Comments on: Kim Ferguson vs. Debi Purcell – US Open – Women’s Advanced

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By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:42:39 +0000

thanks for clearing that up Erik

By: Erik

Erik — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:31:24 +0000

On the scoring and controversy (referencing http://www.grapplingtournaments.com/tournforms/bow4/bow4package.pdf):

I say it’s possible to award Debi 2 for the sweep she accomplished at 5:54, but she only partially held control by 5:57 – a sweep has to achieve a “top position” for 3 full seconds. So the ref does not award her points because Kim turtles at the last moment. While the rule sheet is unclear about this, I don’t believe that sprawl control is recognized as a “top position,” so the sweep wasn’t held for 3 seconds.

6min matches for Advanced Female divisions, and the match started at 1:00, so match would be over at 7:00. So the controversy is did the ref award Kim the points in time?

Kim begins either “passing the guard” or performs a “takedown into side control” at 6:51 which are both 3 point maneuvers. She establishes side control (which is defined by both shoulders touching the mat and having her legs clear of the opponent’s legs) at 6:58. I say that is enough time to award her the 3 points for either “passing the guard” or “takedown into side control” by the end of the match.

So I say it’s 3-0 Kim by the end of the match. No controversy.

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:06:19 +0000

Thanks everyone! Debi was great and we all had a great experience. Scott was an awesome coach too. I probably would have got impatient and done something stupid if not for his coaching. Maybe someday he’ll even be encouraging, respectful and a good sport – who knows:) ….it could happen…

By: Jason E.

Jason E. — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:06:23 +0000

Great job Kim!

By: Lazy Jits

Lazy Jits — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:52:53 +0000

That was awesome! Especially having one of the “Dirty Dozen” Chris Haueter ref your match!

By: Regiyah

Regiyah — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:39:21 +0000

Hey Kim…After the initial shock…when did you realize “Wait. I can take her!”

Awesome job again BTW.

By: John Botello

John Botello — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:10:33 +0000

Great job Kim !!

By: No Gi Grappling

No Gi Grappling — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:08:23 +0000

AWESOME !!!

By: The Real MT Shawn

The Real MT Shawn — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:13:58 +0000

Maybe a little wet blanket… tool