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CFC CG 53 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 38 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Karelin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kakuto defends it nicely.
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Karelin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (0) Karelin
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Kakuto swings around for an armbar but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (5) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Karelin pushes down on Kakuto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard but Karelin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (5) Karelin
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kakuto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karelin's best efforts.
Karelin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (8) Karelin
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karelin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (5) vs (11) Karelin
Kakuto tries to roll but Karelin sticks to his back.
Karelin controls the action.
Karelin keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Karelin.
Kakuto tries to break free.
Karelin is riding his opponent, not letting Kakuto buck him off.
Kakuto is really stuck here.
Karelin biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin looking for the choke but no joy.
Karelin biding his time, controlling Kakuto.
Karelin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kakuto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Kakuto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Karelin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (14) Karelin
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto seems a little lost for a moment, as Karelin dominates the positioning.
Kakuto tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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!
Kakuto is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control.
Kakuto manages to get back to half guard.
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin content to control rather than advance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kakuto is looking to get back to full guard here but Karelin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (17) Karelin
Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karelin taking a breather here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Karelin slows the pace down.
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.
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Karelin stalls from top position.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto is letting Karelin control him for a moment.
Kakuto tries to bench press Karelin off him but Karelin keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kakuto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karelin is taking a breather. Kakuto 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.
Kakuto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kakuto wants to hit a sweep here but Karelin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (20) Karelin
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Karelin has a good base and remains in mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (5) vs (23) Karelin
Kakuto tries to roll but Karelin sticks to his back.
Kakuto is breathing heavily.
Karelin controlling the position well here. Kakuto rolled but Karelin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
Karelin is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kakuto won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Karelin off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Karelin!
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today)'. |
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