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CFC CG 724 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 1 losses; Richard Rockefeller ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rockefeller has managed to clinch.
Rockefeller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karelin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rockefeller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karelin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rockefeller works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockefeller (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is controlling Rockefeller 's posture.
Rockefeller 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller postures up.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
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.
Rockefeller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockefeller defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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?
Karelin is trying to control the position but Rockefeller postures up.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Rockefeller controlling him for the moment.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockefeller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rockefeller won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Rockefeller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has control of Rockefeller 's left arm, preventing Rockefeller from doing any damage.
Rockefeller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karelin pulls Rockefeller in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Rockefeller controlling from the top 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller looking to pass the guard.
Rockefeller is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin controls Rockefeller momentarily but Rockefeller frees himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin seems keen to control Rockefeller 's posture.
Rockefeller trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has his hands on Rockefeller 's head, controlling the position.
Rockefeller postures up.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Rockefeller controlling him for the moment.
Karelin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rockefeller defends well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Karelin has his foot on Rockefeller 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockefeller works his way back into a safe position though.
Karelin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Rockefeller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockefeller (2) vs (2) Karelin
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rockefeller looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockefeller , not yet.
Rockefeller being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rockefeller 's guard.
Karelin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karelin wants to take a breather but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Rockefeller defending well.
Karelin moves into full mount! Rockefeller won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockefeller (2) vs (5) Karelin
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Karelin moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Rockefeller (2) vs (8) Karelin
Karelin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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