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Pitbull XXXI 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Donner Keil!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kvakkestad dives in and grabs Keil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keil pushes down on Kvakkestad's head and hops out.
Kvakkestad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keil defends well and Kvakkestad ends up having to push Keil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Keil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keil is trying to pull guard but Kvakkestad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kvakkestad tries to pull guard but Keil holds him up against the cage and eventually Kvakkestad drops back down to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Kvakkestad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loki Kvakkestad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keil jumps into guard, dragging Kvakkestad to the mat.
Kvakkestad passes Keil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keil 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.
Kvakkestad is trying to work for a kimura but Keil is defending well.
Kvakkestad not doing much here.
Keil gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keil working for a triangle but Kvakkestad defends it easily.
Keil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keil has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvakkestad has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (3) vs (0) Keil
Kvakkestad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kvakkestad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keil is not content to let Kvakkestad control the position.
Keil gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keil is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keil sees it coming and defends easily.
Keil gets full guard.
Keil is looking for a triangle but Kvakkestad pushes his legs off easily.
Kvakkestad slips nicely into half guard.
Kvakkestad is working for a submission of some sort.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Keil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keil wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvakkestad is working for a kimura but Keil is defending it quite comfortably.
Keil is looking to improve his position.
Kvakkestad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keil keeps working.
Keil wants to get back to full guard.
Kvakkestad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad is taking a breather. Keil 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.
Keil tries to roll over but Kvakkestad keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad wants to work for an arm triangle but Keil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keil is defending against the submission attempts here by Kvakkestad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvakkestad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (6) vs (0) Keil
Kvakkestad looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Keil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad trying to control but Keil is having none of it.
Kvakkestad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Keil is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kvakkestad has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kvakkestad (9) vs (0) Keil
Kvakkestad is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Keil is in bad spot here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keil rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Keil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvakkestad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keil's guard.
Kvakkestad works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (12) vs (0) Keil
Keil is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kvakkestad has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kvakkestad (15) vs (0) Keil
Kvakkestad patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kvakkestad working for a choke but Keil is defending well.
Kvakkestad has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kvakkestad is working for a rear naked choke. Keil is not defending it well and Kvakkestad has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Keil refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Keil's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loki Kvakkestad!
Loki Kvakkestad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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