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Bots de Garra 61 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 12 wins and 18 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bennett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Labuschagne was covering up waiting for the punch and Bennett finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Labuschagne
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Labuschagne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Labuschagne in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (2) Labuschagne
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Labuschagne is stalling in the full guard.
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Labuschagne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Labuschagne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Labuschagne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bennett is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Labuschagne jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (5) Labuschagne
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labuschagne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Labuschagne is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bennett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bennett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Labuschagne presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (2) vs (7) Labuschagne
Bennett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (7) Labuschagne
Bennett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Labuschagne dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (9) Labuschagne
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Labuschagne passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (12) Labuschagne
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Labuschagne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Labuschagne pulls his head out easily.
Bennett looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Labuschagne pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (15) Labuschagne
Labuschagne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bennett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Labuschagne.
Bennett is looking to improve his position but Labuschagne isn't that keen on the idea.
Bennett regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Labuschagne wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Labuschagne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Labuschagne pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Labuschagne to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Labuschagne escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Labuschagne! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (18) Labuschagne
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
Labuschagne wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Labuschagne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.
Labuschagne tries to move to mount but Bennett blocks the move with his legs.
Labuschagne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Labuschagne tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bennett's legs.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
Bennett looks to move to half guard but instead Labuschagne has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (4) vs (20) Labuschagne
Labuschagne takes Bennett's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (23) Labuschagne
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is trying to break free.
Labuschagne is persistently looking for the submission but Bennett is defending it well.
Bennett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Labuschagne.
Bennett can't escape the position.
Bennett prevents Labuschagne from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Labuschagne trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (26) Labuschagne
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne tries to keep control of the position but Bennett is staying busy.
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Labuschagne controlling from the back.
Bennett staying busy and making it hard for Labuschagne to control.
I really don't envy Bennett right now.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Labuschagne is looking to control Bennett but Bennett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bennett is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Labuschagne.
Our spies down at at Gentleman's Club inform us that Labuschagne has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Labuschagne trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne is looking for the choke from the back position but Bennett is controlling his hands well.
Labuschagne tightening his grip on Bennett, looking for the choke.
Bennett is really stuck here.
Labuschagne looking for the choke from the back.
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bennett turns into Labuschagne and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (26) Labuschagne
Labuschagne working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Labuschagne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (6) vs (30) Labuschagne
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (6) vs (33) Labuschagne
Labuschagne working for a choke but Bennett is defending well.
Labuschagne trying to control.
Bennett is in bad spot here.
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Labuschagne's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bennett is surviving well by controlling Labuschagne's body position as best he can.
Labuschagne forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (6) vs (36) Labuschagne
Labuschagne has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Labuschagne tightening his grip on Bennett, looking for the choke.
Bennett turns into Labuschagne and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (8) vs (36) Labuschagne
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Labuschagne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Labuschagne in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (8) vs (38) Labuschagne
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Labuschagne pushes his legs off easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Labuschagne defends it easily.
Labuschagne trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Labuschagne defends well.
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Labuschagne passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (8) vs (41) Labuschagne
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
Bennett tries to buck Labuschagne off but Labuschagne is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Labuschagne wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Labuschagne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bennett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (10) vs (41) Labuschagne
Labuschagne looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett is looking for a kimura here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne trying to control from the bottom.
Labuschagne actively working from the bottom here.
Labuschagne gets full guard.
Bennett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Labuschagne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Labuschagne keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Labuschagne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Labuschagne has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (10) vs (43) Labuschagne
Labuschagne passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (10) vs (46) Labuschagne
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Labuschagne has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (10) vs (48) Labuschagne
Labuschagne looking to isolate an arm here. Bennett doesn't see it coming and as Labuschagne extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Labuschagne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Labuschagne!
An out of breath Travis Labuschagne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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