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Event:
SSG 418 Ozymandias vs Hlervu
Date: May 04, 2025 |
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 40 wins and 22 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makarov is fending him off so far but Karelin persists. Nope, Makarov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Makarov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makarov (4) vs (0) Karelin
Makarov controlling from side mount.
Makarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
The referee asks Makarov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Makarov prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Karelin's legs.
Karelin is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
The referee asks Makarov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Makarov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Karelin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
Makarov slows the pace down.
Karelin tries to bench press Makarov off him but Makarov keeps the position. #T2#
Karelin is trying to escape the position but Makarov is controlling the position.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
Makarov is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Makarov'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 do much from the bottom here.
Karelin regains half guard.#T3#
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makarov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (4) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Makarov's body.
Karelin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Makarov's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Karelin's hands.
Karelin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Makarov.#T5#
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.
Makarov tries to break free.
Makarov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Karelin.
Makarov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Karelin tries to keep control of the position but Makarov is staying busy.
Karelin gets his hands free as Makarov looks to control.
Karelin keeps control of the position as Makarov tries to break free.
Karelin wants to control but Makarov manages to buck him off and is now in Karelin's guard! Nice work there by Makarov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (6) vs (4) Karelin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karelin for as long as he can get away with.
Karelin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8#
Makarov content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Karelin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karelin is trying to keep Makarov in close.
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makarov is stalling in the full guard.
Makarov being controlled here momentarily. #T11##SUB2#
Karelin is looking for a triangle but Makarov pushes his legs off easily.
Makarov 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.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Karelin seems keen to control Makarov's posture.
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin is adopting a defensive guard.
Karelin trying to control the position.
#T13#
Karelin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (6) vs (6) Karelin
Makarov is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Makarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makarov is looking to control Karelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makarov avoid being mounted?
Makarov is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Karelin gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Karelin wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 412 Banner vs Ozymandias
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Robert Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kelly stuffs the takedown attempt from Karelin. Karelin gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Kelly clinches.
Karelin wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Kelly tightens his grip and picks Karelin up, before dumping him to the ground. Karelin manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelly (2) vs (0) Karelin
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?
Kelly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kelly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karelin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin trying to control the position.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Karelin is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Kelly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Kelly is looking to pass into half guard but Karelin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Karelin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (2) vs (2) Karelin
Kelly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Karelin stays in close to Kelly's body and controls the position.
Kelly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Kelly working for a triangle but Karelin defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Karelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kelly is trying to keep Karelin in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin controlling from the top position.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Kelly throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karelin escapes and throws Kelly's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (2) vs (5) Karelin
Kelly is trying to improve his position.
Karelin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
Kelly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (4) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kelly in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Kelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karelin sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Karelin won't allow Kelly to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kelly 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.
Kelly wants to pass to mount but Karelin is defending the position.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Karelin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Kelly wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but Karelin defends it.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kelly wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it. #T8#
Karelin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Kelly 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: Kelly (4) vs (7) Karelin
Kelly wants to sweep here but Karelin controlling him for the moment. #T9##SUB#
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Karelin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (4) vs (10) Karelin
Karelin trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom. #T10#
Kelly tries to improve position but can't.
Karelin happy to just control the position for now. #T11#
Kelly is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Karelin stalls from top position.
Karelin taking a break here but Kelly is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kelly is looking to improve his position.
Kelly gets full guard.#T12##SUB#
Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karelin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karelin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (4) vs (13) Karelin
Kelly manages to get back to half guard.
Karelin prevents Kelly from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Karelin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin controlling the action here.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
#T14#
Karelin controlling the action here.
Karelin wants to pass to mount but Kelly is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
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 15 wins and 7 losses; Helio Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 28 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Karelin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Karelin (4) vs (0) Strakapoud
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karelin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Strakapoud struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
The referee asks Karelin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Karelin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Strakapoud is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control.
Strakapoud wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Strakapoud tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strakapoud is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karelin controlling the position from side mount.
Strakapoud wants to control but Karelin postures up.#T2#
Strakapoud is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Strakapoud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karelin controlling the position.
Strakapoud is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Karelin controls the position from side control.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep.
Strakapoud is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Strakapoud is trying to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Strakapoud's face as Karelin controls the position.
Strakapoud tries to bench press Karelin off him but Karelin keeps the position.
Strakapoud manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karelin's best efforts.#T5#
Karelin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (7) vs (0) Strakapoud
Strakapoud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Karelin tries to pass to full mount but Strakapoud defends it.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strakapoud wants to control but Karelin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (10) vs (0) Strakapoud
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Strakapoud manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karelin's best efforts.#T6#
Karelin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (13) vs (0) Strakapoud
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position but Karelin isn't that keen on the idea.
Karelin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strakapoud is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Strakapoud wants to control but Karelin is having none of it.
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud is still trying to improve position.
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.
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karelin controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
Strakapoud tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karelin controlling the position easily from mount.
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karelin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.
Strakapoud is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Karelin is staying active.
Karelin fails to take his opponent's back.
Strakapoud working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Karelin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Karelin postures up.
Strakapoud is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strakapoud might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karelin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karelin wants to take Strakapoud's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Strakapoud is trying to escape the mount.
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud working to try and regain half guard.
Karelin content just to control the position here.
Strakapoud stops Karelin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position but Karelin isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Karelin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strakapoud has given up his back here. Will Karelin look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Karelin (16) vs (0) Strakapoud
Karelin has good solid back control here.
Karelin keeps control of the position as Strakapoud tries to break free.
#T13#
Karelin biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Strakapoud tries to escape the position.
Strakapoud breaks Karelin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (16) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
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 15 wins and 6 losses; Helio Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 18 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Prochazka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karelin's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (0) vs (2) Prochazka
Karelin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg.
Prochazka controlling the action here.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin wants to control but Prochazka is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Karelin wants to improve his position but Prochazka is controlling well.
Karelin is trying is best to control the position here.
Karelin is trying to control but can't.
Prochazka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Karelin tries to roll over but Prochazka keeps him under control.#T2#
Prochazka wants to free his trapped foot but Karelin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karelin trying to control here.
Prochazka trying to control the pace. #T3#
Karelin keeping control of the position.
Karelin tries to roll over but Prochazka keeps him under control.
Karelin is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Karelin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Karelin wants to control but Prochazka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karelin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Prochazka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Karelin won't allow Prochazka to pass to mount.
Karelin trying to control but Prochazka postures up.
Karelin is pressing down on Prochazka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karelin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prochazka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Karelin pulls Prochazka in close to prevent any damage.
Prochazka preventing the sweep.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Prochazka is proving a slippery customer.
Prochazka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.#T7#
Karelin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Prochazka has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (5) Prochazka
Karelin struggling a bit here.
Karelin is trying to work for a sweep but Prochazka has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Karelin (0) vs (7) Prochazka
Karelin working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Prochazka controlling the pace for now.
Prochazka moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Karelin (0) vs (10) Prochazka
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Prochazka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Prochazka controlling the position well here. Karelin rolled but Prochazka kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Karelin trying to control the action but Prochazka just sinks the hooks in. #T9#
Karelin wants to escape the position.
Prochazka 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Prochazka 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.
Prochazka is not going to allow Karelin to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Karelin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Despite being in a bad position, Karelin is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T11#
Prochazka controlling the position well here. Karelin rolled but Prochazka kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Prochazka avoiding Karelin 's attempts to control his hands.
Prochazka controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Karelin trying to control the hands but Prochazka won't let him.
Karelin is really stuck here.
Prochazka wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy.
Karelin just trying to survive but Prochazka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Prochazka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
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.#T13#
What can Karelin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Karelin tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Prochazka is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Karelin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Karelin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Karelin is trying to break free.
Karelin trying to control but not successfully.
Karelin rolls, trying to escape but Prochazka keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka wins on points by 10 to 0. Yuri Prochazka retains his heavyweight title!
Yuri Prochazka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
734
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
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 15 wins and 5 losses; Helio Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Karelin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (0) Le Boulder
Le Boulder wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Le Boulder told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Le Boulder won't allow Karelin to pass to mount.
Le Boulder wants to get back to full guard but Karelin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (0) Le Boulder
Le Boulder tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin controlling from side mount.
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Karelin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Le Boulder wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Le Boulder tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Le Boulder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Le Boulder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Le Boulder is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
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 working away.
Le Boulder tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
Le Boulder is not content to let Karelin control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Boulder struggling a bit here.
Le Boulder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (5) vs (2) Le Boulder#T3#
Le Boulder wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
Le Boulder tries to pass to full mount but Karelin defends it.
Le Boulder prevents Karelin from improving his position.
Well, if Le Boulder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin is refusing to be controlled, as Le Boulder sits in half guard.
Le Boulder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Le Boulder wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Le Boulder stalling.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
Karelin is trying to control but Le Boulder manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (5) Le Boulder
Karelin is squirming around, avoiding Le Boulder's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Karelin tries to lock up and control but Le Boulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Le Boulder controlling his opponent.
Le Boulder with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Le Boulder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Le Boulder avoids the attempt from Karelin to control.#T7#
Le Boulder tries to control but Karelin wriggling away.
Karelin is desperately trying to improve his position but Le Boulder has a good base and remains in mount.
Le Boulder pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Le Boulder wants to control the pace but Karelin is squirming around nicely.
Karelin tries to lock up and control but Le Boulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Le Boulder controlling from mount.
Le Boulder prevents Karelin from getting the reversal.
Karelin is squirming around, avoiding Le Boulder's attempts to control the action.
Karelin is trying desperately to improve position.
Le Boulder wants to control the pace but Karelin is squirming around nicely.
Karelin wants to control but Le Boulder is having none of it.#T9#
Le Boulder controlling his opponent.
It looks like Le Boulder 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 manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T10#
Le Boulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Le Boulder wants to pass to mount but Karelin is defending the position.
Le Boulder prevents Karelin from improving his position.
Le Boulder wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it. #T11#
Le Boulder stalling.
Le Boulder is keen to just control but Karelin is a slippery customer.
Le Boulder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (8) Le Boulder
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount.
Le Boulder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karelin is looking to escape.
Le Boulder wants to take Karelin's back but he can't do it this time. #T12#
Le Boulder controlling his opponent.
Le Boulder trying to control but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin is desperately trying to improve his position but Le Boulder has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Le Boulder content just to control the position here.
Le Boulder trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Le Boulder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Le Boulder moves to his opponent's back but Karelin bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Le Boulder. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (7) vs (8) Le Boulder
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder wins on points by 8 to 7.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bob Le Boulder waved his t-shirt featuring Wrestler Wayfare's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CFC CG 732
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
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 145 wins and 109 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sparxx closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karelin circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karelin.#TD#
Sparxx closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karelin quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Karelin
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.
Karelin keeping hold of Sparxx's head, controlling as best he can.
Karelin is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Karelin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin looks to move to half guard but instead Sparxx has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (7) vs (0) Karelin
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx'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 tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Karelin tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karelin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karelin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sparxx content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Karelin gets back to full guard.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx 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: Sparxx (7) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin preventing the sweep.
Karelin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
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!
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there. #T5#
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karelin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx trying to keep a closed guard but Karelin is proving a slippery customer.
Karelin 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. #T6#
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (9) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.#T7#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
Karelin wants to control but Sparxx passes easily into half guard.
Karelin is holding on to half guard well.
Sparxx wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy. #T8#
Sparxx passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (12) vs (2) Karelin
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Karelin regains half guard.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
#T9#
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.
Sparxx trying to control from half guard but Karelin is working away.
Karelin tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.#T10#
Karelin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparxx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karelin for as long as he can get away with.
Karelin trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
#T11#
Karelin is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (15) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin trying his best to control but Sparxx has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (17) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
Karelin is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Karelin stops Sparxx from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Karelin tries to improve his position but instead Sparxx has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (20) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin tries to escape the position.
Sparxx avoiding Karelin 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Sparxx is trying to stick to Karelin's back but Karelin is turning into Sparxx. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sparxx's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Karelin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (20) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
An out of breath Tyrone Sparxx 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:
CFC CG 731
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
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 14 wins and 4 losses; Helio Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Karelin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunter on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunter's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (0) Hunter
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter has control of Karelin's left arm, preventing Karelin from doing any damage.
Karelin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Hunter is controlling Karelin's posture.
Karelin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Hunter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass. #T2#
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
Karelin content to stall in guard here.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass. #T3#
Karelin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Hunter is adopting a defensive guard.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hunter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.#T5#
Hunter wants to hit a sweep here but Karelin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hunter there! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (0) Hunter
Karelin content just to control the position here.
Karelin trying to control but Hunter is having none of it.
Karelin controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Hunter is trying desperately to improve position.
Karelin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hunter is holding on tight.
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.#T7#
Karelin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Karelin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Hunter wants to control but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin wants to take his opponent's back but Hunter doesn't allow it.
Karelin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunter wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.#T9#
Hunter tries to reverse the position but Karelin maintains control.
Hunter wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.
Hunter is desperately trying to improve his position but Karelin has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunter gets back to half guard.
Karelin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karelin trying to advance position but Hunter counters by regaining guard. #T10#
Karelin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (5) vs (2) Hunter
Karelin trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
#T11#
Karelin moves into full guard.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
Karelin looking to control.
#T12#
Karelin has his hands on Hunter's head, controlling the position.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Hunter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Hunter is looking to advance position but Karelin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (9) vs (2) Hunter
Hunter tries to hold on but Karelin postures up.#T14#
Karelin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunter working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin takes the fight on points by 9 to 2. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 6
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 16 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Karelin feints and as Sixty Five raises his hands in defense, Karelin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Karelin
Sixty Five is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karelin controls the pace.#T1#
Karelin being controlled here momentarily.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Sixty Five controls Karelin momentarily but Karelin frees himself. #T2#
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Sixty Five managing to control the position.
Sixty Five looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Sixty Five is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
Karelin content to stall in guard here.
Sixty Five trying to control the position.
Sixty Five seems keen to control Karelin's posture.#T5#
Karelin won't allow Sixty Five to sweep him here.
Karelin being controlled here momentarily.
Karelin postures up.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Sixty Five.#T6#
Karelin is pushing down on Sixty Five's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sixty Five is fighting to maintain full guard but Karelin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karelin is taking a breather. Sixty Five 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.
Sixty Five is looking to improve his position.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Sixty Five defending well.
Karelin controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Karelin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karelin moves into full mount! Sixty Five won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (5) Karelin#T8#
Sixty Five is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karelin content just to control the position here.
Sixty Five is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karelin content just to control the position here.
Sixty Five tries to hold on but Karelin pushes him away. #T9#
Karelin controlling from mount.
Sixty Five tries to hold on but Karelin postures up.
Karelin moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (0) vs (8) Karelin
Karelin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T10#
Karelin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11##SUB2#
Karelin looking for the RNC.
Sixty Five is in bad spot here.
Karelin controls the action.
Karelin avoiding Sixty Five 's attempts to control his hands.
Sixty Five is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Karelin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sixty Five's body.
Sixty Five surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Karelin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sixty Five.
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.#T13#
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.#T14#
Will Karelin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin biding his time, controlling Sixty Five.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC CG 728
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Big Dog Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Karelin looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Karelin drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Karelin
Gracie has control of Karelin's left arm, preventing Karelin from doing any damage.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Karelin being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Karelin has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Karelin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karelin content to control rather than advance.
Karelin wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Karelin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Karelin keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Karelin looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Karelin holds on and takes a little breather.
Karelin keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Karelin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Karelin is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Karelin is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Karelin won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Karelin pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Karelin is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karelin is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin being controlled here momentarily.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Karelin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is pulling down on Karelin's head. It's preventing any offense from Karelin, at least for the moment.
Gracie 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.#T13#
Karelin content to stall in guard here.
Karelin advances to half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
#T14#
Gracie trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Karelin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (7) Karelin
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CFC CG 726
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 55 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Karelin drives through with a takedown into Rodriquez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Karelin
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
Karelin won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Karelin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Karelin pushes down on Rodriquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Karelin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karelin is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karelin controlling the action here.
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.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriquez defends it well.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rodriquez trying to hold on to Karelin's head to control him but Karelin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Karelin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karelin wants to pass to mount but Rodriquez is defending the position.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karelin in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Rodriquez is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Rodriquez keeping hold of Karelin's head, controlling as best he can.
Karelin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Well, if Karelin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karelin keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Well, if Karelin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Rodriquez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Karelin passes Rodriquez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriquez trying to control here.
Karelin stalling.
Karelin wants to pass to mount but Rodriquez is defending the position. #T9#
Karelin controlling the action here. #T10#
Rodriquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T11#
Rodriquez trying to control but Karelin postures up.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Rodriquez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriquez won't allow Karelin to pass to mount. #T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Karelin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.#T13#
Rodriquez wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Rodriquez is holding on to half guard well.
Karelin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC CG 724
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
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.#CL#
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.#TD#
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.#T1#
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. #SUB2#
Karelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockefeller defends it easily.#T2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #T5#
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.#T6#
Rockefeller looking to pass the guard.
Rockefeller is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin controls Rockefeller momentarily but Rockefeller frees himself. #T7#
Karelin seems keen to control Rockefeller 's posture.
Rockefeller trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom. #T8#
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. #T9#
Rockefeller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Rockefeller controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Karelin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rockefeller defends well.#T10#
Rockefeller stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
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. #T11#
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#T12#
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.#T13#
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#T14#
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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Event:
CFC Tokyo 2
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Blue decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karelin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Karelin
Blue being controlled here momentarily.
Blue 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 keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Karelin keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass. #T1#
Karelin has his hands on Blue's head, controlling the position.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karelin pulls Blue in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Karelin is continuing to stall.
Blue controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Blue trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Blue preventing the sweep.
Karelin wants to control the position but Blue says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Blue is pressing down on Karelin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karelin is holding on for now. #SUB#
Karelin makes his way to full guard, as Blue worked for a kimura.
#T4#
Karelin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blue controls the pace.
Karelin controlling Blue's posture.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin working a defensive guard but Blue manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Karelin
Blue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
Karelin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Blue wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Blue 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.
Blue working away.
Karelin is looking to regain half guard here but Blue keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Karelin seems a little lost for a moment, as Blue dominates the positioning.
Karelin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Blue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karelin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blue tries to move into full mount but can't pass Karelin's legs. #SUB#
Blue thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Karelin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blue's best efforts.
Karelin is staying active underneath Blue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karelin wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
Karelin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (8) vs (0) Karelin#T9#
Karelin holds on for dear life.
Blue wants to control the pace but Karelin is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Blue 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 Blue has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Blue swings around for an armbar but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (8) vs (2) Karelin#T10#
Karelin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karelin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (8) vs (5) Karelin
Blue wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Karelin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blue is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Karelin controls the position.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working. #T12#
Blue is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue tries to bench press Karelin off him but Karelin keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Blue's face as Karelin controls the position. #T14#
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Blue is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Karelin is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Karelin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
After winning the bout, Satan Blue thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 1
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 5 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Vakhvakhishvili closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karelin did well to prevent Vakhvakhishvili getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
Karelin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Karelin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Vakhvakhishvili from controlling successfully.
Vakhvakhishvili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Vakhvakhishvili is proving a slippery customer.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Vakhvakhishvili controlling him for the moment.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Karelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vakhvakhishvili defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin controlling the position.
Karelin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karelin has control of Vakhvakhishvili's left arm, preventing Vakhvakhishvili from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakhvakhishvili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Karelin trying to control the position.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Vakhvakhishvili controlling him for the moment.
Karelin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vakhvakhishvili manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (2) Karelin
Vakhvakhishvili has Karelin pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vakhvakhishvili is retaining full guard.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to sweep here but Karelin controlling him for the moment.
Vakhvakhishvili can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karelin controls the pace.
Vakhvakhishvili is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Karelin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vakhvakhishvili is retaining full guard.
Vakhvakhishvili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vakhvakhishvili is retaining full guard.
Vakhvakhishvili working a defensive guard here.
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.
Vakhvakhishvili working a defensive guard but Karelin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (5) Karelin#T7#
Karelin taking a breather here.
Karelin working away.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Vakhvakhishvili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karelin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vakhvakhishvili will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T8#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to reverse the position.
Vakhvakhishvili is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Karelin takes a little break here. Vakhvakhishvili wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Karelin working away.
Karelin controls the position.
Vakhvakhishvili holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T10#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a sweep.
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.
Karelin trying to control the position but Vakhvakhishvili is working away.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it. #T11#
Vakhvakhishvili tries to improve position but can't.
Vakhvakhishvili is letting Karelin control him for a moment.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karelin controlling from side mount.
Vakhvakhishvili is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T12#
Vakhvakhishvili is letting Karelin control him for a moment.
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.#T13#
Vakhvakhishvili controls the position for a moment.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Karelin controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vakhvakhishvili struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CFC CG 718
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
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 2 losses; Stevo Caruga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caruga dives in for a single leg takedown but Karelin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Caruga has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Karelin uses from the top position. #SUB#
Caruga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karelin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caruga trying to keep a closed guard but Karelin is proving a slippery customer.
Karelin preventing the sweep.
Caruga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Caruga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karelin defends it easily.#SUB#
Caruga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Caruga looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Karelin has picked Caruga up and slammed him! Caruga can't keep hold of the triangle and Karelin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Caruga (0) vs (3) Karelin
Karelin takes a little break here. Caruga wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Caruga can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Caruga tries to improve position but can't.
Karelin taking a breather here.
Caruga tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
Caruga is working hard here to advance position.
Caruga is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it. #T2#
Karelin just content to control the position.
Caruga is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Caruga's face as Karelin controls the position.
Caruga is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Caruga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caruga wants to control but Karelin postures up.#T3#
Caruga trying to remain calm as Karelin controls from the top position.
Caruga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caruga is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Caruga 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Caruga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caruga manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karelin's best efforts.
Karelin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Caruga looking for subs from the bottom but Karelin mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Caruga (0) vs (6) Karelin
Caruga tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Caruga tries to improve his position but instead Karelin has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Caruga (0) vs (9) Karelin
Good control from Karelin.
Karelin has the hooks in. Caruga is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Caruga trying to control the action but Karelin just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Karelin controlling the positon.#T5#
Caruga trying to control the position but Karelin manages to sink in the hooks.
Caruga can't escape the position.
Karelin is riding his opponent, not letting Caruga buck him off.
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 is not going to allow Caruga to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Caruga right now.
Caruga tries to roll but Karelin sticks to his back.
#T6#
Karelin gets his hands free as Caruga looks to control.
Caruga is really stuck here.
Karelin controlling the position well here. Caruga rolled but Karelin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Caruga is in bad spot here.
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 has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Caruga's body.
Caruga trying to control but not successfully.
Caruga is trying to break free.
Karelin is not going to allow Caruga to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Karelin controls the position.
Karelin gets his hands free as Caruga looks to control.
Caruga wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Karelin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Caruga defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Caruga trying to control the hands but Karelin breaks the grip.
Karelin is hanging on to Caruga's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Caruga trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Caruga tries to escape the position.
Karelin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Karelin is hanging on to Caruga's back as he tries to escape.
Caruga trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Caruga is trying to break free.
Caruga wants to control his opponent's hands but Karelin gets his hands free.
Karelin controls the position.
Karelin is not going to allow Caruga to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Karelin is hanging on to Caruga's back as he tries to escape.
Caruga just trying to survive but Karelin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Caruga tries to escape the position.
Karelin controlling the position well here. Caruga rolled but Karelin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Karelin is trying to stick to Caruga's back but Caruga is turning into Karelin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Karelin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Caruga. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caruga (2) vs (9) Karelin
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caruga looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB#
Caruga drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karelin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karelin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karelin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Caruga (2) vs (13) Karelin
Caruga tries to bench press Karelin off him but Karelin keeps the position.
Caruga wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Caruga is looking for a sweep.
Caruga is letting Karelin control him for a moment.
Caruga is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
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.
Karelin working away.
Caruga is looking for a sweep.
Caruga is letting Karelin control him for a moment.
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.
Karelin working away.
Karelin taking a breather here.
Caruga is not content to let Karelin control the position. #T12#
Caruga can't do much from the bottom here.
Caruga is looking for a sweep.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Caruga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin working away.
Karelin taking a breather here.
Caruga is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it. #T13#
Karelin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Karelin tries for a kimura but Caruga is defending well.
Caruga can't do much from the bottom here.
Caruga is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
A lull in the action here.
Caruga wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Caruga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caruga is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Karelin takes a little break here. Caruga wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
CFC CG 713
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
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 8 wins and 2 losses; Helio Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 52 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Karelin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karelin darts in looking for a takedown but Rodriquez gets double underhooks and turns Karelin into the cage.
Karelin is working for takedown but Rodriquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin goes for a takedown attempt but Rodriquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriquez as he avoids it easily.
Rodriquez with the counter takedown but Karelin avoids it easily.
Karelin looks for a takedown but Rodriquez sprawls well.
Karelin with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Rodriquez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Karelin! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Karelin (0) vs (4) Rodriquez
Rodriquez working away.
Rodriquez takes a little break here. Karelin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.#T1#
Karelin is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez controlling from side mount.
Karelin wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.#T2#
Karelin being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.#T3#
Karelin is being controlled here.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Karelin is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez controls the position from side control.
Karelin is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it. #T4#
Karelin is trying to escape the position but Rodriquez is controlling the position.
Rodriquez working away.
Rodriquez taking a breather here.
Rodriquez tries to advance position but instead Karelin slips a leg back in to half guard.
Karelin is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriquez sits in half guard. #T5#
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Rodriquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karelin! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (7) Rodriquez
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Karelin has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Karelin (0) vs (10) Rodriquez#T7#
Rodriquez 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.
Karelin trying to control the position but Rodriquez manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Karelin right now.
#T8#
Karelin tries to break free.
I would not like to be Karelin right now.
Rodriquez doesn't have the hooks in and Karelin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (10) Rodriquez#T9#
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Karelin controlling him for the moment.
Karelin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Karelin postures up.
#T10#
Karelin advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
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 keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
#T11#
Karelin trying to control from Rodriquez's half guard. Rodriquez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Karelin won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here. #T12#
Karelin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet. #T13#
Karelin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez looking to control.
Karelin is looking to advance position but Rodriquez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (2) vs (14) Rodriquez
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Karelin to control.#T14#
Karelin is working to get back to half guard.
Karelin wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Rodriquez tries to control but Karelin wriggling away.
Rodriquez prevents Karelin from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 14 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 53
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
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.#TD#
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.#T1#
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.#SUB#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#T5#
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.
#T6#
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.
#T7##SUB2#
Karelin looking for the choke but no joy.
Karelin biding his time, controlling Kakuto. #SUB2#
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.#T8#
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
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. #T10#
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. #T11#
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.#T12#
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. #T13#
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.#T14#
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.
#SUB2#
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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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
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 50 wins and 38 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kakuto enables Karelin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kakuto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Karelin#SUB#
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karelin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Karelin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Kakuto 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.
Karelin has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Kakuto is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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 has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Karelin is looking to sweep but instead, Kakuto has passed into half guard.
Kakuto prevents Karelin from improving his position.
Karelin is trying to control but Kakuto manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (2) Karelin#T6#
Kakuto tries to control but Karelin wriggling away.
Karelin is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Karelin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.#T7#
Karelin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Karelin is positioning himself well to prevent Kakuto advancing to mount.
Karelin trying to control from the bottom.
Karelin moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage. #T8#
Karelin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karelin looking to 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?
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
Karelin has his hands on Kakuto's head, controlling the position.
Karelin looking to control.
#T9#
Karelin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (5) vs (4) Karelin
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (7) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Karelin managing to control the position. #T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Karelin.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin controlling the position.
Kakuto won't allow Karelin to sweep him here. #T11#
Karelin pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing 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.
Karelin has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage. #T12#
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet. #SUB2#
Karelin working for a triangle but Kakuto defends it easily.
Karelin is adopting a defensive guard.
Kakuto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (10) vs (4) Karelin#T13#
Karelin is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Karelin is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control.
Karelin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kakuto's best efforts.#T14#
Kakuto is looking to pass Karelin's guard but actually Karelin recovers to full guard.
Karelin trying to control the position here.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance 🔥, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CFC CG 39
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Helio Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Hafthor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karelin sprawls well. Karelin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kruger gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karelin avoids it really well and circles away.
Karelin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kruger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Karelin as Kruger shoots in.
Helio Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafthor Kruger.
Kruger fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Karelin dives in and scores a takedown into Kruger's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (0) Kruger
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (0) Kruger
Kruger is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Karelin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kruger looks calm but he's in trouble here. Karelin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kruger is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Karelin lets go of the hold and Kruger can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Karelin! |
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Event:
CFC CG 34
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
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.#CL#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
Phoenix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karelin controls the pace.
Phoenix is controlling Karelin's posture.#SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #T5#
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. #T6#
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.#T7#
Phoenix tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.#SUB#
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.
#T8#
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.#T9#
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#T10#
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.#T11#
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.#T12#
Phoenix is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
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?#T13#
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. #T14#
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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Event:
CFC CG NY
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bartholomew Bainbridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bainbridge moves into the clinch successfully.
Karelin can't get the takedown.
Bainbridge is working for takedown but Karelin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karelin wants a takedown but no success here.
Bainbridge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bainbridge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karelin.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Karelin.#TD#
Bainbridge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Karelin uses from the top position.
Karelin is looking to advance position but Bainbridge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bainbridge (4) vs (0) Karelin
Bainbridge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Karelin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bainbridge (7) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin is still trying to improve position.
Bainbridge doesn't have the hooks in and Karelin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (7) vs (2) Karelin#SUB2#
Karelin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bainbridge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bainbridge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bainbridge! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bainbridge (11) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Karelin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bainbridge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bainbridge (13) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (13) vs (4) Karelin
Bainbridge trying to control the position here.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Bainbridge is keeping the position.
Bainbridge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Karelin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bainbridge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bainbridge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bainbridge! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bainbridge (17) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Karelin looks to move to half guard but instead Bainbridge has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bainbridge (19) vs (4) Karelin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bainbridge (22) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin tries to roll but Bainbridge sticks to his back.
Bainbridge is trying to stick to Karelin's back but Karelin is turning into Bainbridge. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bainbridge's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Karelin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (22) vs (6) Karelin#SUB2#
Karelin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bainbridge dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bainbridge (24) vs (6) Karelin#SUB2#
Karelin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bainbridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bainbridge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Karelin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bainbridge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Bainbridge wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bainbridge controls the pace.
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?#SUB2#
Bainbridge is sitting in close to Karelin's body. Karelin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bainbridge is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bainbridge is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Karelin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Helio Karelin! |
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Event:
CFC CG 18
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Matvey Buryckin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Buryckin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Buryckin (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Buryckin 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.
Buryckin prevents Karelin from improving his position.#SUB2#
Karelin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buryckin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Buryckin is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Buryckin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karelin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buryckin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Karelin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buryckin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Karelin is tightening it up a little... Buryckin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Buryckin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Buryckin taps out! Nice BJJ there by Karelin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Helio Karelin! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
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. #TD#
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#SUB#
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. #T1#
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?#T2#
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.#SUB#
Praust looking to secure an arm triangle but Karelin defends it well.
Praust trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Praust looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
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.#T4#
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.#T5#
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. #T6#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T7#
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. #T8#
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.#T9#
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#SUB#
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#T10#
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.#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Praust manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T12#
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. #T13#
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. #T14#
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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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Karelin gets a double leg takedown into Maximus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Maximus pulls Karelin in close to his closed guard and prevents Karelin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (0) vs (5) Karelin
Maximus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin working away.#SUB2#
Karelin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Maximus struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Karelin stalls from top position.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working.
Maximus tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Maximus struggling a bit here.
Maximus is being controlled here.
Maximus is not content to let Karelin control the position. #SUB2#
Karelin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maximus tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
Maximus wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Maximus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Maximus manages to get back to half guard.
Karelin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karelin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus has his hands clasped together around Karelin's back. He's all about the action.
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maximus is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
Maximus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karelin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karelin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (4) vs (5) Karelin
Maximus controls the action.#SUB#
Karelin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Maximus's arms.
Maximus controls the position.#T5#
Maximus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
Karelin wants to escape the position.
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Karelin's body.
Karelin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T6#
Maximus is trying to stick to Karelin's back but Karelin is turning into Maximus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Karelin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (7) Karelin
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus controlling Karelin's posture.
Maximus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (6) vs (7) Karelin
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus 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. #T7#
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (6) vs (9) Karelin
Karelin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus wants to control but Karelin passes easily into half guard.
Karelin is keen to just control but Maximus is a slippery customer.
Karelin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maximus wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Karelin is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8#
Karelin wants to free his trapped foot but Maximus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (6) vs (12) Karelin
Karelin avoids the attempt from Maximus to control.#T9#
Maximus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maximus trying to hold on to Karelin's head to control him but Karelin postures up.
Maximus gets back to full guard.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Maximus trying to control the position.
Karelin preventing the sweep.
Maximus is trying to keep Karelin in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (8) vs (12) Karelin
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
Karelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karelin has his hands on Maximus's head, controlling the position.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karelin keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass. #T13#
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus postures up.
Maximus 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.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Maximus passes Karelin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Karelin defends it.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (12) Karelin
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Karelin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus wants to control the pace but Karelin is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CFC CG 3
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Josh Aldarisio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Karelin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aldarisio (0) vs (2) Karelin
Aldarisio wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Karelin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aldarisio sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Aldarisio looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Aldarisio actively working from the bottom here.
Karelin prevents Aldarisio from improving his position.#SUB2#
Karelin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Aldarisio tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Karelin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Karelin! |
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Event:
CFC CG 2
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super 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; Douglas Muir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Karelin tries to sprawl but Muir drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muir (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Muir is trying to work for a kimura but Karelin is defending well.
#SUB2#
Karelin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muir pulls his head out easily.
Karelin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karelin on the ground.#SUB#
Muir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Muir wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muir (2) vs (2) Karelin#SUB#
Muir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karelin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Muir (2) vs (5) Karelin#SUB2#
Karelin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Muir is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Karelin yanks on the arm and Muir is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Karelin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Karelin! |
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Event:
CFC 609
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Karelin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cusanno wants to get back to full guard.
Cusanno regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Cusanno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusanno keeps trying to improve his position.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Cusanno has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin postures up in Cusanno's guard and throws a big left but Cusanno blocks it.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cusanno works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin postures up in Cusanno's guard and throws a big left but Cusanno blocks it.
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.#T1#
Karelin preventing the sweep.
Karelin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cusanno's guard.
Cusanno tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Karelin is looking for a kimura but Cusanno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
Cusanno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Cusanno tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cusanno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cusanno.
Cusanno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Cusanno stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cusanno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2##TD2#
Cusanno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karelin to the ground. Cusanno is now in Karelin's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Karelin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cusanno stacks Karelin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cusanno!#SU2#
Cusanno stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valerio Cusanno.
I think Cusanno 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valerio Cusanno!
A victorious Valerio Cusanno 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:
CFC 602
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reinhardt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
Reinhardt drives through and clinches with Karelin against the cage.
Reinhardt has had enough of the clinch but Karelin keeps him there for the moment.
Reinhardt tries to break free but Karelin pushes him back against the cage.
Reinhardt lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Reinhardt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reinhardt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Karelin backs up against the cage.
Reinhardt connects with a right hand. Karelin shakes it off.
Reinhardt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reinhardt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Reinhardt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karelin, pushing him back against the cage.
Reinhardt is leaning against Karelin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Reinhardt as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Reinhardt is working Karelin over against the cage.
Reinhardt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karelin.
Karelin looks winded!
Reinhardt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reinhardt scores with a shot to the side of Karelin's head. #BC#
Reinhardt manages to break the clinch.
Reinhardt with a jab.
Reinhardt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karelin.
Reinhardt scores with a head kick. Karelin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Reinhardt closes the distance and pushes Karelin back into the cage.#BC#
Reinhardt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reinhardt throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Reinhardt scores with a jab. Karelin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reinhardt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
A head kick misses from Reinhardt.
A cross from Reinhardt lands.
Reinhardt catches Karelin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Reinhardt has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Reinhardt breaks from the clinch.
Karelin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reinhardt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Karelin takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinhardt tries to clinch but Karelin is having none of it.
Reinhardt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reinhardt tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Karelin counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Reinhardt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reinhardt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:8
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:8
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Reinhardt!
A very excited looking Kurt Reinhardt 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:
CFC 595
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Womack throws a shot to the body.
Womack cracks Karelin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karelin takes one to the chin there.
Womack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karelin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Womack works the jab nicely.
Womack lands a high kick!
Womack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Womack connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karelin's head.
Womack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Womack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Womack scores with a jab to the body.
Womack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Karelin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karelin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Womack punishes Karelin's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Womack clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Womack.
Womack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Womack lands a knee to the head.
Karelin stalling in the clinch but Womack improves position.
Karelin is trying to stall.
Womack landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Womack lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Womack scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Womack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Womack.
Womack lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Womack cracks Karelin with a nice body shot.
Womack lands a shoulder strike.
Womack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Womack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Womack landing knees to the body.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Womack.
Womack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Womack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Womack.
Womack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Womack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Karelin takes a shot to the head.
Womack lands a nice uppercut.
Womack lands a body punch in the clinch.
Womack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Womack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Womack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womack lands a nice shot to the body.
Womack gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Womack connects with a knee to the head.
Womack lands a hook that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womack lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Womack.
Womack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Womack lands a knee to the body.
Womack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Womack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karelins head.
Womack lands a nice uppercut.
Womack lands with a short shot to the head.
Womack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Womack.
Womack works on Karelin's body with a couple of short punches.
Karelin takes a shot to the head.
Womack presses Karelin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Womack.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Womack lands an uppercut.
Womack lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Womack.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Womack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Womack has managed to clinch.
Womack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Womack lands a shoulder strike.
Womack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Womack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Womack lands a nice uppercut.
Karelin taking a breather.
Womack digs a right hand into Karelin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karelin's gas tank.
Womack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karelins head.
Womack connects with a knee to the head.
Womack lands a right hand.
Womack lands a shoulder strike.
Mac Womack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Womack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Womack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Womack on the inside. #T1#
Womack lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Womack.
Womack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Womack.
Karelin takes a shot to the head.
Womack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Womack lands a shoulder strike.
Karelin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Womack utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karelin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Womack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Womack crunches a lovely knee into Karelin's ribcage.#T2#
Womack scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Womack.
Karelin takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Womack.
Womack digs a right hand underneath Karelin's ribcage. Karelin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Womack pushes Karelin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Womack.
A nice left hand lands by Womack.
A nice right hand lands inside from Womack.
Womack lands a hook that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Womack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Womack.
Womack lands with a light punch inside. #T3##KD2#
Womack lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Karelin goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Womack in side control.
#ROC2#Karelin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Helio Karelin has been cut.
Womack is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Karelin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Oh Karelin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Womack's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karelin seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Karelin is wriggling around trying to escape but Womack has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Karelin taps out and Womack picks up the big win! Great work there by Womack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mac Womack!
Mac Womack decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CFC 593
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Prendergast bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karelin's head backwards.
Karelin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Prendergast to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin misses with a right hand
and Prendergast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prendergast lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Karelin swings widly with a right hand
and Prendergast counters with a nice uppercut.
Karelin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karelin throws a right hand that misses
and Prendergast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karelin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Prendergast feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karelins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karelin misses with a right hand
and Prendergast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prendergast looks to land a left hand but Karelin moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karelin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darragh Prendergast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prendergast has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 8:10
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 8:10
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 8:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darragh Prendergast!
A relieved looking Darragh Prendergast thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 576
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Nasty moves away from the strike by Karelin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin misses with a hook
and Nasty counters with a stiff right hand.
Nasty lands with a hook. Karelin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Nasty cracks Karelin with an open hand slap.
Karelin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nasty with a nice cross.#T2#
Nasty scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Karelin.
Karelin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nasty finds it's way round the side to connect with Karelin's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin misses with a left hand
enabling Nasty to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thug Nasty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nasty has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
Judge William Peck scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thug Nasty! |
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