|
|
Bots de Garra 72 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 4 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Labuschagne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mesquita circles away.
Mesquita slaps away a takedown attempt from Labuschagne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mesquita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Labuschagne.
Alexander Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Labuschagne.
Mesquita scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (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.
Labuschagne is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Mesquita is looking for a kimura here.
Labuschagne trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne is looking to improve his position.
Labuschagne is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Labuschagne felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Labuschagne defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita is thwarting Labuschagne's attempts to control the position.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Labuschagne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Labuschagne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Labuschagne is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Labuschagne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Labuschagne is pressing down on Mesquita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne trying to control the position.
Labuschagne pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Labuschagne is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Labuschagne is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita stays in close to Labuschagne's body and controls the position.
Labuschagne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Labuschagne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Labuschagne is keeping the position.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita won't allow Labuschagne to sweep him here.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne controlling Mesquita's posture.
Labuschagne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Labuschagne wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Labuschagne holds on and takes a little breather.
Labuschagne looking for a sweep. Not yet Labuschagne, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving.
Labuschagne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Labuschagne
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully.
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Labuschagne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita has his foot on Labuschagne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Labuschagne works his way back into a safe position though.
Labuschagne passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (5) Labuschagne
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Labuschagne keeps moving and retains side control.
Mesquita sneaks back into half guard.
Mesquita is defending against the submission attempts here by Labuschagne.
Labuschagne seems to be working for a kimura but Mesquita defends the submission attempt.
Labuschagne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Labuschagne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Labuschagne controlling him for the moment.
Labuschagne trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Labuschagne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne has gone for a leg lock! Mesquita slips out almost immediately though and dives into Labuschagne's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (5) Labuschagne
Labuschagne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (7) Labuschagne
Labuschagne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (10) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Labuschagne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Labuschagne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mesquita is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mesquita is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Labuschagne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mesquita looking for a kimura from the bottom but Labuschagne passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (13) Labuschagne
Labuschagne wants to control for a moment but Mesquita uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura but Mesquita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Labuschagne to get the leverage.
Labuschagne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (16) Labuschagne
Labuschagne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Labuschagne wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Labuschagne wants to take a breather but Mesquita is having none of it.
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mesquita defends it well.
Labuschagne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mesquita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Labuschagne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Labuschagne trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (16) Labuschagne
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.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Labuschagne's guard.
Labuschagne is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Labuschagne wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Labuschagne is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.
Labuschagne tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Labuschagne keeps working.
Labuschagne is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Labuschagne defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Labuschagne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita trying to control but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Labuschagne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Labuschagne's guard.
Labuschagne is controlling Mesquita's trapped leg to prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Labuschagne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Labuschagne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Labuschagne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (18) Labuschagne
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Labuschagne manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (8) vs (18) Labuschagne
Labuschagne is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Labuschagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Labuschagne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (8) vs (20) Labuschagne
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Labuschagne from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labuschagne advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Labuschagne wins on points by 20 to 8.
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. |
|
|
|
|
|
