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TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin and Mr Steel Penn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fokin did well to prevent Steel Penn getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fokin (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
Fokin trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up.
Fokin won't allow Steel Penn to pass to mount.
Steel Penn controlling the action here.
Steel Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fokin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Fokin won't allow it.
Fokin is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Steel Penn is just content to waste time from the top position. Fokin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fokin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Fokin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (2) Steel Penn
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel Penn is trying to keep Fokin in close.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fokin is one step ahead there.
Fokin is looking to pass into half guard but Steel Penn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steel Penn is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (4) Steel Penn
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (4) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Fokin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Fokin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fokin is one step ahead there.
Fokin stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Fokin passes Steel Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fokin trying to control from half guard but Steel Penn is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin is looking to stall here but Steel Penn recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fokin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokin tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Fokin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel Penn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel Penn has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (4) vs (6) Steel Penn
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is looking for a triangle but Steel Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Fokin is pulling down on Steel Penn's head to control his posture.
Fokin wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn controlling from the top position.
My spies in ICON TOP TEAM inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn 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.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokin 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: Fokin (6) vs (6) Steel Penn
Fokin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fokin prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Fokin is working for a submission of some sort.
Fokin trying to control from half guard but Steel Penn is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping hold of Fokin's head, controlling as best he can.
Steel Penn wants to control but Fokin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fokin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to maintain the position but Fokin is very close to passing his half guard.
Fokin is working for a kimura but Steel Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controls Fokin momentarily but Fokin frees himself.
Fokin wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fokin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (6) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Fokin is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking to control.
Steel Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fokin 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: Fokin (8) vs (8) Steel Penn
Well,Fokin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Fokin keeps him under control.
Steel Penn trying to get back to full guard but Fokin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (11) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Fokin has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is squirming around, avoiding Fokin's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fokin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Steel Penn's thigh. Steel Penn counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn controls Fokin momentarily but Fokin frees himself.
Fokin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fokin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fokin trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fokin takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
An out of breath Georgy Fokin 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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