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Bots de Garra 41 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hitoshi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (4) Hitoshi
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.
Ferkingstad is looking to regain half guard here but Hitoshi keeps moving and retains side control.
Hitoshi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferkingstad, who protects the arm well.
Hitoshi tries for a kimura but Ferkingstad is defending well.
Hitoshi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferkingstad, who protects the arm well.
Hitoshi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ferkingstad has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hitoshi but great work by Ferkingstad. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ferkingstad (4) vs (4) Hitoshi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad tries to advance to mount but Hitoshi denies him.
Ferkingstad is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferkingstad moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferkingstad (6) vs (4) Hitoshi
Hitoshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hitoshi is trying to reverse the position but instead Ferkingstad has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (9) vs (4) Hitoshi
Ferkingstad has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Hitoshi right now.
Hitoshi is still trying to improve position.
Ferkingstad is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hitoshi is defending well though. Ferkingstad let's go of the attempt for now.
Hitoshi tries to escape but Ferkingstad has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ferkingstad.
Hitoshi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ferkingstad gets his way!
Ferkingstad controlling the position well here. Hitoshi rolled but Ferkingstad kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ferkingstad has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hitoshi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ferkingstad doesn't have the hooks in and Hitoshi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (9) vs (6) Hitoshi
Hitoshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferkingstad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferkingstad has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (11) vs (6) Hitoshi
Hitoshi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad won't allow Hitoshi to sweep him here.
Ferkingstad advances to half guard.
Hitoshi is in trouble now - Ferkingstad has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (14) vs (6) Hitoshi
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitoshi tries to improve his position but instead Ferkingstad has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (17) vs (6) Hitoshi
Ferkingstad working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ferkingstad controlling well, preventing Hitoshi from escaping the position.
Hitoshi has hold of Ferkingstad's leg, trying to break free but it's let Ferkingstad lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Hitoshi is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Ferkingstad throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
An out of breath Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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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