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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Marshall Praust! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin shoots in looking for a takedown. Praust tries to sprawl out of it but Karelin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Praust manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Praust shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Praust showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Praust (2) vs (0) Karelin
Praust is looking for a kimura but Karelin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Praust to get the leverage.
Praust trying to control the action but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin is concentrating on defense, preventing Praust from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Praust is looking to pass Karelin's guard but actually Karelin recovers to full guard.
Praust showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praust being controlled here momentarily.
Praust stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Praust trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin being controlled here, momentarily.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY 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 is pulling down on Praust's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin wants to control but Praust passes easily into half guard.
Praust passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Praust (5) vs (0) Karelin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Praust looking to secure an arm triangle but Karelin defends it well.
Praust trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praust looking to control and managing it successfully.
Praust jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Karelin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Karelin and Praust has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Karelin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Praust's best efforts.
Karelin wants to control but Praust is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karelin is refusing to be controlled, as Praust sits in half guard.
Praust is really struggling to control Karelin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is doing well to control the position and prevent Praust from advancing to side control.
Praust is looking to advance position but Karelin won't allow it.
Karelin is staying active underneath Praust, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Praust is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
Praust wants to free his trapped foot but Karelin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Praust 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Praust trying to advance position but Karelin counters by regaining guard.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Praust wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Praust is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karelin controlling Praust's posture.
Praust won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karelin pulls Praust in close to his closed guard and prevents Praust from doing any damage or advancing position.
Praust looking to pass the guard.
Karelin managing to control the position.
Praust looking to pass the guard.
Karelin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Praust doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Praust manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Praust controlling from the top position.
Praust trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Praust is working hard here to advance position.
Praust wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Praust pushing down on Karelin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Praust is just content to waste time from the top position. Karelin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Praust trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin is trying to keep Praust in close.
Praust is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Praust 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: Praust (5) vs (2) Karelin
Praust 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.
Praust being controlled here, momentarily.
Karelin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Praust (5) vs (5) Karelin
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Praust will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Praust is trying to improve his position.
Praust stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Karelin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Praust will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Praust regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Praust manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Praust 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.
Praust working for submissions but it's allowed Karelin to get to half guard.
Praust is looking to improve his position.
Karelin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Praust is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Praust trying to hold on to Karelin's head to control him but Karelin postures up.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Praust defending well.
Praust is looking to improve his position.
Karelin trying to control the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to advance position but Praust won't allow it.
Praust is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mighty MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Karelin trying to control the pace.
Praust slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Praust trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Praust gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Praust takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Marshall Praust thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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