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Event:
Syn Chaos
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin swings for the body but Havok moves out of range.
Karelin avoids the head kick by Havok.
Havok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Havok stalks Karelin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Karelin's face. Karelin staggers backwards, shaken.
Havok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karelin moves away.
Havok throws a sloppy head kick and Karelin moves out of range easily.
Havok tries to clinch but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Havok throws a sloppy head kick and Karelin moves out of range easily.
Havok throws a head kick but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Havok instigates a clinch.
Karelin misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Karelin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Havok connects with a high kick.
Karelin blocks a head kick by Havok.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Karelin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Havok napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Havok has escaped the position, nice work there.
Havok is being controlled here. #T1#
It looks like Karelin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Havok defending against the ground and pound.
Havok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karelin on the ground.
Karelin controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Karelin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Karelin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Havok's face as Karelin controls the position. #T2#
Karelin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Havok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Karelin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Havok looks calm but he's in trouble here. Karelin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Havok is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Karelin lets go of the hold and Havok can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Karelin! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Naga-Wing rushes Karelin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Naga-Wing gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (0) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Karelin controlling the position.
Naga-Wing controlling from the top position.
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Naga-Wing preventing the sweep.
Karelin is trying to keep Naga-Wing in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Naga-Wing controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Karelin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Karelin is pulling down on Naga-Wing's head. It's preventing any offense from Naga-Wing, at least for the moment.
Karelin working a defensive guard here.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Naga-Wing preventing the sweep. #T2#
Karelin has Naga-Wing pulled in close to control his posture.
Naga-Wing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naga-Wing is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karelin controls Naga-Wing momentarily but Naga-Wing frees himself.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karelin looking to control.
#T3#
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Naga-Wing from controlling successfully.
Naga-Wing is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Naga-Wing stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.#T4#
Karelin is controlling Naga-Wing's posture.
Karelin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Karelin pulls Naga-Wing in close to prevent any damage.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Naga-Wing from controlling successfully.
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (2) Naga-Wing#T5#
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Naga-Wing wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Naga-Wing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karelin stands and throws Naga-Wing's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (2) Naga-Wing
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Karelin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karelin trying to control the position but Naga-Wing is working away. #T6#
Naga-Wing is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Karelin swings around for an armbar but Naga-Wing sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Karelin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (5) vs (4) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Naga-Wing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Naga-Wing from controlling successfully.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Naga-Wing controlling him for the moment.
Karelin is trying to keep Naga-Wing in close.
#T7#
Karelin wants to improve his position but instead Naga-Wing has moved into half guard.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Naga-Wing is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Naga-Wing looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Naga-Wing prevents Karelin from improving his position.#T8#
Karelin wants to control but Naga-Wing is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Naga-Wing is trying to control. Karelin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karelin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Karelin moves into full guard.
Karelin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karelin working a defensive guard but Naga-Wing manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (7) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing working away.#T9#
Who's going to make the next move?
Karelin wants to control but Naga-Wing postures up.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Naga-Wing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karelin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karelin tries to bench press Naga-Wing off him but Naga-Wing keeps the position. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Karelin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Karelin's face as Naga-Wing controls the position.
Karelin tries to buck Naga-Wing off but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Karelin manages to get back to half guard.
Karelin is trying to control but Naga-Wing passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (10) Naga-Wing
Karelin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (7) vs (10) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is trying to control but can't.
Naga-Wing keeping control of the position.
Naga-Wing gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Karelin passes Naga-Wing's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Karelin seems to be looking for submissions.
Naga-Wing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Naga-Wing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Naga-Wing is defending against the submission attempts here by Karelin.
Karelin is looking to stall here but Naga-Wing recovers full guard. #T12#
Naga-Wing pulls Karelin in close to prevent any damage.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga-Wing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position here. #T13#
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Karelin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Naga-Wing has locked up a guillotine! Naga-Wing's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Karelin is holding on here and Naga-Wing must be using up a lot of energy. Karelin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Naga-Wing gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ren Naga-Wing!
Ren Naga-Wing decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Coe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karelin! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Karelin (0) vs (4) Coe
Coe just content to control the position.
Let's hope that Coe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin wants to control but Coe postures up.
Karelin is looking for a sweep.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Coe tries for a kimura but Karelin is defending well.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
Karelin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karelin struggling a bit here.
Karelin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coe wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy. #T2#
Karelin is looking to regain half guard here but Coe keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Coe is trying to get an arm triangle but Karelin is defending well.
Karelin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karelin wants to control but Coe postures up.
Coe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Coe is trying to get an arm triangle but Karelin is defending well. #SUB2#
Coe tries for a kimura but Karelin is defending well. #T3#
Karelin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coe off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (4) vs (4) Coe
Karelin is trying to stick to Coe's back but Coe is turning into Karelin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Karelin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Coe. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (4) vs (6) Coe
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin has control of Coe's left arm, preventing Coe from doing any damage.
Karelin controls Coe momentarily but Coe frees himself.
Coe stands and throws Karelin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (4) vs (9) Coe
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin struggling a bit here.
Karelin tries to buck Coe off but Coe is having none of it.#SUB2#
Coe swings around for an armbar but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Coe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (6) vs (9) Coe
Coe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Karelin postures up.
#SUB2#
Coe has his foot on Karelin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karelin works his way back into a safe position though.
Karelin trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Coe is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Coe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karelin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Coe is looking to sweep but instead, Karelin has passed into half guard.
Karelin prevents Coe from improving his position.
Karelin is trying to control. Coe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Coe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Coe trying to control but Karelin postures up.
Karelin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coe trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Coe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Coe is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Karelin tries to pass to full mount but Coe defends it.
Karelin wants to control but Coe is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Karelin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Coe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kron Karelin! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1622 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 19521 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauta Kansleri has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Karelin moves into the clinch.
Kansleri decides to pull guard.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving.
Karelin postures up.
Karelin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kansleri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kansleri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karelin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karelin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Kansleri is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karelin defends it easily.
Kansleri keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kansleri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kansleri wants to sweep but no luck.
Kansleri keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Kansleri has his foot on Karelin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karelin works his way back into a safe position though.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansleri is retaining full guard.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansleri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Kansleri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (2) vs (0) Karelin
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is controlling Kansleri's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karelin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karelin is adopting a defensive guard.
Kansleri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Karelin has his hands on Kansleri's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kansleri is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kansleri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kansleri is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kansleri's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (2) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving.
Karelin advances to half guard.
Karelin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Karelin is just content to waste time from the top position. Kansleri takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kansleri is controlling Karelin's posture.
Kansleri is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kansleri wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (2) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kansleri keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries for a kimura but Kansleri is defending well.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kansleri keeps working.
Kansleri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (4) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Kansleri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to free his trapped foot but Karelin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karelin tries to roll over but Kansleri keeps him under control.
Kansleri uses his free foot to push down on Karelin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karelin. Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (7) vs (5) Karelin
Kansleri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karelin regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karelin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kansleri controls the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Kansleri wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Kansleri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karelin pulls Kansleri in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Kansleri from controlling successfully.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kansleri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kansleri wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin working a defensive guard here.
Kansleri wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin is trying to hold Kansleri in close to prevent damage but Kansleri has managed to pass into half guard.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Kansleri has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kansleri in particular looking to stall.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kansleri controlling the pace.
Karelin controlling the position well.
Karelin is not content to let Kansleri control the position.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Karelin trying to hold on to Kansleri's head to control him but Kansleri postures up.
Kansleri trying to control from Karelin's half guard. Karelin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kansleri content to stall in guard here.
Kansleri trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Kansleri controlling him for the moment.
Karelin has his foot on Kansleri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kansleri works his way back into a safe position though.
Karelin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kansleri uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (10) vs (5) Karelin
The referee asks Kansleri politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kansleri prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kansleri wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri trying to control the position but Karelin is working away.
Karelin tries to bench press Kansleri off him but Kansleri keeps the position.
Karelin sneaks back into half guard.
Karelin tries to roll over but Kansleri keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin is pressing down on Kansleri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Rauta Kansleri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 54
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 18447 p4p, 206 weight class) and Ely Scrubs (ranked 1891 p4p, 80 weight class). Scrubs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Not a Player. Kron Karelin is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ely Scrubs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin rushes Scrubs and presses him up against the ropes.
Scrubs has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Karelin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Karelin (0) vs (4) Scrubs
You can see the frustration on Karelin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Karelin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Scrubs is looking for the choke from the back position but Karelin is controlling his hands well.
Scrubs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Karelin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Karelin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Scrubs.
Scrubs is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Karelin is defending well though. Scrubs let's go of the attempt for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Karelin is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Karelin wants to control but Scrubs is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrubs goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Karelin turns into him and now he's in Scrubs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (4) Scrubs
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrubs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scrubs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karelin has managed to get both his arms back between Scrubs's legs - danger averted.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karelin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scrubs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scrubs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (4) Scrubs
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scrubs has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs is looking to reverse the position.
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scrubs, who protects the arm well.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scrubs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scrubs is trying to get back to half guard.
Scrubs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Scrubs is defending well.
Scrubs sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs looking for submissions off his back.
Karelin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (8) vs (4) Scrubs
Karelin has hold of Scrubs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Scrubs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Scrubs regains half guard.
Karelin wants to pass to mount but Scrubs is defending the position.
Scrubs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Scrubs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karelin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scrubs defends it well.
Scrubs is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
Scrubs tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Scrubs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scrubs wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scrubs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karelin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (11) vs (4) Scrubs
Karelin fails to advance to Scrubs's back.
Scrubs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scrubs is still trying to improve position.
Scrubs is squirming around, avoiding Karelin's attempts to control the action.
Scrubs is desperately trying to improve his position but Karelin has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scrubs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scrubs is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karelin is working for a kimura but Scrubs is defending it quite comfortably.
Karelin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Scrubs! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (14) vs (4) Scrubs
Scrubs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scrubs is in trouble now - Karelin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (17) vs (4) Scrubs
Karelin looking to secure an arm triangle but Scrubs defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin prevents Scrubs from getting the reversal.
Scrubs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Scrubs wants to get back to full guard.
Scrubs is pressing down on Karelin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karelin drops back looking for a leg! Scrubs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scrubs manages to kick Karelin off! Karelin jumps back into Scrubs's guard.
Karelin passes Scrubs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scrubs is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
Scrubs looking for a kimura from the bottom but Karelin passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (20) vs (4) Scrubs
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scrubs won't allow Karelin to pass to mount.
Karelin is working for a kimura but Scrubs is defending it quite comfortably.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Scrubs defending well.
Scrubs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scrubs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karelin is aware though and is defending well.
Scrubs keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin stays in close to Scrubs's body and controls the position.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scrubs is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrubs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scrubs wants to sweep but no luck.
Scrubs looking for subs off his back but Karelin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Scrubs is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (23) vs (4) Scrubs
Karelin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Karelin is working for a guillotine from mount but Scrubs frees his head quite easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin working for a submission but Scrubs is keeping him at bay.
Scrubs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karelin trying to control but Scrubs is having none of it.
Karelin working for a submission but Scrubs is keeping him at bay.
Scrubs is looking to get to half guard.
Scrubs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (23) vs (6) Scrubs
Karelin can't keep his opponent in guard - Scrubs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Scrubs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karelin has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs is trying to work for a kimura but Karelin is defending well.
Scrubs looks winded!
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Scrubs is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scrubs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scrubs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (27) vs (6) Scrubs
Karelin is trying to stick to Scrubs's back but Scrubs is turning into Karelin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Karelin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Scrubs. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (27) vs (8) Scrubs
Scrubs wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
Scrubs keeps trying to improve his position.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Scrubs is proving a slippery customer.
Scrubs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs postures up.
Scrubs tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Scrubs won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Scrubs is proving a slippery customer.
Scrubs won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Scrubs drops back looking for a leg! Karelin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karelin manages to kick Scrubs off! Scrubs jumps back into Karelin's guard.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has his foot on Scrubs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scrubs works his way back into a safe position though.
Scrubs looking to pass the guard.
Scrubs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karelin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (29) vs (8) Scrubs
Scrubs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Scrubs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karelin defends well.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karelin stands and throws Scrubs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (32) vs (8) Scrubs
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scrubs is trying to improve his position.
Karelin trying to control the action but Scrubs is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin takes the fight on points by 32 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hellas Pankratios (ranked 1289 p4p, 60 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 18797 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hellas Pankratios! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pankratios clinches with his opponent.
Pankratios has clasped his hands together around Karelin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pankratios (4) vs (0) Karelin
Pankratios tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pankratios trying to control the action but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankratios wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karelin, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Karelin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin tries to buck Pankratios off but Pankratios is having none of it.
I wouldn't like to be where Karelin is right now.
Karelin struggling a bit here.
Karelin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pankratios wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Pankratios's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pankratios wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karelin sneaks back into half guard.
Karelin manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Karelin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Pankratios is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Pankratios postures up.
Pankratios wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Pankratios trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin working a defensive guard but Pankratios manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pankratios (7) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin struggling a bit here.
Karelin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pankratios off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pankratios (7) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin looking to break Pankratios's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pankratios remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Karelin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Karelin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pankratios has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pankratios rolls, trying to escape but Karelin keeps control of the position.
Pankratios defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Karelin's arms.
Karelin not allowing Pankratios to control his hands.
Karelin looking for the choke from the back.
Pankratios preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Karelin.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios is keeping busy.
Karelin is persistently looking for the submission but Pankratios is defending it well.
Karelin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pankratios is defending well though. Karelin let's go of the attempt for now.
Karelin is looking to control Pankratios but Pankratios is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Our spies down at at MMA Academy inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pankratios showing good submission defense here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Karelin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pankratios has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pankratios defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pankratios is really stuck here.
Karelin is persistently looking for the submission but Pankratios is defending it well.
Karelin is persistently looking for the submission but Pankratios is defending it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pankratios breaks Karelin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pankratios (9) vs (4) Karelin
Pankratios trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Pankratios is proving a slippery customer.
Pankratios advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pankratios (12) vs (4) Karelin
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to bench press Pankratios off him but Pankratios keeps the position.
Karelin is trying to control Pankratios's posture but Pankratios avoids it.
Karelin is looking to reverse the position.
Pankratios content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Karelin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to regain half guard here but Pankratios keeps moving and retains side control.
Pankratios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pankratios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karelin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios working away.
Karelin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin is trying to control Pankratios's posture but Pankratios avoids it.
Pankratios wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karelin, who protects the arm well.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pankratios haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pankratios is trying to get an arm triangle but Karelin is defending well.
Pankratios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pankratios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karelin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pankratios wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karelin manages to get back to half guard.
Karelin is trying to control but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pankratios is looking for a kimura here.
Pankratios trying to control the action but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Pankratios wants to pass the guard but Karelin is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin trying to hold on to Pankratios's head to control him but Pankratios postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pankratios takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
After the fight, Hellas Pankratios was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CEC 659
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Karelin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Naga-Wing misses with a low kick as Karelin jumps back.
Karelin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naga-Wing.
A swing and a miss from Naga-Wing.
Karelin throws a body punch but Naga-Wing moves out of range.
Karelin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Karelin dives in and scores a takedown into Naga-Wing's guard.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Naga-Wing blocks nicely.
Naga-Wing is pulling down on Karelin's head. It's preventing any offense from Karelin, at least for the moment.
Karelin throws a strike but Naga-Wing rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Naga-Wing landing with the ground and pound.
Karelin working a defensive guard but Naga-Wing manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Naga-Wing working away.
Naga-Wing trying to control the action but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin is trying to get back to half guard.
Karelin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naga-Wing is working away from the top position though.
Naga-Wing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naga-Wing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karelin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naga-Wing is working away from the top position though.
Naga-Wing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karelin defending well though.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Naga-Wing is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Naga-Wing.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin trying to control but Naga-Wing postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Karelin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karelin cracks a nice hook into Naga-Wing's ribs.
Naga-Wing misses with a low kick as Karelin jumps back.
Karelin loads up on a big right hand but Naga-Wing slips the punch.
Karelin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naga-Wing connects with a leg kick. Karelin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Naga-Wing looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.
Ren Naga-Wing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin cracks Naga-Wing with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Naga-Wing slips a straight right by Karelin.
Karelin throws a body punch but Naga-Wing moves out of range.
Naga-Wing connects with a solid leg kick.
Karelin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naga-Wing.#TD#
Naga-Wing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karelin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Karelin tries to buck Naga-Wing off but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin wants to control but Naga-Wing postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Naga-Wing is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin is looking for a sweep.
Karelin is not content to let Naga-Wing control the position.
Naga-Wing throws a strike aimed at the side of Karelin's head but Karelin avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Naga-Wing dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Naga-Wing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karelin.
Karelin works Naga-Wing's body with a nice hook.
Karelin looks to land a body kick but Naga-Wing moved away.
Karelin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naga-Wing moves away.
Naga-Wing tries to counter with a takedown but Karelin is quick to defend against it.
Naga-Wing throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karelin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Naga-Wing with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Naga-Wing misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Karelin. #CUT2#
It looks like Ren Naga-Wing has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Naga-Wing.
A jab lands there for Naga-Wing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Naga-Wing closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Naga-Wing lands in his opponent's guard.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Karelin has his hands on Naga-Wing's head, controlling the position.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Naga-Wing controlling him for the moment.
Naga-Wing slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Naga-Wing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelin can do to turn this around?
Karelin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Karelin looking for a guillotine here but Naga-Wing defends easily.
Ren Naga-Wing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karelin is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Karelin is looking to pass into half guard but Naga-Wing pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Naga-Wing is in guard.#REVR#
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Naga-Wing won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin pulls Naga-Wing in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Naga-Wing slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karelin regains half guard.
Naga-Wing seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
Karelin desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Naga-Wing is very close to passing his half guard.
Naga-Wing is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karelin manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin is pulling down on Naga-Wing's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ren Naga-Wing will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ren Naga-Wing's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karelin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Karelin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Naga-Wing's guard.
Naga-Wing working a defensive guard here.
Karelin trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Karelin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Naga-Wing haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Naga-Wing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naga-Wing is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Naga-Wing holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Naga-Wing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naga-Wing's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Naga-Wing won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Naga-Wing postures up.
Naga-Wing controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom. #T2#
Karelin controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Naga-Wing takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Karelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naga-Wing to score with a decent uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naga-Wing. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karelin enables Naga-Wing to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karelin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Naga-Wing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karelin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Naga-Wing has managed to get both his arms back between Karelin's legs - danger averted.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Naga-Wing is proving a slippery customer.
Karelin keeping full guard, as Naga-Wing tries to pass.
Karelin trying to control the position here.
Naga-Wing passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naga-Wing creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Karelin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Naga-Wing cracks Karelin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Karelin is trying to control Naga-Wing's posture but Naga-Wing avoids it.
Karelin tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kron Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ren Naga-Wing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naga-Wing has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Naga-Wing!
A victorious Ren Naga-Wing thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA 1
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20076 p4p, 228 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 20100 p4p, 234 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin closes the distance and clinches up with Makhov, looking for a takedown. Karelin pushes Makhov against the cage but Makhov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makhov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (0) Karelin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhov controlling the action here.
Karelin is pressing down on Makhov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhov looking to pass the guard.
Karelin is controlling Makhov's posture.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhov wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Makhov is pushing down on Karelin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karelin is fighting to maintain full guard but Makhov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makhov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karelin is concentrating on defense, preventing Makhov from advancing position.
Makhov slows the pace down in half guard.
Karelin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhov controlling the action here.
Makhov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Makhov is keen to just control but Karelin is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makhov in particular looking to stall.
Makhov is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karelin defends it well.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Makhov is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is pulling down on Makhov's head. It's preventing any offense from Makhov, at least for the moment.
Makhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Makhov is proving a slippery customer.
Makhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Makhov postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makhov looking to pass the guard.
Makhov trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Makhov is proving a slippery customer.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking to pass into half guard but Karelin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Karelin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (2) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karelin wants to control but Makhov is keeping him busy.
Makhov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Karelin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Makhov is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov gets full guard.
Makhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karelin advances to half guard.
Karelin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makhov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karelin.
Makhov is concentrating on defense, preventing Karelin from advancing position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makhov tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Makhov! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (2) vs (8) Karelin
Makhov is squirming around, avoiding Karelin's attempts to control the action.
Makhov is desperately trying to improve his position but Karelin has a good base and remains in mount.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
Makhov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (4) vs (8) Karelin
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin pulls Makhov in to control the position.
Karelin keeping full guard, as Makhov tries to pass.
Karelin trying to control the position here.
Makhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Makhov wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makhov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (4) vs (10) Karelin
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makhov can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Makhov is defending against the submission attempts here by Karelin.
Makhov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makhov keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Makhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhov, not yet.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Makhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (6) vs (10) Karelin
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Makhov controlling him for the moment.
Karelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makhov won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Karelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Makhov postures up.
Makhov stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin is trying to keep Makhov in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Makhov preventing the sweep.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhov trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
Fright Night Final 4
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 20091 p4p, 230 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 4879 p4p, 188 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shui shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karelin is trying to defend but Shui finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (0) vs (2) Shui
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Shui is controlling well.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard but Shui has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (5) Shui
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin manages to get back to half guard.
Shui is working for a kimura but Karelin is defending it quite comfortably.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Shui is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin is doing well to control the position and prevent Shui from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin wants to control but Shui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Shui is controlling well.
Karelin is working hard here to advance position.
Shui trying to control from half guard but Karelin is working away.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Karelin wants to control but Shui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karelin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shui wants to pass to mount but Karelin is defending the position.
Shui is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Shui wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin keeping hold of Shui's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Shui is very close to passing his half guard.
Shui is looking for a kimura here.
Karelin controlling the position for now.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Shui is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin controlling the position for now.
Shui is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Karelin as he works his way to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (5) Shui
Karelin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Shui has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui pulls Karelin in to control the position.
Shui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Karelin passes Shui's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to control here.
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shui wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Karelin stalling away here and it's allowed Shui to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shui trying to control the position.
Karelin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Shui.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Shui pulls Karelin in close to his closed guard and prevents Karelin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karelin trying to move into half guard but instead Shui has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (7) Shui
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shui pushes down on Karelin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Karelin is defending against the submission attempts here by Shui.
Karelin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shui is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui seems to be working for a kimura but Karelin defends the submission attempt.
Karelin manages to get to full guard.
Karelin has Shui pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to improve his position but instead Shui has moved into half guard.
Shui trying to control the action but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Shui is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karelin tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
Shui is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shui is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karelin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shui seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shui won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karelin controlling Shui's posture.
Karelin has his foot on Shui's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shui works his way back into a safe position though.
Karelin has Shui pulled in close to control his posture.
Shui stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Karelin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shui has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (2) vs (10) Shui
Shui trying to control the position but Karelin is working away.
Karelin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shui's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Karelin trying to hold on to Shui's head to control him but Shui postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shui wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
HBCC 1
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 20133 p4p, 251 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 2177 p4p, 62 weight class). Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló rushes Karelin and presses him up against the cage.
Teló has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Karelin uses from the top position.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Teló looking for subs off his back but Karelin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Karelin prevents Teló from improving his position.
Teló is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Karelin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Teló trying to control from the bottom.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teló does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karelin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Teló to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Teló looking for subs off his back but Karelin has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teló defends it well.
Teló is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Teló moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karelin trying to control the action but Teló is working from the bottom.
Karelin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Teló! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (3) vs (0) Teló
Karelin trying to control but Teló is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló is controlling an arm, preventing Karelin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Karelin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Teló has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Teló! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (3) vs (2) Teló
Teló wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Teló trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin is looking to sweep but instead, Teló has passed into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Teló's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Teló's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (7) vs (2) Teló
Teló turns into Karelin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (7) vs (4) Teló
Teló has gone for a leg lock! Karelin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teló's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (9) vs (4) Teló
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló is looking to cinch up a triangle. Karelin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Teló's body to avoid the submission. Teló has instead reached around Karelin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Teló arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michel Teló! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20588 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 20615 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makhov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Makhov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makhov (4) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is looking to regain half guard here but Makhov keeps moving and retains side control.
Makhov takes a little break here. Karelin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Karelin gets back to half guard.
Makhov is taking a breather. Karelin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karelin is just riding it out for now. Makhov eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Makhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makhov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karelin sees it coming and defends easily.
Makhov is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
Makhov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karelin! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (7) vs (0) Karelin
Makhov avoids the attempt from Karelin to control.
Karelin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhov controlling the position easily from mount.
Karelin working to try and regain half guard.
Karelin has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Makhov (10) vs (0) Karelin
Makhov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Karelin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Karelin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Karelin showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Makhov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Karelin wants to control but Makhov is having none of it.
Makhov working for a submission but Karelin is keeping him at bay.
Karelin is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karelin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karelin wants to hold on but Makhov pushes him away.
Makhov wants to control the pace but Karelin is squirming around nicely.
Karelin tries to hold on but Makhov pushes him away.
Karelin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin won't allow Makhov to pass to mount.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin trying to control from the bottom.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makhov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Karelin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makhov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (10) vs (2) Karelin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov working a defensive guard here.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Makhov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (12) vs (2) Karelin
Makhov is controlling the pace.
Makhov wants to work for an arm triangle but Karelin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Makhov is very close to passing his half guard.
Makhov wants to free his trapped foot but Karelin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Makhov wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Makhov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karelin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makhov is working away from the top position though.
Makhov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karelin defends it well.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin is controlling Makhov's trapped leg to prevent Makhov from advancing to side control.
Makhov is trying to control the action in half guard but Karelin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makhov is working for a kimura but Karelin is defending it quite comfortably.
Makhov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Makhov has control of the leg.
Karelin trying to control here.
Karelin tries to roll over but Makhov keeps him under control.
Makhov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to control the pace.
Karelin is holding on to half guard well.
Makhov is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin trying to control but Makhov postures up.
Makhov seems to be working for a kimura but Karelin defends the submission attempt.
Makhov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Makhov forces his way into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to hold on to Makhov's head to control him but Makhov postures up.
Makhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karelin is just riding it out for now. Makhov eventually gives up the hold.
Karelin is controlling Makhov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Makhov wants to free his trapped foot but Karelin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karelin trying to hold on to Makhov's head to control him but Makhov postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
Makhov trying to control from half guard but Karelin is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karelin trying to control here.
Makhov tries to pass to full mount but Karelin defends it.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Makhov is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is staying active underneath Makhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makhov wants to work for an arm triangle but Karelin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karelin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Karelin is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makhov takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Bilyal Makhov is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston (ranked 6268 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 20621 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kron Karelin enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Whiston gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (0) Karelin
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Whiston controlling the action here.
Whiston wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Whiston slows the pace down in half guard.
Whiston is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Whiston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whiston trying to control from half guard but Karelin is working away.
Karelin is trying is best to control the position here.
Whiston wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Whiston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin has his hands clasped together around Whiston's back. He's all about the action.
Karelin tries to roll over but Whiston keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to control Whiston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karelin avoid being mounted?
Whiston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Whiston is keen to just control but Karelin is a slippery customer.
Karelin is trying to control but can't.
Whiston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Whiston is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whiston is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is positioning himself well to prevent Whiston advancing to mount.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin is staying active underneath Whiston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin manages to get to full guard.
Whiston is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whiston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whiston trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Whiston stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Whiston controlling him for the moment.
Whiston trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston controls Karelin momentarily but Karelin frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the position.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Karelin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (2) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
Whiston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whiston, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Karelin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whiston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karelin wants to control but Whiston is keeping him busy.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Karelin trying to control the position but Whiston is working away.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Whiston gets back to half guard.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control from the bottom.
Karelin is pressing down on Whiston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whiston is holding on for now.
Karelin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whiston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karelin.
Karelin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karelin is trying to control. Whiston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Karelin is taking a breather. Whiston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura but Whiston is defending well.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whiston manages to get to full guard.
Karelin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (2) vs (8) Karelin
Karelin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Karelin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whiston tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whiston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Whiston is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Karelin trying to control the action but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Whiston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Whiston is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Karelin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Whiston (6) vs (8) Karelin
Karelin wants to escape the position.
Whiston trying to control.
What can Karelin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Whiston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has hold of Whiston's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Whiston keeps control of the position as Karelin tries to break free.
Karelin trying to control the action but Whiston just sinks the hooks in.
Karelin prevents Whiston from getting a body triangle.
Whiston controls the action.
Whiston trying to control.
Whiston not allowing Karelin to control his hands.
Whiston tries to keep control of the position but Karelin is staying busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeps control of the position as Karelin tries to break free.
Karelin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Whiston.
Karelin is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Whiston's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Karelin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Whiston biding his time, controlling Karelin.
I really don't envy Karelin right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Whiston wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy.
Karelin is really stuck here.
Karelin staying busy and making it hard for Whiston to control.
Karelin trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Karelin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 8 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 20520 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douche Canoe (ranked 1312 p4p, 198 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Douche Canoe!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Karelin gets tackled into the cage by Canoe. Canoe maintains the clinch.
Canoe manages to pull guard.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Canoe is retaining full guard.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin passes Canoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karelin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karelin trying to control the action but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but Canoe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
Canoe trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Canoe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Canoe is defending against the submission attempts here by Karelin.
Karelin is trying to control. Canoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canoe is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canoe manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karelin controls the pace.
Canoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Canoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Canoe is keeping the position.
Canoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karelin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karelin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Canoe is pulling down on Karelin's head. It's preventing any offense from Karelin, at least for the moment.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Karelin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karelin has managed to get both his arms back between Canoe's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
Karelin is really struggling to control Canoe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karelin passes into half guard.
Canoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin wants to work for an arm triangle but Canoe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working for a kimura but Canoe is defending it quite comfortably.
Canoe wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karelin is taking a breather. Canoe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Karelin prevents Canoe from improving his position.
Canoe trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin trying to control the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Canoe wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Karelin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Canoe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karelin.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Canoe sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Canoe defends it well.
Canoe is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Canoe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karelin prevents Canoe from improving his position.
Canoe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Canoe trying to control from the bottom.
Canoe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karelin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Canoe is defending against the submission attempts here by Karelin.
Canoe is trying to control but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Canoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Karelin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Canoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karelin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karelin has managed to get both his arms back between Canoe's legs - danger averted.
Karelin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (3) vs (0) Canoe
Karelin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Canoe is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Canoe is defending well.
Karelin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canoe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Canoe is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Canoe is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control.
Canoe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karelin's best efforts.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Canoe is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Canoe sees it coming and defends easily.
Karelin is keen to just control but Canoe is a slippery customer.
Canoe trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Canoe trying to control here.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Canoe is defending well.
Canoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Karelin is thwarting Canoe's attempts to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Canoe trying to control from the bottom.
Canoe is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karelin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canoe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Canoe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin takes the fight on points by 3 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 20523 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 2942 p4p, 0 weight class). Diallo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Africa soukouss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Youssoufa Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diallo shoots in and gets a takedown into Karelin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (0) vs (2) Diallo
Diallo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Diallo from controlling successfully.
Karelin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karelin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (2) Diallo
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Diallo is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (2) Diallo
Karelin wants to control but Diallo is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo trying to remain calm as Karelin controls from the top position.
Diallo struggling a bit here.
Karelin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diallo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karelin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diallo wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karelin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diallo! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (8) vs (2) Diallo
Karelin wants to finish this one by submission but Diallo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Karelin.
Karelin trying to control but Diallo is having none of it.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karelin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diallo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position but Diallo is working away.
Karelin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diallo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Karelin but great work by Diallo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (8) vs (6) Diallo
Karelin regains half guard.
Diallo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karelin is just riding it out for now. Diallo eventually gives up the hold.
Diallo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diallo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karelin defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karelin is controlling Diallo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Diallo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karelin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karelin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diallo pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for a kimura but Karelin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diallo to get the leverage.
Diallo wants to pass the guard but Karelin is defending well.
Karelin gets full guard.
Karelin wants to improve his position but instead Diallo has moved into half guard.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diallo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diallo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (12) vs (6) Diallo
Karelin has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Diallo is defending well but eventually Karelin manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Diallo has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kron Karelin! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 20505 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 2140 p4p, 193 weight class). Hank Holmes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmes sprawls well. He's pushed Karelin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karelin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Holmes moves into the clinch.
Holmes gets control of Karelin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holmes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily.
Holmes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (0) vs (2) Holmes
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
Karelin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (2) Holmes
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Karelin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.
Karelin trying to mount his opponent but Holmes defends it.
Karelin trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holmes is looking to control Karelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmes avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Karelin seems content to control.
Holmes is concentrating on defense, preventing Karelin from advancing position.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but Holmes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
Holmes tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holmes is looking to get back to full guard here but Karelin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (2) Holmes
Holmes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes is looking to reverse the position.
Holmes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Karelin trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holmes, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Karelin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Holmes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Karelin yanks on the arm and Holmes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Karelin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Karelin! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenuichio Harada (ranked 5629 p4p, 535 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 21758 p4p, 744 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kenuichio Harada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harada has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Karelin is trying to keep an underhook but Harada manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harada (2) vs (0) Karelin
Harada controlling the pace.
Karelin wants to control but Harada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karelin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harada is aware though and is defending well.
Harada won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harada slips nicely into half guard.
Karelin is trying is best to control the position here.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harada's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harada (2) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Harada has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Karelin is looking to control Harada but Harada is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Harada is really stuck here.
Karelin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Karelin is trying to stick to Harada's back but Harada is turning into Karelin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Karelin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Harada. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (4) vs (4) Karelin
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin controlling the position.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karelin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (4) vs (6) Karelin
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Harada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (6) vs (6) Karelin
Karelin pulls Harada in close to his closed guard and prevents Harada from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karelin is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Harada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Harada trying to mount his opponent but Karelin defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harada is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin is trying to keep Harada in close.
Harada stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has control of Harada's left arm, preventing Harada from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Harada won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Harada controlling him for the moment.
Harada is looking to pass into half guard but Karelin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Karelin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (6) vs (8) Karelin
Karelin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Karelin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harada dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (8) vs (8) Karelin
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has control of Harada's left arm, preventing Harada from doing any damage.
Karelin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Karelin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Harada uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Harada (11) vs (8) Karelin
Harada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
Karelin tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harada wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
Harada wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Karelin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control but Harada flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Harada (14) vs (8) Karelin
Harada is not going to allow Karelin to sit and survive in this position.
Harada keeps control of the position as Karelin tries to break free.
Karelin wants to control his opponent's hands but Harada gets his hands free.
Karelin tries to roll but Harada sticks to his back.
Karelin trying to control but not successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harada is hanging on to Karelin's back as he tries to escape.
Harada is riding his opponent, not letting Karelin buck him off.
Karelin wants to control his opponent's hands but Harada gets his hands free.
Karelin tries to escape but Harada has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Harada.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Karelin right now.
Karelin turns into Harada and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harada (14) vs (10) Karelin
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Harada is retaining full guard.
Harada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin keeps trying to improve his position.
Karelin trying to control but Harada is working from the bottom.
Karelin is looking to advance position but Harada has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harada (18) vs (10) Karelin
Harada prevents Karelin from getting the reversal.
Harada controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to hold on but Harada pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin tries to reverse the position but Harada maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harada takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
An out of breath Kenuichio Harada 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:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 21258 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Kantola (ranked 3856 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ari Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kantola darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (0) vs (2) Kantola
Karelin wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola trying to control from half guard but Karelin is working away.
Kantola is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
Kantola moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (5) Kantola
The referee asks Kantola politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kantola prefers to stall for the moment though.
Karelin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola takes a little break here. Karelin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kantola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karelin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kantola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Karelin is doing well to control the position and prevent Kantola from advancing to side control.
Kantola is trying to control the action in half guard but Karelin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kantola is working away from the top position though.
Karelin tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
Karelin is concentrating on defense, preventing Kantola from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola stalling.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin trying to control but Kantola postures up.
Kantola stalling.
Karelin controlling the position for now.
Kantola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karelin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kantola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Kantola has control of the leg.
Kantola stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Kantola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kantola content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kantola is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin is doing well to control the position and prevent Kantola from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Kantola trying to advance position but Karelin counters by regaining guard.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kantola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kantola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Karelin won't allow Kantola to pass to mount.
Karelin is controlling Kantola's trapped leg to prevent Kantola from advancing to side control.
Karelin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karelin.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin controlling the position.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Kantola advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (8) Kantola
Kantola wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin tries to improve position but can't.
Kantola trying to control the position but Karelin is working away.
Karelin is looking for a sweep.
Kantola wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin is holding Kantola down, trying to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a sweep.
Karelin is trying to control Kantola's posture but Kantola avoids it.
Karelin stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Karelin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Karelin keeping hold of Kantola's head, controlling as best he can.
Karelin is staying active underneath Kantola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kantola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karelin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Kantola is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin controlling the position well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Kantola has control of the leg.
Kantola moves into full mount! Karelin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (11) Kantola
Karelin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola trying to control but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin working to try and regain half guard.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karelin is looking to escape.
Karelin is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola trying to control but Karelin is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karelin is squirming around, avoiding Kantola's attempts to control the action.
Karelin tries to hold on but Kantola postures up.
Kantola controlling from the full mount.
Karelin is squirming around, avoiding Kantola's attempts to control the action.
Kantola controlling his opponent.
Karelin is squirming around, avoiding Kantola's attempts to control the action.
Karelin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola is trying to control here but Karelin has managed to regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is holding on to half guard well.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but Karelin defending well.
Kantola is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karelin! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (14) Kantola
Kantola content just to control the position here.
Karelin is trying desperately to improve position.
Kantola tries to control but Karelin wriggling away.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Karelin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Karelin controlling the position well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is staying active underneath Kantola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kantola uses his free foot to push down on Karelin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karelin. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (17) Kantola
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karelin is looking to escape.
Karelin is looking to improve his position but Kantola isn't that keen on the idea.
Kantola tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kantola wants to control but Karelin has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kantola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karelin trying to control but Kantola postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kantola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kantola's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (4) vs (17) Kantola
Karelin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kantola is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Karelin gets his way!
Karelin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Karelin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kantola trying to control the position but Karelin manages to sink in the hooks.
Karelin keeps control of the position as Kantola tries to break free.
Kantola manages to reverse the position and now he's in Karelin's guard. Nice work there by Kantola.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (4) vs (19) Kantola
Karelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kantola defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kantola won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Karelin trying to control the position.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin has his hands on Kantola's head, controlling the position.
Karelin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kantola controlling from the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin being controlled here, momentarily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kantola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karelin controlling Kantola's posture.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kantola won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Kantola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantola wins on points by 19 to 4.
Ari Kantola spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Forrest Bondurant (ranked 7610 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 22256 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Forrest Bondurant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bondurant moves into the clinch successfully.
Bondurant is trying to trip Karelin. He has hold of a leg but Karelin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bondurant persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bondurant (2) vs (0) Karelin
Bondurant won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin pulls Bondurant in to control the position.
Bondurant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karelin looking to control.
Karelin pulls Bondurant in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondurant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Karelin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Karelin is trying to keep Bondurant in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bondurant controls the pace.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Bondurant postures up.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karelin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bondurant (2) vs (2) Karelin
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondurant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Bondurant is keeping the position.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Bondurant keeps moving.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bondurant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondurant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Karelin keeps trying to improve his position.
Karelin is looking to pass into half guard but Bondurant pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bondurant is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bondurant (4) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin is adopting a defensive guard.
Bondurant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bondurant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karelin keeping full guard, as Bondurant tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has control of Bondurant's left arm, preventing Bondurant from doing any damage.
Karelin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bondurant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Bondurant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bondurant (7) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
Karelin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bondurant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bondurant is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bondurant wants to free his trapped foot but Karelin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Bondurant has control of the leg.
Bondurant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bondurant is working away from the top position though.
Bondurant trying to pass the guard but Karelin defending well.
Bondurant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant wants to pass the guard but Karelin is defending well.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Bondurant is controlling well.
Karelin trying to hold on to Bondurant's head to control him but Bondurant postures up.
Bondurant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Bondurant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bondurant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bondurant trying to mount his opponent but Karelin defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bondurant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bondurant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bondurant (10) vs (2) Karelin
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant controlling from mount.
Karelin tries to hold on but Bondurant postures up.
Bondurant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bondurant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karelin is trying to escape the mount.
Karelin tries to hold on but Bondurant postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Bondurant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to control but can't.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Bondurant is very close to passing his half guard.
Bondurant is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Bondurant seems content to control.
Bondurant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karelin wants to sweep but Bondurant has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bondurant (13) vs (2) Karelin
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Karelin's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Karelin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karelin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bondurant off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bondurant (13) vs (6) Karelin
Karelin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Karelin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bondurant escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bondurant (15) vs (6) Karelin
And that's the end of the fight!
Bondurant takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
An out of breath Forrest Bondurant 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:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 22268 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Schultz (ranked 22588 p4p, 0 weight class). Kron Karelin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schultz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karelin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schultz won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Karelin (4) vs (0) Schultz
Karelin wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz holds on to Karelin's head and controls the position momentarily.
Karelin wants to take a breather but Schultz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Karelin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin preventing the sweep.
Karelin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karelin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Schultz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (4) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Karelin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (6) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Karelin is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schultz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Karelin has Schultz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (6) vs (4) Schultz
Karelin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schultz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Karelin controls Schultz momentarily but Schultz frees himself.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schultz defends it easily.
Karelin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (8) vs (4) Schultz
Schultz is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schultz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz managing to control the position.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz wants to hit a switch here but Karelin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schultz there! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (11) vs (4) Schultz
Karelin is stalling here but it's allowed Schultz to get half guard.
Karelin controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to take a breather but Schultz is having none of it.
Karelin is working for a kimura but Schultz is defending it quite comfortably.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but Schultz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schultz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Karelin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karelin wants to pass to mount but Schultz is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karelin is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schultz sees it coming and defends easily.
Karelin seems to be working for a kimura but Schultz defends the submission attempt.
Karelin wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karelin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (14) vs (4) Schultz
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to reverse the position but Karelin maintains control.
Schultz tries to hold on but Karelin postures up.
Schultz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Karelin is staying active.
Karelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schultz is looking to escape.
Schultz is controlling an arm, preventing Karelin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working for a guillotine from mount but Schultz frees his head quite easily.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Karelin's attempts to control the action.
Karelin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schultz is trying to escape the mount.
Karelin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Schultz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schultz is looking to control Karelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Karelin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schultz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karelin.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schultz is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Schultz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karelin escapes and throws Schultz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (17) vs (4) Schultz
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karelin trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
What's Schultz going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin takes the fight on points by 17 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Schultz and Kron Karelin. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dan Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz scores with a takedown into Karelin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Karelin
Schultz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin is pulling down on Schultz's head. It's preventing any offense from Schultz, at least for the moment.
Karelin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin seems keen to control Schultz's posture.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Karelin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin is pulling down on Schultz's head to control his posture.
Karelin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at FIERCE inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karelin has control of Schultz's left arm, preventing Schultz from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karelin is controlling Schultz's posture.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Karelin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schultz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Karelin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Karelin trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Karelin postures up.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Karelin stays in close to Schultz's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin postures up.
Schultz can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schultz is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
Schultz tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schultz sees it coming and defends easily.
Karelin wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karelin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard but Karelin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schultz is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz gets back to half guard.
Karelin not doing much here.
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Karelin is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Karelin trying to control from Schultz's half guard. Schultz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
Karelin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Schultz is trying to keep Karelin in close.
Karelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karelin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schultz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schultz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (4) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz postures up.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karelin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karelin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schultz is now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is pressing down on Karelin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karelin is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
Schultz uses his free foot to push down on Karelin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karelin. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (7) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin wants to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz fails to take his opponent's back.
Schultz avoids the attempt from Karelin to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Jesus and Kron Karelin. Jesus comes to the cage accompanied by Shakira - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Official 2010 FIFA World Cu. Kron Karelin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mario Jesus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jesus as he jumps to the side.
Jesus moves into the clinch.
Jesus gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jesus (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is concentrating on defense, preventing Jesus from advancing position.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin has his hands clasped together around Jesus's back. He's all about the action.
Jesus prevents Karelin from improving his position.
Karelin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Jesus wants to work for an arm triangle but Karelin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karelin keeping hold of Jesus's head, controlling as best he can.
Jesus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
Karelin actively working from the bottom here.
Karelin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Jesus has control of the leg.
Karelin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Karelin is continuing to stall.
Karelin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Jesus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karelin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is refusing to be controlled, as Jesus sits in half guard.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Jesus wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin controlling the position well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jesus is trying to work for a kimura but Karelin is defending well.
Karelin is doing well to control the position and prevent Jesus from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Karelin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Karelin.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jesus is stalling here. Karelin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jesus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Karelin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jesus (2) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karelin working away.
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jesus, who protects the arm well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Jesus is defending well.
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karelin working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jesus is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jesus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jesus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jesus is looking to reverse the position.
Jesus is breathing heavily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Jesus is defending well.
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jesus, who protects the arm well.
Karelin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Jesus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin working away.
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karelin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karelin trying to control the position but Jesus is working away.
Jesus wants to control but Karelin postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jesus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karelin takes a little break here. Jesus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like Karelin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jesus is looking to reverse the position.
Karelin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karelin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working to tighten his grip on Jesus's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jesus has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Karelin is really squeezing tight and eventually Jesus passes out! Karelin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kron Karelin! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Test Two and Kron Karelin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Test Two! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Two closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Two (4) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Two off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Two (4) vs (4) Karelin
Two tries to roll but Karelin sticks to his back.
Karelin tightening his grip on Two, looking for the choke.
Karelin has the hooks in. Two is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Karelin working for the choke.
Two tries to escape but Karelin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin looking to break Two's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Two remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Karelin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Two has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Karelin looking to break Two's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Two remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Karelin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Two tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin looking for the choke but no joy.
Two might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karelin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Two has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Two breaks Karelin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Two (6) vs (4) Karelin
Two sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Two is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karelin is just riding it out for now. Two eventually gives up the hold.
Karelin is controlling Two's trapped leg to prevent Two from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
Two is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karelin sees it coming and defends easily.
Two is pressing down on Karelin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karelin is holding on for now.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
Karelin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Two is controlling well.
Karelin is looking to control Two's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karelin avoid being mounted?
Two wants to work for an arm triangle but Karelin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Two maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Karelin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Two has cracked it and Karelin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Two!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Test Two!
Test Two was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin and Pharoah Carol Jr. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pharoah Carol Jr!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carol Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Karelin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (0) vs (2) Carol Jr
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (2) Carol Jr
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carol Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Karelin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carol Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carol Jr is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but Carol Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Karelin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin wants to take a breather but Carol Jr is having none of it.
Karelin is thwarting Carol Jr's attempts to control the position.
Karelin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carol Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (2) Carol Jr
Karelin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Karelin working for a submission but Carol Jr is keeping him at bay.
Karelin avoids the attempt from Carol Jr to control.
Karelin trying to control but Carol Jr is having none of it.
Carol Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to advance position but Carol Jr won't allow it.
Karelin slows the pace down in half guard.
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Carol Jr moves into full guard.
Karelin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin trying to control but Carol Jr is working from the bottom.
Karelin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carol Jr dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (5) vs (4) Carol Jr
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carol Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carol Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carol Jr trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin wants to hit a switch here but Carol Jr passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Karelin there! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (7) Carol Jr
Karelin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is holding on to half guard well.
Karelin manages to get to full guard.
Carol Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Carol Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carol Jr defends it easily.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carol Jr is one step ahead there.
Carol Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carol Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karelin pulls Carol Jr in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Carol Jr preventing the sweep.
Carol Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Carol Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carol Jr is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carol Jr trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Karelin holds on and takes a little breather.
Carol Jr is pushing down on Karelin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karelin is fighting to maintain full guard but Carol Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carol Jr is looking to stall here but Karelin recovers full guard.
Carol Jr trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Carol Jr looking to pass the guard.
Karelin pulls Carol Jr in close to prevent any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Carol Jr wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin controlling Carol Jr's posture.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carol Jr is one step ahead there.
Karelin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carol Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (7) vs (7) Carol Jr
Karelin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Carol Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
Karelin passes Carol Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carol Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carol Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karelin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Carol Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carol Jr is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
Karelin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but Carol Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
Karelin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karelin trying to control from half guard but Carol Jr is working away.
Carol Jr tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura but Carol Jr is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Carol Jr defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Karelin gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Karelin takes the fight on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin and Cael Schultz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cael Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz wants to clinch but Karelin slips to the side
and Karelin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karelin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (2) Schultz
Karelin is controlling Schultz's posture.
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Karelin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Schultz is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Schultz pushing down on Karelin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schultz wants to free his trapped foot but Karelin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is controlling Schultz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karelin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schultz is stalling here. Karelin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Schultz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Karelin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (6) vs (2) Schultz
Karelin controls the position from side control.
Karelin looking to control but instead Schultz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Karelin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Karelin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but Schultz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a kimura but Schultz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karelin controlling the action here.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schultz sees it coming and defends easily.
Karelin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schultz gets full guard.
Schultz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Karelin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (9) vs (2) Schultz
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karelin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schultz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schultz tries to improve position but can't.
Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz is not content to let Karelin control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Karelin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (9) vs (6) Schultz
Schultz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Karelin can't escape the position.
Karelin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Karelin just looking to survive in the bad position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling well, preventing Karelin from escaping the position.
Karelin showing good submission defense here.
Schultz looking for the choke from the back.
Karelin turns into Schultz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (11) vs (6) Schultz
Schultz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Karelin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (14) vs (6) Schultz
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schultz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Schultz is defending well.
Karelin working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz being controlled for a moment.
Karelin tries for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin tries for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karelin tries for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schultz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karelin wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schultz keeps trying to improve his position.
Karelin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schultz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schultz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karelin taking a breather here.
Schultz is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Karelin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schultz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Karelin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (14) vs (10) Schultz
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Karelin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Schultz controlling well, preventing Karelin from escaping the position.
Karelin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Schultz is trying to stick to Karelin's back but Karelin is turning into Schultz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Schultz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Karelin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (16) vs (10) Schultz
Karelin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (19) vs (10) Schultz
Schultz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karelin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Karelin content to control rather than advance.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schultz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schultz looking for subs from the bottom but Karelin mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (22) vs (10) Schultz
Schultz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karelin prevents Schultz from getting the reversal.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Schultz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Schultz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz wants to control but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin takes Schultz's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Schultz is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Karelin (25) vs (10) Schultz
Karelin is looking to control Schultz but Schultz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin takes the fight on points by 25 to 10. |
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Event:
Destiny 170:Margera vs Johnson
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Andonian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karelin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andonian.
Andonian cracks the inside of Karelin's front leg.
Karelin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andonian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karelin.
Andonian thows a body kick. Karelin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Karelin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Andonian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andonian throws a head kick that Karelin semi-blocks.
Andonian delivers a nice body kick.
Andonian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andonian cracks the inside of Karelin's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andonian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Andonian.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karelin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andonian - the referee stops the clock and Karelin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andonian. Karelin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Andonian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andonian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karelin shoots in and drives through. Andonian sprawls well.
Andonian connects with a leg kick. Karelin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Andonian motions for Karelin to come forward. Andonian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andonian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karelin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karelin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Karelin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andonian can pounce on him.
Andonian throws a hook but Karelin avoids it easily.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Andonian.
Garik Andonian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andonian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andonian feints and then cracks Karelin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karelin down.
Andonian connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andonian. That's going to slow Karelin down.
Karelin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andonian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karelin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andonian scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andonian. That's going to slow Karelin down.
Andonian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
A good leg kick by Andonian.
Andonian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andonian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andonian cracks the inside of Karelin's front leg.
Andonian throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Karelin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Andonian! #SUB2#
Karelin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Andonian is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Karelin!
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Event:
CFC 389
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Nakamura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karelin's head.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Karelin with that takedown attempt.
Karelin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nakamura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karelin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakamura connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nakamura, right into the meat.
#TD2#
Karelin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Karelin has hold of Nakamura's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nakamura tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Karelin cranks the arm and Nakamura screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nakamura, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kron Karelin!
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