##SUB#
Curls is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
Curls is in bad spot here.
Leifsson not allowing Curls to control his hands.
Curls rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Leifsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Curls manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leifsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Curls being controlled here, momentarily. #T5##SUB2#
Curls is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leifsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson slips nicely into half guard.
Curls is not content to let Leifsson control the position.#T7#
Leifsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well.
Curls wants to sweep but Leifsson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (7) vs (5) Curls#T8#
Leifsson taking a break here but Curls is having none of it and regains half guard.
Leifsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Leifsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Curls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Curls trying to get back to full guard but Leifsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (10) vs (5) Curls#T9##SUB#
Leifsson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Curls is now in Leifsson's guard. A big mistake from Leifsson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (10) vs (7) Curls
Curls stands and throws Leifsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (10) vs (10) Curls
Leifsson is trying to escape the position but Curls is controlling the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T10#
Leifsson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Curls tries for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson tries to buck Curls off but Curls is having none of it.#T11##SUB2#
Curls swings around for an armbar but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (12) vs (10) Curls
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Leifsson preventing the sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls controls Leifsson momentarily but Leifsson frees himself.
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leifsson is one step ahead there. #T12#
Leifsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Leifsson preventing the sweep.
Leifsson passes Curls's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Leifsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leifsson is stalling here. Curls is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leifsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Curls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (12) vs (14) Curls#T13#
Curls trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (12) vs (16) Curls
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Curls moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Leifsson has worked his arm free - good work by Leifsson!
Leifsson is trying to control Curls's posture but Curls avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Curls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 16 to 12.
A relieved looking Jerry Curls 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 47
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 27 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Trump drives through and clinches with Curls against the ropes.
Trump looking for a takedown.
Curls gets underhooks to prevent Trump's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Trump lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well.
Curls wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Trump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Trump passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Curls
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Trump manages to capitalize on a mistake by Curls to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trump (8) vs (0) Curls
Curls breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (8) vs (2) Curls#T3#
Curls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trump is trying to control the position but Curls postures up.
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #T4#
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Curls is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trump is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trump has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (2) Curls
Trump passes into half guard. #T5#
Curls tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Trump is keen to just control but Curls is a slippery customer.#T6#
Trump wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Trump controlling the action here.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trump is working away from the top position though.
Trump is keen to just control but Curls is a slippery customer.#T7#
Trump tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trump controlling the action here.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Curls manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Trump wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls looking to control.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Curls pulls Trump in close to his closed guard and prevents Trump from doing any damage or advancing position.
Curls 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.
Trump trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T10#
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump postures up.
Trump wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trump looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (4) Curls
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (12) vs (4) Curls
Curls is adopting a defensive guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T12#
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Trump won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Curls trying to control the position here.
Curls trying to control the position.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T14#
Curls trying to control the position.
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Donald Trump retains his super heavyweight title!
Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 46
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ahokas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Curls gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Curls
Curls tries to pass to full mount but Ahokas defends it.
Curls takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls is trying to control. Ahokas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahokas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ahokas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ahokas trying to control the position here.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahokas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Curls is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ahokas looking to control but Curls passes into half guard.
Ahokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.
Curls trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls passes Ahokas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahokas is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Ahokas tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Ahokas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Ahokas wants to sweep but Curls has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (5) Curls
Curls working away.
Curls has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahokas (0) vs (7) Curls
Ahokas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Curls tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away. #SUB2#
Curls is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ahokas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ahokas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (7) Curls
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Ahokas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ahokas trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Ahokas is pushing down on Curls's leg trying to pass to half guard. Curls is fighting to maintain full guard but Ahokas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Curls wants to get back to full guard.
Ahokas wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Ahokas is stalling here. Curls is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ahokas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Curls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (2) vs (11) Curls
Curls looking to control but instead Ahokas has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas is holding on to half guard well.
Ahokas wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls stalling away here and it's allowed Ahokas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T8#
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas working a defensive guard but Curls passes into half guard.
Curls is stalling here. Ahokas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Curls seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ahokas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (6) vs (11) Curls
Curls is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas slows the pace down. #T9#
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Curls is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Curls seems a little lost for a moment, as Ahokas dominates the positioning.#T10#
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls is letting Ahokas control him for a moment.
Curls tries to bench press Ahokas off him but Ahokas keeps the position. #T11#
Ahokas trying to control the position but Curls is working away.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face as Ahokas controls the position.
Curls is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ahokas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Ahokas is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Curls trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ahokas manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (9) vs (11) Curls#T13#
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Ahokas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Curls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curls regains half guard.
Ahokas not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 11 to 9.
Our winner, Jerry Curls, 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:
Bots de Garra 45
Date: May 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 27 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Trump pushes Curls up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Trump wants the takedown. Curls is fighting it off but Trump persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Curls's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Curls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trump gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trump slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Trump looking to pass the guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Trump trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Curls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trump passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Trump
Trump happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Trump wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Curls is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Trump working away.#T4#
Trump taking a breather here.
Curls gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Curls tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Trump keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Curls is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Trump jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (8) Trump#T5#
Trump trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Curls is not content to let Trump control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position. #T6#
Trump controlling the position from side mount.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump controlling the position. #T7#
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Trump controlling the position from side mount.
Curls tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Trump taking a break here but Curls is having none of it and regains half guard.
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Curls is not content to let Trump control the position.
Trump sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Curls is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Curls manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Trump has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Curls haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Curls working for submissions but it's allowed Trump to get to half guard.
#T12#
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Trump sits in half guard.
Curls wants to get back to full guard.
Trump wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it.
Trump is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
Curls wants to get back to full guard but Trump has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (11) Trump
Trump wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely.
Trump prevents Curls from getting the reversal.#T14#
Curls tries to hold on but Trump postures up.
Trump controlling his opponent.
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Curls is trying to reverse the position but instead Trump has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (14) Trump
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 14 to 0.
Donald Trump is the new super heavyweight champion!
Donald Trump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 44
Date: May 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hozdic looks for a takedown but Curls sprawls well.
Hozdic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Curls pinned against the ropes. Curls gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hozdic with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Curls counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Curls
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Hozdic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB#
Hozdic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Curls passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (5) Curls
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hozdic keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hozdic (0) vs (7) Curls#T1#
Hozdic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hozdic just holding on.
Hozdic regains half guard.
Hozdic manages to get to full guard.
Hozdic pulls Curls in to control the position. #T2#
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Curls looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hozdic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Curls trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Hozdic pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Curls trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hozdic wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Curls controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Hozdic working a defensive guard here.
Hozdic controlling the position.#T6#
Curls won't allow Hozdic to sweep him here.
Hozdic trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Curls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hozdic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hozdic 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.#T7#
Hozdic is working hard here to advance position.
Curls passes Hozdic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Curls is keen to just control but Hozdic is a slippery customer.#T8#
Hozdic tries to roll over but Curls keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Curls is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Curls not doing much here.
#T9#
Hozdic trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
Curls wants to take a breather but Hozdic is having none of it.
Curls prevents Hozdic from improving his position.#T10#
Hozdic wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls is trying to control. Hozdic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls trying to pass the guard but Hozdic defending well. #T11#
Hozdic trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
Hozdic is looking to improve his position.
Curls controlling the action here.
Hozdic trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
#T12#
Hozdic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard but Curls has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (10) Curls
Curls is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hozdic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T13#
Curls has control of an arm but Hozdic manages to advance to Curls's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (4) vs (10) Curls
Hozdic has good solid back control here.
Curls tries to escape the position.
Hozdic wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.#T14#
Curls trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hozdic trying to control momentarily.
Curls turns into Hozdic and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (4) vs (12) Curls
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is controlling Curls's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 12 to 4.
Jerry Curls is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jerry Curls 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:
Bots de Garra 42
Date: May 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Curls as Bennett shoots in.#TD2#
Bennett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Curls! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (0) vs (4) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls tries to bench press Bennett off him but Bennett keeps the position. #SUB2#
Bennett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bennett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Bennett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Curls rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bennett's guard! Nice work there by Curls! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (4) Bennett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Curls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Curls advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Curls passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (4) Bennett
Curls mounts Bennett! Really nice guard pass there!
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Curls controlling from the full mount.
Bennett is looking to get to half guard.
Bennett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (5) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bennett has gone for a leg lock! Curls slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bennett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (7) vs (6) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Curls gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bennett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (7) vs (8) Bennett
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Bennett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Curls defends it well.
Curls trying to hold on to Bennett's head to control him but Bennett postures up.
#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett. #SUB2#
Bennett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Curls is just riding it out for now. Bennett eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but Curls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bennett to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bennett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Curls sees it coming and defends easily.
Bennett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Bennett trying to work for an americana but Curls has managed to regain full guard.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls is controlling Bennett's posture.#SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Curls manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Curls in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (9) vs (8) Bennett#T5#
Curls advances to half guard.
Curls moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (12) vs (8) Bennett#SUB#
Curls looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Curls moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Curls moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (14) vs (8) Bennett#T6#
Bennett can't escape the position.
Curls controlling from mount.
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curls looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bennett regains half guard.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curls pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Curls moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (17) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Curls's best efforts.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curls pulls his head out easily.
Curls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bennett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Curls passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bennett! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (20) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett can't escape the position.
#T8#
Curls looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennett manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Curls wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett wants to sweep but Curls has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (23) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Bennett sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curls pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Curls moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (26) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett tries to buck Curls off but Curls is having none of it.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Curls keeps moving and retains side control.
Curls content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
Bennett tries to bench press Curls off him but Curls keeps the position.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.
Curls has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (28) vs (8) Bennett
Curls takes Bennett's back. Score +3 for taking back: Curls (31) vs (8) Bennett
Bennett is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Bennett tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Curls has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Bennett is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Curls!
Jerry Curls seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 41
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Curls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Ahokas moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Curls gets control of Ahokas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Curls will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahokas content to stall in guard here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls is trying to keep Ahokas in close.
#T1#
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T2#
Curls has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahokas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura but Curls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ahokas to get the leverage. #T3#
Ahokas prevents Curls from improving his position.
Curls gets full guard.
Ahokas stands and throws Curls's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (3) vs (0) Curls
Curls regains half guard.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahokas is working away from the top position though.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Ahokas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curls is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Curls has a hand on Ahokas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ahokas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (6) vs (0) Curls
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls is looking to improve his position but Ahokas isn't that keen on the idea.#T5##SUB#
Ahokas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Curls has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Curls! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (6) vs (2) Curls
Ahokas wants to hit a sweep here but Curls passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahokas there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (6) vs (5) Curls
Curls with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Ahokas tries to lock up and control but Curls gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ahokas is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
Ahokas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahokas is looking to escape.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Curls sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Curls tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Ahokas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Ahokas regains half guard.
Curls is looking to stall here but Ahokas recovers full guard.
Ahokas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahokas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (8) vs (5) Curls#T9#
Ahokas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahokas preventing the sweep. #T10#
Curls is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (8) vs (7) Curls
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Ahokas.
Ahokas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
Curls wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Ahokas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Curls won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here. #T12#
Ahokas working a defensive guard here.
Curls controlling from the top position.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.
Curls stays in close to Ahokas's body and controls the position.
Curls trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #T14#
Ahokas wants to hit a sweep here but Curls passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahokas there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (8) vs (10) Curls
Ahokas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 10 to 8.
Jerry Curls seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 40
Date: May 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 26 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Trump tries to keep at a distance but Curls has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trump is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Curls pulls guard.
Curls being controlled here, momentarily.
Trump wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump postures up.
#T1#
Trump's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trump is looking to pass into half guard but Curls pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Curls is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Curls
Trump keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T2#
Curls is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Curls trying to move into half guard but instead Trump has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Curls
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trump wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T3#
Curls managing to control the position.
Curls wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Trump is now in half guard.
Curls tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Trump trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well. #T4#
Curls is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Trump jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (2) Curls
Curls regains half guard.
Trump wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Curls trying to control but Trump postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Trump wants to advance to full mount but Curls doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (5) vs (4) Curls
Trump pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage.
Trump looking to control.
#T6#
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Trump looking to control.
Trump pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Curls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curls wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Curls won't allow Trump to sweep him here. #T8#
Curls is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trump wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Curls is now in half guard.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Curls with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trump is controlling Curls's trapped leg to prevent Curls from advancing to side control.#T9#
Curls is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Curls prevents Trump from improving his position.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Curls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Trump trying to control from the bottom.
Trump gets full guard.
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curls is looking to pass into half guard but Trump pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trump is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (7) vs (4) Curls
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Curls is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Trump content to stall in guard here.
Curls wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Trump is now in half guard.
Curls tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg. #T13#
Trump with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Curls trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (4) Curls
Curls tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Trump wants to take his opponent's back but Curls doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 39
Date: May 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Curls as Leifsson shoots in.#CL2#
Curls closes the distance and clinches.
Curls stops a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Curls is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Leifsson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Curls is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Leifsson to the mat. Leifsson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Curls
Leifsson is controlling Curls's posture.
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Curls is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leifsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leifsson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Curls
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Curls throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leifsson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (2) Curls
Curls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Curls manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (5) vs (4) Curls#SUB2#
Curls is working for a submission of some sort.
Curls wants to pass to mount but Leifsson is defending the position. #SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Curls.
#SUB2#
Curls is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Curls prevents Leifsson from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Curls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Curls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Curls moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (7) Curls#SUB2#
Curls swings around for an armbar but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (7) vs (7) Curls
Leifsson trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Leifsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Curls looking for subs off his back but Leifsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Leifsson controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Curls looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it. #SUB2#
Curls with the active half guard here but Leifsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (10) vs (7) Curls
Leifsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Curls is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leifsson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T5#
Curls is trying to get back to half guard.
Curls is still trying to improve position.
Curls is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Curls looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Curls actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Curls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB2#
Curls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Curls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leifsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Curls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Leifsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (13) vs (7) Curls
Curls tries to reverse the position but Leifsson maintains control.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely.
Curls is trying to escape the mount.
Leifsson content just to control the position here.
Curls is looking to get to half guard.
Curls tries to improve his position but instead Leifsson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (16) vs (7) Curls
A lull in the action here.
#T8#
Curls tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Curls is looking to improve his position but Leifsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Leifsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Curls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leifsson controlling from mount.
Curls is looking to improve his position but Leifsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Leifsson looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curls is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Curls slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Curls tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.
Leifsson is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Leifsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Leifsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Curls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Curls looking for subs from the bottom but Leifsson mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (19) vs (7) Curls#T11#
Curls working to try and regain half guard.
Curls is trying to reverse the position but instead Leifsson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (22) vs (7) Curls
Leifsson has good solid back control here.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
Curls is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Curls looks winded!
What can Curls do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Curls is trying to break free.
Curls is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Leifsson is trying to stick to Curls's back but Curls is turning into Leifsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leifsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Curls. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (22) vs (9) Curls
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Curls advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Leifsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Curls from advancing to side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson moves into full guard.
Curls trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Leifsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (24) vs (9) Curls
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Curls working for submissions but it's allowed Leifsson to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Curls looking for a kimura from the bottom but Leifsson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (27) vs (9) Curls
Leifsson wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T14#
Leifsson is really struggling to control Curls but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Curls tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Curls sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Curls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Curls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Curls has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leifsson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leifsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (30) vs (9) Curls
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 30 to 9.
An out of breath Skjoldr Leifsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 38
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Davon Davis!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curls has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davis after a bit of a struggle.
Curls is pressed up against the ropes. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Curls down to the mat. Curls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis tries to score a body lock takedown but Curls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davis tries for a takedown but Curls manages to get underhooks.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davon Davis.
Davis is working for takedown but Curls is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davis has Curls pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Curls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Curls gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Curls turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Curls (4) vs (0) Davis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Curls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Curls is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (6) vs (0) Davis#SUB#
Curls throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Davis has his hands clasped together but Curls breaks the hold and Davis is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Curls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Curls!
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 36
Date: May 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ahokas gets a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahokas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Ahokas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Curls is trying to keep an underhook but Ahokas manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas is looking to advance position but Curls won't allow it.
Ahokas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahokas is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
Ahokas is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Ahokas is taking a breather. Curls says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ahokas trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Ahokas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is adopting a defensive guard.
Curls working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Curls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahokas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Ahokas
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curls preventing the sweep. #T4#
Ahokas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahokas is controlling Curls's posture.
Curls trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
#T5##SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a triangle but Curls pushes his legs off easily.
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for a guillotine here but Curls defends easily.
Curls controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls passes Ahokas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Curls controlling the pace.
Curls is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ahokas reverses the position - he's now on top in Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (4) Ahokas#T7#
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Ahokas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahokas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Curls controlling the position.#T9#
Ahokas passes Curls's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahokas prevents Curls from improving his position.
Ahokas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahokas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Ahokas is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ahokas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curls trying to control the position.
#T11#
Ahokas is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Ahokas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curls dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (4) Ahokas
Curls is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahokas is retaining full guard. #T12#
Curls's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Curls drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ahokas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (4) vs (6) Ahokas
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Ahokas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahokas is one step ahead there.
Ahokas trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T14#
Ahokas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls controlling Ahokas's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 6 to 4.
An out of breath Juha Ahokas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 35
Date: May 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Orion moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Curls pulls Orion into guard.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Orion postures up.
#T1#
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there.
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. #T2#
Orion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Curls looking to control.
#T3#
Orion won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Orion stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Curls keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass.
Curls controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Orion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Orion looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Curls seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Curls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orion controls the pace.
Orion trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T6#
Curls is trying to control the position but Orion postures up.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T7#
Curls controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orion trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
Orion is looking to advance position but Curls has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (0) vs (4) Curls#T8#
Orion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Curls pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Orion is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Orion defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Curls.
Orion working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Curls trying to control but Orion is having none of it.
Curls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orion haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Orion looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orion (0) vs (7) Curls
Curls is not going to allow Orion to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Curls is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orion is defending well though. Curls let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls wants to control but Orion is keeping busy.#T11#
Orion is really stuck here.
Curls not allowing Orion to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Curls has good solid back control here.
Orion can't escape the position.
#T12#
Curls is looking to control Orion but Orion is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Curls looking for the choke but no joy.
Curls controlling from the back.
Orion staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control. #T13#
Curls is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Curls has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Curls wants to control but Orion is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
#SUB2#
Orion preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Curls. #T14#
Orion staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
Orion wants to control his opponent's hands but Curls gets his hands free.
Orion is really stuck here.
Curls gets his hands free as Orion looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Curls has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Orion has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 7 to 0.
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 34
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 26 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Trump drives through and clinches with Curls against the ropes.
Curls is trying to pull guard but Trump turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Trump has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Curls regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Curls
Trump looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump controlling from the top position. #T1#
Curls wants to control the position but Trump says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trump is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.
Curls tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Curls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls is concentrating on defense, preventing Trump from advancing position.
Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Trump controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
Trump is looking for a kimura here.
Curls is pressing down on Trump's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Curls 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.
Trump postures up.
#T5#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Curls trying to control the position.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.#T7#
Trump trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Trump passes into half guard. #T8#
Trump perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Curls gets full guard.
Curls controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Trump looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Curls
Curls is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Curls is fighting to break Trump's control of his arms but Trump is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Curls preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Curls defends easily.
Trump controlling Curls's posture. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Curls
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trump trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T13#
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T14##SUB2#
Curls is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trump is aware though and is defending well.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Donald Trump seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 33
Date: May 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 16 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zan shoots for a double leg takedown but Curls sprawls well. He's pushed Zan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Curls tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zan manages to circle out of the way.
Curls leaves Zan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zan is defended easily by Curls.
Curls wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tan Zan.
Zan shoots for a takedown but Curls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Curls wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zan misses with a takedown #CL#
and Curls holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan is trying to drag Curls to the mat but Curls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD#
Curls jumps guard and drags Zan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Curls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Zan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Curls looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Curls looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Curls! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (4) vs (0) Zan
Curls has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (6) vs (0) Zan
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Curls (9) vs (0) Zan
Zan tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curls doesn't have the hooks in and Zan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (9) vs (2) Zan
Curls has Zan pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Zan looking to improve position, pressing down on Curls's thigh with his hand. Curls seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Zan paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Zan's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Curls picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Curls!
Jerry Curls seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 375
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bar misses with a takedown attempt - Curls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Curls is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bar misses with a takedown attempt - Curls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Bar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Curls! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bar (4) vs (0) Curls
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar trying to control the position but Curls is working away.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face as Bar controls the position. #T1#
Bar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Bar controlling the position. #T2#
Bar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Curls for as long as he can get away with.
Bar trying to control the position but Curls is working away. #T3#
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Bar controls the position from side control.
Bar wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Bar controlling the position. #T4#
Bar is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bar controlling the position from side mount. #T5#
Curls sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bar wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Curls keeping hold of Bar's head, controlling as best he can.
Bar is stalling here. Curls is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Curls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (4) vs (4) Curls
Bar being controlled for a moment. #T6#
Curls tries to advance to mount but can't.
Curls looking to control but instead Bar has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bar is not content to let Curls control the position.#T7#
Curls performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Bar wants to sweep but Curls has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (4) vs (7) Curls
Curls has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bar (4) vs (9) Curls#T8#
Curls controlling from mount.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bar regains half guard.
Bar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
Bar is staying active underneath Curls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bar is trying to control but can't.
Bar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Curls being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Curls won't allow Bar to sweep him here. #T11#
Bar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bar wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T12#
Curls controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Curls is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Curls won't allow Bar to sweep him here.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Bar is adopting a defensive guard.
Bar keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass. #T14#
Curls trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Curls slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 9 to 4.
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls 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:
CWC 372
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 34 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Curls as Alopodis shoots in.
Curls with the counter takedown but Alopodis avoids it easily.
Alopodis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Curls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alopodis looks for a takedown but Curls sprawls well.
Curls is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceph Alopodis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alopodis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Curls defends it nicely.
Curls changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alopodis has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Curls counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Curls. #TD2#
Curls turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Curls manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Curls
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis prevents Curls from moving into mount.
Alopodis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Curls is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (0) vs (6) Curls
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis has given up his back here. Will Curls look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (9) Curls
Alopodis's coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Alopodis tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alopodis wants to control his opponent's hands but Curls gets his hands free.
Curls really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Curls controlling from the back.
Alopodis tries to break free.
Alopodis trying to control the action but Curls just sinks the hooks in.
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Alopodis staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
Curls doesn't have the hooks in and Alopodis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (9) Curls
Alopodis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard.
Alopodis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alopodis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Curls's thigh. Curls counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis wants to advance to full mount but Curls doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alopodis passes Curls's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Alopodis wants to advance to full mount but Curls doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (11) Curls#T4#
Curls preventing the sweep.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (11) Curls
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (13) Curls
Curls preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Alopodis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Curls has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Curls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5##SUB2#
Curls is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis has a hand on Curls's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Curls takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (4) vs (16) Curls
Alopodis tries to hold on but Curls postures up.
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully.
Curls manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alopodis to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (4) vs (19) Curls#T6#
Alopodis is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Curls gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
#T7#
Curls really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Alopodis tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
Curls really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Alopodis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T8#
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.
Curls fails to advance to Alopodis's back. #T9#
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Curls frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (4) vs (22) Curls#T10#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.
Alopodis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (4) vs (25) Curls
Alopodis turns into Curls and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (25) Curls
Alopodis stands and throws Curls's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (9) vs (25) Curls
Curls stops Alopodis from passing to mount. #T11#
Curls is looking to reverse the position.
Curls manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Alopodis is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Curls won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount. #SUB#
Alopodis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alopodis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Alopodis passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (12) vs (25) Curls
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but Curls denies him. #SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Curls has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alopodis but great work by Curls. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (12) vs (29) Curls
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Curls controlling the position from side mount.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Curls is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alopodis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alopodis is not content to let Curls control the position.
Curls working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis tries to buck Curls off but Curls is having none of it.
Alopodis is trying to work for a sweep but Curls has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (12) vs (31) Curls
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 31 to 12.
An out of breath Jerry Curls thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 370
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 40 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Archer rushes Curls and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Archer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Curls smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Archer darts in and clinches Curls up against the cage.#TD2#
Curls manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (3) vs (0) Curls
Curls is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Archer swings around for an armbar but Curls sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Archer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (3) vs (2) Curls
Curls stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Curls being controlled here momentarily.
Curls looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Curls
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Archer trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls trying to control the position here.
Curls keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.#T3#
Curls is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer passes Curls's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Curls controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Curls regains full guard. Nicely done.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T5#
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.#SUB#
Archer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curls dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (4) Curls
Curls looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Curls has moved into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Curls wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to get back to full guard but Curls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (7) Curls
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Archer gets back to half guard.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Curls is very close to passing his half guard.
Archer has a hand on Curls's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Curls takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (10) Curls
Archer wants to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9##SUB2#
Curls goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Archer turns into him and now he's in Curls's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (10) Curls
Archer wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (12) Curls
Curls wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T11#
Curls being controlled here momentarily.
Curls won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Curls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (7) vs (15) Curls
Curls is trying to move to mount but Archer reverses beautifully and ends up in Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (9) vs (15) Curls#T12#
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (9) vs (17) Curls
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Curls manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (17) Curls
Archer wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T13#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Archer wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (19) Curls
Curls controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14##SUB#
Archer has his foot on Curls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curls works his way back into a safe position though.
Curls is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 19 to 11.
Jerry Curls decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 366
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 33 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Curls did well to prevent Fiso getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Curls
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fiso works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Curls
Curls tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Fiso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Curls is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Curls is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Curls denies him. #T1#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Curls wants to control but Fiso postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curls is looking for a sweep.
Fiso trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Fiso controls the position.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (0) Curls#T2#
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Curls prevents Fiso from taking his back.#SUB#
Fiso has hold of Curls's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Curls manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fiso trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Fiso takes Curls's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Curls is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (10) vs (0) Curls
Fiso is trying to control but Curls is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T4#
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Curls is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (13) vs (0) Curls#T6#
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Curls staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
Fiso controlling from the back.
Curls is really stuck here.
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiso is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiso.
Fiso continues to hold on tight.
Fiso trying to control momentarily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Further stalling from Fiso.#T8#
Fiso struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Fiso is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Curls wants to escape the position.
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Curls is staying busy.#T9#
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Curls buck him off. #SUB#
Fiso has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Curls has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Fiso looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Fiso gets his hands free as Curls looks to control.
Fiso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Curls.
A lull in the action here.
Curls is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
#SUB#
Curls defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T11#
Curls is really stuck here.
Curls just looking to survive in the bad position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Curls really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Fiso's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Curls is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
#T12#
Curls wants to control his opponent's hands but Fiso gets his hands free.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Curls tries to break free.
Fiso has good solid back control here.
Fiso tries to keep control of the position but Curls is staying busy.
Fiso biding his time, controlling Curls. #T13##SUB#
Curls is having to fend off submission attempts from Fiso, who is looking to sink in the choke. Fiso doesn't have the hooks in though and Curls manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (13) vs (2) Curls
Curls being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (15) vs (2) Curls
Fiso trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso pushing down on Curls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Curls makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Curls.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso 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:
CWC 362
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 39 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Curls circles away.
#CL#
Archer closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging Curls to the mat.
Archer wants to control but Curls passes easily into half guard.
Archer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Curls is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is trying is best to control the position here.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Curls seems content to control.#T1#
Archer trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Archer is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Curls has latched onto it... Big trouble! Curls pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Archer is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Curls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Curls!
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls 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:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 7
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curls as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Ramirez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Curls's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Curls
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it.
Ramirez controlling the pace. #SUB#
Ramirez is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ramirez is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
Ramirez controlling the action here. #SUB#
Ramirez seems to be working for a kimura but Curls defends the submission attempt.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
Curls is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Curls won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Ramirez is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ramirez seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Curls is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.
Curls is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well. #SUB#
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away. #T4#
Curls is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ramirez looking for a submission but Curls manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard.
Curls trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T6#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramirez is now in half guard.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position. #T7#
Curls wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Curls is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Curls is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Curls wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls is not content to let Ramirez control the position.#SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Curls keeping hold of Ramirez's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Curls is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom. #T9#
Curls has his hands clasped together around Ramirez's back. He's all about the action.
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirez prevents Curls from improving his position.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it.
Curls wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T10#
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away. #T11#
Curls tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB#
Ramirez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
#SUB2#
Ramirez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Curls has locked up a guillotine! Curls's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ramirez is holding on here and Curls must be using up a lot of energy. Ramirez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Curls gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Curls!
An out of breath Jerry Curls thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Curls shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huhrera defends it nicely.
Curls shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huhrera as he avoids it easily.
Huhrera with the counter takedown but Curls avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Huhrera goes for a takedown attempt but Curls pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Huhrera gets tackled into the cage by Curls. Curls maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls goes for a takedown attempt but Huhrera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Curls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curls fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Curls takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Huhrera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Curls regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Huhrera
Curls is pulling down on Huhrera 's head. It's preventing any offense from Huhrera , at least for the moment.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls has Huhrera pulled in close to control his posture.
Curls can't keep his opponent in guard - Huhrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huhrera performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Curls is staying active underneath Huhrera , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huhrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huhrera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huhrera content to control rather than advance.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Huhrera is controlling the pace.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.
Huhrera controlling the action here.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huhrera is working away from the top position though.
Huhrera controlling the action here.#T4#
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huhrera keeps trying to improve his position.
Curls trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Huhrera
Curls tries to hold on but Huhrera postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Curls is holding on tight.
#T5#
Huhrera avoids the attempt from Curls to control.
Huhrera wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Huhrera controlling the pace for now.
Curls wants to hold on but Huhrera pushes him away.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huhrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Huhrera takes Curls's back. Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (8) Huhrera #T6#
Curls breaks Huhrera 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (8) Huhrera #SUB2#
Huhrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Huhrera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Curls passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (8) Huhrera
Curls working away.
Huhrera prevents Curls from moving into mount.
Curls moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Curls working away.#T7#
Huhrera is letting Curls control him for a moment.
Huhrera struggling a bit here.
Huhrera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Curls wants to control but Huhrera is keeping him busy.
Huhrera is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huhrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Curls is staying tight to Huhrera 's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T9#
Huhrera tries to buck Curls off but Curls is having none of it.
Curls just content to control the position.
Curls tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Curls gets to mount! Huhrera was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (7) vs (8) Huhrera
Huhrera tries to hold on but Curls postures up.
Huhrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls is really struggling to control Huhrera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Huhrera is trying desperately to improve position.
Curls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Huhrera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Curls is thwarting Huhrera 's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curls is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Huhrera looking for submissions off his back.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Huhrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Curls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Huhrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curls defends it easily.
Curls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Huhrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curls defends well.#T13#
Curls looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huhrera pulls Curls in close to his closed guard and prevents Curls from doing any damage or advancing position.
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Curls controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huhrera trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Huhrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Curls postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment.
Curls stays in close to Huhrera 's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera wins on points by 8 to 7.
Our winner, Julio Valeron Huhrera , 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:
CWC Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 20, 2022 |
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.#TD2#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
Curls controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
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. #T2##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.
#T3#
Curls wants to pass the guard but Kruth is keeping the position.
Kruth working a defensive guard but Curls passes into half guard.
#SUB#
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.#T4#
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. #T5#
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.#T6#
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. #T7#
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.
#T8##SUB2#
Curls is looking for the choke from the back position but Kruth is controlling his hands well.
Kruth is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
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. #T9#
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. #T10#
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. #SUB2#
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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Event:
CWC 297-Sitsongrit vs Morrison
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gotch pushes Curls up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gotch jumps guard and drags Curls to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Curls wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving. #SUB#
Gotch has his foot on Curls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curls works his way back into a safe position though.
Curls trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
Curls preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Curls passes into half guard.
Curls sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Gotch is trying to control the position but Curls postures up. #SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Curls drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gotch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Curls has Gotch in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Curls trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gotch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Gotch postures up.
#T3#
Gotch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gotch sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Curls had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gotch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (5) vs (0) Curls
Curls tries to control but Gotch manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gotch (8) vs (0) Curls
Curls is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Curls defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Gotch really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Curls.#SUB#
Gotch patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gotch is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Gotch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Curls has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Curls manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gotch's guard. Nice work there by Curls.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (8) vs (2) Curls#T5#
Gotch is controlling Curls's posture.
Gotch working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gotch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Curls is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Curls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gotch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Curls defends it easily.#T6##SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Curls pushes his legs off easily.
Curls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
Curls wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
Gotch is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Curls has his hands clasped together but Gotch extends and breaks Curls's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gotch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lou Gotch!
A victorious Lou Gotch 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:
CWC 296 - Brown vs Cubbedge 3
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Toehold 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: Curls (0) vs (2) Toehold
Curls looking to control.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Toehold
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curls is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Curls is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Curls manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Curls is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Curls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Curls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily.
Curls wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Curls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curls trying to get back to full guard but Toehold takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (8) Toehold
Curls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Curls holds on to Toehold as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Toehold is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Curls is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (11) Toehold#T3#
Curls trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip.
Curls tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Toehold not allowing Curls to control his hands.
Curls is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Toehold biding his time, controlling Curls.
Curls tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Toehold controls the action.
It looks like Toehold might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Curls tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curls trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Curls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toehold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Curls is trying to break free.
Curls just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Curls tries to break free.
Toehold controlling the position well here. Curls rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Curls is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Toehold slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Curls tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curls trying to control but not successfully.
Toehold controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Curls rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Curls is trying to control but Toehold manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (14) Toehold
Curls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Curls has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (17) Toehold
Toehold controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
#T8#
Toehold controlling the position well here. Curls rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Toehold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toehold has the hooks in. Curls is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Curls tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toehold prevents Curls from getting the reversal.
Curls regains half guard.#T9#
Toehold slows the pace down in half guard.
Curls wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Curls looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Toehold pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (20) Toehold
Curls wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Curls tries to control Toehold's body but Toehold pushes him off. Curls squirms to his side and now Toehold has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (23) Toehold
Curls tries to break free.
#T10#
Curls just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Toehold.
Curls tries to break free.
Curls trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
Curls tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Curls is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Toehold is trying to take his opponent's back.
Curls is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Curls to control.#T12#
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Curls tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Curls tries to control the position but Toehold now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (26) Toehold
Toehold slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Curls trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip. #T13#
Toehold controlling well, preventing Curls from escaping the position.
Curls looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Toehold keeps control of the position easily here as Curls tries to buck him off.
Toehold avoiding Curls 's attempts to control his hands.
Curls tries to break free.
#T14#
Good control from Toehold.
Curls wants to escape the position.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Curls trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Curls tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Curls tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 26 to 0.
Our winner, Tommy Toehold, 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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