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Bots de Garra 26 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 4 wins and 2 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ferkingstad rushes King and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ferkingstad pulls guard effortlessly.
King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ferkingstad dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (0) King
Ferkingstad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferkingstad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ferkingstad escapes and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (5) vs (0) King
Ferkingstad controlling the position from side mount.
King tries to buck Ferkingstad off but Ferkingstad is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ferkingstad (7) vs (0) King
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferkingstad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferkingstad controlling the pace for now.
King is trying to escape the mount.
Ferkingstad works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (10) vs (0) King
Ferkingstad is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
King is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King staying busy and making it hard for Ferkingstad to control.
King tries to roll but Ferkingstad sticks to his back.
King is still trying to improve position.
Ferkingstad looking for the choke but no joy.
King is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ferkingstad keeps control of the position as King tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ferkingstad is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy King right now.
Ferkingstad looking to break King's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. King remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ferkingstad will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ferkingstad is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. King defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
King fending off the submission attempt from Ferkingstad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to escape but Ferkingstad has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ferkingstad is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and King taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ferkingstad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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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