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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Arnoldo Pereira!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ferkingstad 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (0) Pereira
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferkingstad is looking to pass into half guard but Pereira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pereira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (2) Pereira
Ferkingstad working for submissions but it's allowed Pereira to get to half guard.
Pereira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (5) Pereira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad is working to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad tries to hold on but Pereira pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira prevents Ferkingstad from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferkingstad gets back to half guard.
Ferkingstad actively working from the bottom here.
Ferkingstad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad has an active guard here but Pereira has managed to pass into half guard.
Pereira wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferkingstad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (8) Pereira
Pereira goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ferkingstad turns into him and now he's in Pereira's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (4) vs (8) Pereira
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferkingstad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (7) vs (8) Pereira
You can see the frustration on Pereira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferkingstad (9) vs (8) Pereira
Pereira is trying to reverse the position but instead Ferkingstad has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (12) vs (8) Pereira
Ferkingstad controlling from the back.
Ferkingstad is not going to allow Pereira to sit and survive in this position.
Pereira breaks Ferkingstad's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (12) vs (10) Pereira
Ferkingstad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferkingstad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pereira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Ferkingstad keeps moving.
Ferkingstad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pereira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferkingstad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferkingstad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pereira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pereira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferkingstad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pereira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pereira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (12) vs (13) Pereira
Ferkingstad is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pereira tries to advance to mount but Ferkingstad denies him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pereira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ferkingstad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pereira is working away from the top position though.
Ferkingstad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferkingstad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pereira is working away from the top position though.
Pereira trying to control the action but Ferkingstad is working from the bottom.
Ferkingstad wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is thwarting Ferkingstad's attempts to control the position.
Pereira wants to control but Ferkingstad is keeping him busy.
Ferkingstad wants to get back to full guard.
Ferkingstad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferkingstad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pereira is working away from the top position though.
Ferkingstad is defending against the submission attempts here by Pereira.
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily.
Ferkingstad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferkingstad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily.
Pereira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferkingstad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferkingstad tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad has a hand on Pereira's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pereira takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (12) vs (16) Pereira
Pereira trying to control but Ferkingstad is having none of it.
Ferkingstad tries to reverse the position but Pereira maintains control.
Ferkingstad regains half guard.
Pereira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferkingstad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pereira is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferkingstad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferkingstad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferkingstad actively working from the bottom here.
Pereira trying to control the pace.
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back.
Pereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferkingstad keeps working.
Ferkingstad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad is trying to maintain the position but Pereira is very close to passing his half guard.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Ferkingstad is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferkingstad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferkingstad keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Pereira stays in close to Ferkingstad's body and controls the position.
Ferkingstad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pereira 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 Ferkingstad. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (12) vs (19) Pereira
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control the position but Ferkingstad is working away.
Ferkingstad is looking to regain half guard here but Pereira keeps moving and retains side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control the position but Ferkingstad is working away.
Ferkingstad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferkingstad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pereira off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ferkingstad (16) vs (19) Pereira
Pereira tries to escape the position.
Pereira is still trying to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Pereira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pereira trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pereira is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pereira wins on points by 19 to 16. |
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