Post by The Sandmen on Aug 15, 2019 23:27:31 GMT -5
Kailin Curran raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Alexandra Albu looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alexandra Albu is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
A right hand from Kailin Curran
makes Albu stumble back!
Curran goes to the body...
her punches graze Albu's arm.
Albu is trying to counter now!
Albu launches a furious low kick!
Curran receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Curran hyper-extended her left leg
As the fight continues it seems that Alexandra Albu is taking the best of the fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Curran tries to grapple
She puts Albu in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Curran is launching some bone breaking punches to Albu's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Alexandra Albu's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Curran struggles and launches a few punches to Albu's head
Nothing from this... Kailin Curran seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Curran tries to take Alexandra Albu down... Albu stumbles backwards and Kailin Curran launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Albu's jaw!
Albu doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Kailin Curran embrace and tries to move away...
Kailin Curran pushes Albu forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Curran has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Kailin Curran tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Albu is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Alexandra Albu pushes away Curran trying to keep the fight at striking range
Curran doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Alexandra Albu
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kailin Curran tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Albu is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Curran misses a step and Alexandra Albu sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexandra Albu locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Kailin Curran brings Alexandra Albu down to the ground and pulls her head out.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over Albu
Albu has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Curran is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kailin Curran!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Kailin Curran gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Curran
Alexandra Albu tries to pass to half guard...
Kailin Curran can't prevent her opponent from passing. Albu looks to work from half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Albu has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Alexandra Albu pushes Curran's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Albu who is in full mount! Curran is in trouble now!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Kailin Curran gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Curran
Alexandra Albu is looking to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Kailin Curran's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran tries to close the guard.
Curran put Alexandra Albu in closed guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Curran
Albu tries to open up Curran with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Curran blocks a few elbows and now Alexandra Albu will have to look for another option here.
Curran is trying to counter now!
Albu is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kailin Curran rolls Alexandra Albu to her stomach and takes her back!
Curran is in rear mount over Albu
Albu has Curran controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Curran is unable to move under Albu control.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over Albu
Curran tries to escape from closed guard...
Albu waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kailin Curran! She is reversed and nor Alexandra Albu is on half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexandra Albu moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Albu is holding Kailin Curran's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kailin Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kailin Curran
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Kailin Curran moves to half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Kailin Curran manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Curran
Kailin Curran is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Curran measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Albu's side.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Curran
Alexandra Albu is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Alexandra Albu tries to pass to half guard...
Kailin Curran can't prevent her opponent from passing. Albu looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Alexandra Albu passes momentarily but Kailin Curran sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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This match is even... This could go the distance.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexandra Albu's mind is definitely in the fight, Curran just got nailed! Alexandra Albu saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Curran is going to have a headache after this one.
Curran looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Curran measures the resilience of Albu's chin with an uppercut while Albu lands some great crosses.
Albu has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Albu fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Curran sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Albu moves backwards and Kailin Curran is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Crisp uppercut by Curran followed by a hard jab
Alexandra Albu stumbles back.
Alexandra Albu paws at Curran.
Curran answers with solid punches!
Albu's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Kailin Curran
are blocked by Albu.
Kailin Curran gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Albu!
Curran blocks with confidence
Shovel hook by Kailin Curran
tags Albu.
Albu has a small cut in her Chin
Kailin Curran tries a hook to the body
and hits Albu ribs hard
Alexandra Albu launches a body shot
Curran dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Curran is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Albu's jaw!
Curran looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Albu is on the receiving end of a great combo by Curran.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Curran wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Curran is launching some bone breaking punches to Albu's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Alexandra Albu's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kailin Curran tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Curran circles out and slips free of Alexandra Albu's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Albu and Curran circle around the center of the cage.
Kailin Curran fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Kailin Curran goes with a looping right hand while Alexandra Albu jumps back and jabs
Albu seems staggered and Kailin Curran runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Albu's Forehead is beginning to swell
Curran grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Albu struggles... Kailin Curran is unable to take her down
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexandra Albu can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Curran is connecting with a few punches
Curran looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Curran is on the receiving end of a great combo by Albu.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Albu is holding Kailin Curran's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kailin Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to show some ground skills
Kailin Curran put Albu in half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Albu launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Curran is covering herself! Albu tries to force the situation and Curran clumsily gives her back!
Albu is in rear mount over Curran
Curran has given her back to Alexandra Albu who is trying to get one hook in!
Curran struggles in the ground trying to break Albu's control
Albu misses a step and Kailin Curran sees an opportunity to counter her!
Curran has Albu controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Curran, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Shovel hook by Kailin Curran
goes nowhere.
A left hook from Curran
grazes the chin of Albu.
Albu has a small cut in her Chin
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Curran moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Albu with a double overhooks!
Tremendous strikes from Curran!
Albu blocks with confidence
Albu tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Curran leads with a punch
Alexandra Albu avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Albu grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Curran struggles... Alexandra Albu is unable to take her down
Curran looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Curran measures the resilience of Albu's chin with an uppercut while Albu lands some great crosses.
Alexandra Albu shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kailin Curran is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Albu into her guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Curran
Albu is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Kailin Curran is in half guard over Albu
Kailin Curran tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kailin Curran manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kailin Curran looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Kailin Curran slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kailin Curran pushes Alexandra Albu down and prevents her attempts to escape
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Kailin Curran is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Albu misses a step and Kailin Curran sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kailin Curran tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kailin Curran manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Curran tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
Curran knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Kailin Curran in her guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Curran tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kailin Curran controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Curran's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Curran's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Alexandra Albu manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to move on the ground and shows Alexandra Albu a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Curran uses her forearms to block the impact!
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Kailin Curran manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Curran
Curran sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Albu is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Kailin Curran is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Curran launches a kick
but Alexandra Albu avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Inside leg kick from Curran
that goes awry.
Kailin Curran gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Alexandra Albu tries a hook to the body
and hits Curran ribs hard
Crisp uppercut by Curran followed by a hard jab
Alexandra Albu stumbles back.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Nice punches from Kailin Curran.
Albu staggers backwards. Curran wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Albu launches a kick
but Kailin Curran avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Nose
The two exchange wildly
Curran is connecting with a few punches
Alexandra Albu is a bloody mess!
A right hand from Kailin Curran
misses its target.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Not a desiderable position that Curran is in now. Alexandra Albu is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Crisp uppercut by Albu followed by a hard jab
Kailin Curran stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Kailin Curran's Forehead
Some nice shots from Kailin Curran
that stun Albu.
Albu has a small cut in her Left eye
Good leg kicks from Kailin Curran.
Albu winces a bit.
You can see Albu's blood making stains in the mat.
Curran steps forward
Albu feints.
Curran is trying to counter now!
Kailin Curran tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Albu doesn't stop bleeding.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Albu.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is a bloody mess!
Albu grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Curran struggles... Alexandra Albu is unable to take her down
Albu misses a step and Kailin Curran sees an opportunity to counter her!
Curran showing excellent timing, blasts Alexandra Albu with a right hand.
Great hook by Kailin Curran! Alexandra Albu is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Curran is standing while Albu is on the ground on her back
Kailin Curran steps back and allows Albu to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Alexandra Albu is standing now.
Superb haymaker by Albu
Curran manages to move aside
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Curran tries to grapple
She puts Albu in a double underhook!
Alexandra Albu tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Curran is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Albu doesn't stop bleeding.
Kailin Curran tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Alexandra Albu
Curran fails to take Albu down and both man are still clinching
Albu is trying to counter now!
Albu is holding Kailin Curran's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kailin Curran shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Curran steps backwards away from Alexandra Albu. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Curran is connecting with a few punches
Alexandra Albu is a bloody mess!
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Curran goes to the body...
She punishes Albu's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Albu's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Curran is connecting with a few punches
Kailin Curran closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Quick hook by Kailin Curran
Good shot! Albu has reasons to be worried.
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Curran steps forward
Albu feints.
Curran tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A right hand from Kailin Curran
makes Albu stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Right cheek
Alexandra Albu continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Albu steps backwards away from Kailin Curran. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Curran, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Kailin Curran!
Albu is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Left cheek
Alexandra Albu's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
A right hand from Kailin Curran
makes Albu stumble back!
Curran grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran is in open guard over Albu
Curran moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over Albu
You can see Albu's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Kailin Curran keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Kailin Curran tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kailin Curran manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kailin Curran looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Kailin Curran slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Curran
You can see Albu's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexandra Albu is looking to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Kailin Curran has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Curran
You can see Albu's blood making stains in the mat.
Albu tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Curran leans and gets Alexandra Albu's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kailin Curran tries to take advantage...
Curran reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Albu's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Kailin Curran appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Albu blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Albu launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Albu is countered by Kailin Curran.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Albu doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexandra Albu tries to free her leg...
Curran rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Curran sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Alexandra Albu continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Curran tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
You can see Albu's blood making stains in the mat.
Curran tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kailin Curran controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Kailin Curran in her guard...
Kailin Curran rolls her over and takes her back!
Curran is in rear mount over Albu
Alexandra Albu is a bloody mess!
Kailin Curran slides her arm under Alexandra Albu's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Albu's Chin is beginning to swell
Alexandra Albu can't defend any longer and has to tap!
Winner is Kailin Curran by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:58 Round 5
Statistics: Kailin Curran
Punches 56/79 (71%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 567 s
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 16/39 (41%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 575 s
Kailin took her time dismantleing Albu in this one. I think everyone was bored. Even Kailin. Even Albu. Just bored.
Alexandra Albu looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alexandra Albu is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
A right hand from Kailin Curran
makes Albu stumble back!
Curran goes to the body...
her punches graze Albu's arm.
Albu is trying to counter now!
Albu launches a furious low kick!
Curran receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Curran hyper-extended her left leg
As the fight continues it seems that Alexandra Albu is taking the best of the fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Curran tries to grapple
She puts Albu in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Curran is launching some bone breaking punches to Albu's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Alexandra Albu's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Curran struggles and launches a few punches to Albu's head
Nothing from this... Kailin Curran seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Curran tries to take Alexandra Albu down... Albu stumbles backwards and Kailin Curran launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Albu's jaw!
Albu doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Kailin Curran embrace and tries to move away...
Kailin Curran pushes Albu forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Curran has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Kailin Curran tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Albu is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Alexandra Albu pushes away Curran trying to keep the fight at striking range
Curran doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Alexandra Albu
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kailin Curran tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Albu is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Curran misses a step and Alexandra Albu sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexandra Albu locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Kailin Curran brings Alexandra Albu down to the ground and pulls her head out.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over Albu
Albu has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Curran is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kailin Curran!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Kailin Curran gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Curran
Alexandra Albu tries to pass to half guard...
Kailin Curran can't prevent her opponent from passing. Albu looks to work from half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Albu has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Alexandra Albu pushes Curran's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Albu who is in full mount! Curran is in trouble now!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Kailin Curran gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Curran
Alexandra Albu is looking to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Kailin Curran's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran tries to close the guard.
Curran put Alexandra Albu in closed guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Curran
Albu tries to open up Curran with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Curran blocks a few elbows and now Alexandra Albu will have to look for another option here.
Curran is trying to counter now!
Albu is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kailin Curran rolls Alexandra Albu to her stomach and takes her back!
Curran is in rear mount over Albu
Albu has Curran controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Curran is unable to move under Albu control.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over Albu
Curran tries to escape from closed guard...
Albu waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kailin Curran! She is reversed and nor Alexandra Albu is on half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexandra Albu moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Albu is holding Kailin Curran's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kailin Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kailin Curran
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Kailin Curran moves to half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Kailin Curran manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Curran
Kailin Curran is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Curran measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Albu's side.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Curran
Alexandra Albu is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Alexandra Albu tries to pass to half guard...
Kailin Curran can't prevent her opponent from passing. Albu looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Alexandra Albu passes momentarily but Kailin Curran sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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This match is even... This could go the distance.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexandra Albu's mind is definitely in the fight, Curran just got nailed! Alexandra Albu saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Curran is going to have a headache after this one.
Curran looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Curran measures the resilience of Albu's chin with an uppercut while Albu lands some great crosses.
Albu has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Albu fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Curran sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Albu moves backwards and Kailin Curran is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Crisp uppercut by Curran followed by a hard jab
Alexandra Albu stumbles back.
Alexandra Albu paws at Curran.
Curran answers with solid punches!
Albu's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Kailin Curran
are blocked by Albu.
Kailin Curran gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Albu!
Curran blocks with confidence
Shovel hook by Kailin Curran
tags Albu.
Albu has a small cut in her Chin
Kailin Curran tries a hook to the body
and hits Albu ribs hard
Alexandra Albu launches a body shot
Curran dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Curran is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Albu's jaw!
Curran looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Albu is on the receiving end of a great combo by Curran.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Curran wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Curran is launching some bone breaking punches to Albu's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Alexandra Albu's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kailin Curran tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Curran circles out and slips free of Alexandra Albu's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Albu and Curran circle around the center of the cage.
Kailin Curran fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Kailin Curran goes with a looping right hand while Alexandra Albu jumps back and jabs
Albu seems staggered and Kailin Curran runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Albu's Forehead is beginning to swell
Curran grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Albu struggles... Kailin Curran is unable to take her down
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexandra Albu can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Curran is connecting with a few punches
Curran looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Curran is on the receiving end of a great combo by Albu.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Albu is holding Kailin Curran's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kailin Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to show some ground skills
Kailin Curran put Albu in half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Albu launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Curran is covering herself! Albu tries to force the situation and Curran clumsily gives her back!
Albu is in rear mount over Curran
Curran has given her back to Alexandra Albu who is trying to get one hook in!
Curran struggles in the ground trying to break Albu's control
Albu misses a step and Kailin Curran sees an opportunity to counter her!
Curran has Albu controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Curran, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Shovel hook by Kailin Curran
goes nowhere.
A left hook from Curran
grazes the chin of Albu.
Albu has a small cut in her Chin
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Curran moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Albu with a double overhooks!
Tremendous strikes from Curran!
Albu blocks with confidence
Albu tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Curran leads with a punch
Alexandra Albu avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Albu grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Curran struggles... Alexandra Albu is unable to take her down
Curran looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Curran measures the resilience of Albu's chin with an uppercut while Albu lands some great crosses.
Alexandra Albu shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kailin Curran is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Albu into her guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Curran
Albu is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Kailin Curran is in half guard over Albu
Kailin Curran tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kailin Curran manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kailin Curran looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Kailin Curran slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kailin Curran pushes Alexandra Albu down and prevents her attempts to escape
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Kailin Curran is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Albu misses a step and Kailin Curran sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kailin Curran tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kailin Curran manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Curran tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
Curran knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Kailin Curran in her guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Curran tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kailin Curran controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Curran's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Curran's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Alexandra Albu manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to move on the ground and shows Alexandra Albu a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Curran uses her forearms to block the impact!
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Kailin Curran manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Curran
Curran sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Albu is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Kailin Curran is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Curran launches a kick
but Alexandra Albu avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Inside leg kick from Curran
that goes awry.
Kailin Curran gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Alexandra Albu tries a hook to the body
and hits Curran ribs hard
Crisp uppercut by Curran followed by a hard jab
Alexandra Albu stumbles back.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Nice punches from Kailin Curran.
Albu staggers backwards. Curran wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Albu launches a kick
but Kailin Curran avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Nose
The two exchange wildly
Curran is connecting with a few punches
Alexandra Albu is a bloody mess!
A right hand from Kailin Curran
misses its target.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Not a desiderable position that Curran is in now. Alexandra Albu is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Crisp uppercut by Albu followed by a hard jab
Kailin Curran stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Kailin Curran's Forehead
Some nice shots from Kailin Curran
that stun Albu.
Albu has a small cut in her Left eye
Good leg kicks from Kailin Curran.
Albu winces a bit.
You can see Albu's blood making stains in the mat.
Curran steps forward
Albu feints.
Curran is trying to counter now!
Kailin Curran tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Albu doesn't stop bleeding.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Albu.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is a bloody mess!
Albu grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Curran struggles... Alexandra Albu is unable to take her down
Albu misses a step and Kailin Curran sees an opportunity to counter her!
Curran showing excellent timing, blasts Alexandra Albu with a right hand.
Great hook by Kailin Curran! Alexandra Albu is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Curran is standing while Albu is on the ground on her back
Kailin Curran steps back and allows Albu to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Alexandra Albu is standing now.
Superb haymaker by Albu
Curran manages to move aside
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Curran tries to grapple
She puts Albu in a double underhook!
Alexandra Albu tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Curran is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Albu doesn't stop bleeding.
Kailin Curran tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Alexandra Albu
Curran fails to take Albu down and both man are still clinching
Albu is trying to counter now!
Albu is holding Kailin Curran's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kailin Curran shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Curran steps backwards away from Alexandra Albu. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Curran is connecting with a few punches
Alexandra Albu is a bloody mess!
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Curran goes to the body...
She punishes Albu's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Albu's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Curran is connecting with a few punches
Kailin Curran closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Quick hook by Kailin Curran
Good shot! Albu has reasons to be worried.
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Curran steps forward
Albu feints.
Curran tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A right hand from Kailin Curran
makes Albu stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Right cheek
Alexandra Albu continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Albu steps backwards away from Kailin Curran. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Curran, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Kailin Curran!
Albu is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Left cheek
Alexandra Albu's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
A right hand from Kailin Curran
makes Albu stumble back!
Curran grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran is in open guard over Albu
Curran moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over Albu
You can see Albu's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Kailin Curran keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Kailin Curran tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kailin Curran manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kailin Curran looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Kailin Curran slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Curran
You can see Albu's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexandra Albu is looking to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Kailin Curran has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Curran
You can see Albu's blood making stains in the mat.
Albu tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Curran leans and gets Alexandra Albu's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kailin Curran tries to take advantage...
Curran reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Albu's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Kailin Curran appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Albu blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Albu launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Albu is countered by Kailin Curran.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Curran
Albu doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexandra Albu tries to free her leg...
Curran rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Curran sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Alexandra Albu continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Curran tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
You can see Albu's blood making stains in the mat.
Curran tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kailin Curran controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Kailin Curran in her guard...
Kailin Curran rolls her over and takes her back!
Curran is in rear mount over Albu
Alexandra Albu is a bloody mess!
Kailin Curran slides her arm under Alexandra Albu's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Albu's Chin is beginning to swell
Alexandra Albu can't defend any longer and has to tap!
Winner is Kailin Curran by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:58 Round 5
Statistics: Kailin Curran
Punches 56/79 (71%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 567 s
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 16/39 (41%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 575 s
Kailin took her time dismantleing Albu in this one. I think everyone was bored. Even Kailin. Even Albu. Just bored.