PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blonde Brunson (ranked 946 p4p, 487 weight class) and Hugo Mesquita (ranked 74 p4p, 33 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Brunson
vs
Mesquita

160 cm
24
145
13 - 8 - 0

170 cm
23
145
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Sakura Style

NARCOS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blonde Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brunson.
Brunson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brunson tries to clinch
and Mesquita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brunson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brunson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mesquita sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brunson somewhat.
Mesquita changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brunson misses with an uppercut.
Mesquita scores with the left hand. Brunson knows he should have avoided that one.
Brunson moves to clinch but Mesquita breaks away
letting Mesquita counter with a right hand.

Brunson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brunson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brunson's guard.

Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brunson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brunson striking off his back but it's not causing Mesquita any problems.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.

Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brunson looking for a guillotine here but Mesquita defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson looking for a sweep. Not yet Brunson, not yet.

Brunson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesquita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Brunson has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.

Brunson has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson 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 stands and throws Brunson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brunson tries to improve position but can't.
Mesquita just content to control the position.
Mesquita is putting a hurting on Brunson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brunson is letting Mesquita control him for a moment.

Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Brunson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brunson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Brunson taking a bit of punishment here - Mesquita scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Brunson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mesquita's best efforts.
Mesquita is trying to control. Brunson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mesquita is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mesquita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brunson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.

Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brunson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brunson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brunson.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Brunson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Brunson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brunson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mesquita works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brunson is one step ahead there.
Brunson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita is trying to control the position but Brunson postures up.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brunson lands a couple of digs.
Brunson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.

Brunson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mesquita has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Brunson is looking to defend but Mesquita has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Brunson! Mesquita pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Brunson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hugo Mesquita!