Post by The Sandmen on May 15, 2018 23:54:29 GMT -5
Kailin Curran is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Tecia Torres looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Curran and The Tiny Tornado move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Curran moves backwards and Tecia Torres is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Every time Tecia Torres attempts to get inside
Curran fires a low kick.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Kailin Curran goes with a looping right hand while Tecia Torres jumps back and jabs
Curran only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Curran has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
The two exchange wildly
Curran is connecting with a few punches
Low kick by Kailin Curran to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Tecia Torres to fight back!
The Tiny Tornado launches a hook to the body
Bang! Curran stops that one with her ribs!
Kailin Curran circles around The Tiny Tornado
Kailin Curran tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Tiny Tornado won't budge, forcing Curran to pull guard.
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Curran
Curran tries to move on the ground and shows Tecia Torres a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Curran's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Curran
The Tiny Tornado shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Tecia Torres is looking to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Tecia Torres gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Tecia Torres is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Tecia Torres keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tecia Torres is in half guard over Curran
Tecia Torres throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Tecia Torres is in half guard over Curran
Tecia Torres tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Tecia Torres passes momentarily but Kailin Curran sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Curran
The Tiny Tornado is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Tecia Torres uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Tecia Torres to fight back!
The Tiny Tornado throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kailin Curran
Solid shots!
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Curran
The Tiny Tornado positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Curran's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Curran
Curran tries to stand up!
The Tiny Tornado doesn't allow her!
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Curran
The Tiny Tornado positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Curran's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The Tiny Tornado misses a step and Kailin Curran sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Tiny Tornado is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tecia Torres!
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres tries to roll to her side and trap Kailin Curran in her guard...
Tecia Torres gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Curran
The Tiny Tornado positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Curran's being punished here!
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Curran
Tecia Torres tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Tecia Torres manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Tecia Torres is in half guard over Curran
Tecia Torres tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Tecia Torres manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Kailin Curran. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The Tiny Tornado looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kailin Curran's punches
Curran is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Tiny Tornado.
Tecia Torres launches a body shot
Curran evades.
Kailin Curran takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kailin Curran fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Tiny Tornado's chin
The Tiny Tornado has a small cut in her Chin
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Curran is holding Tecia Torres's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tecia Torres shows great balance while pushing away Kailin Curran
Poorly executed technique. Tecia Torres looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tecia Torres!
Curran is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Tiny Tornado decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Tiny Tornado moves back and takes a deep breath.
Tecia Torres fakes a punch and launches herself over Curran!
Nice move by The Tiny Tornado who clinches and pushes Curran against the cage
Kailin Curran pushes away The Tiny Tornado trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Tiny Tornado doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Kailin Curran
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tecia Torres was tooling Kailin Curran for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kailin Curran lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tecia Torres tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Tiny Tornado circles out and slips free of Kailin Curran's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Nice punch by Tecia Torres
that nearly tags Curran.
Curran tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kailin Curran tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Tiny Tornado won't budge, forcing Curran to pull guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Nice punch by Kailin Curran
that nearly tags The Tiny Tornado.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Some nice shots from Kailin Curran
that stun The Tiny Tornado.
Kailin Curran swings...
hard impact to The Tiny Tornado's face!
The Tiny Tornado's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
0:46 Round 2 and The Tiny Tornado is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
The Tiny Tornado launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Curran's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Tecia Torres attempts to cut off Curran with punches
Curran reels from the strikes.
Tecia Torres moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Tiny Tornado has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Curran doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Tecia Torres embrace and tries to move away...
Tecia Torres pushes Curran forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Tecia Torres was holding Kailin Curran against the fence, she swings her left arm over Curran head and tries to hit her with revese elbow
Curran blocks that elbow and and move out of danger
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tecia Torres shoots and grab Kailin Curran's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Curran sprawl and remain on her feet
Kailin Curran pushes away The Tiny Tornado trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Tiny Tornado doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Kailin Curran
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Curran and Tecia Torres are cliched up against the cage. Curran steps for a throw
The Tiny Tornado stays on her feet
Kailin Curran gets sloppy and Tecia Torres tries to take advantage...
Tecia Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kailin Curran is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Tiny Tornado into her guard.
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Curran
The Tiny Tornado is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tecia Torres!
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Tecia Torres
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Tiny Tornado is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kailin Curran pushes Tecia Torres down and prevents her attempts to escape
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Curran
Tecia Torres tries to better her position on the ground...
The Tiny Tornado breaks the closed guard of Kailin Curran and moves to half guard
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to show some ground skills
Kailin Curran put The Tiny Tornado in half guard.
Tecia Torres is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran launches a few punches to The Tiny Tornado's cheek from the guard.
Tecia Torres uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kailin Curran gets sloppy and Tecia Torres tries to take advantage...
The Tiny Tornado launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Curran is covering herself! The Tiny Tornado tries to force the situation and Curran clumsily gives her back!
The Tiny Tornado is in rear mount over Curran
Curran has The Tiny Tornado 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.
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to show some ground skills
The Tiny Tornado uses her strength to keep The Tiny Tornado at a disadvantage
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to move on the ground and shows Tecia Torres a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Curran uses her forearms to block the impact!
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Tecia Torres in her guard.
Tecia Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to move on the ground and shows Tecia Torres a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Curran's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran launches a few punches to The Tiny Tornado's cheek from the guard.
Tecia Torres uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Tecia Torres looks to counter!
Tecia Torres looks to pass to mount...
The Tiny Tornado slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kailin Curran.
Tecia Torres is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran tries to roll on the ground...
The Tiny Tornado knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Tecia Torres is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Tecia Torres is in half guard over Curran
Tecia Torres hovers above Curran
Good punches to Curran's body.
Tecia Torres is in half guard over Curran
Tecia Torres positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tecia Torres is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Curran's ribs
Tecia Torres is in full mount over Kailin Curran
The Tiny Tornado suddenly holds Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Curran can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Tecia Torres!
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over The Tiny Tornado
Tecia Torres launches a few punches to Curran's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Curran tries to cover her face,
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over The Tiny Tornado
Kailin Curran looks to posture up and open Tecia Torres's guard...
Tecia Torres has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Curran moves backwards and Tecia Torres is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Tecia Torres, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Kailin Curran is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kailin Curran goes with a looping right hand while Tecia Torres jumps back and jabs
Curran seems staggered and Tecia Torres runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Curran fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Tiny Tornado sprawls and remains on her feet.
The Tiny Tornado is trying to counter now!
Low kick by Tecia Torres to maintain her distance.
That hits Kailin Curran's ankle
Tecia Torres swings...
hard impact to Curran's face!
A punch from Kailin Curran
whizzes past The Tiny Tornado.
The Tiny Tornado is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Curran's thigh
Kailin Curran tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tecia Torres jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Kailin Curran gets sloppy and Tecia Torres tries to take advantage...
Every time Kailin Curran attempts to get inside
The Tiny Tornado fires a low kick.
Kailin Curran tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Tecia Torres swings and Curran has to retreat
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Tiny Tornado is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Curran's thigh
That punishment by Tecia Torres has left Curran staggered! Tecia Torres should try push forward now and finish this!
Kailin Curran looks rattled! Tecia Torres sees her opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Kailin Curran is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
There is a small laceration on Kailin Curran's Left cheek
That punishment by Tecia Torres has left Curran staggered! Tecia Torres should try push forward now and finish this!
The Tiny Tornado is standing while Curran is on the ground on her back
The Tiny Tornado knows her opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Kailin Curran is having a nightmare! Josh Rosenthal watches for the moment she has to end this!
Curran's Right eye is beginning to swell
Curran has a small cut in her Right eye
Kailin Curran seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Tecia Torres!
The Tiny Tornado is standing while Curran is on the ground on her back
Terrible one sided match... Curran was not ready to fight a fighter of Tecia Torres caliber.
Tecia Torres steps back and allows Curran to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Kailin Curran is standing now.
Tecia Torres takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Curran moves backwards and Tecia Torres is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Tecia Torres circles around Curran
Tecia Torres attempts a sweep single...
Tecia Torres catches Kailin Curran's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Tiny Tornado.
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Curran
Tecia Torres aggressively and repeatedly punches Curran.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Curran's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Curran has a small cut in her Right eye
That punishment by Tecia Torres has left Curran staggered! Tecia Torres should try push forward now and finish this!
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Curran
The Tiny Tornado tries to open up Kailin Curran's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Curran in the side of the head
This is over! That impact from Tecia Torres has left Curran laying flat on the mat!
Curran's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Tecia Torres by KO (GnP) at 3:11 Round 3
Statistics: Kailin Curran
Punches 11/20 (55%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 372 s
Statistics: Tecia Torres
Punches 20/33 (61%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/44 (66%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 350 s
Curran did better than she should have, but not better enough to get win times I guesses?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!