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CFC CG 34 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Blake Phoenix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Phoenix clinches up with Karelin and pushes him back against the cage.
Karelin tries for a takedown but Phoenix manages to get underhooks.
Karelin wants a takedown but no success here.
Karelin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Karelin.
Karelin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Phoenix regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phoenix (0) vs (2) Karelin
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Karelin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Karelin preventing the sweep.
Phoenix seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Phoenix'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix has control of Karelin's left arm, preventing Karelin from doing any damage.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karelin controls the pace.
Phoenix is controlling Karelin's posture.
Phoenix 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix trying to keep a closed guard but Karelin is proving a slippery customer.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin slips nicely into half guard.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Phoenix is looking to control Karelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phoenix avoid being mounted?
Karelin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is positioning himself well to prevent Karelin advancing to mount.
Phoenix wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Phoenix won't allow Karelin to pass to mount.
Phoenix wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karelin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karelin is taking a breather. Phoenix 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Phoenix actively working from the bottom here.
Phoenix wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Karelin seems content to control.
Karelin is thwarting Phoenix's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Karelin trying to control the pace.
Phoenix trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Phoenix (0) vs (5) Karelin
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin controlling his opponent.
Phoenix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karelin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin prevents Phoenix from getting the reversal.
Phoenix tries to control Karelin's body but Karelin pushes him off. Phoenix squirms to his side and now Karelin has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Phoenix (0) vs (8) Karelin
Good control from Karelin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is trying to break free.
Karelin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Karelin controlling well, preventing Phoenix from escaping the position.
Well,Phoenix is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin doesn't have the hooks in and Phoenix manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phoenix (2) vs (8) Karelin
Phoenix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Phoenix trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Phoenix 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: Phoenix (2) vs (10) Karelin
Karelin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 10 to 2.
Blake Phoenix spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF? You've got to be kidding me!'. |
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