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Event:
EMP Night of Champions
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 2547 p4p, 333 weight class) and Georgy Fokin (ranked 349 p4p, 54 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Brian Burns had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Georgy Fokin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fokin pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns has Fokin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fokin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fokin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Fokin looking for a takedown.
Fokin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (0) vs (2) Fokin
Fokin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Fokin from controlling successfully.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fokin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Fokin
Burns passes Fokin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burns 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.
Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fokin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (4) Fokin
Fokin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burns working for submissions but it's allowed Fokin to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fokin in particular looking to stall.
Burns is trying to maintain the position but Fokin is very close to passing his half guard.
Fokin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fokin defends well.
Fokin 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.
Fokin wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Burns being controlled here, momentarily.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns 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.
Fokin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fokin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fokin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fokin escapes and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (7) Fokin
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Fokin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fokin tries to advance to mount but Burns denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Fokin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Burns! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (2) vs (9) Fokin
Burns is looking to improve his position but Fokin isn't that keen on the idea.
Fokin wants to take his opponent's back but Burns doesn't allow it.
Burns is looking to improve his position but Fokin isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fokin controlling his opponent.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fokin wants to control the action but instead Burns gets a body lock and reverses into Fokin's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (9) Fokin
Fokin pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fokin wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fokin's guard.
Burns seems to be working for a kimura but Fokin defends the submission attempt.
Fokin tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fokin.
Burns has gone for a leg lock! Fokin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (11) Fokin
Fokin stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (6) vs (11) Fokin
Fokin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fokin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fokin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (6) vs (13) Fokin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin preventing the sweep.
Fokin tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fokin passes into half guard.
Fokin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Fokin is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fokin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (6) vs (16) Fokin
Burns is not content to let Fokin control the position.
Fokin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burns haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fokin has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (6) vs (18) Fokin
Fokin controlling from the full mount.
Fokin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Burns to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burns (6) vs (21) Fokin
Burns tries to roll but Fokin sticks to his back.
Fokin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burns defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fokin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burns.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is hanging on to Burns's back as he tries to escape.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Burns turns into Fokin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (21) Fokin
Fokin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (23) Fokin
Fokin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fokin looking to pass the guard.
Burns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burns is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fokin frees his head nicely. Oh but Burns has switched to an armbar! Fokin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brian Burns!
Brian Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Brian Burns 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:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 343 p4p, 56 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 9833 p4p, 866 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Greco Roman enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fokin rushes Roman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fokin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roman prevents the takedown attempt.
Fokin tries for a takedown but Roman manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgy Fokin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fokin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roman prevents it.
Roman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fokin (0) vs (4) Roman
Fokin trying to remain calm as Roman controls from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fokin'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.
Roman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roman trying to control the position but Fokin is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin tries to buck Roman off but Roman is having none of it.
Roman tries for a kimura but Fokin is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin is not content to let Roman control the position.
The referee asks Roman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Fokin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Roman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roman prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is looking to regain half guard here but Roman keeps moving and retains side control.
Roman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fokin keeps working.
Fokin is letting Roman control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Fokin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Roman controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fokin is controlling Roman's trapped leg to prevent Roman from advancing to side control.
Roman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fokin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roman wants to advance to full mount but Fokin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman passes Fokin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fokin is pressing down on Roman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fokin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 (2) vs (4) Roman
Fokin is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to hold on to Fokin's head to control him but Fokin postures up.
Roman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fokin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Fokin has control of the leg.
Fokin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roman is just riding it out for now. Fokin eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to take a breather but Roman is having none of it.
Roman trying to control from the bottom.
Fokin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (5) vs (4) Roman
Roman controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fokin controlling the position easily from mount.
Fokin wants to control the pace but Roman is squirming around nicely.
Roman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to control the position but Fokin now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (8) vs (4) Roman
Fokin sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Roman taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Georgy Fokin!
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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Event:
WAR GAMES
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 319 p4p, 51 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2339 p4p, 314 weight class). Vicini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mother kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fokin (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini wants to control from the top but Fokin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Fokin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vicini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini passes Fokin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fokin is trying to control but Vicini passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (0) vs (5) Vicini
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin is looking for a sweep.
Fokin is working hard here to advance position.
Fokin is trying to escape the position but Vicini is controlling the position.
Fokin tries to buck Vicini off but Vicini is having none of it.
Fokin is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Fokin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fokin is being controlled here.
Vicini has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fokin (0) vs (7) Vicini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini wants to take Fokin's back here but Fokin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini takes Fokin's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fokin is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (0) vs (10) Vicini
Vicini has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vicini looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin can't escape the position.
Fokin wants to control his opponent's hands but Vicini gets his hands free.
Vicini keeps control of the position easily here as Fokin tries to buck him off.
Fokin's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Vicini's hands.
Vicini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vicini doesn't have the hooks in and Fokin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (10) Vicini
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini 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 (2) vs (12) Vicini
Vicini passes into half guard.
Fokin wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Fokin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Fokin won't allow it.
Vicini is looking to stall here but Fokin recovers full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fokin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Martial Arts Dojo inform me that Vicini has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Fokin is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fokin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vicini is looking to pass into half guard but Fokin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fokin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (4) vs (12) Vicini
Fokin trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Fokin controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin stands and throws Vicini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (7) vs (12) Vicini
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Vicini is trying to work for a sweep but Fokin has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fokin (9) vs (12) Vicini
Vicini is looking to improve his position but Fokin isn't that keen on the idea.
Fokin controlling from mount.
Vicini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Vicini is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (12) vs (12) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the position but Fokin manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Vicini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fokin looking for the choke from the back.
Fokin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fokin is hanging on to Vicini's back as he tries to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is trying to stick to Vicini's back but Vicini is turning into Fokin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fokin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vicini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (12) vs (14) Vicini
Vicini postures up.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fokin is keeping the position for now.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Fokin defends it.
Fokin is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fokin avoid being mounted?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is pressing down on Fokin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fokin is holding on for now.
Fokin moves into full guard.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini is pushing down on Fokin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fokin is fighting to maintain full guard but Vicini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vicini trying to control the action but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Fokin is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fokin avoid being mounted?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vicini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Fokin defending well.
Vicini is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vicini trying to control but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Fokin is trying to keep Vicini in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Fokin is retaining full guard.
Fokin looking for a sweep. Not yet Fokin, not yet.
Well,Fokin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Vicini 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 (14) vs (14) Vicini
Fokin preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (14) vs (16) Vicini
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fokin's guard.
Fokin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (14) vs (19) Vicini
Fokin prevents Vicini from improving position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Vicini politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vicini prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fokin is looking for a sweep.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fokin is trying to control Vicini's posture but Vicini avoids it.
Vicini staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fokin struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 19 to 14.
Dido Vicini is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Dido Vicini 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:
Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 307 p4p, 46 weight class) and Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5351 p4p, 606 weight class). Pentacost has chosen Code Blue Coma/ Downset as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Stacker Pentacost!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pentacost darts in and clinches Fokin up against the cage.
Fokin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fokin manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fokin (4) vs (0) Pentacost
You can see the frustration on Pentacost's face as Fokin controls the position.
Fokin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fokin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pentacost wants to control but Fokin postures up.
Fokin 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentacost tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Pentacost but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fokin (6) vs (0) Pentacost
Pentacost is controlling an arm, preventing Fokin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pentacost is trying to escape the mount.
Fokin controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pentacost for as long as he can get away with.
Pentacost is squirming around, avoiding Fokin's attempts to control the action.
Fokin working for a submission but Pentacost is keeping him at bay.
Fokin wants to control the pace but Pentacost is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to take his opponent's back but Pentacost doesn't allow it.
Fokin controlling from mount.
Pentacost tries to lock up and control but Fokin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost can't escape the position.
Fokin controlling from the full mount.
Fokin'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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking to control but Pentacost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fokin controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin continues to stall.
Fokin looking to control but Pentacost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fokin controlling from mount.
Pentacost is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to take his opponent's back but Pentacost doesn't allow it.
Fokin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fokin tries to control but Pentacost wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin controlling from mount.
Fokin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pentacost has worked his arm free - good work by Pentacost!
Fokin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pentacost's legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is looking to reverse the position.
Fokin is looking to take a break and control but Pentacost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pentacost seems a little lost for a moment, as Fokin dominates the positioning.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fokin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pentacost's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fokin taking a break here but Pentacost is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fokin is taking a breather. Pentacost 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pentacost is staying active underneath Fokin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fokin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to free his trapped foot but Pentacost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fokin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fokin trying to mount his opponent but Pentacost defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost keeping hold of Fokin's head, controlling as best he can.
Pentacost won't allow Fokin to pass to mount.
Fokin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (9) vs (0) Pentacost
Fokin controls the position from side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Pentacost's face as Fokin controls the position.
Fokin trying to control the position but Pentacost is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pentacost seems a little lost for a moment, as Fokin dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fokin takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Georgy Fokin is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Georgy Fokin 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:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 290 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 2354 p4p, 68 weight class). Tupu has chosen Youth Of The Nation as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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 8 wins and 2 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fokin pushes Tupu up against the cage in a clinch.
Fokin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tupu prevents it.
Tupu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fokin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tupu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fokin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tupu is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgy Fokin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupu has clasped his hands together around Fokin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fokin (0) vs (4) Tupu
Tupu is trying to get an arm triangle but Fokin is defending well.
Tupu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
My spies in Martial Arts Dojo inform me that Tupu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fokin is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fokin'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin stops Tupu from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fokin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (4) Tupu
Tupu wants to get back to full guard but Fokin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (5) vs (4) Tupu
Fokin has control of an arm but Tupu manages to advance to Fokin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fokin (5) vs (8) Tupu
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tupu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupu keeps control of the position as Fokin tries to break free.
Tupu wants to control but Fokin manages to buck him off and is now in Tupu's guard! Nice work there by Fokin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (7) vs (8) Tupu
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Fokin from controlling successfully.
Fokin preventing the sweep.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is pulling down on Fokin's head to control his posture.
Tupu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tupu, not yet.
Fokin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fokin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupu is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tupu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tupu controls Fokin momentarily but Fokin frees himself.
Tupu 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.
Tupu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fokin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (7) vs (10) Tupu
Fokin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tupu passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fokin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tupu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fokin looking for submissions off his back.
Fokin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fokin is not content to let Tupu control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (7) vs (13) Tupu
Fokin can't escape the position.
Fokin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tupu trying to mount his opponent but Fokin defends it.
Tupu is trying to control the action in half guard but Fokin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fokin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tupu trying to control the action but Fokin is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is trying to get back to full guard.
Tupu is trying to control the action in half guard but Fokin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fokin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fokin gets back to full guard.
Fokin is adopting a defensive guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to improve his position but instead Tupu has moved into half guard.
Tupu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (7) vs (16) Tupu
Tupu wants to control the pace but Fokin is squirming around nicely.
Fokin is trying to escape the mount but Tupu keeps good control and instead manages to take Fokin's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (7) vs (19) Tupu
Tupu has his arm under Fokin's chin here. Game over son! Tupu squeezes tightly and Fokin is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Poto Tupu!
A relieved looking Poto Tupu 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:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 291 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 12931 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 7 wins and 2 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Starseed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fokin (0) vs (4) Starseed
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fokin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fokin is looking for a sweep. Starseed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fokin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fokin trying to control the position.
Starseed has gone for a leg lock! Fokin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Starseed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (4) Starseed
Fokin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin wants to control from the top but Starseed keeps moving.
Starseed looking for a sweep. Not yet Starseed, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Starseed has control of Fokin's left arm, preventing Fokin from doing any damage.
Starseed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fokin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starseed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fokin preventing the sweep.
Starseed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starseed has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fokin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fokin is one step ahead there.
Starseed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starseed keeping full guard, as Fokin tries to pass.
Fokin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Starseed wants to sweep here but Fokin controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Starseed wants to sweep here but Fokin controlling him for the moment.
Starseed wants to control the position but Fokin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fokin prevents Starseed from improving his position.
Fokin is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fokin is taking a breather. Starseed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (5) vs (4) Starseed
Starseed tries to hold on but Fokin pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is trying to escape the mount.
Fokin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (8) vs (4) Starseed
Fokin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Starseed defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fokin keeps control of the position as Starseed tries to break free.
Fokin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Starseed.
Fokin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Starseed has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Starseed tries to break free.
Fokin looking for the choke but no joy.
Starseed showing good submission defense here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin has the hooks in. Starseed is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fokin is not going to allow Starseed to sit and survive in this position.
Starseed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fokin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Starseed defends it well.
Starseed keeping hold of Fokin's head, controlling as best he can.
Starseed 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Starseed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Starseed tries to roll over but Fokin keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fokin'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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starseed keeps working.
Fokin seems to be looking for submissions.
Starseed is trying to control but can't.
Fokin controlling the action here.
Fokin wants to free his trapped foot but Starseed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fokin content to control rather than advance.
Further stalling from Fokin.
Starseed wants to get back to full guard.
Starseed looking for submissions off his back.
Fokin wants to work for an arm triangle but Starseed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is trying to maintain the position but Fokin is very close to passing his half guard.
Starseed tries to roll over but Fokin keeps him under control.
Starseed gets back to full guard.
Fokin controlling from the top position.
Starseed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starseed wants to improve his position but instead Fokin has moved into half guard.
Starseed is trying to get back to full guard.
Fokin is looking to take a break and control but Starseed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Starseed trying to control here.
Starseed moves into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fokin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (8) vs (6) Starseed
Starseed trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokin wants to sweep but no luck.
Fokin is working hard here to advance position.
Fokin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed passes Fokin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Starseed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fokin is refusing to be controlled, as Starseed sits in half guard.
Fokin wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fokin takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
After winning the bout, Georgy Fokin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Indigo Starseed spoke after the fight, saying 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 262 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 1573 p4p, 225 weight class). Teló is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. Michel Teló looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fokin clinches up with Teló and pushes him back against the cage.
Teló is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fokin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Teló to the mat. Teló regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (0) Teló
Teló keeping full guard, as Fokin tries to pass.
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.
Teló being controlled here, momentarily.
Fokin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (5) vs (0) Teló
Fokin wants to control but Teló is keeping him busy.
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.
Teló struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló is being controlled here.
Fokin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teló for as long as he can get away with.
Fokin has knee on belly momentarily but Teló bucks him off and regains half guard.
Teló 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.
Fokin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló keeping hold of Fokin's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Fokin'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to free his trapped foot but Teló is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fokin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teló keeps working.
Fokin is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to mount his opponent but Teló defends it.
Fokin is taking a breather. Teló 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.
Teló is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teló does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fokin is just content to waste time from the top position. Teló takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fokin wants to pass the guard but Teló is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Teló keeping full guard, as Fokin tries to pass.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fokin stays in close to Teló's body and controls the position.
Fokin postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fokin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló trying to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fokin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fokin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Teló's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fokin seems to be looking for submissions.
Fokin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fokin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teló defends it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló is refusing to be controlled, as Fokin sits in half guard.
Fokin stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fokin takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Georgy Fokin 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:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 13318 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgy Fokin (ranked 257 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Devon Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Georgy Fokin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fokin closes the distance and clinches.
Smith jumps guard and drags Fokin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fokin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (3) Fokin
Fokin controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Fokin postures up.
Fokin wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith prevents Fokin from moving into mount.
Smith is looking to reverse 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.
Smith has one of Fokin's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Fokin is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Fokin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Smith is trying to escape and Fokin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Smith is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fokin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georgy Fokin!
Georgy Fokin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 222 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 4070 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Once Solemn . Georgy Fokin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 5 wins and 1 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lapis has closed the distance and engaged Fokin in a clinch.
Fokin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (0) Lapis
Fokin tries to pass to full mount but Lapis defends it.
Fokin prevents Lapis from improving his position.
Lapis is still trying to improve position.
Lapis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fokin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fokin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fokin (2) vs (4) Lapis
Fokin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis is hanging on to Fokin's back as he tries to escape.
Lapis looking for the choke from the back.
Fokin breaks Lapis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (4) vs (4) Lapis
Lapis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lapis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fokin looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis pulls Fokin in close to prevent any damage.
Lapis wants to sweep here but Fokin controlling him for the moment.
Lapis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lapis controls Fokin momentarily but Fokin frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin passes Lapis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lapis is defending against the submission attempts here by Fokin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fokin trying to control the pace.
Fokin prevents Lapis from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lapis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fokin.
Lapis wants to improve his position but Fokin is controlling well.
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lapis keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to get back to full guard.
Lapis is refusing to be controlled, as Fokin sits in half guard.
Fokin is taking a breather. Lapis 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is looking to improve his position.
Fokin is pressing down on Lapis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lapis is holding on for now.
Lapis actively working from the bottom here.
Lapis trying to control here.
Fokin prevents Lapis from improving his position.
Lapis is refusing to be controlled, as Fokin sits in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Fokin is tapping! Great win for Lapis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrey Lapis!
Andrey Lapis 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:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 213 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3271 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 4 losses; Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuklinski gets tackled into the cage by Fokin. Fokin maintains the clinch.
Fokin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (0) Kuklinski
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.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine here but Fokin defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Fokin'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.
Fokin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuklinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fokin has managed to get both his arms back between Kuklinski's legs - danger averted.
Kuklinski pulls Fokin in to control the position.
Fokin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fokin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski trying to control but Fokin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski stopping the sweep attempt from Fokin.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski has gone for a leg lock! Fokin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuklinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (4) vs (2) Kuklinski
Fokin is stalling in the full guard.
Kuklinski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fokin escapes and throws Kuklinski's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (7) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fokin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to control the action but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski is being controlled here.
Kuklinski wants to control but Fokin postures up.
Kuklinski tries to buck Fokin off but Fokin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin controls the position.
Kuklinski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuklinski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fokin is now in half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.
Kuklinski is staying active underneath Fokin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fokin in particular looking to stall.
Fokin trying to control from half guard but Kuklinski is working away.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski is refusing to be controlled, as Fokin sits in half guard.
Kuklinski won't allow Fokin to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski 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 (10) vs (2) Kuklinski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuklinski is trying to escape the mount but Fokin keeps good control and instead manages to take Kuklinski's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (13) vs (2) Kuklinski
Kuklinski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fokin's guard. Nice work there by Kuklinski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (13) vs (4) Kuklinski
Kuklinski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (13) vs (7) Kuklinski
Kuklinski trying to control the position but Fokin is working away.
Fokin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fokin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but Fokin defending well.
Kuklinski prevents Fokin from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but Fokin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuklinski to get the leverage.
Kuklinski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuklinski is trying to control. Fokin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fokin actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuklinski trying to control but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 (15) vs (7) Kuklinski
Fokin prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Kuklinski is still trying to improve position.
Kuklinski is trying to control Fokin's posture. Fokin takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Kuklinski! Fokin is rotating here... this could be the end... Kuklinski is out! Fokin has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Georgy Fokin!
Our winner, Georgy Fokin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 213 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Hayha (ranked 4036 p4p, 539 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Simo Hayha!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hayha rushes Fokin and presses him up against the cage.
Fokin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fokin (4) vs (0) Hayha
Hayha tries to improve position but can't.
Fokin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fokin trying to control the action but Hayha is working from the bottom.
Hayha tries to bench press Fokin off him but Fokin keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (4) vs (2) Hayha
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayha slows the pace down in half guard.
Fokin is positioning himself well to prevent Hayha advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fokin is just riding it out for now. Hayha eventually gives up the hold.
Hayha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fokin is looking to get back to full guard here but Hayha has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (4) vs (5) Hayha
Hayha controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fokin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fokin is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Fokin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fokin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hayha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hayha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fokin keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayha happy to just control the position for now.
Hayha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fokin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fokin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hayha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fokin wants to control but Hayha postures up.
Hayha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fokin keeps working.
Hayha is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin can't do much from the bottom here.
Hayha trying to control the position but Fokin is working away.
Hayha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fokin, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Fokin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fokin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hayha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fokin keeps working.
Hayha controls the position from side control.
Hayha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hayha trying to control the action but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Fokin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hayha taking a breather here.
Fokin is looking for a sweep.
Hayha trying to control the action but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Hayha controls the position.
Fokin is looking for a sweep.
Hayha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin tries to improve position but can't.
Fokin is not content to let Hayha control the position.
Fokin is trying to get back to half guard.
Hayha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fokin keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hayha working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fokin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hayha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hayha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fokin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fokin is looking to control Hayha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fokin avoid being mounted?
Fokin wants to improve his position but Hayha is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hayha wants to take a breather but Fokin is having none of it.
Hayha tries to pass to full mount but Fokin defends it.
Fokin is trying to get back to full guard.
Hayha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin is trying to control but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hayha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hayha in particular looking to stall.
Hayha trying to mount his opponent but Fokin defends it.
Hayha trying to control the action but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Hayha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hayha is trying to control the action in half guard but Fokin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is looking to control Hayha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fokin avoid being mounted?
Hayha performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fokin is staying active underneath Hayha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to control from the bottom.
Fokin is looking for a sweep. Hayha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fokin manages to get to full guard.
Hayha content to stall in guard here.
Hayha wants to control from the top but Fokin keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayha manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (6) vs (5) Hayha
Hayha working for a triangle but Fokin defends it easily.
Fokin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hayha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fokin has managed to get both his arms back between Hayha's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fokin takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A very excited looking Georgy Fokin 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:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin and Sharky Shark. Shark has chosen Stand My Ground as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sharky Shark!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fokin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shark tries to keep at a distance but Fokin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fokin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fokin is trying to drag Shark to the mat but Shark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shark wants a takedown.
Fokin goes for a takedown attempt but Shark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fokin wants to take the fight to the mat but Shark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgy Fokin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fokin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fokin is looking for a takedown.
Fokin goes for a takedown attempt but Shark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fokin takes the fight into the clinch.
Shark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fokin is defending well.
Fokin can't get the takedown.
Fokin goes for a takedown attempt but Shark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fokin.
Shark gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fokin is defending well.
Fokin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fokin is working for takedown but Shark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shark prevents the takedown attempt.
Shark is pressed up against the cage. Fokin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shark down to the mat. Shark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fokin drives through and clinches with Shark against the cage.
Fokin is trying to trip Shark. He has hold of a leg but Shark is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fokin persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (0) Shark
Shark has control of Fokin's left arm, preventing Fokin from doing any damage.
Fokin passes Shark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fokin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shark reverses the position - he's now on top in Fokin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (2) Shark
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark pushing down on Fokin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fokin wants to improve his position but Shark is controlling well.
Shark controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin wants to get back to full guard.
Fokin wants to control but Shark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fokin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fokin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shark passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (2) vs (5) Shark
Fokin is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Shark stalls from top position.
Fokin is trying to control Shark's posture but Shark avoids it.
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That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fokin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fokin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shark controls the position from side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin gets back to half guard.
Well, if Shark 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.
Fokin tries to roll over but Shark keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fokin gets full guard.
Shark is fighting to break Fokin's control of his arms but Fokin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shark is stalling in the full guard.
Fokin pulls Shark in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shark postures up.
Shark trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shark stopping the sweep attempt from Fokin.
Fokin looking to control.
Fokin wants to hit a switch here but Shark passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fokin there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (2) vs (8) Shark
Fokin is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is working hard here to advance position.
Shark tries to control but Fokin wriggling away.
Shark controlling the pace for now.
Fokin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shark is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin reaches up to try and control the position but Shark seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Fokin rolls and tries to escape and now Shark has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (2) vs (11) Shark
What can Fokin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shark avoiding Fokin 's attempts to control his hands.
Shark controlling well, preventing Fokin from escaping the position.
Fokin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to control from the bottom.
Fokin looking for submissions off his back.
Fokin tries to get to full guard but Shark has control of the leg.
Fokin trying to control here.
Fokin trying to get back to full guard but Shark takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fokin (2) vs (14) Shark
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to control but Shark is having none of it.
Fokin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fokin (2) vs (17) Shark
Fokin tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Shark.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shark wins on points by 17 to 2.
An out of breath Sharky Shark 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:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
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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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ichabod Crane and Georgy Fokin. Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Bones - Decapitated. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Ichabod Crane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Georgy Fokin!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fokin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crane has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fokin is trying to keep an underhook but Crane manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crane (2) vs (0) Fokin
Fokin wants to improve his position but Crane is controlling well.
Crane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crane is stalling here. Fokin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crane seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fokin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crane (2) vs (4) Fokin
Crane is looking to reverse the position.
Crane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fokin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fokin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Fokin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Crane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin is trying to control. Crane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crane controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fokin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crane! Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (2) vs (7) Fokin
We've been hearing good reports from Crane'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.
Crane prevents Fokin from taking his back.
Fokin wants to control the pace but Crane is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane working to try and regain half guard.
Crane tries to hold on but Fokin postures up.
Crane 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: Crane (4) vs (7) Fokin
Fokin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crane is one step ahead there.
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fokin controlling Crane's posture.
Crane advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (7) vs (7) Fokin
Fokin trying to remain calm as Crane controls from the top position.
Fokin is looking for a sweep.
Crane controlling the position from side mount.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fokin keeps working.
Crane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane trying to control the action but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Fokin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fokin wants to control but Crane postures up.
Crane tries to advance to mount but Fokin denies him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crane passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fokin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crane (9) vs (7) Fokin
Crane trying to control but Fokin is having none of it.
Crane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crane is trying to take his opponent's back.
Crane controlling the position easily from mount.
Crane tries to control but Fokin wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to control but Crane is having none of it.
Crane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fokin tries to hold on but Crane pushes him away.
Crane is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fokin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fokin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crane (9) vs (9) Fokin
Fokin looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Fokin looking to sit in guard and control but Crane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crane (11) vs (9) Fokin
Fokin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fokin keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crane trying to control but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Crane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fokin is keeping the position for now.
Fokin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crane trying to control but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Crane postures up.
Crane trying to control but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Crane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fokin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fokin has control of Crane's left arm, preventing Crane from doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fokin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fokin keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
Crane trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fokin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crane (11) vs (11) Fokin
Fokin tries to free his leg and advance position but Crane is retaining full guard.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Crane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fokin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fokin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crane wants to hit a switch here but Fokin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crane there! Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (11) vs (14) Fokin
Fokin avoids the attempt from Crane to control.
Crane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.
Crane tries to hold on but Fokin pushes him away.
Crane is looking to improve his position but Fokin isn't that keen on the idea.
Crane slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crane is not content to let Fokin control the position.
Crane is looking to control Fokin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crane avoid being mounted?
Crane manages to get to full guard.
Crane pulls Fokin in close to his closed guard and prevents Fokin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crane trying to control the position here.
Crane controls Fokin momentarily but Fokin frees himself.
Crane pulls Fokin in close to his closed guard and prevents Fokin from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin stands and throws Crane's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (11) vs (17) Fokin
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crane is looking to reverse the position.
Fokin is looking to take a break and control but Crane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crane is trying to get back to half guard.
Fokin trying to control the position but Crane is working away.
Crane struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to control the position but Crane is working away.
Fokin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crane has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crane can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fokin wins on points by 17 to 11.
Georgy Fokin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonel Gatti and Georgy Fokin. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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; Leonel Gatti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Georgy Fokin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fokin forces Gatti back against the cage and clinches.
Fokin has Gatti pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fokin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gatti tumbling to the mat - Fokin dives into Gatti's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatti (0) vs (2) Fokin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fokin defends it easily.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Fokin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gatti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fokin pushes down on Gatti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gatti is refusing to be controlled, as Fokin sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fokin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fokin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gatti (4) vs (2) Fokin
Gatti patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti avoiding Fokin 's attempts to control his hands.
Gatti is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fokin trying to control the hands but Gatti breaks the grip.
Fokin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gatti is staying active.
A lull in the action here.
Fokin tries to roll but Gatti sticks to his back.
Fokin keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gatti has the hooks in. Fokin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gatti is looking to control Fokin but Fokin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gatti avoiding Fokin 's attempts to control his hands.
Fokin can't escape the position.
Fokin is still trying to improve position.
Gatti trying to control momentarily.
Gatti is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fokin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin tries to break free.
Gatti is riding his opponent, not letting Fokin buck him off.
Gatti avoiding Fokin 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Fokin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gatti tightening his grip on Fokin, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin showing good submission defense here.
Gatti just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fokin trying to control but not successfully.
Fokin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gatti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fokin breaks Gatti's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatti (4) vs (4) Fokin
Gatti is trying to control the position but Fokin postures up.
Fokin has gone for a leg lock! Gatti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fokin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatti (6) vs (4) Fokin
Gatti stopping the sweep attempt from Fokin.
Gatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatti is pushing down on Fokin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fokin is fighting to maintain full guard but Gatti has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gatti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gatti seems to be looking for submissions.
Gatti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fokin tries to get to full guard but Gatti has control of the leg.
Fokin wants to control but Gatti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gatti wants to take a breather but Fokin is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gatti is thwarting Fokin's attempts to control the position.
Fokin tries to get to full guard but Gatti has control of the leg.
Gatti wants to control but Fokin is keeping him busy.
Fokin gets back to full guard.
Fokin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fokin trying to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gatti controlling from the top position.
Fokin looking to control.
Fokin wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fokin keeping moving, preventing Gatti from controlling successfully.
Gatti tries to free his leg and advance position but Fokin is retaining full guard.
Fokin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fokin controlling Gatti's posture.
Gatti looking to pass the guard.
Fokin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gatti wants to control from the top but Fokin keeps moving.
Gatti passes Fokin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to get back to full guard.
Gatti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fokin tries to get to full guard but Gatti has control of the leg.
Gatti tries to pass to full mount but Fokin defends it.
Fokin is refusing to be controlled, as Gatti sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin tries to roll over but Gatti keeps him under control.
Gatti trying to control the action but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Fokin is looking to control Gatti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fokin avoid being mounted?
Gatti is keen to just control but Fokin is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fokin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fokin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gatti is looking to advance position but Fokin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gatti (6) vs (8) Fokin
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to control but Gatti is having none of it.
Gatti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gatti tries to hold on but Fokin pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to control the pace but Gatti is squirming around nicely.
Fokin avoids the attempt from Gatti to control.
Gatti regains half guard.
Gatti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gatti trying to get back to full guard but Fokin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatti (6) vs (11) Fokin
Fokin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gatti is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gatti (6) vs (14) Fokin
Fokin working for the choke.
Fokin looking for the choke but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatti is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fokin wins on points by 14 to 6.
Our winner, Georgy Fokin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Leonel Gatti spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to the winner. I tried my best.
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Event:
CFC 414
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Fokin misses with a hook. Jitsu ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Jitsu closes the distance and pushes Fokin back into the cage.#TD2#
Jitsu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fokin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Jitsu is looking for a choke. Fokin gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Fokin manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Jitsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fokin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jitsu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fokin has passed into half guard!
Jitsu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Fokin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Fokin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jitsu is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Fokin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georgy Fokin!
Our winner, Georgy Fokin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CFC 412
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Jong Un misses with a body shot
and Fokin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fokin 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.
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Un.
Jong Un throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jong Un just misses with a punch to the body.
Fokin slips a straight right by Jong Un.
Jong Un punishes Fokin's body with a nice straight punch.
Jong Un displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fokin.
Jong Un dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fokin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fokin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jong Un - the referee stops the clock and Fokin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jong Un. Fokin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jong Un throws a leg kick which misses Fokin's front leg but catches the back leg as Fokin tries to avoid it. #T1#
Jong Un scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fokin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jong Un getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jong Un throws a series of punches but Fokin moves out of range.
Fokin lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Un slips a jab from Fokin.
Fokin lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by Jong Un.
Jong Un swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Fokin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jong Un scores with a shot to the body.
Jong Un throws a hook but Fokin avoids it easily.
Jong Un throws a body punch but Fokin moves out of range.
Jong Un is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fokin rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Jong Un takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Fokin misses.
Jong Un ducks right into an uppercut from Fokin.
Fokin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fokin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jong Un at a distance.
Jong Un throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Un ducks under a wild hook from Fokin.
Jong Un looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jong Un throws a hook to the side of Fokin's head but Fokin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fokin tries to clinch but Jong Un moves out of range.
Jong Un misses with a straight left.
Fokin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jong Un lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Fokin jabs at Jong Un's body.
Fokin jabs Jong Un right on the nose. Jong Un blinks but takes it well.
Kim Jong Un is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jong Un misses with a straight right.
A big right from Fokin misses.
Jong Un is looking for the big counter here.
Jong Un defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fokin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgy Fokin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Jong Un. No joy for Fokin on that attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Un.
Jong Un throws a right hand that misses
and Fokin counters with a low kick, right behind Jong Un 's knee.
Jong Un has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jong Un there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fokin looks to land a left hand but Jong Un moved out of range nicely.
Fokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fokin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Fokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fokin misses with a lunging right hand
and Jong Un counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fokin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fokin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fokin throws a big shot that misses.
Fokin tries to move into range but Jong Un moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fokin swings widly with a right hand
and Jong Un connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jong Un avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jong Un fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jong Un's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fokin under the eye.
Jong Un fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Un chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fokin moves forwards but Jong Un connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Un dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jong Un throws a push kick but Fokin slaps the foot to one side.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fokin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fokin avoids the body shot from Jong Un.
Jong Un has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jong Un connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Georgy Fokin has been cut.
Fokin shoots in looking for a takedown but Jong Un manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fokin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Jong Un on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jong Un misses with a hook
and Fokin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Fokin is predictable there
and Jong Un counters with a good, hard body kick but Fokin shrugs it off.
Jong Un takes a swing at Fokin's ribcage but misses.
Fokin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Un fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fokin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jong Un connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fokin throws a right hand that misses
and Jong Un makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Jong Un.#T1#
Fokin connects with a body shot.
Kim Jong Un seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Un is just out of range.
Jong Un misses with a low kick as Fokin jumps back.
Jong Un connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jong Un scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jong Un misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Un moves away from the strike by Fokin.
Jong Un moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jong Un throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fokin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jong Un connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fokin scrambles back to his feet.
Fokin misses with a jab to the body
and Jong Un cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fokin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jong Un counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Jong Un throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Fokin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fokin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Un can pounce on him.
Jong Un ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fokin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Fokin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fokin throws a big shot that misses.
Fokin tests Jong Un's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jong Un throws a hook to the side of Fokin's head but Fokin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Jong Un - just one landing.
Fokin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jong Un lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fokin takes a step back to recover.
Fokin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Un.
#T3#
Fokin misses with a lunging right hand
and Jong Un counters with a left to the body.
Jong Un throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Un throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Un cracks a nice hook into Fokin's ribs.
Jong Un thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jong Un bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fokin's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jong Un.
Jong Un scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fokin throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Un's shoulder, as Jong Un tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Un tries a low kick but Fokin avoids it.#T4#
Good leg kick by Jong Un there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jong Un throws a body shot but no joy.
Fokin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jong Un's waist but Jong Un gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fokin off to one side.
No joy there for Jong Un, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fokin throwing a counter right hand but Jong Un manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Un throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Un is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fokin misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jong Un darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fokin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jong Un's head.
Fokin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jong Un looks to land a left hand but Fokin moved out of range nicely.
Jong Un throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Un showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jong Un uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fokin has time to react.#TD#
Fokin scores with a takedown into Jong Un's guard.#ES2#
Jong Un has his feet on Fokin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Fokin misses the target.
Jong Un steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fokin checks the leg kick.
It looked like Fokin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jong Un.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fokin. Jong Un does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Un replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fokin blocks it well.
Jong Un tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fokin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Un.
Fokin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fokin lands a really nice looking cross but Jong Un seems unphased.
Fokin lands a jab to Jong Un's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Fokin - just one landing.
Fokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Fokin misses with a jab to the body
and Jong Un connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jong Un checks the leg kick.
Fokin moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Un.
Jong Un fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokin manages to avoid it.
Fokin takes a swing at Jong Un's ribcage but misses.
Jong Un swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fokin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Un moves away.
Jong Un throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fokin is looking to clinch but Jong Un is avoiding it.
Jong Un pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fokin is out of range and Jong Un settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Fokin misses the target.
Fokin cracks Jong Un with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Georgy Fokin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jong Un throws a good cross that connects.
Jong Un lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fokin throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Un's shoulder, as Jong Un tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Un moves forwards but Fokin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Jong Un appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Un avoids the body shot from Fokin.
#TD#
Fokin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fokin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jong Un is keeping the position for now.
Jong Un keeping moving, preventing Fokin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fokin throws a strike but Jong Un rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fokin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jong Un is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jong Un must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jong Un trying to control but Fokin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fokin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jong Un looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jong Un's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fokin keeping moving, preventing Jong Un from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jong Un lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kim Jong Un.
Well Jong Un 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Un!
In his post fight interview, Kim Jong Un gave a big smile as he said 'It doesn't feel right beating alliance mates. I love you.'.
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Event:
CFC 409
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Dominatrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Fokin misses its target.
Dominatrix takes a swing at Fokin's ribcage but misses.
Dominatrix fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dominatrix misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Dominatrix misses the target.
Dominatrix misses with a looping right.
Fokin swings for the body but Dominatrix moves out of range.
Good shot there by Fokin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fokin closes the distance and clinches.
Fokin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dominatrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fokin throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Fokin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fokin has a couple of punches blocked by Dominatrix.
Fokin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dominatrix effectively controlling the action here.
Dominatrix avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Dominatrix's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Fokin just leaning against Dominatrix, taking a breather.
Fokin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rastaphan Dominatrix has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fokin.
Fokin tries to work over Dominatrix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fokin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Fokin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fokin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominatrix controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dominatrix.
Dominatrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fokin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominatrix blocking some punches.
#BC#
Fokin manages to break the clinch.
Dominatrix punishes Fokin's body with a nice straight punch.
Fokin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dominatrix shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fokin eats them both and turns towards Dominatrix to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Georgy Fokin has been cut.
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!
Dominatrix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fokin finds it's way round the side to connect with Dominatrix's head.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
Fokin misses with a body punch
and Dominatrix counters with a three punch combo that has Fokin backing up. Fokin nods at Dominatrix to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Fokin. No joy for Dominatrix on that attempt.
A big right from Fokin misses.
The fighters circling - Dominatrix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dominatrix misses with a left hand
and Fokin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fokin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dominatrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fokin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dominatrix on the side of the head.
Fokin lands with a right hand.
Dominatrix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Fokin misses the target.
Fokin lands with a right hand. #TD#
Fokin scores with a takedown into Dominatrix's guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominatrix keeping moving, preventing Fokin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dominatrix working for a triangle but Fokin defends it easily.
Fokin stays in close to Dominatrix's body and controls the position.
Fokin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominatrix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at LOD: Ground Zero inform us that Dominatrix has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dominatrix looking for a guillotine here but Fokin defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fokin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dominatrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fokin moves away.
Dominatrix misses with a body punch
and Fokin counters with a straight right hand.
Fokin scores with a hook to the body. Dominatrix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fokin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fokin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dominatrix.
Dominatrix misses with a right hand
and Fokin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fokin misses with a hook.
Dominatrix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fokin counters with a stiff right hand.
Fokin moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin throws a right hand that misses
and Dominatrix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fokin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dominatrix scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Fokin as Dominatrix shoots in.#T1#
Dominatrix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fokin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Fokin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dominatrix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fokin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dominatrix can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Fokin swings around for an armbar but Dominatrix sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fokin's guard.
Dominatrix won't allow Fokin to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominatrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokin wants to sweep but no luck.
Fokin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fokin keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Fokin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominatrix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominatrix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dominatrix cracks Fokin with a solid left hand.
Fokin is trying to control the position but Dominatrix postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominatrix preventing the sweep.
Dominatrix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fokin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fokin pulls Dominatrix in close to his closed guard and prevents Dominatrix from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Dominatrix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fokin working a defensive guard but Dominatrix manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dominatrix working the ground and pound.
Fokin is looking to regain half guard here but Dominatrix keeps moving and retains side control.
Dominatrix working the body and head with strikes.
Fokin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dominatrix off and has taken his back!#T4#
Fokin lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Dominatrix is covering up but some of the strikes from Fokin are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB#
Dominatrix preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fokin.
Dominatrix has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fokin.
Fokin throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fokin trying to control momentarily.
Dominatrix trying to control the hands but Fokin breaks the grip.
Fokin is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dominatrix up.
Fokin keeps control of the position easily here as Dominatrix tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Dominatrix.
Fokin tries to clinch up.
Dominatrix lands a slapping body shot.
Dominatrix misses with a lunging right hand
and Fokin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
That has opened up Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut even more.
Nice uppercut there from Fokin.
Dominatrix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fokin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dominatrix.
Fokin takes a swing at Dominatrix's ribcage but misses.
Dominatrix takes one on the button.
Dominatrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fokin.
#T1#
Dominatrix takes a swing at Fokin's ribcage but misses.
Dominatrix throws out a loose jab but Fokin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fokin lands with an overhand left.
Fokin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fokin misses with a hook to the body
letting Dominatrix counter with a right hand.
Fokin lands with a good body shot.
Dominatrix throws a lazy right hand but Fokin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominatrix. Fokin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominatrix's corner calls for a 1-2. Dominatrix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fokin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fokin scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Fokin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
A swing and a miss from Dominatrix.
Fokin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fokin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominatrix.
Fokin moves out of range as Dominatrix strikes.
Fokin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dominatrix just manages to avoid it.
Dominatrix walks into a stiff left hand from Fokin.
Dominatrix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fokin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fokin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fokin punishes Dominatrix's body with a nice straight punch.
Dominatrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dominatrix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Georgy Fokin is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Dominatrix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fokin.
Fokin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dominatrix on the side of the head.
Fokin lands with a shot to the body.
Dominatrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fokin is fending him off so far but Dominatrix persists. Nope, Fokin circles away and we're back to standing.
Fokin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fokin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rastaphan Dominatrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominatrix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokin manages to avoid it.
Fokin slips a jab from Dominatrix.
Fokin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fokin throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
The cut above Rastaphan Dominatrix's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dominatrix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Fokin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fokin lands a nice looking body shot.
Fokin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominatrix has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fokin lands a jab to Dominatrix's midsection.#CL#
Fokin clinches.
Fokin throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominatrix.
Fokin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Fokin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgy Fokin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fokin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgy Fokin!
Georgy Fokin 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:
CFC 405
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Fokin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fokin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jitsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jitsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fokin.
A left lands for Fokin.
Fokin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jitsu.
Fokin scores with a jab to the head.
Jitsu shoots for a double leg takedown but Fokin sprawls well. He's pushed Jitsu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Jitsu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fokin pulls Jitsu in close to prevent any damage.
Jitsu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fokin 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.
Jitsu postures up in Fokin's guard and throws a big left but Fokin blocks it. #T1#
Jitsu postures up in Fokin's guard and throws a big left but Fokin blocks it.
Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Fokin is retaining full guard.
Jitsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fokin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fokin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jitsu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fokin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jitsu has Fokin in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jitsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fokin defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jitsu working for a triangle but Fokin defends it easily.
Jitsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Fokin pushes his legs off easily.
Fokin lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Jitsu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fokin has picked Jitsu up and slammed him! Jitsu can't keep hold of the triangle and Fokin manages to pass to side control!
Jitsu tries to improve position but can't.
Fokin trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jitsu tries to buck Fokin off but Fokin is having none of it.
Jitsu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jitsu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jitsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fokin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fokin lands a nice short elbow.
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Fokin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jitsu with the active half guard here but Fokin passes nicely into side control.
Jitsu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fokin trying to control the position but Jitsu is working away. #SUB#
Fokin tries for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
Fokin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Fokin working the ground and pound from side control.
Jitsu looks to move to half guard but instead Fokin has passed into mount! Damn!
Jitsu taking shots to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Fokin'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.
Fokin controlling from the full mount.
Jitsu tries to reverse the position but Fokin maintains control.
Fokin breaks from Jitsu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jitsu is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jitsu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fokin defends well and Jitsu ends up having to push Fokin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fokin misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Fokin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fokin prevents Jitsu from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fokin pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu is staying active underneath Fokin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard but Fokin has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jitsu is looking to escape.
Fokin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jitsu?
Jitsu working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Jitsu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fokin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fokin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fokin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jitsu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fokin.
Fokin trying to control the pace.
Jitsu missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fokin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jitsu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fokin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Jitsu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fokin uses it to pass to side control.
Jitsu regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fokin pulls his head out easily.
Fokin prevents Jitsu from improving his position.#T3#
Jitsu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fokin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fokin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fokin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jitsu looking for subs off his back but Fokin has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Fokin winds up and cracks Jitsu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jitsu wants to sweep but Fokin has passed to side control!
Jitsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fokin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
Jitsu is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jitsu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jitsu looks to move to half guard but instead Fokin has passed into mount! Damn!
Fokin landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Fokin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jitsu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fokin is in Jitsu's guard.
Jitsu 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.#SUB2#
Jitsu working for a triangle but Fokin defends it easily.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Jitsu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fokin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jitsu.
Fokin landing a few strikes. #T1#
Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Fokin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jitsu, who protects the arm well.
Jitsu is not content to let Fokin control the position.
Jitsu stops Fokin from passing to mount.
Jitsu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fokin off and has taken his back!
Jitsu controlling well, preventing Fokin from escaping the position.
#T2#
Fokin is working hard here to advance position.
Jitsu avoiding Fokin 's attempts to control his hands.
Fokin tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Jitsu is looking for a rear naked choke here but Fokin reverses the position brilliantly into Jitsu's guard!
Jitsu wants to improve his position but instead Fokin has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jitsu manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Fokin defends easily.
Fokin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Fokin from controlling successfully.
Fokin lands a couple of digs.
Fokin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fokin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fokin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jitsu can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Jitsu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fokin has passed into half guard!
Fokin is keen to just control but Jitsu is a slippery customer.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jitsu wants to improve his position but Fokin is controlling well.
Jitsu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fokin scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Fokin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Fokin seems content to control.
Georgy Fokin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fokin is looking for a kimura here.
Jiu Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgy Fokin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fokin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgy Fokin!
A victorious Georgy Fokin 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 399
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Fokin misses the target. #TD2#
Fokin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dominatrix's guard.#SUB#
Dominatrix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fokin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dominatrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fokin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dominatrix working for a triangle but Fokin defends it easily.
Fokin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominatrix is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dominatrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Fokin trying to control but Dominatrix is working from the bottom.
Fokin wants to pass the guard but Dominatrix is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin content to stall in guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dominatrix looking to control.
#SUB#
Dominatrix looking for a guillotine here but Fokin defends easily.
#SUB#
Dominatrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominatrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Dominatrix tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dominatrix loads up on a big right hand but Fokin slips the punch.
Fokin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dominatrix.
Fokin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dominatrix at a distance.
Dominatrix fails with a takedown attempt.
Fokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fokin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dominatrix throws out the jab.
And Fokin tries to counter it with a takedown but Dominatrix pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fokin misses with a leg kick
and Dominatrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Georgy Fokin has been cut.
Fokin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dominatrix under the eye.
Dominatrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fokin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Fokin scores with a body shot.
Fokin cracks Dominatrix with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Rastaphan Dominatrix has been cut.
Dominatrix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dominatrix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominatrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Georgy Fokin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominatrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominatrix misses with a wild body shot.
Fokin with the counter takedown but Dominatrix avoids it easily.
Fokin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fokin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dominatrix rather than just go for the knockout.
Dominatrix moves out of range as Fokin strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Dominatrix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fokin lands a two punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominatrix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fokin scores with a body shot.
Dominatrix misses with an uppercut. Fokin saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Fokin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dominatrix is looking for a sweep. Fokin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Fokin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dominatrix trying to control but Fokin postures up.
Fokin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominatrix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fokin is pushing down on Dominatrix's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dominatrix is fighting to maintain full guard but Fokin has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Dominatrix wants to improve his position but Fokin is controlling well.
Dominatrix trying to control but Fokin postures up.
#SUB#
Dominatrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fokin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dominatrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fokin is nestled in close to Dominatrix, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fokin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fokin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dominatrix is trying to control but can't.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Fokin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Dominatrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominatrix wants to control but Fokin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fokin scores with a nice head shot.
Fokin looks to land a right hand but Dominatrix moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Dominatrix.
Fokin walks into a jab.
Fokin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fokin thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Dominatrix misses the target.
Dominatrix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fokin connects with a leg kick. Dominatrix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fokin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dominatrix.
Fokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominatrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Fokin.
A telegraphed right hand from Dominatrix misses the target. #T4#
Dominatrix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fokin throws a shot to the body.
Fokin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fokin slips a jab from Dominatrix.
Dominatrix throws a body shot but no joy.
Fokin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dominatrix moves forwards but Fokin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fokin cracks Dominatrix with a good jab.
Fokin tests Dominatrix's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut is getting worse.
Fokin lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Fokin.
Fokin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD#
Dominatrix scores with a takedown into Fokin's guard.
Dominatrix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dominatrix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Fokin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dominatrix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fokin's guard. #REVR#
Dominatrix lands a couple of elbows.
Dominatrix is stalling in the full guard.
Fokin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dominatrix's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dominatrix working for submissions but it's allowed Fokin to get to half guard.
Dominatrix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fokin. #T1#
Dominatrix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fokin.
Fokin uses his free foot to push down on Dominatrix's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dominatrix.
Fokin wants to control but Dominatrix has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Fokin prevents Dominatrix from improving his position.#SUB2#
Fokin is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB2#
Fokin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dominatrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fokin trying to pass the guard but Dominatrix defending well. #SUB#
Dominatrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Dominatrix looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fokin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rastaphan Dominatrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fokin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fokin is trying to control. Dominatrix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Fokin 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.
#SUB#
Dominatrix looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fokin pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice elbow there by Fokin.
Dominatrix is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgy Fokin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fokin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgy Fokin!
A relieved looking Georgy Fokin 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:
EVO 269: Tallon vs Cortes
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Aye throws a hook but Fokin blocks it.
Aye keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fokin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Georgy Fokin has been cut.
Aye tries to move into range but Fokin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fokin scores with a nice head shot.
A cross from Fokin lands.
Aye moves out of range as Fokin strikes.
Fokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aye takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aye takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fokin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fokin.
Fokin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fokin moves out of range as Aye strikes.
Aye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fokin throws out the jab. #T1#
Aye throws an overhand right that lands on Fokin's shoulder, as Fokin tries to avoid the shot.
Fokin slips a straight right by Aye.
Aye throws a head kick but Fokin moves out of range.
Aye takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aye loads up on a big right hand but Fokin slips the punch.
Fokin with the counter takedown but Aye avoids it easily.
Fokin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aye counters with a body kick that stops Fokin in his tracks momentarily.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Fokin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fokin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aye ducks under a wild hook from Fokin.
Aye throws a leg kick but Fokin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aye.
An inside leg kick lands from Fokin.
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!
Fokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aye manages to avoid it.
Aye was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fokin moves out of range of the body kick from Aye.
Fokin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Aye loads up on a big right hand but Fokin slips the punch.
Aye throws out a loose jab but Fokin uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Fokin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aye tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fokin is in Aye's guard.
Aye is pulling down on Fokin's head. It's preventing any offense from Fokin, at least for the moment.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Aye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokin looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aye trying to control the position.
#T3#
Fokin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fokin throws a big right hand that misses.
Aye trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fokin throws a poor cross that misses
and Aye counters with a left to the body.
Aye takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aye thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fokin if he has to take too many more of those.
Aye's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fokin under the eye.
Aye swings for the body but Fokin moves out of range.
Fokin moves out of range of the strikes.
Fokin scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aye.
Aye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Fokin connects with a body shot that sends Aye's belly button to the back.
Aye ducks under a wild hook from Fokin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aye on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Fokin finds it's way through Aye's defenses.
Fokin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aye under the eye.
Aye throws a hook but Fokin avoids it easily.
Aye looks to land a right hand but Fokin moved out of range.
Aye looks to throw the jab but Fokin is out of range.
Fokin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fokin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aye was well out of range. Poor timing from Fokin.
Fokin throws a combination. Aye tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aye misses with a wild body shot.
Fokin scores with a punch to the head.
Aye jabs Fokin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
That's time! Aye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Fokin throws a looping overhand right but Aye ducks down to avoid it.
Aye is looking to land body kicks.
Fokin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fokin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aye throws a hook to the side of Fokin's head but Fokin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fokin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aye darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fokin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aye defends well and Fokin ends up having to push Aye into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aye lands with an overhand left.
Aye throws a leg kick but Fokin moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aye misses with a body shot.
Aye misses with the combination.
Georgy Fokin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Aye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fokin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Good shot there by Fokin.
Aye keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fokin misses the shot to the body.
Fokin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fokin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fokin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fokin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aye's head backwards.
Aye attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aye throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Aye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fokin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aye at a distance.
Aye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fokin.
Fokin digs a good body shot into Aye's ribs.
Aye throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Fokin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Aye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fokin passes Aye's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aye controlling the position well.
Fokin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fokin working Aye over with strikes. #T3#
Aye wants to control but Fokin is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Fokin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Fokin is working for a kimura here but Aye manages to reverse the position and he's now in Fokin's guard.
#SUB2#
Fokin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aye stopping the sweep attempt from Fokin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fokin wants to control the position but Aye says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Aye scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Fokin actively working from the bottom here.
Fokin wants to get back to full guard.
Fokin trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Fokin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aye pulls his head out easily.
Fokin has a hand on Aye's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aye takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Georgy Fokin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Aye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aye takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fokin avoids the head kick by Aye.
Fokin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fokin missing with a left hand there. Aye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Fokin backs away, Aye returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fokin looks to land a left hand but Aye moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aye.
Fokin lands a glancing blow to the side of Aye's head.
Fokin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aye.
Aye throws a leg kick but Fokin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Fokin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fokin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fokin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aye scrambles back to his feet.
Aye takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Aye looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Aye gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Fokin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aye won't be happy with that.
Fokin wants to control but Aye is keeping him busy.
Fokin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fokin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Aye sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fokin just content to control the position.
Aye is trying to get back to half guard.
Fokin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fokin taking a break here but Aye is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Aye avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fokin.
Aye is not content to let Fokin control the position.
Aye trying to hold on to Fokin's head to control him but Fokin postures up.
Fokin throwing shots but Aye is blocking nicely. #T3#
Fokin is looking to advance position but Aye won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fokin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aye walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aye throws a body punch but Fokin moves out of range.
Fokin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokin takes a swing at Aye's ribcage but misses.
Aye changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aye motions for Fokin to come forward. Aye throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aye misses with a body shot.
Fokin throws out a loose jab but Aye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aye.
Fokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fokin throws a lazy uppercut
and Aye counters with a nice body shot.
Aye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aye misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Fokin misses with a low kick.
Aye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fokin avoids it really well and circles away.
Fokin misses with a looping left.
Fokin throws a hook but Aye blocks it.
Aye is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fokin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aye throws an overhand right that lands on Fokin's shoulder, as Fokin tries to avoid the shot.
Aye connects with a body shot that sends Fokin's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aye scores with a head kick. Fokin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aye misses with a kick to the body.
Aye pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fokin throws a hook to the side of Aye's head but Aye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Aye was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Fokin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aye slips under a jab.
Aye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aye takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Aye misses the target.
Fokin throws a hook but Aye blocks it.
Aye takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Aye misses.
Fokin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fokin misses with a straight left.
Aye connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aye missing with a left hand there. Fokin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aye takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fokin on the side of the head.#T1#
Aye misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Fokin counters with a single leg into guard. Aye didn't expect that.
Fokin looking to sit in guard and control but Aye gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fokin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Fokin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Fokin has an active guard here but Aye has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Fokin tries to get to full guard but Aye has control of the leg.
Aye working over Fokin with some ground and pound. Fokin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aye lands a nice short elbow.
Fokin moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Fokin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aye defends well.
Fokin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Aye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fokin is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fokin looking to control.
#SUB2#
Fokin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aye has picked Fokin up and slammed him! Fokin can't keep hold of the triangle and Aye manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Aye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fokin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aye blocks the strikes from Fokin.
#T4##SUB#
Aye thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A control attempt from Fokin but he's now mounted!
Fokin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Shogan Aye will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Fokin throws a body punch but Aye moves out of range.
Aye drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fokin sprawls and moves away.
Fokin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fokin throws out a loose jab but Aye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fokin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Fokin. That snapped Aye's head back.
Donk. Fokin catches Aye right on the button with a cross.
Aye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aye takes a swing at Fokin's ribcage but misses.
Aye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Fokin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fokin trying to move into half guard but instead Aye has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Aye landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fokin keeping moving, preventing Aye from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fokin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fokin has Aye pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Fokin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aye is aware though and is defending well.
Aye working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fokin's head.
Aye postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Fokin is looking for a triangle but Aye pushes his legs off easily.
Aye throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aye scoring with some ground and pound.
Fokin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aye postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aye preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Aye has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fokin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Aye is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fokin pulls down on the head and he's put Aye to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Georgy Fokin!
A very excited looking Georgy Fokin 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:
EVO 267: Alvado vs Kersikov
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Fokin.
Seia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seia throws a hook but Fokin blocks it.
Seia throws a jab but it's blocked by Fokin.
Fokin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Seia catches Fokin right on the button with a cross.
Fokin throws a jab when Seia was well out of range.
Seia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fokin just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Seia. That snapped Fokin's head back.
Seia wants to slow Fokin down by chopping away at his legs.
Fokin throws a right and a left that Seia avoids nicely.
Seia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Fokin coming out on top.
A big right from Fokin misses.
Fokin staying out of range there.
Fokin fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Fokin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fokin thinking. #T1#
Fokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fokin slips a straight right by Seia.
Fokin throws a shot to the body.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
Fokin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Fokin gets a takedown into half guard.
Fokin stops Seia from getting back to his feet.
Seia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fokin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fokin's back!
Seia biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Seia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seia is landing with strikes. Fokin can't take much more of this.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fokin rolls, trying to escape but Seia keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seia trying to control.
Seia gets his hands free as Fokin looks to control.
Seia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fokin doesn't escape.
Fokin tries to break free.
#T3#
Fokin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Seia's guard. Nice work there by Fokin.
Fokin with a flurry of punches that miss.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Fokin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fokin wants to control from the top but Seia keeps moving.
Seia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fokin is controlling him.
Fokin working some strikes from top position.
Fokin 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.
Seia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Fokin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fokin throwing strikes from guard but Seia blocks nicely.
Fokin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick from Seia misses.
Seia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fokin's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Georgy Fokin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fokin throws a hook to the side of Seia's head but Seia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Seia.
Fokin lands a nice hook to Seia's body. Seia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fokin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Seia rather than just go for the knockout.
Fokin throws an overhand right that lands on Seia's shoulder, as Seia tries to avoid the shot.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fokin moves away.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fokin moves away.
Seia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seia throws a leg kick which misses Fokin's front leg but catches the back leg as Fokin tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Fokin misses its intended target.
Seia throws an overhand right that lands on Fokin's shoulder, as Fokin tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fokin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Seia staying out of range there.
Seia is looking to counter with a body kick.
Seia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fokin throws a hook but Seia avoids it easily.
Georgy Fokin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Seia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fokin goes for a double leg but Seia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seia continues to drive forward.
Fokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seia throws a leg kick but Fokin moved away.
Kelemi Seia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fokin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fokin misses with an uppercut
and Seia counters with a leg kick.
Seia delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Seia.
Fokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seia manages to avoid it.
Fokin misses with a right hand
and Seia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seia slips a jab and a cross from Fokin.
Seia throws a shot to the body.
Fokin misses with a straight right.
Seia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seia takes one to the chin there.
Fokin avoids the head kick by Seia.
Fokin throws a lazy right hand but Seia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Seia. Fokin shrugs it off though.
A low kick from Seia misses #TD2#
and Fokin counters with a single leg into guard. Seia didn't expect that.
Seia wants to stand but Fokin is controlling the position.
Fokin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fokin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seia is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Fokin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fokin prevents Seia from getting back to his feet.
Fokin is stalling in the full guard.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Seia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fokin scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fokin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seia counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Fokin feints and as Seia raises his hands in defense, Fokin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Fokin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fokin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seia pulls Fokin in close to prevent any damage.
Fokin stops Seia from standing up.
Seia throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Georgy Fokin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Fokin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fokin.
Fokin just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fokin. Seia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seia is looking to score with low kicks.
Fokin misses with an uppercut.
Fokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Seia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fokin's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Seia.
Seia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fokin's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Fokin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Seia.
Fokin checks the leg kick.
Seia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Seia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
An inside leg kick from Seia misses.
Fokin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokin manages to avoid it.
Fokin thuds a left hand into Seia's body.
Seia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Fokin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fokin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seia pinned against the cage. Seia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fokin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seia takes one on the button.
Fokin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seia manages to avoid it.
Seia scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Fokin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fokin.#T2#
Fokin throws a lazy right hand but Seia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fokin scores with a jab.
Seia looks for the body kick but Fokin saw that one coming.
Seia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fokin swings for the body but Seia moves out of range.
Seia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fokin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fokin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seia throws out the jab.
Fokin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokin throws an overhand right that lands on Seia's shoulder, as Seia tries to avoid the shot.
Seia ducks under a wild hook from Fokin.
Fokin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seia throwing a counter right hand but Fokin manages to avoid it.
Seia throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Seia ducks under a wild hook from Fokin.
Seia throws a front kick aimed at Fokin's knee but Fokin avoids it well.
Seia throws a body shot but no joy.
Fokin feints the counter takedown.
Seia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fokin.
Seia throws a leg kick which misses Fokin's front leg but catches the back leg as Fokin tries to avoid it.
Seia avoids the body shot from Fokin.
Seia swings for the body but Fokin moves out of range.
Fokin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fokin throws out a loose jab but Seia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fokin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seia counters with a body kick.
Seia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
Fokin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Seia. That snapped Fokin's head back.
#T4#
Seia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Fokin misses.
Seia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fokin.
Fokin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fokin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seia. Seia obviously looking to wear him down.
Seia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fokin throws an off balance right hand
and Seia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fokin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fokin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seia.
Seia lands a body shot.
Seia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fokin.
A left lands for Seia.
Fokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seia cracks Fokin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelemi Seia clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Fokin misses with an uppercut
and Seia counters with a good, hard body kick but Fokin shrugs it off.
Seia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Seia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seia misses the jab.
Fokin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seia doesn't seem bothered though.
Fokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seia manages to avoid it.
Seia lands with a cross.
Seia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Fokin. Those never looked like landing.
Fokin throws a hook but Seia avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin misses with a hook.
Seia cracks Fokin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fokin misses the body punch
and Seia counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokin manages to avoid it.
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seia.
#T1#
Seia misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Fokin.
Fokin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seia.
Fokin lands a jab.
Fokin throws a looping overhand right but Seia ducks down to avoid it.
Fokin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seia.
Fokin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seia.
Fokin throws a big shot that misses.
Fokin looks to land a combination but Seia avoids it well.
Seia loads up on a big right hand but Fokin slips the punch.
Fokin throws a looping overhand right but Seia ducks down to avoid it.
Fokin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fokin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Seia misses with a straight right.
Fokin blocks a leg kick.
Fokin shoots in for a double leg but Seia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It appears Seia was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fokin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fokin slips a jab from Seia.
Seia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Seia slams his shin into Fokin's torso.
Fokin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seia, right into the meat.
Seia cracks the inside of Fokin's front leg.
Fokin takes a swing at Seia's ribcage but misses.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fokin.
Fokin with the counter takedown but Seia avoids it easily.
Seia slips a jab from Fokin.
Fokin checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Seia looks to throw the jab but Fokin is out of range.
Seia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fokin.
Fokin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seia wants to slow Fokin down by chopping away at his legs.
Fokin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fokin throws a low kick but Seia moves out of range easily.
Seia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fokin.
Seia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fokin lands a right hook to the body.
Seia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seia.
Fokin's corner calls for a 1-2. Fokin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fokin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seia moves away.
You can see that Fokin has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Seia misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Seia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fokin feints the counter takedown.
Fokin lands a nice shot to the body.
Seia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fokin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seia finds it's way round the side to connect with Fokin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fokin checks a leg kick.
Fokin misses with a shot to the body
and Seia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fokin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Seia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fokin has time to react.
A big right from Fokin misses.
Seia is looking to counter with a body kick.
Seia throws a big shot that misses.
Seia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seia throws a leg kick but Fokin checks it.
Fokin swings widly with a right hand
and Seia counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelemi Seia had his way with Georgy Fokin in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Fokin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Seia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fokin!
Fokin misses with a takedown attempt
and Seia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fokin really felt that one!
Fokin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seia doesn't seem bothered though.
Fokin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seia.
Seia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fokin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seia moves out of range as Fokin strikes.
Seia tried to counter with a leg kick but Fokin avoided it.
Seia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seia throws a leg kick but Fokin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fokin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seia's sensitive parts. #T1#
Fokin throws a right hand that misses
and Seia counters with a left to the body.
Seia connects with a leg kick. Fokin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fokin misses with a hook. Seia ducked under it nicely.
Seia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fokin scores with a jab to the body.
Fokin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Seia.
Fokin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Fokin.
Seia misses with a low kick as Fokin jumps back.
Seia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fokin throws out the jab.
A big left from Fokin misses.
Seia misses with a kick to the body.
Fokin misses with a body punch
and Seia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fokin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seia.
Seia misses with a straight left. #T2#
Seia scores with a jab to the head.
Seia misses with a body shot.
Seia connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fokin misses the shot to the body.
Fokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seia manages to avoid it.
Seia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fokin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seia misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Fokin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fokin. #ES#
Seia has his feet on Fokin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fokin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fokin checks it well.
Seia misses with a body shot.
Seia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fokin can do to turn this around?#T3#
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Seia is just out of range.
Fokin misses with a right hand
and Seia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fokin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seia counters with a straight right hand.
Fokin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seia.
Seia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fokin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seia misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Fokin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Seia won't be happy with that.
Fokin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Seia!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fokin controlling from mount.
Seia wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4#
Seia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Georgy Fokin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fokin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Seia looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Fokin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fokin controlling the pace for now.
Fokin is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kelemi Seia.
I think Seia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelemi Seia!
Kelemi Seia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EVO 262: Luzhin vs Taisto
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Aye throws a body kick that misses.
Fokin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fokin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aye.
Aye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fokin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aye.
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aye.
Fokin takes a swing at Aye's ribcage but misses.
Aye throws a looping overhand right but Fokin ducks down to avoid it.
Aye fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aye connects with a leg kick. Fokin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aye misses with an uppercut. Fokin saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin checks a leg kick.
Fokin lands a nice shot that snaps Aye's head back.
Aye throws a body punch but Fokin moves out of range.
Aye with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aye comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Fokin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aye's sensitive parts.
Aye tries to work over Fokin's front leg with a kick but Fokin checks it.
Fokin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aye.
Fokin misses with a looping left.
Aye feinted with a counter takedown.
Aye lunges at Fokin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fokin's hand.
Aye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fokin. Aye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aye throws a jab when Fokin was well out of range.
Aye scoring well with a low kick there.
Aye on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fokin misses the shot to the body.
Aye lands a really nice looking cross but Fokin seems unphased.
No joy there for Fokin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fokin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fokin just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Aye throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aye misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aye checks a leg kick.
Fokin throws a body punch but Aye moves out of range.
Fokin lands a nice hook to Aye's body. Aye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aye thuds a left hand into Fokin's body.
Fokin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aye was well out of range. Poor timing from Fokin.
Aye throws a jab when Fokin was well out of range.
Fokin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aye rather than just go for the knockout.
Aye fails to land the takedown.
Fokin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left lands for Fokin.
Fokin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aye throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Fokin counters with a takedown into side control.
Fokin is looking to take a break and control but Aye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The ground and pound from Fokin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fokin tries to advance to mount but Aye denies him.
Fokin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aye's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aye parries the strikes from Fokin easily there. Fokin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aye to escape.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Fokin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fokin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fokin trying to control the action but Aye is working from the bottom.
Aye is trying to control Fokin's posture but Fokin avoids it.
Fokin misses with the ground and pound.
Fokin controls the position from side control.
Aye taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Georgy Fokin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fokin throws a shot to the body.
Fokin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fokin works Aye's body with a nice hook.
Aye looks to score with a jab to the body but Fokin is just out of range.
Shogan Aye is winning the standup battle so far.
Aye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fokin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aye scrambles back to his feet.
Aye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fokin.
Aye moves out of range as Fokin strikes.
Aye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fokin.
Aye misses the jab.
Aye connects with a single shot there.
Fokin looks to throw the jab but Aye is out of range.
Aye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fokin.
Fokin throws a leg kick but Aye moved away.
Aye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokin manages to avoid it.
Fokin swings for the body but Aye moves out of range.
Fokin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Aye feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fokin's calf.
Fokin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fokin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aye has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aye throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fokin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aye looks to score with a jab to the body but Fokin is just out of range.
Fokin leaves Aye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fokin stuns Aye with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fokin throws a jab when Aye was well out of range.
Fokin misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Aye counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Fokin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fokin looking for a sweep. Not yet Fokin, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Aye passes Fokin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Aye is working for a submission of some sort.
Fokin tries to get to full guard but Aye has control of the leg.
Fokin wants to control but Aye is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aye trying to mount his opponent but Fokin defends it. #T3#
Aye trying to control the pace.
Fokin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aye.
Aye wants to control but Fokin is keeping him busy.
Fokin gets full guard.
Georgy Fokin has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. #REVB#
Fokin is pressing down on Aye's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aye is holding on for now. #T4#
Still in half guard, Fokin seems content to control.
Aye is trying to get back to full guard.
Fokin wants to pass to mount but Aye is defending the position.
Aye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fokin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fokin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aye sees it coming and defends easily.
Fokin trying to control the action but Aye is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aye wants to control but Fokin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fokin misses with a low kick as Aye jumps back.
Fokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fokin swings for the body but Aye moves out of range.
Aye blocks a leg kick.
Aye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aye takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fokin misses with a hook. Aye ducked under it nicely.
Aye tries a head kick but it misses.
Fokin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Fokin.
Fokin moves away from the strike by Aye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aye with a hook.
Fokin throws a big shot that misses.
Aye appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
Aye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good leg kick by Aye there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aye. Fokin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Aye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fokin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aye.
Fokin ducks under a wild hook from Aye.
Fokin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fokin just misses with a punch to the body.
Aye throws a shot to the body.
Fokin misses with a low kick as Aye jumps back.
Fokin scores with a hook to the body. Aye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fokin scores with a punch to the head.
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aye.
Fokin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aye to score with a decent uppercut.
Fokin swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
so Aye counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fokin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aye is one step ahead there. #T2#
Aye is stalling in the full guard.
Aye stopping the sweep attempt from Fokin.#SUB2#
Aye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fokin wants to sweep but no luck.
Shogan Aye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Fokin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fokin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aye puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fokin wants to control but Aye is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Aye seems to be looking for submissions.
Fokin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Aye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fokin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aye has managed to get both his arms back between Fokin's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Fokin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fokin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aye with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Fokin has an active guard here but Aye has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Aye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fokin tries to get to full guard but Aye has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shogan Aye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fokin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgy Fokin!
After winning the bout, Georgy Fokin 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:
EVO 253: SummerSlam
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Seia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Seia misses the target.
Good exchange - Seia coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Georgy Fokin has been cut.
Fokin tests Seia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fokin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fokin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fokin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seia has time to react.
Seia jabs at Fokin's body.
Good work by Fokin as he checks the leg kick.
Seia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fokin. That did some damage!
Seia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokin manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fokin. #CUT2#
It looks like Kelemi Seia has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seia connects with a solid leg kick.
Fokin has his takedown stuffed
and Seia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seia defending well as Fokin loads up on a big left hand.
Fokin checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Fokin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Seia's guard.#T1#
Fokin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fokin wants to control from the top but Seia keeps moving.
Fokin stops Seia from standing up.
Fokin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fokin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Seia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seia is trying to control the position but Fokin postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Seia keeping moving, preventing Fokin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seia moves out of range of the strikes.
Seia misses with a low kick.
Fokin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fokin misses with the combination.
Seia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fokin's head backwards.
Fokin slips a straight right by Seia.
Fokin throws a low kick, looking for Seia's leg but Seia calmly moves out of range.
Fokin checks the leg kick.
Fokin with the counter takedown but Seia avoids it easily.
Fokin lands with a nice combination. Seia backs away looking to recover.
Seia walks into a left hand.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Seia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fokin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Seia throws a leg kick which misses Fokin's front leg but catches the back leg as Fokin tries to avoid it. #T3#
Fokin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seia. Fokin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fokin's calf.
Seia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fokin thuds a left hand into Seia's body.
Fokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fokin wants to land a leg kick but Seia is out of range.
Seia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokin manages to avoid it.
Seia walks into a jab.
Seia throws a front kick aimed at Fokin's knee but Fokin avoids it well.
Fokin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seia moves away.
Fokin misses with the combination.
Seia is looking to wear down Fokin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fokin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Seia misses with a straight right.
Seia lands with a right hand.
Fokin throws a poor cross that misses
and Seia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fokin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fokin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Seia - the referee stops the clock and Fokin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Seia. Fokin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Seia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fokin.
Fokin blocks a jab.
Seia wants to land a leg kick but Fokin is out of range. #TD2#
Fokin shoots in and bounces Seia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fokin trying to control but Seia is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kelemi Seia will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fokin lands a nice shot to the body.
Fokin throws a lazy right hand but Seia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Fokin.
A slow jab from Seia misses its intended target.
Fokin throws a sloppy body shot
and Seia counters with a straight right hand.
Fokin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fokin lands a jab.
Fokin moves out of range of the strikes.
Seia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fokin.
Fokin throws a jab but it's blocked by Seia.
Fokin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seia.
Seia thuds his right hand into Fokin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seia moves out of range as Fokin strikes.
Fokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seia tried to counter with a leg kick but Fokin avoided it.#T1#
Fokin walks into a stiff left hand from Seia.
Fokin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Fokin.
Seia throws a head kick but Fokin moves out of range.
Seia lands an overhand right.
Fokin with a jab.
A slow jab from Fokin misses its intended target.
Fokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seia throws a push kick but Fokin slaps the foot to one side.
Seia loads up on a big right hand but Fokin slips the punch.
Seia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fokin.
Fokin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fokin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seia.
Seia misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Fokin misses
and Seia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Seia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fokin.
Seia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelemi Seia is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seia lands a body shot.
Kelemi Seia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fokin misses with a hook to the body
and Seia counters with a nice uppercut.
Seia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fokin checks it well.
Fokin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seia.
Seia moves forwards but Fokin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fokin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seia throws out a loose jab but Fokin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seia misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A head kick from Seia lands but Fokin takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by Seia. #TD2#
Fokin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Seia did well to prevent Fokin getting side control.
Seia is looking to get back to is feet but Fokin passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seia wants to get back to his feet but Fokin drags him back down.
Seia is looking for a sweep.
Fokin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Seia tries to buck Fokin off but Fokin is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Fokin wants to control but Seia is keeping him busy.
Fokin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fokin advances to mount.
Fokin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fokin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seia is looking to escape.
Fokin raining down shots from the mount!
Fokin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Georgy Fokin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Seia works the jab nicely.
Fokin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seia lands a lovely overhand right.
Seia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fokin.
Seia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fokin throws a lazy uppercut
and Fokin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fokin misses with a combination
and Seia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fokin slips a jab from Seia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A clash of legs there as Seia blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Fokin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fokin trying to pass the guard but Seia defending well. #SUB2#
Fokin is looking for a kimura but Seia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fokin to get the leverage. #T1#
Fokin trying to control the pace.
Fokin is looking to pass Seia's guard but actually Seia recovers to full guard.
Fokin wants to pass the guard but Seia is keeping the position.
Fokin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fokin trying to control the position from guard on top but Seia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Seia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fokin.
Fokin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fokin trying to control but Seia is working from the bottom.
Seia has Fokin pulled in close to control his posture.
Georgy Fokin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fokin won't allow Seia to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Seia keeping moving, preventing Fokin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fokin, as that shot connected.
Seia tries to score with a low kick but Fokin moves his leg out of the way.
Seia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fokin throws a jab but it's blocked by Seia.
Seia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokin feints the counter takedown.
Seia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fokin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fokin with a nice cross.#T4#
Fokin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Seia counters with a stiff right hand.
Fokin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Seia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fokin takes a swing at Seia's ribcage but misses.
Seia feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Fokin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fokin lands in his opponent's guard.
Seia is looking to stand up but Fokin isn't so interested in that idea.
Seia keeping moving, preventing Fokin from controlling successfully.
Fokin slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelemi Seia clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Seia thuds his right hand into Fokin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fokin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Fokin.
Seia blocks a jab.
Fokin swings for the body but Seia moves out of range.
Fokin slips under a jab from Seia.
Seia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seia wants to slow Fokin down by chopping away at his legs.
Seia looks to land a left hand but Fokin moved out of range nicely.
Seia misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fokin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fokin just misses with a punch to the body.
Seia lands a nice looking body shot.
Fokin avoids a kick to the body.
Fokin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Seia wants to land a leg kick but Fokin is out of range.
Fokin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Seia.
Seia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seia throws a hook but Fokin blocks it.
Seia thumps Fokin with a low kick.
Fokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fokin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seia misses with a wild body shot.
Seia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fokin lands a nice shot to the body.
Fokin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fokin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Fokin lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Seia thuds his shin into the meat of Fokin's side.
Fokin scores with a sloppy right hand. Seia should have avoided that one.
Fokin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seia.
Fokin lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fokin, as that shot connected.
Seia looks to throw the jab but Fokin is out of range.
Seia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fokin misses with a hook
and Seia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Seia defending well as Fokin loads up on a big left hand.
Seia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seia throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Seia misses its intended target. #T3#
Fokin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fokin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fokin misses with an uppercut
and Seia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fokin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Fokin.
Fokin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fokin throws a hook but Seia avoids it easily.
Seia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fokin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Seia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Seia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seia throws a leg kick but Fokin checks it.
Seia lands a nice shot that snaps Fokin's head back.
#TD2#
Fokin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seia to the mat! Seia manages to get full guard. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fokin is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seia keeping moving, preventing Fokin from controlling successfully.
Fokin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fokin postures up in Seia's guard and throws a big left but Seia blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelemi Seia had his way with Georgy Fokin in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Seia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fokin.
Seia looks for the body kick but Fokin saw that one coming.
And Fokin tries to counter it with a takedown but Seia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seia throws a low kick, looking for Fokin's leg but Fokin calmly moves out of range.
Seia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fokin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fokin throws the left hand but Seia avoids the punch easily.
Seia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fokin just manages to avoid it.
Seia throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Fokin misses its intended target.
Seia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fokin lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fokin lands a right hook to the body.
Seia checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Fokin. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Seia looks for the body kick but Fokin saw that one coming.
Seia takes one to the side of the head.
Fokin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fokin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Seia.
Fokin misses with a body shot
letting Seia counter with a right hand.
Seia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fokin ducks under a wild hook from Seia.
Seia misses with a body shot.
Seia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fokin ducks under a wild hook from Seia.
And Fokin tries to counter it with a takedown but Seia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fokin misses with an uppercut
and Seia counters with an outside leg kick.
Fokin moves out of range of the body kick from Seia.
Fokin with the counter takedown but Seia avoids it easily.
Seia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fokin.
Fokin lands with a good body shot.
Seia walks into a left hand.
Georgy Fokin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Seia misses the jab.
Fokin with the counter takedown but Seia avoids it easily.
Fokin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Seia throws out a leg kick but Fokin moves out of range and Seia only half commits.
Fokin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fokin.
Fokin throws a right hand that misses
and Seia counters with a stiff right hand.
Seia slips under a jab.
Seia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seia needs to keep his hands up - Fokin had a free shot at his head there.
Seia throws a low kick, looking for Fokin's leg but Fokin calmly moves out of range.
Seia takes a swing at Fokin's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Fokin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fokin thinking.
Seia scores with a nice strike.
Seia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fokin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fokin loads up on a big right hand but Seia slips the punch.
Seia half committed to a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seia.
Seia misses with a wild body shot.
Seia connects with a jab.
Seia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fokin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fokin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seia.
Fokin misses with a low kick.
Seia is looking to counter with head kicks.
Seia moves away from the strike by Fokin. #T4#
Fokin throws a right hand that misses
and Seia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fokin really felt that one!
Fokin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fokin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fokin tried to score with a low kick but Seia checks it.
Seia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seia cracks Fokin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Seia stuns Fokin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seia moves out of range as Fokin strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fokin misses with an uppercut. Seia saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fokin. Seia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokin manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kelemi Seia.
I think Seia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kelemi Seia!
Kelemi Seia retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kelemi Seia 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:
EVO 247: Todd vs Wein
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Fokin digs a good body shot into Beast's ribs.
Georgy Fokin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast moves away from the strike by Fokin.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but Fokin slips the punch.
Fokin with the counter takedown but Beast avoids it easily.
Fokin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fokin lands a two punch combo.
Beast throws a push kick but Fokin slaps the foot to one side.
Beast shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fokin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Fokin.
Beast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fokin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Fokin.
A head kick misses from Beast.
Fokin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Fokin tries to counter it with a takedown but Beast pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Fokin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast misses with the combination.
#T1#
Nice cross by Beast.
Fokin misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Fokin lands with a cross.
Fokin lands a jab.
Beast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fokin.
Fokin shoots in but Beast avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Billy Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Fokin. Beautiful body shot.
Fokin throws a lazy uppercut
and Beast finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beast ducks right into an uppercut from Fokin.
Fokin throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Fokin stuns Beast with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fokin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Beast there.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
Fokin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beast wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fokin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beast's waist but Beast gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fokin off to one side.
Fokin throws a chopping leg kick but Beast manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beast checks a leg kick.
Beast is looking to counter punch.
Fokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast throwing a counter right hand but Fokin manages to avoid it.
Beast jabs Fokin right on the nose. Fokin blinks but takes it well.
Fokin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fokin slips under a jab.#T3#
Fokin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beast under the eye.
Fokin throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Fokin moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Beast.
Fokin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fokin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beast counters with a straight right hand.
Fokin throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Fokin lands a head shot.
Beast checks a low kick from Fokin.
Fokin throws a series of punches but Beast avoids them all with ease.
Fokin misses with an uppercut.
Fokin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beast punishes Fokin's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Beast slips under a jab.
A big left from Fokin misses.
Beast just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fokin moves out of range as Beast strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fokin. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fokin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beast checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beast tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Fokin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fokin showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Beast has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fokin is on him like a limpet, forcing Beast back against the cage.
Beast tries to throw a body punch but Fokin avoids it by throwing Beast back against the cage.
Beast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fokin misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Georgy Fokin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fokin throws a leg kick
and Beast makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fokin avoids a kick to the body.
Fokin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beast on the side of the head.
Fokin misses with a looping right.
Fokin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Fokin.
Beast was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Fokin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beast.
A head kick from Beast lands but Fokin takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Georgy Fokin has been cut.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fokin.
Fokin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Fokin.
Fokin scores with a hook.
Fokin looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.
Beast smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Beast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast slips a straight right by Fokin.
Beast was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fokin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fokin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fokin moves away.
Fokin feints the counter takedown.
Fokin blocks the body kick.
Fokin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beast.
Fokin looks to land a combination but Beast avoids it well.
Beast misses with a straight right.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokin manages to avoid it.
Fokin misses with a takedown attempt - Beast sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fokin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beast checks the leg kick.
Fokin scores with the left hand. Beast knows he should have avoided that one.
Beast takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fokin swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Fokin throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Beast on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fokin throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.
Beast thuds his right hand into Fokin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fokin misses with a hook.
Beast fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fokin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beast is out of range and Fokin settles back down.
Fokin scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Fokin misses with a takedown attempt - Beast sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beast just misses with a punch to the body.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Fokin swings widly with a right hand
and Beast counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Jab, jab by Fokin - just one landing.
Fokin misses with a straight left.
Beast tried to counter with a leg kick but Fokin avoided it.
Georgy Fokin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fokin scores with a nice strike.
Fokin lands a jab to the nose.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Fokin is just out of range.
Beast slips a straight right by Fokin.
Fokin swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Beast throws a big shot that misses.
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fokin throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot.
Fokin blocks a jab.
Beast swings for the body but Fokin moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast looks to land a right hand but Fokin moved out of range.
Beast throws a head kick that Fokin semi-blocks.
Beast misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Fokin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beast won't be happy with that.
Beast tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Beast sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fokin throwing shots but Beast is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Georgy Fokin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Fokin misses the shot to the body.
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast throws a hook but Fokin avoids it easily.
Fokin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fokin. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beast!
Fokin loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.
Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beast cracks Fokin with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Fokin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Fokin.
Fokin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fokin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Fokin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beast connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fokin scrambles back to his feet.
Beast throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fokin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beast counters with a body kick that stops Fokin in his tracks momentarily.
Fokin moves out of range as Beast strikes.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Fokin lands with a good body shot.
Beast misses with a straight right.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Beast is looking to counter punch.
Beast slips under a jab from Fokin.
Beast lands a really nice looking cross but Fokin seems unphased.
Fokin with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
Beast takes a swing at Fokin's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Fokin scores with the left hand. Beast knows he should have avoided that one.
Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fokin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beast counters with a solid body kick.
Fokin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fokin to score with a decent uppercut.
Fokin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Fokin.
It looked like Beast was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fokin.
Beast displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fokin.
Beast swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Fokin misses
and Beast counters with a body kick.
Fokin throws an off balance right hand
and Beast counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beast thuds a left hand into Fokin's body.
Fokin avoids a kick to the body.
Beast with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beast paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fokin. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fokin misses with a hook
and Beast counters with a straight right hand.
Fokin moves out of range as Beast strikes.
A jab from Beast finds it's way through Fokin's defenses.
Fokin throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fokin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBeast.
Fokin throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Beast slips a jab and a cross from Fokin.
A telegraphed right hand from Fokin misses the target.
Fokin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beast defends it nicely.
Billy Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgy Fokin.
Fokin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Fokin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beast can pounce on him.
Fokin lands with a straight right. Beast didn't see that one coming.
Fokin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fokin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fokin throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Fokin.
Fokin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fokin throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fokin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beast has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fokin finds it's way round the side to connect with Beast's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Beast clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Fokin looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.
Beast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fokin.
Fokin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beast.
Beast bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fokin's head.
Fokin blocks a jab.
Fokin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Fokin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Beast pushes Fokin off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fokin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Beast slips under a jab from Fokin.
A quick step to the side and Beast tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Fokin misses with a body shot
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
Fokin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fokin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beast throwing a counter right hand but Fokin manages to avoid it.
Fokin swings widly with a right hand
and Beast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fokin takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Fokin moves out of range of the body kick from Beast.
Fokin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Fokin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A good leg kick by Beast.
Fokin missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beast closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut there from Fokin.#T2#
Fokin's corner calls for a 1-2. Fokin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fokin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beast moves away.
Fokin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fokin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Beast.
Fokin misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Beast throwing a counter right hand but Fokin manages to avoid it.
Beast moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beast bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Beast misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Fokin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast walks into a left hand.
Fokin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fokin throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Beast jabs Fokin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fokin avoids it.
Fokin lands an overhand right.
Beast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fokin.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Fokin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fokin.
Beast throws a low kick but Fokin moves out of range easily.
Beast misses with a wild combination.
Beast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fokin.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Fokin scores with a nice right hand.
Fokin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beast.
#T4#
Fokin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fokin throws a big shot that misses.
Fokin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fokin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fokin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Beast on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fokin lands with a nice body punch.
Beast slips a jab from Fokin.
Fokin throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
Beast was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fokin takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Beast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beast lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beast slips a jab and a cross from Fokin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Billy Beast will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Fokin cracks Beast with a good jab.
Beast throws a right and a left that Fokin avoids nicely.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fokin.
Fokin swings widly with a right hand
and Beast counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fokin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fokin swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Beast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fokin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fokin misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin shoots for a takedown but Beast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fokin misses with a hook.
Fokin moves out of range of the body kick from Beast.
Beast lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Beast lands with a hook. Fokin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fokin scores with the left hand. Beast knows he should have avoided that one.
Fokin misses with a series of wild punches.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but Fokin slips the punch.
Fokin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fokin.
Beast was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beast tries to land a leg kick but Fokin saw it coming and moves away.
Fokin throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Fokin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fokin cracks Beast with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Beast as Fokin shoots in.
Beast slips a straight right by Fokin.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Beast tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast throws a hook but Fokin blocks it.
Beast throws a hook but Fokin blocks it.
Good exchange - Fokin coming out on top.
Fokin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fokin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fokin moves away.
Fokin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fokin lands a nice hook to Beast's body. Beast takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beast misses with a hook.#T3#
Beast throws a leg kick which misses Fokin's front leg but catches the back leg as Fokin tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fokin misses the target.
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast throwing a counter right hand but Fokin manages to avoid it.
Fokin lands a jab to the nose.
Fokin misses with a shot to the body
and Beast counters with a series of strikes. Fokin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast cracks Fokin with a good jab.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fokin. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Beast misses the target.
Fokin digs a good body shot into Beast's ribs.
Fokin misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Fokin - just one landing. #T4#
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Fokin dives in and grabs Beast's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beast pushes down on Fokin's head and hops out.
Billy Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgy Fokin.
Fokin throws a poor cross that misses
and Beast counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fokin.
Beast feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beast stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beast connects with a looping right hand.
Beast fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fokin.
Fokin connects with a single shot there.
Beast is looking to slow Fokin down with leg kicks.
Fokin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beast.
A swing and a miss from Beast.
Fokin feints the counter takedown.
Fokin just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Georgy Fokin.
I think Fokin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Georgy Fokin!
After winning the bout, Georgy Fokin 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:
UPG 33
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Fokin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mytilinaios throws a hook but Fokin avoids it easily.
Mytilinaios throws a series of strikes that have Fokin backpedaling.
Fokin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fokin feinted with a counter takedown.
Mytilinaios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fokin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
Mytilinaios connects with a right hand. Fokin shakes it off.
Mytilinaios connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fokin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mytilinaios throws a hook to the side of Fokin's head but Fokin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mytilinaios avoids the body shot from Fokin.
Kostas Mytilinaios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Mytilinaios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fokin.
Mytilinaios might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD#
Fokin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mytilinaios lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mytilinaios trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fokin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Mytilinaios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fokin is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Mytilinaios had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fokin defends it easily.
Fokin with a nice head shot there.
Fokin controlling from the top position.
Mytilinaios looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fokin is one step ahead there.
Fokin lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Mytilinaios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fokin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fokin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fokin forces his way into half guard.
Mytilinaios tries to roll over but Fokin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mytilinaios looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fokin passes into side control!
Fokin trying to control the position but Mytilinaios is working away.
Fokin cracks Mytilinaios with a big right hand but Mytilinaios just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mytilinaios is trying to improve his position.
Mytilinaios gets back to half guard.
Fokin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Mytilinaios is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mytilinaios wants to control but Fokin is keeping busy.
Fokin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fokin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fokin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mytilinaios really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fokin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mytilinaios is desperately trying to improve his position but Fokin has a good base and remains in mount.
Fokin controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Mytilinaios is looking to improve his position but Fokin isn't that keen on the idea.
Mytilinaios wants to control but Fokin is having none of it.
Fokin looking to control but Mytilinaios is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mytilinaios gets back to half guard.
Fokin lands strikes from half guard.
Mytilinaios is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Fokin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Georgy Fokin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios missing with a left hand there. Fokin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mytilinaios misses with a combination
#TD#
and Fokin counters with a single leg into guard. Mytilinaios didn't expect that.
Mytilinaios has momentary wrist control but Fokin slips an elbow through the middle.
Mytilinaios is trying to control the position but Fokin postures up.
Fokin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fokin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mytilinaios's head.
Fokin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mytilinaios can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Mytilinaios isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fokin stacks Mytilinaios 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 Fokin!
Fokin works to advance to full mount. Mytilinaios defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Fokin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fokin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mytilinaios can't escape the position.
#T1#
Mytilinaios regains half guard.
Fokin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mytilinaios works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fokin preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Mytilinaios throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fokin escapes and throws Mytilinaios's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mytilinaios tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fokin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fokin lands an elbow.
Mytilinaios is not content to let Fokin control the position.
Mytilinaios manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fokin's best efforts.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fokin connects with a nice short shot to Mytilinaios's temple.
Mytilinaios wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Fokin there.
Well, if Fokin 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.
Ground and pound from Fokin.
Fokin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mytilinaios wants to control but Fokin is having none of it.
Mytilinaios really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Fokin trying to control but Mytilinaios is having none of it.
Fokin with good strikes from the mount here!
Mytilinaios is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mytilinaios regains half guard.
Mytilinaios makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mytilinaios.
Fokin postures up.
Mytilinaios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fokin's guard. #REVB#
Mytilinaios throws a big right hand that misses.
Mytilinaios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fokin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fokin working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Mytilinaios wants to pass the guard but Fokin is keeping the position.
Fokin striking off his back but it's not causing Mytilinaios any problems. #SUB#
Mytilinaios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Fokin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mytilinaios defends it easily.
Mytilinaios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fokin is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Mytilinaios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mytilinaios misses with a looping left.
Fokin slips under a jab from Mytilinaios.
Fokin tries to counter with a takedown but Mytilinaios is quick to defend against it.
Mytilinaios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fokin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fokin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mytilinaios misses with an uppercut. Fokin saw that one coming.
Mytilinaios walks into a left hand.
Fokin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fokin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mytilinaios.
Fokin connects with a jab.
Mytilinaios connects with a body shot that sends Fokin's belly button to the back.
Fokin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Mytilinaios misses.
Mytilinaios throws out a loose jab but Fokin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mytilinaios with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fokin to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fokin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mytilinaios's head backwards.
Mytilinaios misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Mytilinaios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mytilinaios goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mytilinaios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mytilinaios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fokin.
Fokin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from Mytilinaios.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mytilinaios, as that shot connected.
Mytilinaios goes for a double leg but Fokin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fokin continues to drive forward.
Fokin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Fokin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mytilinaios has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mytilinaios there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fokin. Mytilinaios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mytilinaios on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fokin. Fokin obviously looking to wear him down.
Fokin blocks a head kick by Mytilinaios.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fokin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Fokin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mytilinaios throws a hook but Fokin avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Fokin.
Fokin throws a jab but it's blocked by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios lands a jab to the head.
Fokin avoids the head kick by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios dodges the punch combination from Fokin.
Mytilinaios scores with a jab to the body.
Fokin throws a hook to the side of Mytilinaios's head but Mytilinaios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Fokin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mytilinaios on his heels. He'll look to pass Mytilinaios's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Mytilinaios pushes Fokin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fokin slips under a jab.
Fokin tries to counter with a takedown but Mytilinaios is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Fokin misses its intended target.
A jab from Fokin misses. #T3#
A left lands for Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mytilinaios throws out a loose jab but Fokin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fokin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fokin avoids the body shot from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios throws a hook but Fokin avoids it easily.
Fokin ducks under a wild hook from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fokin. Fokin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fokin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fokin ducks under a wild hook from Mytilinaios.
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mytilinaios is just out of range.
Mytilinaios staying out of range there.
Fokin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fokin connects with a right hand. Mytilinaios shakes it off.#T4#
A cross from Fokin lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fokin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fokin walks into a straight right hand from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios lands with an overhand left.
Mytilinaios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fokin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mytilinaios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mytilinaios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fokin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mytilinaios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mytilinaios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fokin on the side of the head.
Mytilinaios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mytilinaios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fokin tries to bum rush Mytilinaios with a series of wild strikes but Mytilinaios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mytilinaios misses with a looping left.
Fokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mytilinaios manages to avoid it.
Fokin's corner calls for a 1-2. Fokin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kostas Mytilinaios just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Mytilinaios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fokin.
Mytilinaios throws a hook to the side of Fokin's head but Fokin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fokin tries to counter with a takedown but Mytilinaios is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Fokin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fokin lands a nice short elbow.
Mytilinaios wants to improve his position but Fokin is controlling well.
Fokin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mytilinaios wants to get back to full guard.
Fokin controlling the action here.
Georgy Fokin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fokin wants to pass to mount but Mytilinaios is defending the position. #T1##SUB2#
Mytilinaios is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fokin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mytilinaios is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Fokin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Fokin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mytilinaios is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Fokin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georgy Fokin!
During a confident post fight interview, Georgy Fokin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Fokin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gruzinsky tries to bum rush Fokin with a series of wild strikes but Fokin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gruzinsky defending well as Fokin loads up on a big left hand.
Fokin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Fokin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzinsky.
Fokin staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Gruzinsky misses its intended target.
Gruzinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Fokin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fokin throws a big shot that misses.
Gruzinsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fokin throws out the jab.
Gruzinsky throws out a counter right but Fokin avoids it with no problem.
Fokin ducks under a wild hook from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fokin is out of range.
Fokin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gruzinsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Fokin gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Fokin throws a strike aimed at the side of Gruzinsky's head but Gruzinsky avoids it well.
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gruzinsky keeps working.
Fokin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gruzinsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Fokin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fokin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gruzinsky is looking to regain half guard here but Fokin keeps moving and retains side control.
Fokin tries to score with some ground and pound. Gruzinsky controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #ES2#
Gruzinsky throws Fokin to one side and escapes!
Gruzinsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Gruzinsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gruzinsky misses with a looping left.
Fokin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gruzinsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gruzinsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruzinsky.
Fokin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fokin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Fokin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fokin lands a right hook to the body.
Fokin shoots in looking for a takedown. Gruzinsky tries to sprawl out of it but Fokin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gruzinsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gruzinsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fokin on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Georgy Fokin has been cut.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut.
Gruzinsky slips a jab from Fokin.
A nice side step and Gruzinsky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fokin closes the distance and clinches up with Gruzinsky, looking for a takedown. Fokin pushes Gruzinsky against the cage but Gruzinsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fokin throws a shot from downtown. Gruzinsky moves away and avoids it.
Fokin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gruzinsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fokin.#T4#
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruzinsky is just out of range.
Gruzinsky tries a quick counter leg kick but Fokin is wise to it.
Fokin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fokin scores with a jab. Gruzinsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gruzinsky staying out of range there.
Gruzinsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fokin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fokin.
Gruzinsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fokin misses the shot to the body.
Fokin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gruzinsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzinsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fokin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roman Gruzinsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruzinsky only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gruzinsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fokin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gruzinsky tries to bum rush Fokin with a series of wild strikes but Fokin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fokin with a nice cross.
Gruzinsky is looking to score with low kicks.
Fokin feinted with a counter takedown.
Gruzinsky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fokin misses with a body shot.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
Fokin misses the body punch
letting Gruzinsky counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fokin tries to score with a low kick but Gruzinsky moves his leg out of the way.
Fokin connects with a looping right hand.
Fokin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fokin. Fokin obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Fokin works the jab nicely.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick which misses Fokin's front leg but catches the back leg as Fokin tries to avoid it.
Gruzinsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fokin connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Fokin misses with a looping left.
Gruzinsky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fokin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruzinsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Gruzinsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fokin throws out a loose jab but Gruzinsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruzinsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fokin.
Fokin attempts a counter takedown but Gruzinsky avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Gruzinsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fokin cracks Gruzinsky with an open hand slap.
Fokin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fokin cracks a nice hook into Gruzinsky's ribs.
Fokin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruzinsky.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Fokin. Those never looked like landing.
Gruzinsky scores with a jab. Fokin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gruzinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokin throws a leg kick but Gruzinsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gruzinsky tries a quick counter leg kick but Fokin is wise to it.
Gruzinsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook. Fokin ducked under it nicely.
Gruzinsky throws a hook but Fokin blocks it.
Gruzinsky works the jab nicely.
Fokin connects with a jab.
Gruzinsky misses with a low kick.
Fokin feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Fokin throws a front kick aimed at Gruzinsky's knee but Gruzinsky avoids it well.
Gruzinsky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gruzinsky throws a looping overhand right but Fokin ducks down to avoid it.
Gruzinsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fokin misses the body punch
and Gruzinsky counters with a thumping low kick.
Gruzinsky connects with a crisp jab.
Gruzinsky loads up on a big right hand but Fokin slips the punch.
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fokin on the side of the head.
Fokin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gruzinsky misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Fokin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gruzinsky is trying to defend but Fokin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky tries to kick Fokin off but Fokin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Fokin trying to control from half guard but Gruzinsky is working away. #SUB#
Fokin is trying to work for a kimura but Gruzinsky is defending well.
Fokin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gruzinsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fokin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fokin's back!
Fokin trying to control the position but Gruzinsky manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gruzinsky's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roman Gruzinsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Gruzinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Fokin scores with a decent looking hook.
Fokin thuds his right hand into Gruzinsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Georgy Fokin is winning the standup battle so far.
Fokin has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Fokin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fokin prevents Gruzinsky from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin is putting a hurting on Gruzinsky here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fokin scores with punches from side control.
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gruzinsky keeps working. #T1#
Gruzinsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Fokin working the ground and pound but Gruzinsky is defending the strikes.
Gruzinsky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fokin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gruzinsky is not content to let Fokin control the position.
Gruzinsky is being controlled here.
Gruzinsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fokin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fokin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gruzinsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Fokin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fokin throws an elbow but Gruzinsky slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fokin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gruzinsky's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gruzinsky prevents Fokin from moving into mount.
Fokin scoring with punches from side control.
Gruzinsky has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gruzinsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gruzinsky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fokin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Fokin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gruzinsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fokin throwing shots but Gruzinsky is blocking nicely.
Gruzinsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gruzinsky is trying to stand.
Fokin stalling away here and it's allowed Gruzinsky to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fokin wants to control from the top but Gruzinsky keeps moving.
Gruzinsky wants to stand up but Fokin is controlling him. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fokin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gruzinsky swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gruzinsky misses with a low kick.
Gruzinsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fokin feinted with a counter takedown.
Fokin misses with a leg kick
letting Gruzinsky counter with a right hand.
Gruzinsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Georgy Fokin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzinsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Gruzinsky throws a chopping leg kick but Fokin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gruzinsky misses with an uppercut.
Fokin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruzinsky. Fokin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fokin connects with a crisp jab.
Fokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Gruzinsky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fokin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Fokin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gruzinsky doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Gruzinsky.
Fokin jabs at Gruzinsky's body.
Gruzinsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Gruzinsky misses #TD#
and Fokin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gruzinsky!
Fokin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fokin working the body and head with strikes.
Fokin is looking to take a break and control but Gruzinsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Georgy Fokin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fokin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gruzinsky works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T1#
Gruzinsky wants to improve his position but Fokin is controlling well.
Gruzinsky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fokin controlling the action here.
Fokin working Gruzinsky over with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gruzinsky tries to roll over but Fokin keeps him under control.
Fokin is trying to control the action in half guard but Gruzinsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gruzinsky trying to hold on to Fokin's head to control him but Fokin postures up.
Fokin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gruzinsky is staying active underneath Fokin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gruzinsky is trying to control but can't.
Fokin wants to pass to mount but Gruzinsky is defending the position.
Fokin thows a huge punch but Gruzinsky dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fokin is looking to advance position but Gruzinsky won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gruzinsky throws a hook but Fokin avoids it easily.
Gruzinsky ducks under a wild hook from Fokin.
Fokin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gruzinsky misses with a leg kick.
Gruzinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruzinsky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gruzinsky swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Fokin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gruzinsky won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruzinsky defending against the ground and pound.
Gruzinsky tries to improve position but can't.
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gruzinsky keeps working. #T4#
Gruzinsky stops Fokin from passing to mount.
Gruzinsky is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gruzinsky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fokin happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin had his way with Roman Gruzinsky in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Gruzinsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Gruzinsky.
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruzinsky is just out of range.
Gruzinsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gruzinsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzinsky with a hook.
Fokin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook. Fokin ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky lands a nice shot that snaps Fokin's head back.
Gruzinsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fokin.
Fokin misses the shot to the body.
Fokin scores with a hook to the body. Gruzinsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Fokin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzinsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gruzinsky scores with a nice right hand.
Gruzinsky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gruzinsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gruzinsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fokin throws out the jab.
Fokin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gruzinsky throws a body punch but Fokin moves out of range.
Gruzinsky throws out a loose jab but Fokin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruzinsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fokin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gruzinsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fokin manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gruzinsky throws out a loose jab but Fokin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruzinsky thumps Fokin with a low kick.
Gruzinsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fokin.
Gruzinsky looks to land a left hand but Fokin moved out of range nicely.
Fokin moves out of range as Gruzinsky strikes.
Fokin misses with a takedown attempt - Gruzinsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fokin lands with a shot to the body.
Fokin moves out of range as Gruzinsky throws a body kick.
Gruzinsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gruzinsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Gruzinsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Gruzinsky catches Fokin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gruzinsky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body punch from Gruzinsky.
A combination from Fokin does no damage.
Fokin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gruzinsky's waist but Gruzinsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fokin off to one side.
Gruzinsky feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgy Fokin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gruzinsky throws a head kick but Fokin moves out of range.
Fokin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fokin doesn't seem bothered though.
Gruzinsky throws a shot from downtown. Fokin moves away and avoids it.
Gruzinsky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fokin misses with a straight left.
Fokin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Fokin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruzinsky.
Fokin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruzinsky works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fokin is looking to chop away at Gruzinsky's legs.
Fokin throws a front kick aimed at Gruzinsky's knee but Gruzinsky avoids it well.
Gruzinsky moves out of range as Fokin strikes.
Fokin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gruzinsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Fokin misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Fokin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Gruzinsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gruzinsky 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgy Fokin!
Georgy Fokin retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Georgy Fokin 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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