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Bots de Garra 88 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; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 27 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias tries to sprawl but Mesquita drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Gracias
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gracias has recovered full guard.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Gracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Gracias
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias pushing down on Mesquita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mesquita actively working from the bottom here.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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 tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracias has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (5) Gracias
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracias trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
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 is trying to escape the mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Gracias is pressing down on Mesquita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mesquita is holding on for now.
Mesquita trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (8) Gracias
Mesquita tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita 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: Mesquita (4) vs (8) Gracias
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (10) Gracias
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias stalling.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gracias seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias advances to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is pressing down on Gracias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mesquita manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracias has Mesquita in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (10) Gracias
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 10 to 6.
Helio Gracias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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