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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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