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Event:
RMMA - Montreal
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Curtis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Curtis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Curtis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Martinez's thigh. Martinez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Curtis wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Martinez has his foot on Curtis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curtis works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Curtis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Curtis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Curtis tries to pass.
Curtis slips nicely into half guard.
Curtis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Curtis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martinez dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Curtis working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses. Curtis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinez's guard. Nice move by Curtis!#REVR#
Martinez keeping full guard, as Curtis tries to pass.
Curtis is pushing down on Martinez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinez is fighting to maintain full guard but Curtis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Curtis prevents Martinez from standing back up.
#T3#
Curtis slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Curtis seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.
Martinez is not content to let Curtis control the position.
Martinez is trying to stand up here but Curtis is controlling him well.
Curtis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Curtis trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Curtis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curtis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Curtis has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Martinez defend it? Curtis steps over the head and cranks it - Martinez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Curtis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rory Curtis!
Rory Curtis retains his featherweight title!
Rory Curtis 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:
RMMA 7 - Curtis v Singleton
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Curtis gets the takedown into side control.
Singleton is letting Curtis control him for a moment.
Singleton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Singleton prevents Curtis from improving position. #SUB#
Singleton wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Curtis has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Singleton'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! Singleton is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Curtis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rory Curtis!
Rory Curtis is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Rory Curtis 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:
MMAH 9 - Mferi vs Travis
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Curtis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berg circles away.
Berg scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Berg has closed the distance and engaged Curtis in a clinch.
Curtis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Berg to keep the fight standing.
Curtis tries to pull guard but Berg won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berg walks away with a smile on his face. Curtis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Curtis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Curtis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berg is trying to defend but Curtis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berg is trying to get back to full guard.
Curtis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Berg gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Curtis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Curtis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Curtis wants to work for an arm triangle but Berg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Berg is refusing to be controlled, as Curtis sits in half guard.
Berg wants to get back to his feet.
Curtis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Berg!
You get the feeling that Berg really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Berg is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Curtis has taken his back.
#SUB#
Curtis is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Berg won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Curtis off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rory Curtis!
Rory Curtis retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Rory Curtis, 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:
MMAH 5 - Perera vs Patuga
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Curtis closes the distance and clinches up with Pushkin, looking for a takedown. Curtis pushes Pushkin against the cage but Pushkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pushkin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Curtis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pushkin's guard.
Curtis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curtis pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Pushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curtis moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis trying to control the position but Pushkin is working away. #SUB2#
Curtis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pushkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Curtis is trying to get an arm triangle but Pushkin is defending well.
Pushkin prevents Curtis from improving position. #SUB2#
Curtis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pushkin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Curtis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Curtis takes a little break here. Pushkin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Curtis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pushkin keeps working. #SUB2#
Curtis is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pushkin is trying to escape and Curtis transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pushkin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Curtis! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rory Curtis!
Rory Curtis is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Rory Curtis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Terenti Pushkin was interviewed post fight and said 'He is number 1 easy fight in MMAH. Just luck guy.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Kaladze has Curtis up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kaladze.
Curtis letting Kaladze take a breather here.
Curtis jumps guard but Kaladze turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kaladze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaladze scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kaladze.
Kaladze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaladze lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Curtis is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Kaladze.
Kaladze lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Curtis jumps into guard, dragging Kaladze to the mat.
Curtis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!#SUB#
Curtis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaladze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaladze won't allow Curtis to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Curtis looking for a triangle here. Kaladze is fighting it but it looks tight! Curtis pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kaladze is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rory Curtis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Baran gets caught napping as Curtis dives in and scores a takedown. Baran manages to retain guard.
Baran keeping full guard, as Curtis tries to pass.
Curtis wants to control from the top but Baran keeps moving.
Curtis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baran is keeping the position for now.
Baran is adopting a defensive guard.
Curtis looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Baran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Curtis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baran is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis trying to control but Baran is working from the bottom.
Curtis tries to free his leg and advance position but Baran is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Baran working a defensive guard but Curtis manages to pass into side control anyway.
Baran is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Curtis off and has taken his back!
Baran trying to control.
Curtis is in bad spot here.
Curtis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Baran.
Curtis avoids the strikes from Baran.
I really don't envy Curtis right now.
Curtis breaks Baran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Curtis trying to control the position from guard on top but Baran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Curtis drops back looking for a leg! Baran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baran manages to kick Curtis off! Curtis jumps back into Baran's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Baran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Curtis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Curtis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Curtis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Curtis moves into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baran is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Curtis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Curtis wants to control the pace but Baran is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB#
Curtis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baran manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Curtis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baran struggling a bit here.
Baran is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Curtis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baran is just riding it out for now. Curtis eventually gives up the hold.
Curtis wants to pass to mount but Baran is defending the position. #T4#
Baran wants to control but Curtis is keeping busy.
Curtis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Curtis avoids the attempt from Baran to control.
Curtis moves to back control. #SUB#
Curtis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Curtis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Baran is defending well though. Curtis let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Curtis tightening his grip on Baran, looking for the choke.
Curtis struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Curtis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Baran scores with a takedown into Curtis's guard.
Baran wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving.
Baran stopping the sweep attempt from Curtis.
Curtis keeping moving, preventing Baran from controlling successfully.
Baran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curtis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baran is looking to work some ground and pound but Curtis has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baran wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving. #SUB#
Curtis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baran defends it easily.
Curtis is trying to control the position but Baran postures up. #T1##SUB#
Curtis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curtis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Curtis has his foot on Baran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baran works his way back into a safe position though.
Baran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baran trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curtis looking to control.
Baran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baran controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Curtis has his foot on Baran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baran works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Baran trying to control but Curtis is working from the bottom.
Curtis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baran manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Baran working a defensive guard but Curtis passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Curtis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Curtis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Curtis slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Curtis is working for a kimura but Baran is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Baran is looking to improve his position.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baran can do to turn this around?
Baran is breathing heavily.
Baran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curtis is working away from the top position though.
Baran tries to get to full guard but Curtis has control of the leg.
Curtis wants to pass the guard but Baran is defending well. #SUB#
Curtis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Curtis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Curtis tries to control but Baran wriggling away.
Baran is controlling an arm, preventing Curtis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Curtis wants to control the pace but Baran is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Curtis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Baran can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rory Curtis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Curtis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Baran is surviving well by controlling Curtis's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Curtis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Baran defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Curtis.
Baran is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Curtis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Baran closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Curtis jumps guard and drags Baran to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Curtis wants to sweep here but Baran controlling him for the moment.
Baran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Curtis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Baran has his hands clasped together but Curtis extends and breaks Baran's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Curtis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rory Curtis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Curtis.
Jung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Curtis with a poor takedown
and Jung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Rory Curtis has been cut.#TD#
Curtis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Curtis showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Curtis wants to work for an arm triangle but Jung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Curtis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jung has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jung tries to get to full guard but Curtis has control of the leg.
Curtis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Curtis is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Jung actively working from the bottom here.
Jung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jung actively working from the bottom here.
Jung wants to improve his position but Curtis is controlling well.
Curtis moves into full mount! Jung won't be happy about that!
Curtis wants to take Jung's back here but Jung is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Jung really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Curtis controlling from the full mount.
Jung is controlling an arm, preventing Curtis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jung tries to lock up and control but Curtis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Curtis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jung has given up his back. Will we see Curtis going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Curtis looking to break Jung's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jung remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Curtis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3##SUB#
Jung defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Curtis is hanging on to Jung's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Curtis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Curtis looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Curtis looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Jung won't enjoy being in this position. Curtis looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jung is tapping - it's over boys! Curtis picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rory Curtis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Bernados gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Curtis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Bernados gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Curtis is looking for a triangle but Bernados pushes his legs off easily.
Bernados preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Curtis looking for a guillotine here but Bernados defends easily.
Bernados wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Curtis tries to pass to full mount but Bernados defends it. #SUB#
Curtis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Bernados wants to improve his position but Curtis is controlling well.
Curtis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bernados does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Curtis wants to free his trapped foot but Bernados is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Curtis wants to work for an arm triangle but Bernados is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Curtis is working for a kimura but Bernados is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bernados is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curtis pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Curtis wants to pass the guard but Bernados is defending well.
Curtis controlling the pace. #SUB#
Curtis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Curtis tries to pass to full mount but Bernados defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Bernados trying to control but Curtis postures up.
Curtis trying to control the action but Bernados is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bernados wants to control but Curtis is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Curtis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Curtis looking to pass the guard.
Bernados keeping moving, preventing Curtis from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curtis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bernados swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curtis stands and throws Bernados's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Bernados struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Curtis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Curtis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bernados!
Curtis controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Curtis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curtis controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Curtis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Curtis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Curtis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Curtis trying to control the action but Bernados is working from the bottom.
Bernados tries to bench press Curtis off him but Curtis keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Curtis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Curtis tries for a kimura but Bernados is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Curtis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Curtis staying calm.#SUB#
Curtis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Curtis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bernados sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bernados is looking for a sweep. Curtis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bernados is trying to maintain the position but Curtis is very close to passing his half guard.
Curtis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Curtis goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Bernados turns into him and now he's in Curtis's guard.
Bernados sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curtis's guard.
Curtis gets full guard.
Bernados wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curtis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Curtis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernados is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curtis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernados is keeping the position for now.
Bernados looking for a sweep. Not yet Bernados, not yet.
Curtis tries to free his leg and advance position but Bernados is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curtis looking to sit in guard and control but Bernados gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Curtis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Curtis wants to sweep here but Bernados controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Curtis keeping moving, preventing Bernados from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Curtis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bernados has picked Curtis up and slammed him! Curtis can't keep hold of the triangle and Bernados manages to pass to side control!
Curtis tries to bench press Bernados off him but Bernados keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Curtis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Bernados tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bernados has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Curtis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernados is refusing to be controlled, as Curtis sits in half guard.
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 Rory Curtis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Curtis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Curtis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bernados is just riding it out for now. Curtis eventually gives up the hold.
Bernados wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Curtis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis is trying to control the action in half guard but Bernados is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Curtis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Curtis trying to advance position but Bernados counters by regaining guard.
Curtis trying to control but Bernados is working from the bottom.
Curtis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Curtis tries to free his leg and advance position but Bernados is retaining full guard.
Curtis is working hard here to advance position.
Curtis passes into half guard. #SUB#
Curtis is looking for a kimura but Bernados is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Curtis to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bernados is refusing to be controlled, as Curtis sits in half guard. #SUB#
Curtis is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Curtis passes to full mount!
Curtis tries to take his opponent's back but Bernados turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Curtis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Curtis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bernados.
Curtis working a defensive guard here.
Bernados trying to control but Curtis is working from the bottom.
Bernados postures up in Curtis's guard and throws a big left but Curtis blocks it.
Bernados slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Curtis trying to control the position.
Bernados won't allow Curtis to sweep him here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bernados wants to pass the guard but Curtis is keeping the position.
Bernados advances to half guard.
Curtis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Curtis wants to sweep here but Bernados controlling him for the moment.
Curtis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernados manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Curtis wants to control from the top but Bernados keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curtis preventing the sweep.
Ivan Bernados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rory Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bernados takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curtis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Curtis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Curtis!
Ivan Bernados was interviewed post fight and said 'Peace you'll, good night'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Burr gets caught flat footed, as Curtis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burr keeping moving, preventing Curtis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Burr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Curtis is pushing down on Burr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burr is fighting to maintain full guard but Curtis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Curtis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Curtis passes to side control.
Burr throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Curtis looking to secure an arm triangle but Burr defends it well. #SUB#
Curtis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Curtis looking to secure an arm triangle but Burr defends it well.
Burr has given up his back here. Will Curtis look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Burr won't enjoy being in this position. Curtis looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Burr is tapping - it's over boys! Curtis picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rory Curtis! |
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