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Bots de Garra 29 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 6 wins and 3 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Ahokas or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferkingstad, which made it look bad.
As Ahokas tries to get set, Ferkingstad tries to push him back and clinch up but Ahokas manages to avoid the attempt.
Ahokas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferkingstad napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (4) Ahokas
Ferkingstad is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad gets back to full guard.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferkingstad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Ferkingstad's legs - danger averted.
Ahokas 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 (2) vs (4) Ahokas
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.
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas has his foot on Ferkingstad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferkingstad works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferkingstad preventing the sweep.
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferkingstad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferkingstad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferkingstad is one step ahead there.
Ferkingstad passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (5) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to buck Ferkingstad off but Ferkingstad is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Ahokas is keeping him busy.
Ahokas tries to improve position but can't.
Ferkingstad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahokas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahokas tries to bench press Ferkingstad off him but Ferkingstad keeps the position.
Ferkingstad trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas looking for subs from the bottom but Ferkingstad mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (8) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position but Ferkingstad isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas is trying to reverse the position but instead Ferkingstad has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (11) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas is really stuck here.
Ahokas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Ahokas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
Ahokas turns into Ferkingstad and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (11) vs (6) Ahokas
Ferkingstad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahokas is aware though and is defending well.
Ahokas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferkingstad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahokas has Ferkingstad in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (13) vs (6) Ahokas
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ferkingstad passes into half guard.
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ahokas with the active half guard here but Ferkingstad passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (16) vs (6) Ahokas
Ahokas is trying to work for a sweep but Ferkingstad has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferkingstad (18) vs (6) Ahokas
Ferkingstad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahokas is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas tries to improve his position but instead Ferkingstad has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (21) vs (6) Ahokas
Ferkingstad controlling the position well here. Ahokas rolled but Ferkingstad kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ahokas turns into Ferkingstad and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (21) vs (8) Ahokas
Ahokas passes Ferkingstad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back.
Ferkingstad regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad pulls Ahokas in close to prevent any damage.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Ferkingstad is keeping the position.
Ahokas pushes down on Ferkingstad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura but Ferkingstad is defending well.
Ferkingstad gets full guard.
Ahokas has gone for a leg lock! Ferkingstad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (23) vs (8) Ahokas
Ahokas has his foot on Ferkingstad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferkingstad works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahokas looks winded!
Ahokas working for a triangle but Ferkingstad defends it easily.
Ahokas looking for subs off his back but Ferkingstad has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ferkingstad wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (26) vs (8) Ahokas
Ahokas being controlled for a moment.
Ahokas is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad just content to control the position.
Ahokas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position but Ahokas is working away.
Ahokas tries to buck Ferkingstad off but Ferkingstad is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.
Ferkingstad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ferkingstad has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ahokas is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ferkingstad yanks on the arm and Ahokas is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ferkingstad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
A relieved looking Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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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