PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darry Curtis (ranked 863 p4p, 647 weight class) and Braynas Hlervu (ranked 105 p4p, 80 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Curtis
vs
Hlervu

177 cm
36
161
25 - 14 - 1

168 cm
29
158
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braynas Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hlervu jabs at Curtis's body.
Hlervu throws a sloppy body shot
and Curtis counters with a thumping low kick.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Curtis tries to clinch up.
Curtis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses.
Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hlervu connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.
Hlervu doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Curtis is looking for a counter combo.
Curtis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hlervu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hlervu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Curtis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Hlervu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Curtis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curtis throws a front kick aimed at Hlervu's knee but Hlervu avoids it well.
Curtis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hlervu works the jab nicely.
Hlervu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hlervu takes one to the chin there.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Hlervu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Curtis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
Curtis lands a head shot.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu connects with a leg kick.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Curtis tried to score with a low kick but Hlervu checks it.

Hlervu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hlervu lands a shot to the body.
Hlervu lands a left hand.
Hlervu can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Hlervu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hlervu has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Hlervu misses with a punch on the inside.

Curtis breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Curtis with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hlervu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Hlervu.
Hlervu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Curtis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hlervu at a distance.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hlervu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hlervu pushes Curtis away with a front kick.
Hlervu lands a head kick. Curtis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hlervu throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
A big right from Hlervu misses.
A nice leg kick from Hlervu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis cracks Hlervu with a good jab.
Hlervu throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu lands with a hook. Curtis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hlervu scores with a jab to the head.
Curtis misses with a low kick as Hlervu jumps back.
Curtis lands a right hook to the body.
Hlervu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hlervu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Curtis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu jabs Curtis right on the nose. Curtis blinks but takes it well.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Hlervu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hlervu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curtis in his tracks.
Hlervu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Curtis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Curtis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hlervu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis misses the jab.
Hlervu scores with a hook.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu scores with a shot to the body.
Hlervu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis slips under a jab.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlervu was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis throws a right hand that Hlervu ducks under and follows up with a left that Hlervu also avoids with ease.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hlervu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Curtis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hlervu slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Hlervu lands with a nice body punch.
Hlervu lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Hlervu is looking to clinch.
Hlervu avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braynas Hlervu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
Curtis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Curtis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hlervu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curtis in his tracks.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Hlervu counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Hlervu.
Curtis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtis avoids the head kick by Hlervu.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Hlervu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Curtis. That one must have hurt.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
Hlervu defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Hlervu checks it.
Hlervu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Hlervu takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hlervu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hlervu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hlervu tries to land a front kick but Curtis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis throws a head kick but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Hlervu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hlervu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Curtis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hlervu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curtis thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hlervu on the side of the head.
Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hlervu blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Hlervu.
Curtis connects with a right hand. Hlervu shakes it off.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Hlervu circles away and keeps his distance.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
A shot to the liver by Curtis. Beautiful body shot.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Hlervu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Curtis dodges an elbow strike from Hlervu.
Hlervu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Hlervu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Hlervu tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hlervu wants a takedown but no success here.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Curtis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hlervu throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
A short left from Hlervu.
Curtis trying to control the position but instead, Hlervu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curtis into the cage.
Curtis tries to stall but Hlervu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hlervu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Hlervu manages to break the clinch.
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
Hlervu throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hlervu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hlervu! But no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Hlervu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hlervu misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hlervu works the jab nicely.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Curtis checks it.
A left lands for Curtis.
Curtis moves forwards but Hlervu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu.
Curtis throws a low kick but Hlervu avoids it.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hlervu! But no joy.
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Hlervu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hlervu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hlervu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hlervu.
Curtis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hlervu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curtis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Curtis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hlervu misses with a combination
and Curtis counters with a left to the body.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hlervu stuns Curtis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis walks into a straight right hand from Hlervu.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Hlervu's shoulder, as Hlervu tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Hlervu's defenses.
Curtis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curtis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu digs a good hook to Curtis's body.
Curtis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hlervu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Curtis throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Hlervu looks for the body kick but Curtis saw that one coming.
Hlervu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curtis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hlervu looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Curtis misses its target.
Hlervu moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hlervu throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Hlervu throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Curtis has Hlervu pressed against the cage, preventing Hlervu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Curtis counters with an inside leg kick.
Curtis looks for the body kick but Hlervu saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Hlervu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hlervu.
Curtis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curtis's head backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Curtis scores with a four punch combination!
Hlervu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hlervu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Curtis has time to react.
Hlervu lands a nice looking body shot.
Hlervu moves forwards but Curtis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
Curtis blocks a jab.
Curtis lands a nice shot that snaps Hlervu's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Curtis misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Curtis coming out on top.
Curtis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hlervu counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hlervu with a nice calf kick.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
Curtis swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hlervu in his tracks.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Curtis.
Crunch! Curtis slams his shin into Hlervu's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hlervu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hlervu is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
Hlervu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hlervu throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a sloppy right hand. Hlervu should have avoided that one.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Hlervu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hlervu lands a right hook to the body.
Curtis takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Hlervu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hlervu tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
It looked like Curtis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hlervu.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Curtis checks the leg kick nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Braynas Hlervu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hlervu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Darry Curtis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think it's time for this old geezer to retire. I've enjoyed my last run with SMASH, but it's time to focus on things more important now. Thank you to my fans and everybody else who supported me during my career. '.