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Event:
TR81
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Karelin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Brock Karelin has been cut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Quama has knocked Karelin down with a huge combo! Quama steps away and waves a wobbly Karelin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Karelin is rocked!
Karelin circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Quama. Karelin falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Quama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiase Quama!
A victorious Kiase Quama 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:
TR77
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Zahari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karelin doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Brock Karelin has been cut.#TD2#
Karelin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zahari on his heels. He'll look to pass Zahari's guard now, I'm sure.
Zahari wants to stand and escape but Karelin is having none of it.
Zahari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin is in close to Zahari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin stops Zahari from standing up.
Karelin works over Zahari with some ground and pound from guard.
Zahari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Zahari wants to stand and escape but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin stands up over Zahari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karelin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karelin stands and throws Zahari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zahari tries to escape but Karelin is in control. #T2#
Zahari trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zahari taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Karelin has hold of Zahari's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zahari seems comfortable defending it but Karelin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zahari is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zahari is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Karelin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Karelin! |
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Event:
TR64: Rockafella's Debut
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Brock Karelin has been cut.
Karelin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karelin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Karelin drives through with a takedown into Hendrikx's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karelin lands a couple of digs.
Karelin postures up.
Karelin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Karelin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendrikx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karelin stands and throws Hendrikx's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Karelin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hendrikx is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Karelin yanks on the arm and Hendrikx is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Karelin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Karelin! |
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Event:
TR58: Crosser v Erminus
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Karelin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shusharin but Shusharin pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Shusharin tries to sprawl but Karelin drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Shusharin is trying to stand back up but Karelin is controlling him
Shusharin is not content to let Karelin control the position.
Ground and pound from Karelin.
Shusharin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karelin controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shusharin pushes Karelin off looking to stand but Karelin dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karelin lands a nice short elbow.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shusharin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shusharin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shusharin tries to kick Karelin off but Karelin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Shusharin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Karelin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Karelin with good strikes from the mount here!
Shusharin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Karelin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karelin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shusharin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
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.
Karelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shusharin is looking to escape.
Karelin won't let Shusharin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shusharin 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 landing shots from mount.
Karelin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You get the feeling that Shusharin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB#
Karelin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shusharin is surviving well by controlling Karelin's body position as best he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shusharin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2##SUB#
Karelin looking to secure an arm triangle but Shusharin defends it well.
Karelin dominating with strikes here.
Karelin landing strikes from the mount and Shusharin is in trouble!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Shusharin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Karelin.
Karelin punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#Shusharin is rocked!
Karelin loads up with a big shot that hurts Shusharin! He's pulled Karelin in close but Karelin has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Shusharin survive? More strikes from Karelin and Shusharin is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Karelin! |
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Event:
TR49: TBD
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Karelin shoots in and bounces Luciano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Karelin trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano working a defensive guard here.
My spies in HB Training center inform me that Karelin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Karelin is in close to Luciano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Luciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karelin distracts Luciano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karelin controls the pace.
Karelin trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Luciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Luciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karelin on the ground.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Luciano has wrist control.#SUB2#
Karelin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Luciano dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Luciano wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Karelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luciano defends it easily.#T2#
Karelin wants to sweep here but Luciano controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Karelin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Karelin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luciano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Luciano postures up.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving. #T3#
Luciano stays in close to Karelin's body and controls the position.
Karelin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Luciano manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Luciano 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.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Luciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karelin preventing the sweep.
Luciano controls Karelin momentarily but Karelin frees himself.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Luciano can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Karelin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Karelin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Karelin with a poor takedown
letting Luciano counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Brock Karelin has been cut.
Karelin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karelin fails with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Tony Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Karelin.
Karelin misses with a takedown
and Luciano counters with a huge left! Karelin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Luciano isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Karelin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Luciano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Luciano!
A victorious Tony Luciano 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:
TR43: Knock Em Off; Polamalu
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Karelin with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGavin counters with a three punch combo that has Karelin backing up. Karelin nods at McGavin to acknowledge the strikes.
McGavin throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGavin as he avoids it easily.
Karelin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGavin counters with a straight right hand.
Brucie McGavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Karelin.
McGavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGavin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Karelin drives through with a takedown into McGavin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karelin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
McGavin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura but McGavin is defending well.
Karelin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1##SUB2#
Karelin seems to be looking for submissions.
Karelin slows the pace down in half guard.
Karelin is nestled in close to McGavin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karelin lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
McGavin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Karelin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGavin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
McGavin actively working from the bottom here.
Karelin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Karelin is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Karelin stalling away here and it's allowed McGavin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Karelin lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
McGavin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGavin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3##SUB#
McGavin is looking for a triangle but Karelin pushes his legs off easily.
Karelin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but McGavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karelin working some strikes from top position.
Karelin content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
McGavin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karelin is aware though and is defending well.
Karelin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB#
McGavin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGavin defends it well.
Karelin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
My spies in HB Training center inform me that Karelin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Karelin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karelin is nestled in close to McGavin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Karelin wants to work for an arm triangle but McGavin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karelin controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Karelin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Karelin fails with a takedown attempt.
McGavin throws an overhand right that lands on Karelin's shoulder, as Karelin tries to avoid the shot.
Karelin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karelin slips a jab and a cross from McGavin.
Karelin fails with the takedown.
McGavin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karelin manages to circle out of the way.
Karelin closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGavin circles away.
McGavin throwing a counter right hand but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Brucie McGavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Karelin.
Karelin misses with a takedown
and McGavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGavin but McGavin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGavin defends well and Karelin ends up having to push McGavin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Karelin slips a jab and a cross from McGavin.
McGavin throws out a powerful jab.
Brucie McGavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGavin slaps away a takedown attempt from Karelin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
McGavin misses with a two punch combination.
McGavin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karelin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGavin somewhat.
McGavin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGavin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Karelin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGavin 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.#SUB#
McGavin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
McGavin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karelin defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karelin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Karelin postures up and lands a big shot to McGavin's brow.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGavin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
McGavin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Karelin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGavin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Karelin has McGavin in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Karelin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGavin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGavin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGavin stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
McGavin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
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.#T4#
McGavin wants to stand and escape but instead Karelin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Karelin got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGavin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karelin has managed to get both his arms back between McGavin's legs - danger averted.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karelin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGavin wants to stand up but Karelin is controlling him.
Karelin is in close to McGavin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brucie McGavin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Karelin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGavin did well to prevent Karelin getting side control.
McGavin is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGavin is trying to control but Karelin passes into side control!
McGavin is trying to escape the position but Karelin is controlling the position.
McGavin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karelin's best efforts.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karelin connects with a nice short shot to McGavin's temple.
Karelin is pressing down on McGavin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGavin is holding on for now. #SUB2#
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Karelin wants to work for an arm triangle but McGavin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
McGavin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
McGavin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGavin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
McGavin working for a triangle but Karelin defends it easily.
Karelin with a nice head shot there.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
McGavin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
McGavin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karelin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Karelin lands a decent punch to the body there.#SUB2#
Karelin working for a triangle but McGavin defends it easily.
Karelin is pulling down on McGavin's head to control his posture. #T3#
Karelin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Karelin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGavin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Karelin working for a triangle but McGavin defends it easily.
McGavin won't allow Karelin to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Karelin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGavin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGavin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGavin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karelin works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Karelin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karelin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Karelin!
In defeat, Brucie McGavin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I snorted a blaze before the fight and couldn't concentrate.'. |
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Event:
TR31: Freestyle Friday
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Karelin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ojo's guard.
Ojo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karelin lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ojo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karelin scoring with some ground and pound.
Karelin trying to control but Ojo is working from the bottom.
Ojo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karelin on the ground.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Ojo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karelin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Karelin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karelin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Ojo is controlling Karelin's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin content to stall in guard here.
Karelin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ojo working a defensive guard here.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Ojo blocks nicely.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karelin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ojo trying to control the position.
Ojo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karelin passes Ojo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Karelin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ojo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ojo's head.
My spies in HB Training center inform me that Karelin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Karelin working over Ojo with some ground and pound. Ojo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ojo is holding on to half guard well.
Karelin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Ojo trying to control from the bottom.
Karelin winds up and cracks Ojo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karelin wants to pass to mount but Ojo is defending the position.
Ojo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Karelin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Karelin is working for a kimura but Ojo is defending it quite comfortably.
Ojo wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin drops an elbow to the side of Ojo's head. #SUB2#
Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Karelin stalling.
Karelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ojo defending well though.
Ojo tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Ojo is trying to maintain the position but Karelin is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ojo's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ojo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ojo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ojo tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ojo is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Karelin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karelin. #KD#
Ojo cracks Karelin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Karelin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ojo finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Brock Karelin has been cut.
Ojo lands with a shot to the body.
Karelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ojo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ojo lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Karelin - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ojo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obi Ojo!
Obi Ojo retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Obi Ojo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TR22: Sike I Lied
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Karelin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Young sprawls well initially but Karelin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Karelin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Karelin is looking for a kimura but Young is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Young blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young taking some punishment here, with Karelin in his half guard.
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karelin.
Karelin is taking a breather. Young 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karelin lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Ground and pound from Karelin.
Karelin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karelin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Young!
Karelin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Young holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Karelin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Young has left one of his arms exposed and Karelin doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Young screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Karelin! |
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Event:
TR16: He Called My Hands Out
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Karelin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Brock Karelin has been cut.
Karelin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Nasty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Karelin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nasty circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karelin.
Karelin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nasty drops Karelin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Nasty follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Nasty!
An out of breath Big Nasty 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:
Rogues Invade on Saturdays 4.5
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Barkley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Karelin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barkley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Barkley's face as Karelin controls the position.
The ground and pound from Karelin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Karelin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barkley tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Barkley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barkley, who protects the arm well.
Barkley is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barkley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karelin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Karelin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #CUT#It looks like Dustin Barkley has been cut.#SUB#
Karelin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barkley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karelin wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy.
Karelin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Karelin throws an elbow but Barkley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Karelin working the head and body with strikes.
Karelin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Karelin grinds an elbow into Barkley's temple. #CUT#The cut above Dustin Barkley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB#
Karelin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barkley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barkley, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Karelin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barkley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Karelin's guard! Nice work there by Barkley!
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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Karelin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barkley is aware though and is defending well.
Barkley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Karelin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Barkley is defending well. Karelin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Barkley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Karelin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Karelin! |
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Event:
TR08: Set This B*tch Off
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Karelin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schrute looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schrute to see if he's OK.
Schrute is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Karelin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Schrute takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schrute is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Karelin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Karelin has hold of Schrute's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Schrute tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Karelin cranks the arm and Schrute screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Schrute, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brock Karelin! |
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