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Bots de Garra 84 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Ziyaeddin as Labuschagne shoots in.
Ziyaeddin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Labuschagne manages to circle out of the way.
Labuschagne fails with the takedown.
Ziyaeddin moves into range and clinches up with Labuschagne.
Ziyaeddin drags the fight down to the ground.
Labuschagne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne passes Ziyaeddin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura here.
Labuschagne is working for a submission of some sort.
Ziyaeddin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Italian Job, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ziyaeddin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labuschagne prevents Ziyaeddin from improving his position.
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.
Labuschagne passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ziyaeddin! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (3) Labuschagne
Ziyaeddin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Labuschagne's lack of action.
Labuschagne stalling away here and it's allowed Ziyaeddin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ziyaeddin keeping full guard, as Labuschagne tries to pass.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne stands and throws Ziyaeddin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (6) Labuschagne
Ziyaeddin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (6) Labuschagne
Labuschagne wants to improve his position but Ziyaeddin is controlling well.
Labuschagne gets full guard.
Ziyaeddin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Labuschagne is keeping the position for now.
Labuschagne wants to sweep but no luck.
Labuschagne working a defensive guard here.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Labuschagne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziyaeddin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne looking for a sweep. Not yet Labuschagne, not yet.
Labuschagne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Labuschagne trying to control the position.
Labuschagne pulls Ziyaeddin in to control the position.
Ziyaeddin is pushing down on Labuschagne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Labuschagne is fighting to maintain full guard but Ziyaeddin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Labuschagne wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ziyaeddin prevents Labuschagne from improving his position.
Labuschagne keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne wants to get back to full guard but Ziyaeddin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (5) vs (6) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Labuschagne is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the position.
Labuschagne is looking for a sweep.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin working away.
Labuschagne tries to buck Ziyaeddin off but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.
Labuschagne is still trying to improve position.
Labuschagne is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the 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.
Labuschagne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position but Labuschagne is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Labuschagne trying to get back to full guard but Ziyaeddin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (6) Labuschagne
Labuschagne 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: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (8) Labuschagne
Labuschagne advances to half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to improve his position but Labuschagne is controlling well.
Labuschagne wants to free his trapped foot but Ziyaeddin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura but Ziyaeddin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Labuschagne to get the leverage.
Labuschagne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ziyaeddin is staying active underneath Labuschagne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Labuschagne wants to pass to mount but Ziyaeddin is defending the position.
Ziyaeddin is looking to control Labuschagne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziyaeddin avoid being mounted?
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziyaeddin defends it well.
Ziyaeddin actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ziyaeddin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions off his back.
Labuschagne wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is defending well.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne trying to control from Ziyaeddin's half guard. Ziyaeddin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Labuschagne trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne pushing down on Ziyaeddin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziyaeddin defends it well.
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziyaeddin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ziyaeddin pulls Labuschagne in close to his closed guard and prevents Labuschagne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Labuschagne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labuschagne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Labuschagne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Labuschagne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin looking for a triangle here. Labuschagne is fighting it but it looks tight! Ziyaeddin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Labuschagne is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Amir Ziyaeddin!
During a confident post fight interview, Amir Ziyaeddin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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