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Bots de Garra 103 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 15 wins and 13 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 21 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mesquita closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mesquita lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Kvinchal
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvinchal 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.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is keeping the position.
Kvinchal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kvinchal keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvinchal is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving.
Kvinchal working for a triangle but Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kvinchal tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Kvinchal is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
Kvinchal wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kvinchal actively working from the bottom here.
Mesquita wants to pass to mount but Kvinchal is defending the position.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kvinchal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Kvinchal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvinchal is looking to sweep but instead, Mesquita has passed into half guard.
Kvinchal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.
Kvinchal is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kvinchal sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita trying to advance position but Kvinchal counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving.
Mesquita forces his way into half guard.
Kvinchal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mesquita has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Kvinchal
Mesquita takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kvinchal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kvinchal wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Mesquita controlling the pace.
Kvinchal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mesquita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mesquita's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (5) vs (4) Kvinchal
Mesquita is really stuck here.
Mesquita is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kvinchal gets his way!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kvinchal trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mesquita doesn't escape.
Mesquita preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kvinchal.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mesquita looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kvinchal.
Kvinchal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mesquita haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mesquita has hold of Kvinchal's leg, trying to break free but it's let Kvinchal lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Mesquita is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Kvinchal throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kastav Kvinchal!
After winning the bout, Kastav Kvinchal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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