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Event:
Bots de Garra 142
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
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 25 wins and 30 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 52 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiachna goes for a double leg but Mesquita avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Mesquita continues to drive forward.
Mesquita tries to counter with a takedown but Fiachna is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Fiachna gets a clinch.
Fiachna tries to pull guard but Mesquita holds him up against the ropes and eventually Fiachna drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Fiachna jumps guard.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fiachna looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mesquita has picked Fiachna up and slammed him! Fiachna can't keep hold of the triangle and Mesquita manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (3) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Fiachna is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Fiachna tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Fiachna is defending well.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Mesquita tries to move to mount but Fiachna blocks the move with his legs.
Fiachna is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Fiachna 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 tries to move to mount but Fiachna blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Fiachna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiachna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Mesquita prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Mesquita is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiachna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mesquita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fiachna is tightening it up a little... Mesquita has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mesquita reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mesquita taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fiachna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darragh Fiachna!
A relieved looking Darragh Fiachna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
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 25 wins and 29 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 30 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jiurgite shoots in for a double leg but Mesquita sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jiurgite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jiurgite but Jiurgite pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Jiurgite with that takedown attempt.
Alexander Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Jiurgite.
Jiurgite doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jiurgite won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mesquita (4) vs (0) Jiurgite#SUB#
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jiurgite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jiurgite struggling a bit here.#T1#
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Jiurgite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jiurgite has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mesquita trying to control the action but Jiurgite is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mesquita staying calm.
Jiurgite prevents Mesquita from improving position.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiurgite keeps working. #T3#
Jiurgite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
You can see the frustration on Jiurgite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jiurgite tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jiurgite! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (6) vs (0) Jiurgite
Mesquita trying to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Jiurgite is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action.
Jiurgite really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mesquita looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita has control of Jiurgite's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jiurgite regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Mesquita has hold of Jiurgite's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jiurgite manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T5#
Mesquita pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mesquita tries to control but Jiurgite wriggling away.
Mesquita is really struggling to control Jiurgite but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mesquita prevents Jiurgite from getting the reversal.#T6##SUB#
Mesquita jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jiurgite is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jiurgite and Mesquita has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mesquita trying to control the position but Jiurgite is working away.
Jiurgite wants to control but Mesquita postures up.#SUB#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mesquita swings around for an armbar but Jiurgite sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (2) Jiurgite#T7#
Jiurgite passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jiurgite is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (6) vs (5) Jiurgite
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 reverse the position but Jiurgite maintains control.
Jiurgite tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Jiurgite tries to control but Mesquita wriggling away.
Mesquita is working to get back to half guard.
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite slows the pace down in half guard.
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #T9#
Mesquita wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy.
Jiurgite trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Jiurgite looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jiurgite moves into full mount! Mesquita won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (6) vs (8) Jiurgite#T10#
Jiurgite wants to take Mesquita's back but he can't do it this time.
Jiurgite trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it. #T11#
Jiurgite prevents Mesquita from getting the reversal.
Jiurgite controlling from the full mount.
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but Jiurgite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jiurgite tries to control but Mesquita wriggling away.
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Jiurgite maintains control.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape. #T13#
Mesquita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Mesquita is squirming around nicely.
Mesquita looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (6) vs (11) Jiurgite
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.#T14#
Mesquita looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jiurgite.
Jiurgite controls the position.
Mesquita is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jiurgite working for a choke but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite wins on points by 11 to 6. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 137
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
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 29 wins and 54 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 28 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Esteves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esteves tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mesquita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Mesquita tries to counter it with a takedown but Esteves pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Esteves tries to keep at a distance but Mesquita has taken the fight into the clinch.
Esteves is trying to drag Mesquita to the mat but Mesquita just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD2#
Mesquita wants the takedown. Esteves is fighting it off but Mesquita persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Esteves's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to move into half guard but instead Esteves has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Esteves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves advances to half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Esteves is controlling well.
Esteves trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away. #T1#
Esteves stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Esteves is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Esteves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Esteves wants to take a breather but Mesquita is having none of it. #T3#
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita is looking to get back to full guard here but Esteves has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (2) Mesquita
Esteves wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Mesquita struggling a bit here.
Mesquita tries to bench press Esteves off him but Esteves keeps the position.
Esteves working away.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Esteves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Esteves keeps him under control.#T6#
Mesquita trying to hold on to Esteves's head to control him but Esteves postures up.
Mesquita 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Esteves in particular looking to stall.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Esteves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esteves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (8) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to control but Esteves postures up.
Esteves controlling from side mount.
Mesquita is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Esteves looking to control but instead Mesquita has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Esteves defends easily.
#T9#
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
Esteves passes Mesquita's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Mesquita wants to control but Esteves passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (11) vs (2) Mesquita
Esteves trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Esteves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Esteves trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Mesquita is not content to let Esteves control the position.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mesquita tries to improve position but can't.
Mesquita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12##SUB#
Esteves is looking for a kimura here.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Esteves keeps him under control.
Esteves wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Esteves stalling. #T13#
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Esteves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Esteves's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Esteves (11) vs (6) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita has got his arm under Esteves's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Esteves has spun round into Mesquita's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (13) vs (6) Mesquita
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
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.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
#T14##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Esteves pushes his legs off easily.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita controls Esteves momentarily but Esteves frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vartan Esteves made sure he mentioned Silverback Sweatshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 136
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
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 25 wins and 27 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 39 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Laitila rushes Mesquita and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mesquita gets underhooks to prevent Laitila's takedown attempt.
Laitila has Mesquita pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mesquita manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mesquita is pressed up against the ropes. Laitila has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mesquita down to the mat. Mesquita avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexander Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Laitila.
Laitila tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mesquita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Mesquita gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laitila wants a takedown but no success here.
Laitila has Mesquita pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mesquita manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Mesquita has hold of one of Laitila's legs. Laitila is fighting the takedown attempt but Mesquita gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Laitila
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Laitila is defending well.
#T1#
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Mesquita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laitila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laitila has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Laitila stands and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #T3#
Mesquita seems a little lost for a moment, as Laitila dominates the positioning.
Let's hope that Laitila has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mesquita tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Mesquita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Laitila can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mesquita controls the pace.#T5#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself. #T6#
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 sit in guard and control but Laitila 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 (7) Laitila
Laitila wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Laitila 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.#SUB#
Mesquita isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Laitila stacks Mesquita on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (10) Laitila#T7#
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg. #T8#
Mesquita is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Laitila jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (13) Laitila
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laitila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mesquita tries to buck Laitila off but Laitila is having none of it.#T9#
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.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face as Laitila controls the position.
Mesquita tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position.
Laitila controls the position from side control.#T10#
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitila controlling the position.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Mesquita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laitila is thwarting Mesquita's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laitila pulls his head out easily.
Mesquita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Mesquita working a defensive guard but Laitila manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (16) Laitila
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Laitila keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Laitila is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mesquita's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mesquita wants to control but Laitila postures up.
Mesquita is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
Laitila content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Laitila looking to control but instead Mesquita has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T14#
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg.
Mesquita trying to get back to full guard but Laitila takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (19) Laitila
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila controlling the pace for now.
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 19 to 4. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 135
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 37 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 27 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mesquita wants it to stay on the feet.
Mesquita feints the counter takedown.
Kamenev shoots and misses #TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Kamenev is having none of it.
Mesquita is controlling the pace.
Kamenev tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Mesquita stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control here.
#T1#
Mesquita is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamenev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamenev is pressing down on Mesquita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kamenev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Mesquita stays in close to Kamenev's body and controls the position. #T3#
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev controlling the position.
Mesquita pushes down on Kamenev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mesquita is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now.
Mesquita is looking to stall here but Kamenev recovers full guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving. #T4#
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.
Mesquita advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (0) vs (5) Mesquita
Kamenev regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mesquita's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Kamenev is a slippery customer.
Kamenev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Kamenev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (5) Mesquita#T5#
Mesquita wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mesquita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Mesquita trying to control from the bottom.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mesquita doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamenev.
Mesquita trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kamenev manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (5) Mesquita#T7#
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.
Mesquita regains half guard.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away. #T8#
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Mesquita defends it.
Kamenev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kamenev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamenev prevents Mesquita from improving his position.#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev content to control rather than advance.
Kamenev wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Kamenev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (8) vs (5) Mesquita
Kamenev working away.#T10#
Mesquita is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kamenev is staying active.
Kamenev controlling the position from side mount.
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (8) vs (7) Mesquita#T11#
Kamenev is controlling Mesquita's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamenev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamenev defends it well.
Mesquita perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Kamenev won't allow it. #T12#
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita is looking to stall here but Kamenev recovers full guard.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (8) vs (10) Mesquita#T13#
Mesquita laying and praying for a moment but Kamenev takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kamenev trying to control here.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita wants to advance to full mount but Kamenev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T14#
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mesquita won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
Kamenev is trying to hold Mesquita in close to prevent damage but Mesquita has managed to pass into half guard.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Kamenev regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita wins on points by 10 to 8. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 134
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
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 23 wins and 27 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Suarez moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Suarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Suarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mesquita trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Suarez controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up. #T2#
Suarez controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Mesquita stands and throws Suarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (3) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez regains half guard.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mesquita is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now. #T3#
Suarez trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Suarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Suarez is looking to control Mesquita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Suarez defends the submission attempt.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Suarez defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
Mesquita has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (6) vs (0) Suarez#T4#
Suarez has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (9) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez tries to break free.
#SUB#
Suarez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mesquita's arms.
Will Mesquita go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Mesquita is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Suarez has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Mesquita has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Suarez taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Mesquita doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 133
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
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 23 wins and 26 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 68 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Mesquita has hold of one of Archer's legs. Archer is fighting the takedown attempt but Mesquita gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Archer
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Archer has locked up a guillotine! Archer's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mesquita is holding on here and Archer must be using up a lot of energy. Mesquita has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Archer gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Able Archer!
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 131
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
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 23 wins and 25 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 26 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rolla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rolla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mesquita. #TD2#
Rolla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Rolla
Mesquita 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) Rolla
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a triangle here but Mesquita uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (2) Rolla
Mesquita tries to advance to mount but Rolla denies him.
Mesquita works to advance to full mount. Rolla defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (7) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla has given up his back here. Will Mesquita look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (10) vs (2) Rolla#SUB#
Mesquita working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rolla is trying to break free.
Mesquita seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Mesquita trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Rolla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Rolla preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mesquita.
Rolla tries to break free.
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 doesn't have the hooks in and Rolla manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (10) vs (4) Rolla
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
Rolla is pressing down on Mesquita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mesquita is holding on for now.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (7) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla is trying to get an arm triangle but Mesquita is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rolla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mesquita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Rolla passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (10) Rolla#T4#
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
Rolla takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (10) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla controlling well, preventing Mesquita from escaping the position.
Rolla doesn't have the hooks in and Mesquita manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (12) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla 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 (12) vs (15) Rolla
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Rolla slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Rolla passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (12) vs (18) Rolla
Rolla advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (12) vs (20) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mesquita is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mesquita and Rolla has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rolla tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mesquita's legs. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mesquita tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rolla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mesquita defends it well.
Rolla passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (12) vs (23) Rolla
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount.
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rolla is looking to take Mesquita's back but instead Mesquita gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T7#
Rolla is pressing down on Mesquita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mesquita is holding on for now.
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolla's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (16) vs (23) Rolla
Rolla 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 has the hooks in. Rolla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Mesquita is persistently looking for the submission but Rolla is defending it well.
Rolla tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Rolla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mesquita's guard. Nice work there by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (16) vs (25) Rolla
Rolla advances to half guard.
Rolla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (16) vs (28) Rolla
Mesquita has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (16) vs (31) Rolla
Mesquita tries to escape the position.
Mesquita trying to control the position but Rolla manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mesquita has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Rolla has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mesquita has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T9##SUB2#
Mesquita is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mesquita tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Rolla has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mesquita has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to defend against the choke here but Rolla has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rolla Tightens the hold and Mesquita taps out furiously! Rolla displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 129
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
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 23 wins and 24 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 36 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kamenev misses with a takedown #CL#
and Mesquita holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mesquita changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamenev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kamenev shoots for a takedown but Mesquita saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kamenev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mesquita defends it nicely.
Alexander Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.#TD2#
Kamenev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mesquita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kamenev is in Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev stands and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Mesquita is trying to escape the position but Kamenev is controlling the position.
Mesquita struggling a bit here.
Kamenev slows the pace down.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Kamenev slows the pace down. #T2#
Kamenev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mesquita! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
Mesquita regains half guard.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Kamenev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.
Kamenev controlling the action here.
Kamenev wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#T7#
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kamenev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
#T8#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work 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 tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (10) Kamenev
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamenev fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita gets full guard.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (10) Kamenev#T12#
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kamenev is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
#SUB#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T13#
Kamenev trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita prevents Kamenev from improving his position.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T14#
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
Kamenev trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita is stalling here. Kamenev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mesquita seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kamenev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (2) vs (14) Kamenev
Mesquita regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 14 to 2.
Ivan Kamenev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 127
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
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 22 wins and 24 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Mesquita rushes Etxeberria and presses him up against the ropes.
Mesquita is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Etxeberria pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mesquita is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mesquita goes for a takedown attempt but Etxeberria pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mesquita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Etxeberria.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Etxeberria sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mesquita has clasped his hands together around Etxeberria's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mesquita (4) vs (0) Etxeberria
Mesquita wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping him busy.
Etxeberria manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Etxeberria doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria gets back to full guard.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Etxeberria trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Etxeberria 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mesquita has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita content to stall in guard here.
Mesquita postures up.
#T3#
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria managing to control the position.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
Etxeberria looking to control.
#T4#
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Etxeberria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (7) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Etxeberria gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (9) vs (0) Etxeberria
Mesquita tries to control but Etxeberria wriggling away. #T5#
Etxeberria wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.#SUB#
Mesquita jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Etxeberria is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Etxeberria and Mesquita has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Etxeberria sneaks back into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Etxeberria is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Etxeberria controlling the position well. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Etxeberria defends it well. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for submissions but instead, Etxeberria has regained full guard.
#T7#
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Etxeberria looking to control.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass. #T8#
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Etxeberria dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (9) vs (2) Etxeberria
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Mesquita wants to improve his position but instead Etxeberria has moved into half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Etxeberria content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita is trying to maintain the position but Etxeberria is very close to passing his half guard.
Etxeberria trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Etxeberria trying to control the pace.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg.
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Etxeberria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Etxeberria's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (13) vs (2) Etxeberria#SUB#
Mesquita is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Etxeberria defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mesquita is not going to allow Etxeberria to sit and survive in this position. #T13#
Etxeberria is trying to break free.
Mesquita seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Etxeberria wants to control his opponent's hands but Mesquita gets his hands free. #SUB#
Mesquita patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Mesquita looking for the RNC.
Etxeberria holding both Mesquita 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mesquita trying to control.#T14##SUB#
Mesquita working for a choke but Etxeberria is defending well. #SUB#
Mesquita tightening his grip on Etxeberria, looking for the choke.
Mesquita wants to control but Etxeberria manages to buck him off and is now in Mesquita's guard! Nice work there by Etxeberria! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (13) vs (4) Etxeberria
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 126
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
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 21 wins and 24 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gean fails to land the takedown.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Gean fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Mesquita clinches up with Gean and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mesquita can't get the takedown.
Mesquita is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Gean.
Gean prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gean is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mesquita pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gean is working for takedown but Mesquita is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Mesquita gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gean regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Gean
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom.
Gean is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up. #T1#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean looking to control.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita won't allow Gean to sweep him here.
Gean is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mesquita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Gean
Gean sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Gean defending well.
Mesquita controlling the action here.
Gean is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Gean is keeping him busy.
Gean is controlling Mesquita's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gean trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gean 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.#T3#
Gean keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gean is looking to improve his position.
Mesquita is trying to control. Gean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gean manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
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 trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is really struggling to control Gean but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Mesquita controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gean wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Gean keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Gean being controlled here, momentarily.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gean 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.#T5#
Gean keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Gean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (5) vs (2) Gean
Gean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
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.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gean manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (7) vs (2) Gean
Gean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (7) vs (4) Gean
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Gean controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Gean passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #SUB2#
Gean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mesquita defends it well.
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 won't allow Gean to pass to mount.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gean's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (9) vs (4) Gean
Mesquita slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (9) vs (6) Gean#T7#
Gean looking to pass the guard.
Gean wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Gean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gean slips nicely into half guard.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gean wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.#T8#
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gean has gone for a leg lock! Mesquita slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gean's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (11) vs (6) Gean
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving.
Gean wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gean is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (11) vs (8) Gean
Gean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Gean wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gean manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (13) vs (8) Gean#T9#
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Gean is keeping the position.
Gean trying to control the position.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gean can't keep his opponent in guard - Mesquita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gean wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gean has managed to free his arm - good work. #T10#
Gean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gean doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Mesquita moves into full mount! Gean won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (16) vs (8) Gean
Gean sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gean moves into full guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving. #T11#
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Gean looking to control.
Gean keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gean is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (16) vs (10) Gean
Gean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gean thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gean is one step ahead there.
Gean tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Gean is pushing down on Mesquita's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mesquita is fighting to maintain full guard but Gean has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.#SUB#
Gean looking to improve position, pressing down on Mesquita's thigh with his hand. Mesquita seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gean paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gean's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Mesquita picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 124
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
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 21 wins and 23 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 34 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Curls changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mesquita looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mesquita (0) vs (4) Curls
Curls trying to control the action but Mesquita 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.
Curls 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's coaches at Belmiro Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Curls tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Mesquita prevents Curls from improving position.
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.
Curls wants to take a breather but Mesquita manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Curls.
Mesquita has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Curls sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard. #T2#
Mesquita is concentrating on defense, preventing Curls from advancing position.
Still in half guard, Curls seems content to control.
Curls prevents Mesquita 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.
Mesquita is staying active underneath Curls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curls seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Curls prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Mesquita is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Curls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita working a defensive guard but Curls manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (7) Curls
Curls wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy. #T5#
Curls happy to just control the position for now.
Curls trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
Mesquita manages to get back to half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Curls trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it. #T6#
Curls works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (10) Curls
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 (2) vs (10) Curls#T7#
Curls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls wants to improve his position but instead Mesquita has moved into half guard.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Curls still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Curls has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (2) vs (14) Curls
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #T8#
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
Curls staying calm.
Mesquita tries to bench press Curls off him but Curls keeps the position.
Curls trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #T9#
Mesquita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Curls keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Mesquita gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (2) vs (16) Curls
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mesquita manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Curls works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (19) Curls
Mesquita tries to bench press Curls off him but Curls keeps the position. #T11#
A lull in the action here.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
Curls trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Curls wants to control for a moment but Mesquita uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mesquita is not content to let Curls control the position.#T12#
Mesquita won't allow Curls to pass to mount.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well,Mesquita is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13##SUB#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curls is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Curls pushes his legs off easily.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Curls content to stall in guard here. #T14##SUB#
Mesquita has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Curls is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mesquita. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (22) Curls
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Curls trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 22 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Curls thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 123
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 34 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Mesquita. No joy for Kamenev on that attempt.
Kamenev tries to close the distance and clinch but Mesquita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Mesquita moves into the clinch.
Kamenev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mesquita after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Kamenev gets control of Mesquita's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kamenev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita postures up.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet.
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamenev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kamenev escapes and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (8) vs (0) Mesquita
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenev is hanging on to Mesquita's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Kamenev slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kamenev controlling well, preventing Mesquita from escaping the position.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.
Mesquita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kamenev takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (11) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
Kamenev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mesquita wants to hit a sweep here but Kamenev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mesquita there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (14) vs (0) Mesquita#T6#
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita regains half guard.
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.
Kamenev prevents Mesquita from improving his position.#T7#
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Kamenev is keen to just control but Mesquita is a slippery customer.
Mesquita 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.#T8#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Mesquita is still trying to improve position.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mesquita does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kamenev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (14) vs (2) Mesquita
Kamenev 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: Kamenev (16) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
Kamenev prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Kamenev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (19) vs (2) Mesquita#T10#
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.
Kamenev works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (22) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Mesquita defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kamenev's arms.
Mesquita tries to break free.
#T11#
Mesquita looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
Kamenev controls the position.
Mesquita tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mesquita is keeping busy.
Kamenev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Mesquita right now.
#T13#
Kamenev is riding his opponent, not letting Mesquita buck him off.
Mesquita prevents Kamenev from getting a body triangle.
Mesquita rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Kamenev looking to break Mesquita's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mesquita remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kamenev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kamenev controls the position.#T14#
Mesquita tries to break free.
Kamenev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mesquita tries to escape the position.
Kamenev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 121
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
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 21 wins and 21 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 35 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
O Reilly rushes Mesquita and presses him up against the ropes.
O Reilly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mesquita walks away with a smile on his face. O Reilly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mesquita darts in looking for a takedown but O Reilly gets double underhooks and turns Mesquita into the ropes. #TD2#
O Reilly manages to pull guard.
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.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly controlling Mesquita's posture.
O Reilly controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
O Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O Reilly pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
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 looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Mesquita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet. #T3##SUB#
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.
O Reilly controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
O Reilly controlling Mesquita's posture.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard.
O Reilly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
O Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.
O Reilly being controlled here, momentarily.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard.
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily.
O Reilly wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
O Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
O Reilly is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving. #T6#
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Reilly is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Reilly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
O Reilly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Reilly has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.#T7##SUB#
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Reilly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Reilly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard.
Mesquita is staying active underneath O Reilly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Reilly is looking to stall here but Mesquita recovers full guard.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #T8#
O Reilly passes Mesquita's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mesquita won't allow O Reilly to pass to mount.
O Reilly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (5) O Reilly
Mesquita prevents O Reilly from taking his back.
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.
O Reilly trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #T9#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Mesquita is pressing down on O Reilly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but O Reilly controlling him for the moment.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
O Reilly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (8) O Reilly
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.
O Reilly advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (0) vs (10) O Reilly
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
O Reilly takes Mesquita's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (0) vs (13) O Reilly
Mesquita is really stuck here.
Mesquita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mesquita trying to control but O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Mesquita is having none of it.
Still in half guard, O Reilly seems content to control.
Let's hope that O Reilly has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T11#
O Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
O Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working.
O Reilly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
O Reilly trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it. #SUB#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
O Reilly is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Reilly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mesquita! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (16) O Reilly
Mesquita is desperately trying to improve his position but O Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.
O Reilly fails to move to back control.
O Reilly avoids the attempt from Mesquita to control.
Mesquita is squirming around, avoiding O Reilly's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Mesquita tries to hold on but O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Reilly is looking to take Mesquita's back but instead Mesquita gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T14#
O Reilly passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (19) O Reilly
Mesquita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (22) O Reilly
O Reilly advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (0) vs (24) O Reilly
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 24 to 0.
Patty O Reilly thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 120
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
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 20 wins and 21 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 24 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mesquita dives in and scores a takedown into Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Burroughs#SUB2#
Burroughs looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mesquita has picked Burroughs up and slammed him! Burroughs can't keep hold of the triangle and Mesquita manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs regains half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burroughs is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burroughs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita. #T2##SUB#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Burroughs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Burroughs gets back to full guard.
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5##SUB2#
Burroughs 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Mesquita trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Mesquita pushes down on Burroughs's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita prevents Burroughs from improving his position.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.#T7##SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Burroughs is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burroughs is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold. #T8#
Burroughs wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Burroughs is defending well.
#SUB#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
#T11#
Burroughs is concentrating on defense, preventing Mesquita from advancing position. #SUB#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Burroughs manages to get to full guard.
Mesquita stands and throws Burroughs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (8) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Burroughs wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
The referee asks Mesquita politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mesquita prefers to stall for the moment though.
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.#SUB#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burroughs struggling a bit here.#T14#
Burroughs manages to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is looking to stall here but Burroughs recovers full guard.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 118
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
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 19 wins and 21 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vernon avoids it really well and circles away.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mesquita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vernon defends well and Mesquita ends up having to push Vernon into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita gets underhooks to prevent Vernon's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Mesquita gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon trying to control here.
Vernon gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon 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) Vernon#T1#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vernon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but instead Vernon has moved into half guard.
Mesquita is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard. #T2#
Vernon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Mesquita defending well. #T3##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vernon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Vernon is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Mesquita has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Mesquita! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 117
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 23 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mesquita drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi working a defensive guard but Mesquita manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (5) Mesquita
Schaubi stops Mesquita from passing to mount.
Schaubi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mesquita presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (0) vs (7) Mesquita
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Schaubi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Schaubi and Mesquita has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Schaubi tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Mesquita working away.
Schaubi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schaubi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mesquita is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (0) vs (9) Mesquita
Schaubi gets back to half guard.
Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schaubi sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Schaubi tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schaubi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (9) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Schaubi pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Mesquita looking to control.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully.
Schaubi 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.
Schaubi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaubi pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Schaubi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
Schaubi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (9) Mesquita#T5#
Schaubi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #SUB#
Schaubi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mesquita has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schaubi has knee on belly momentarily but Mesquita bucks him off and regains half guard.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Schaubi defends it easily.
Schaubi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schaubi passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
Schaubi content to control rather than advance.
Mesquita 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 wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Schaubi is pressing down on Mesquita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mesquita is holding on for now.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schaubi passes into half guard.
Schaubi wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy. #T9#
Schaubi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mesquita trying to control but Schaubi postures up.
#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schaubi stalling.
Schaubi is looking to advance position but Mesquita won't allow it. #T10#
Mesquita trying to get back to full guard but Schaubi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (8) vs (9) Mesquita
Schaubi trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Mesquita is controlling an arm, preventing Schaubi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mesquita tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape. #T12#
Mesquita tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi wants to take Mesquita's back here but Mesquita is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mesquita tries to improve his position but instead Schaubi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (11) vs (9) Mesquita
Mesquita is really stuck here.
#T13#
Schaubi trying to control momentarily.
Mesquita trying to control the hands but Schaubi won't let him.
Mesquita is keeping busy.
Schaubi is hanging on to Mesquita's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Schaubi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mesquita is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Schaubi looking for the choke but no joy.
Schaubi controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
Abu Schaubi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 116
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 32 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mesquita gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (0) vs (4) Mesquita
Laitila manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mesquita's best efforts.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laitila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, 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.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well. #T1#
Mesquita trying to control from Laitila's half guard. Laitila has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Laitila trying to control the position here. #T2#
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Laitila controlling the position.
Laitila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Mesquita#T3#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila controlling from the top position.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mesquita is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laitila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laitila is looking to pass into half guard but Mesquita pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mesquita is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (6) Mesquita#T5#
Laitila can't keep his opponent in guard - Mesquita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Laitila tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laitila has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laitila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita is posturing up here but Laitila has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mesquita tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mesquita has to tap! Slick submission there by Laitila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Laitila! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 115
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
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 19 wins and 18 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 40 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mesquita wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Toehold closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mesquita did well to prevent Toehold getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Toehold
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Toehold not doing much here.
Toehold is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away. #T2#
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Mesquita's coaches at Belmiro Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Toehold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mesquita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Mesquita tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita is trying to control but Toehold manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (5) Toehold
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.#T5#
Mesquita tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (0) vs (8) Toehold
Mesquita trying to control but not successfully.
Toehold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Mesquita trying to control but not successfully.
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
Toehold controlling from the back.#T7#
Mesquita tries to break free.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mesquita is trying to break free.
Mesquita trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip. #T8#
I really don't envy Mesquita right now.
Good control from Toehold.
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Toehold's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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 break free.
#T9#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Toehold controlling the positon.
Mesquita staying busy and making it hard for Toehold to control.
Mesquita rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and Mesquita manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (8) Toehold
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T10#
Mesquita won't allow Toehold to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Toehold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (10) Toehold
Toehold won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Toehold trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Toehold preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Toehold passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Mesquita is trying to keep Toehold in close.
#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Well,Mesquita is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mesquita looking to control.
#T13#
Mesquita wants to control but Toehold passes easily into half guard.
Toehold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Toehold passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (13) Toehold
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.#T14#
Toehold avoids the attempt from Mesquita to control.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 114
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
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 19 wins and 17 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 47 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trump fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trump displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mesquita.
Trump changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trump is defended easily by Mesquita.
Alexander Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trump. #TD#
Mesquita gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Trump
Mesquita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.#T1#
Trump wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Mesquita seems content to control.#SUB#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trump sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
#T2#
Mesquita is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Trump 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.
Trump keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Trump is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#T3#
Trump 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 (2) vs (2) Trump
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (2) Trump
Trump is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita is looking to stall here but Trump recovers full guard.
Trump trying to control the position.
#T4#
Mesquita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trump is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Trump won't allow Mesquita to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5#
Mesquita trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg. #T6##SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily.
Trump preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trump! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (7) vs (2) Trump
Mesquita is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Trump is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (10) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Mesquita looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Trump is controlling Mesquita 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (10) vs (4) Trump#T7#
Trump wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
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.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trump passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (7) Trump#T8#
Trump trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Mesquita is being controlled here.
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
Mesquita trying to remain calm as Trump controls from the top position.
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
Trump taking a breather here. #T10#
Mesquita is not content to let Trump control the position.
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Trump trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
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.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Mesquita sneaks back into half guard.
Trump with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trump is keen to just control but Mesquita is a slippery customer.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Mesquita is not content to let Trump control the position.#T12#
Trump is just content to waste time from the top position. Mesquita takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Trump pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle here but Trump uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (10) Trump
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Mesquita gets back to half guard.
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.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mesquita does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard but Trump has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (13) Trump
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Trump trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
The referee asks Trump politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Trump prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trump trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it. #SUB#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 13 to 10.
A relieved looking Donald Trump thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 113
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mesquita gets tackled into the ropes by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Mesquita manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie won't allow Mesquita to pass to mount.
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie continues to stall.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Mesquita has latched onto it... Big trouble! Mesquita pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gracie is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 111
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 17 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 43 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Esteves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mesquita (0) vs (4) Esteves
The referee asks Esteves politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Esteves prefers to stall for the moment though.
Esteves's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face as Esteves controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Esteves in the domination position with Mesquita hanging on.
Mesquita is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Esteves off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (4) vs (4) Esteves#SUB#
Esteves defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Esteves right now.
#T2#
What can Esteves do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mesquita tries to keep control of the position but Esteves is staying busy.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for the choke from the back.
Esteves tries to escape but Mesquita has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mesquita tries to get the hooks in deep but Esteves pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Esteves right now.
#SUB#
Mesquita working for the choke. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for the choke from the back.
Mesquita struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3##SUB#
Mesquita is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Esteves is defending well though. Mesquita let's go of the attempt for now.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mesquita looking for the choke but no joy.
Esteves staying busy and making it hard for Mesquita to control.
Esteves is really stuck here.
#T4#
Esteves is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mesquita is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Esteves is defending well though. Mesquita let's go of the attempt for now.
Esteves just trying to survive but Mesquita is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Esteves knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Esteves for a finish.
Esteves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5##SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Esteves is defending it quite comfortably.
Esteves trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Esteves is working away.
Esteves controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Esteves wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves keeping hold of Mesquita's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Esteves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7#
Mesquita slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Esteves is defending well.
Esteves trying to control 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.
Esteves is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Esteves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Esteves is defending it quite comfortably.
Esteves is trying to get back to full guard.
Esteves controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Esteves is defending well.
#T9#
Esteves wants to get back to full guard but Mesquita has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (7) vs (4) Esteves
Mesquita trying to control but Esteves is having none of it.
Mesquita fails to take his opponent's back. #T10#
Esteves regains half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Esteves has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Esteves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Esteves is looking to control Mesquita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esteves avoid being mounted?
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Esteves won't allow it. #T11##SUB#
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Esteves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Esteves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Esteves tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working. #T13#
Esteves keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Esteves is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita not doing much here.
Esteves trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Esteves won't allow Mesquita to pass to mount. #T14#
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita is trying to control. Esteves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Esteves tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Esteves is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mesquita is really struggling to control Esteves but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Esteves is defending well.
Esteves moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 110
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 31 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kamenev moves into the clinch.
Mesquita is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kamenev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kamenev jumps into guard, dragging Mesquita to the mat.
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.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev has control of Mesquita's left arm, preventing Mesquita from doing any damage.
Mesquita postures up.
#T1#
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#T2#
Kamenev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Kamenev trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Kamenev passes into half guard. #T3#
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Mesquita is defending the position.
Mesquita is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
Kamenev works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
Kamenev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5#
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
Kamenev wants to take Mesquita's back but he can't do it this time.
Mesquita wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (8) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita is keeping busy.
#T6#
Mesquita tries to break free.
Kamenev wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Mesquita right now.
Kamenev is looking to control Mesquita but Mesquita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mesquita is really stuck here.
Mesquita is still trying to improve position.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Kamenev just sinks the hooks in.
Kamenev tries to keep control of the position but Mesquita is staying busy.#T7#
Mesquita tries to break free.
Mesquita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Kamenev looking to control but Mesquita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Mesquita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kamenev is looking to pass Mesquita's guard but actually Mesquita recovers to full guard.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mesquita has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamenev postures up.
#T9#
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Kamenev trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamenev passes into half guard.
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10#
Kamenev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Mesquita has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (8) vs (4) Mesquita#T11#
Mesquita content just to control the position here.
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kamenev is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mesquita locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Kamenev is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 108
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 16 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 13 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mesquita gets caught napping as Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown. Mesquita manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Alvarez#SUB#
Mesquita looking for subs off his back but Alvarez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mesquita trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Mesquita is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Alvarez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (5) Alvarez#T1#
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez is staying tight to Mesquita's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarez controls the position.#T2#
Mesquita wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
Mesquita tries to improve position but can't.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Alvarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alvarez trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
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.
Alvarez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mesquita is being controlled here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita looks to move to half guard but instead Alvarez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (0) vs (7) Alvarez
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Mesquita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Mesquita is squirming around nicely.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Mesquita is squirming around nicely.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
Alvarez tries to control but Mesquita wriggling away.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Alvarez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Alvarez tries to control but Mesquita wriggling away.
Mesquita is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvarez tries to control but Mesquita wriggling away.
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
Mesquita gets back to half guard.#T7##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (10) Alvarez
Mesquita tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
Alvarez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (10) Alvarez#T8#
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
Mesquita prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg. #T9#
Mesquita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita is really struggling to control Alvarez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alvarez wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
#T10#
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
#SUB#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11##SUB#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Alvarez 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.#SUB#
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working. #T12#
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up. #T13#
Alvarez pulls Mesquita in to control the position.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Alvarez 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 (12) Alvarez
Alvarez 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Alvarez.#T14#
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.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 12 to 2.
Tyler Alvarez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 107
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
O Reilly moves into the clinch.#TD#
O Reilly drags the fight down to the ground.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O Reilly controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita passes O Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly is controlling Mesquita's trapped leg to prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but O Reilly defending well.
O Reilly wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
O Reilly works his way to full guard. Good work.
O Reilly 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.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
O Reilly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mesquita controls the pace.#SUB#
O Reilly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
O Reilly 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.#T2#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
O Reilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
O Reilly is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
O Reilly wants to control the position but Mesquita says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mesquita is looking to pass O Reilly's guard but actually O Reilly recovers to full guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving. #T3#
O Reilly is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita passes O Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
O Reilly is looking to improve his position.
O Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
Mesquita is pressing down on O Reilly's thigh, looking to free his foot. O Reilly is holding on for now.
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.#T4#
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but O Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Reilly regains full guard. Nicely done.
O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom. #T5#
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
O Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Mesquita passes O Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Reilly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but O Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Reilly wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mesquita is stalling here. O Reilly is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mesquita seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and O Reilly has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: O Reilly (4) vs (0) Mesquita
O Reilly trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #T7#
Mesquita tries to bench press O Reilly off him but O Reilly keeps the position.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.
Mesquita is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked O Reilly off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: O Reilly (4) vs (4) Mesquita#SUB2#
O Reilly fending off the submission attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita is not going to allow O Reilly to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
O Reilly turns into Mesquita and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (6) vs (4) Mesquita
Our spies down at at Belmiro Academy inform us that Mesquita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mesquita trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but O Reilly pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from O Reilly's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Reilly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (6) vs (6) Mesquita
O Reilly 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: O Reilly (8) vs (6) Mesquita
O Reilly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
O Reilly is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Mesquita is looking to control O Reilly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Reilly pulls his head out easily.
O Reilly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
O Reilly prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
O Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working.
Mesquita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Reilly is working away from the top position though.
O Reilly is looking to stall here but Mesquita recovers full guard.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully. #T11#
O Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but O Reilly defends it easily.
O Reilly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
O Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #T12##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Reilly defends well.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
O Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Mesquita gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (8) vs (8) Mesquita
O Reilly trying to control the position.
O Reilly 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 trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
O Reilly working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Mesquita showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Reilly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (10) vs (8) Mesquita
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita looking to control.
O Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Mesquita gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (10) vs (10) Mesquita
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mesquita gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mesquita wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 106
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Vernon.#TD2#
Mesquita scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (0) vs (4) Mesquita
Vernon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mesquita is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vernon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vernon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (4) Mesquita#T1#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Vernon won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (6) Mesquita
Mesquita won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Vernon wants to control but Mesquita passes easily into half guard.
Vernon wants to control but Mesquita passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (9) Mesquita#T2#
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vernon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vernon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mesquita laying and praying for a moment but Vernon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Vernon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vernon controlling the position for now.
Mesquita passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (2) vs (12) Mesquita
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vernon is looking to escape.
Vernon tries to lock up and control but Mesquita gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Vernon can't escape the position.
Vernon is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action.
Vernon working to try and regain half guard.
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Vernon to control.
Vernon 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: Vernon (4) vs (12) Mesquita
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #T5#
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Vernon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard.
Vernon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (7) vs (12) Mesquita
Vernon wants to control the pace but Mesquita is squirming around nicely.
Vernon prevents Mesquita from getting the reversal.#T6#
Mesquita 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 prevents Vernon from taking his back.
Vernon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Mesquita won't allow it.
Vernon is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Mesquita is looking to get back to full guard here but Vernon has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (10) vs (12) Mesquita
Vernon wants to take a breather but Mesquita manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vernon.
Mesquita has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vernon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (13) vs (12) Mesquita
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #T8#
Mesquita manages to get back to half guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Vernon wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita won't allow Vernon to pass to mount. #SUB#
Vernon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T9##SUB#
Vernon is looking for a kimura here.
Vernon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T10#
Vernon passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon is stalling here. Mesquita is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vernon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mesquita has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (13) vs (16) Mesquita
Vernon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mesquita laying and praying for a moment but Vernon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working. #T11#
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vernon trying to control the position.
Mesquita won't allow Vernon to sweep him here. #T12#
Vernon trying to control the position.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vernon's guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Vernon is defending it quite comfortably.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita passes Vernon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T13#
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vernon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.
Mesquita trying to control from Vernon's half guard. Vernon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mesquita is fighting to break Vernon's control of his arms but Vernon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vernon dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (15) vs (16) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vernon stacks Mesquita on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vernon! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (18) vs (16) Mesquita
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vernon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mesquita, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 18 to 16.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Isaac Vernon waved his t-shirt featuring Pulling Guard's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 104
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
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 14 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Mesquita and presses him up against the ropes.
Mesquita has Anderson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mesquita has Anderson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mesquita is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mesquita is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Mesquita pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Mesquita can't get the takedown.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mesquita prevents it.
Mesquita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
#T1#
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mesquita shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mesquita gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mesquita prevents it.
Anderson has Mesquita pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mesquita manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Mesquita lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Anderson is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mesquita is just content to waste time from the top position. Anderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2##SUB#
Mesquita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mesquita has Anderson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Anderson#SUB#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson postures up.
#SUB#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Anderson controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mesquita throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (5) Anderson
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Mesquita gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (2) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
Anderson looking to control but Mesquita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mesquita is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (2) vs (10) Anderson
Mesquita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anderson looking to control but Mesquita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Mesquita looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (2) vs (13) Anderson
Anderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mesquita.
Mesquita turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (13) Anderson
Anderson keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass. #SUB#
Mesquita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (15) Anderson#T8#
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anderson trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#T9##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Mesquita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.#T10#
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.#SUB#
Mesquita isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Mesquita on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (18) Anderson
A lull in the action here as Anderson stalls from top position.
It looks like Anderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11#
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Mesquita has a hand on Anderson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Anderson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (21) Anderson
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 (6) vs (21) Anderson
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura here but Anderson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mesquita's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (23) Anderson#SUB#
Mesquita looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anderson has picked Mesquita up and slammed him! Mesquita can't keep hold of the triangle and Anderson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (6) vs (26) Anderson
Anderson staying calm.#T13#
Anderson trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
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 manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (8) vs (26) Anderson#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Anderson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Anderson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (8) vs (30) Anderson#T14#
Anderson taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita looks to move to half guard but instead Anderson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (8) vs (32) Anderson
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 32 to 8.
An out of breath Richard Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 103
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
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?#TD#
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. #T1#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving. #SUB2#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T3##SUB#
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.#SUB#
Kvinchal is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
#SUB#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kvinchal sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
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.#T5#
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.
#SUB2#
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!
#T6#
Kvinchal trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mesquita doesn't escape. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 101
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 54 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Archer sprawls well. Archer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Archer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mesquita.#TD2#
Mesquita scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (0) vs (4) Mesquita
Archer stops Mesquita from passing to mount.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Archer is defending well.
Mesquita staying calm.#T1#
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Archer is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Archer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mesquita wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Mesquita moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Archer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mesquita. #T3#
Archer has Mesquita pulled in close to control his posture.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
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.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer 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.#T5#
Archer is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture.
Mesquita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archer's guard. #T6#
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer is looking to control Mesquita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer manages to get to full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well. #T8#
Archer is looking to get back to full guard here but Mesquita has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (7) Mesquita
Mesquita in the domination position with Archer hanging on.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita tries to move into full mount but can't pass Archer's legs. #T9#
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mesquita goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Archer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mesquita but great work by Archer. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (7) Mesquita
Mesquita sneaks back into half guard.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it. #T10#
Archer prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Archer stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Archer passes into half guard.
Archer is keen to just control but Mesquita is a slippery customer.#T11#
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Archer is taking a breather. Mesquita says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mesquita has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
Mesquita actively working from the bottom here.
Archer is looking to advance position but Mesquita won't allow it.
Mesquita manages to get to full guard.
#T13#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Mesquita looking to control.
#T14#
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita has Archer pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Bots de Garra 100
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 21 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Sulvar with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Mesquita with that takedown attempt.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mesquita but Mesquita pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mesquita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tres Sulvar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Mesquita.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown but Sulvar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mesquita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Mesquita throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sulvar was covering up waiting for the punch and Mesquita finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Sulvar 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: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Mesquita
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sulvar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #T2#
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
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.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.#T3#
Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita is looking to sweep but instead, Sulvar has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Sulvar prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Sulvar is taking a breather. Mesquita says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T5#
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.
Sulvar trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita 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.#T7#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita gets full guard.
Sulvar won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (4) Mesquita#T8#
Mesquita stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T9#
Mesquita trying to move into half guard but instead Sulvar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (4) Mesquita
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Sulvar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mesquita is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sulvar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sulvar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (7) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but Sulvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mesquita is trying to reverse the position but instead Sulvar has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (10) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sulvar prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Sulvar controlling the action here.#T13#
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sulvar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sulvar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (10) vs (8) Mesquita
Mesquita avoiding Sulvar 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Mesquita.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sulvar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T14##SUB2#
Sulvar fending off the submission attempt from Mesquita. #SUB2#
Mesquita has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sulvar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for the choke from the back position but Sulvar is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A victorious Tres Sulvar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 99
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 52 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Petersen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petersen lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petersen is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position.
Mesquita is trying to keep Petersen in close.
#T1#
Mesquita being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petersen passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petersen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita tries to bench press Petersen off him but Petersen keeps the position.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Petersen controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee asks Petersen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Petersen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Mesquita manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Petersen.
Petersen passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.#T7#
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Petersen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petersen is stalling here. Mesquita is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Petersen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mesquita has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (4) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen has one of Mesquita's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Petersen is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (6) vs (5) Petersen
Mesquita controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Petersen tries to hold on but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (9) vs (5) Petersen
Mesquita just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Petersen is trying to break free.
#T9#
Mesquita tries to get the hooks in deep but Petersen pushed the leg off.
Petersen wants to control his opponent's hands but Mesquita gets his hands free. #SUB#
Mesquita has his arm under Petersen's chin here. Game over son! Mesquita squeezes tightly and Petersen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Mesquita!
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 98
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
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 29 wins and 18 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Ziyaeddin moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mesquita has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ziyaeddin regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (2) Mesquita#SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mesquita passes into half guard.
Mesquita wants to pass to mount but Ziyaeddin is defending the 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ziyaeddin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 97
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 11 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mesquita dives in and scores a takedown into Vernon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Vernon
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Vernon manages to get back to half guard.
Vernon gets full guard.
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.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon is adopting a defensive guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Vernon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
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 trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vernon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Vernon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2#
Vernon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a triangle but Mesquita pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Mesquita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Mesquita manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (8) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon seems a little lost for a moment, as Mesquita dominates the positioning.
Mesquita works to advance to full mount. Vernon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (10) vs (0) Vernon
Mesquita trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Vernon is desperately trying to improve his position but Mesquita has a good base and remains in mount.
Mesquita content just to control the position here.
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mesquita seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vernon is holding on tight.
Mesquita is trying to control here but Vernon has managed to regain half guard.
Vernon gets full guard.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita pushes down on Vernon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Vernon controlling Mesquita's posture.
Vernon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (10) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon preventing the sweep. #T5#
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
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.#SUB#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vernon defends it easily.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon looking to pass the guard. #T7#
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.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Vernon defends easily.
Vernon won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Vernon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Vernon trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
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.
Vernon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (5) Vernon
Mesquita is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
Mesquita sneaks back into half guard.
Mesquita trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vernon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (8) Vernon#T9#
Mesquita is desperately trying to improve his position but Vernon has a good base and remains in mount.
Vernon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita regains half guard.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Vernon is controlling the pace.
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Vernon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vernon is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (11) Vernon
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vernon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vernon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Vernon tries to move to mount but Mesquita blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Vernon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vernon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mesquita is not content to let Vernon control the position. #SUB2#
Vernon tries for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita prevents Vernon from improving position. #T12#
Mesquita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to control here.
Vernon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (14) Vernon
Vernon wants to control the pace but Mesquita is squirming around nicely.
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon looking to control but Mesquita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mesquita is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Vernon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vernon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Vernon maintains control.
Vernon content just to control the position here.
Vernon wants to control the pace but Mesquita is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 14 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Isaac Vernon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 95
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 24 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita swats away the attempt to clinch by Curls.#TD#
Curls shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Curls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Curls doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Curls manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but instead Curls has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Curls wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Curls preventing the sweep.
Curls controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Curls controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Curls has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita is trying to work for a sweep but Curls has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (7) vs (0) Mesquita
Curls pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.#T4#
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Curls looking to control but Mesquita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Curls trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Curls controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Curls avoids the attempt from Mesquita to control.
Curls wants to control but Mesquita has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Curls seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6##SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Curls can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curls puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Curls pushing down on Mesquita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
#T9#
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita is trying to keep Curls in close.
Curls stands and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (10) vs (0) Mesquita
Curls controls the position. #T10#
Mesquita tries to improve position but can't.
Mesquita looking for a sweep but Curls has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (12) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita is working to get back to half guard.
Curls manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mesquita to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Curls (15) vs (0) Mesquita
Curls keeps control of the position as Mesquita tries to break free.
#T11#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Curls is looking to control Mesquita but Mesquita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Curls has the hooks in. Mesquita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Curls is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Curls has the hooks in. Mesquita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Mesquita manages to reverse the position and now he's in Curls's guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (15) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Mesquita stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls looking to control.
Mesquita trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.#T13#
Mesquita controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Mesquita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Curls manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mesquita has Curls in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (17) vs (2) Mesquita
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Curls forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Curls thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 93
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mesquita off to one side. #CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Mesquita has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but Mesquita manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Gracie
Mesquita prevents Gracie 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.
Mesquita is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Mesquita is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Mesquita is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mesquita seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (2) vs (4) Gracie
Mesquita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (7) Gracie
Mesquita gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (2) vs (9) Gracie
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Mesquita to control.#T3#
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Mesquita's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mesquita tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Mesquita is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie takes Mesquita's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (2) vs (12) Gracie
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.#T4#
Mesquita is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Mesquita buck him off.
Gracie is hanging on to Mesquita's back as he tries to escape.
Mesquita manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (12) Gracie
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Mesquita pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #T6#
Mesquita is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Gracie has his hands on Mesquita's head, controlling the position.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (14) Gracie#T7##SUB#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Mesquita is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita manages to get to full guard.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
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.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie 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.#T9#
Mesquita is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Gracie controlling from the top position. #T10#
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
#T11#
Gracie stalling.
Mesquita trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (17) Gracie
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mesquita! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (4) vs (19) Gracie
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mesquita to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (4) vs (22) Gracie#T13#
Mesquita is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Mesquita pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Mesquita right now.
Gracie controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
#T14#
Mesquita rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Mesquita rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Mesquita right now.
Mesquita turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (22) Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 22 to 6.
Anderson Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 91
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 55 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mesquita. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Diesel manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mesquita.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#T1#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Mesquita trying to move into half guard but instead Diesel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Mesquita
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (4) Mesquita
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy. #T4#
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Mesquita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
Diesel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (4) Mesquita
Diesel prevents Mesquita from getting the reversal.#T6#
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (11) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to control his opponent's hands but Diesel gets his hands free.
Diesel biding his time, controlling Mesquita. #T7#
Mesquita looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mesquita is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mesquita trying to control the position but Diesel manages to sink in the hooks.
Mesquita is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Diesel controlling the positon.#T8#
Diesel is hanging on to Mesquita's back as he tries to escape.
Mesquita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mesquita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Mesquita is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#SUB2#
Mesquita working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
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 wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T10#
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Mesquita has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (14) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mesquita's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
Diesel advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (16) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Diesel controlling from mount.
Diesel trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it. #T14#
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.
Mesquita has given up his back here. Will Diesel look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (19) vs (4) Mesquita
Diesel controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Diesel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Kurt Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 90
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 41 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mesquita is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Mesquita circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Mesquita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T1#
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Steel trying to control the position here.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Steel managing to control the 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.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
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 Steel keeps moving.
Mesquita stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mesquita's best efforts.
Steel wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Mesquita passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mesquita stalling. #T4#
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (8) Mesquita
Steel tries to hold on but Mesquita postures up.#T5#
Mesquita wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for a submission but Steel is keeping him at bay.
Mesquita wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mesquita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Steel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Steel is not content to let Mesquita control the position. #T6#
Mesquita tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (8) Mesquita
Mesquita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Steel is taking a breather. Mesquita says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
#T7#
Steel is controlling the pace.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it. #T8#
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (2) vs (12) Mesquita
Steel just trying to survive but Mesquita is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Steel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Mesquita go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Mesquita is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Mesquita tightening his grip on Steel, looking for the choke. #T9##SUB2#
Mesquita is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mesquita's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Steel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Mesquita patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steel for a finish. #T10##SUB2#
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mesquita is hanging on to Steel's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Steel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Steel is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for the RNC.
Mesquita is not going to allow Steel to sit and survive in this position. #T11##SUB2#
Steel showing good submission defense here.
Steel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel stops Mesquita from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Steel wants to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
Steel regains half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Steel is trying to control but can't.
Steel 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: Steel (6) vs (12) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mesquita is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Mesquita regains half guard.
Steel wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy. #T13#
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (9) vs (12) Mesquita
Steel looking to control but Mesquita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (12) vs (12) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to escape the position.
Steel avoiding Mesquita 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
Steel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Steel has the hooks in. Mesquita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steel biding his time, controlling Mesquita.
Steel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel controlling the position well here. Mesquita rolled but Steel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mesquita tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mesquita gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mesquita wins on points by 13 to 12. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 88
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
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.#TD#
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#SUB#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
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. #SUB#
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.#T6#
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. #T7#
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.
#T8#
Mesquita regains half guard.#T9#
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.
#T10#
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#SUB#
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.#T11#
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.#T12#
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. #SUB#
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. #T13#
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. #T14#
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. #SUB2#
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 87
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 23 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kamenev shoots in and gets a takedown into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Kamenev won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
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 being controlled here, momentarily.
Kamenev postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kamenev rolls with it to try and escape but Mesquita cranks on the arm and Kamenev is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 86
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rolla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mesquita defends well and Rolla ends up having to push Mesquita into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mesquita has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rolla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Mesquita has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rolla is trying to keep an underhook but Mesquita manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Rolla wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla is pressing down on Mesquita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Rolla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mesquita is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rolla tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Rolla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mesquita, who protects the arm well.
Rolla has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Mesquita gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Mesquita is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolla moves into full mount! Mesquita won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (10) vs (2) Mesquita#T2##SUB#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (10) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Rolla 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (12) vs (4) Mesquita
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.
Rolla looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rolla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rolla stands and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (15) vs (4) Mesquita
Rolla tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rolla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mesquita's legs.
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (15) vs (6) Mesquita
Mesquita passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (15) vs (9) Mesquita
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rolla defend it? Mesquita steps over the head and cranks it - Rolla is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 85
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
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 8 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Reinaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
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) Gracie
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
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.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie 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 (2) vs (2) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#T1#
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mesquita looking to control.
#SUB#
Gracie content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mesquita has locked up a guillotine! Mesquita's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gracie is holding on here and Mesquita must be using up a lot of energy. Gracie has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mesquita gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 83
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita stuffs the takedown.
Mesquita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Reilly tries to avoid it but Mesquita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Reilly to the ground. O Reilly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
O Reilly pushes Mesquita up against the ropes in a clinch.
O Reilly is trying to pull guard but Mesquita has him pressed against the ropes.
O Reilly jumps guard but Mesquita turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patty O Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mesquita goes for a takedown attempt but O Reilly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
O Reilly forces Mesquita back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
O Reilly pulls Mesquita into guard.
O Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Reilly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
O Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving. #T1#
O Reilly can't keep his opponent in guard - Mesquita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Reilly is looking to control Mesquita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Reilly avoid being mounted?
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
O Reilly 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: O Reilly (4) vs (0) Mesquita
O Reilly trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
O Reilly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mesquita is trying to break free.
Mesquita trying to control but not successfully.
O Reilly is hanging on to Mesquita's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mesquita is keeping busy.
O Reilly is really struggling to control Mesquita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
I would not like to be Mesquita right now.
Mesquita tries to roll but O Reilly sticks to his back.
O Reilly trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mesquita doesn't escape.
Mesquita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but O Reilly has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, O Reilly seems content to control.#T3#
O Reilly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (7) vs (0) Mesquita
O Reilly is trying to control here but Mesquita has managed to regain half guard.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
O Reilly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
O Reilly trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but O Reilly controlling him for the moment.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
O Reilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
O Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
O Reilly preventing the sweep.
O Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 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.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but O Reilly defends it easily.
O Reilly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard.
Mesquita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
O Reilly wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
O Reilly is looking to stall here but Mesquita recovers full guard.
O Reilly trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
O Reilly won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here. #T6#
O Reilly 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 keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but O Reilly defends it easily.
O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
O Reilly passes Mesquita's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
O Reilly is keen to just control but Mesquita is a slippery customer.
O Reilly slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
O Reilly is looking for a kimura but Mesquita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O Reilly to get the leverage.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
O Reilly is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
O Reilly trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #T8#
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9##SUB2#
Mesquita is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but O Reilly frees his head nicely. Oh but Mesquita has switched to an armbar! O Reilly is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 81
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Mesquita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Mesquita to get to half guard.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Mesquita content to stall in guard here.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to control.
Mesquita trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
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 is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Mesquita pushes his legs off easily.
Mesquita engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura here.
Mesquita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working for an americana but Gracie has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mesquita was thinking about the submission.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Mesquita trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T5#
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mesquita passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage. #T6#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Gracie trying to control here.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #T7#
Mesquita is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (3) Mesquita
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie stops Mesquita from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 80
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
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 5 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 38 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mesquita feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Zan#SUB2#
Zan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mesquita uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Zan
Mesquita taking a breather here.
Zan is trying to work for a sweep but Mesquita has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (7) vs (0) Zan
Zan working to try and regain half guard.
Zan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mesquita is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita wants to control but Zan is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mesquita in particular looking to stall.
Mesquita wants to control but Zan is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zan defends it well. #SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zan is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Mesquita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Zan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zan keeps working.
Mesquita is really struggling to control Zan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zan keeps working.
Mesquita prevents Zan from improving his position.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mesquita works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (0) Zan
Mesquita trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine from mount but Zan is having none of it. #SUB#
Mesquita wants to finish this one by submission but Zan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mesquita.
Mesquita prevents Zan from getting the reversal.
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.#SUB#
Zan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mesquita.
Zan tries to reverse the position but Mesquita maintains control.#T4##SUB#
Mesquita is working for a guillotine from mount but Zan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine from mount but Zan is having none of it.
Mesquita wants to take Zan's back here but Zan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Mesquita looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zan is looking to escape.
Zan is trying desperately to improve position.
Mesquita manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (13) vs (0) Zan
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T5#
Mesquita has the hooks in. Zan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Mesquita has managed to slip his arm under Zan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Zan is tapping out! Submission win for Mesquita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 78
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 14 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ziyaeddin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mesquita pinned against the ropes. Mesquita gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mesquita keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ziyaeddin stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Ziyaeddin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mesquita 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 tries to roll over but Ziyaeddin keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the position.
Ziyaeddin tries to pass to full mount but Mesquita defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
Ziyaeddin preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ziyaeddin has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ziyaeddin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Ziyaeddin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziyaeddin controlling Mesquita's posture.
Ziyaeddin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mesquita passes Ziyaeddin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ziyaeddin tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mesquita controlling the pace.
Ziyaeddin is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ziyaeddin gets back to full guard.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is keeping the position.
Mesquita pushes down on Ziyaeddin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.#SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziyaeddin gets back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin is pulling down on Mesquita's head. It's preventing any offense from Mesquita, at least for the moment.#T4#
Ziyaeddin keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Ziyaeddin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ziyaeddin (6) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is squirming around, avoiding Ziyaeddin's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mesquita has worked his arm free - good work by Mesquita!
Mesquita is trying to control Ziyaeddin's posture but Ziyaeddin avoids it.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away. #T5##SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mesquita knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita tries to bench press Ziyaeddin off him but Ziyaeddin keeps the position.
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.#T6#
Ziyaeddin slows the pace down. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mesquita has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Ziyaeddin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mesquita will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mesquita is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the position. #T8#
Mesquita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita tries to bench press Ziyaeddin off him but Ziyaeddin keeps the position. #T9#
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita regains half guard.
Ziyaeddin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (9) vs (2) Mesquita#SUB#
Ziyaeddin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mesquita can't escape the position.
Mesquita tries to hold on but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin controlling his opponent. #T10#
Ziyaeddin tries to control but Mesquita wriggling away.
Mesquita prevents Ziyaeddin from taking his back.
Ziyaeddin content just to control the position here.
Mesquita gets back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Mesquita is looking to control Ziyaeddin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mesquita is refusing to be controlled, as Ziyaeddin sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Ziyaeddin is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
Ziyaeddin controlling the pace.
Ziyaeddin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (12) vs (2) Mesquita
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
Ziyaeddin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ziyaeddin is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Ziyaeddin controls the position from side control.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T14#
Ziyaeddin wants to pass to mount but Mesquita is defending the position.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Ziyaeddin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (15) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 76
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
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 6 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laitila as he jumps to the side.
Laitila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Laitila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Laitila steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mesquita.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Laitila jumps guard and drags Mesquita to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laitila dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Laitila
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Laitila looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Laitila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita looking to control.
Laitila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mesquita manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Laitila
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (4) Laitila
Laitila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mesquita has an active guard here but Laitila has managed to pass into half guard.
Laitila works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (7) Laitila
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita seems a little lost for a moment, as Laitila dominates the positioning.#T4#
Laitila trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (7) Laitila
Mesquita trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Mesquita frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (7) vs (7) Laitila
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action.
Laitila tries to hold on but Mesquita postures up.#SUB#
Mesquita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Laitila manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T5#
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
Laitila has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mesquita gets to mount! Laitila was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (9) vs (7) Laitila
Laitila gets back to half guard.
Mesquita prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mesquita trying to control from Laitila's half guard. Laitila has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T6#
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Laitila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mesquita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mesquita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Laitila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard. #T7#
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laitila's guard.
Mesquita wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8#
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mesquita stalling away here and it's allowed Laitila to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laitila controlling the position.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Laitila is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9##SUB#
Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laitila looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laitila looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laitila! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (9) vs (11) Laitila
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Laitila tries for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Laitila tries to move to full mount but Mesquita actually manages to regain half guard.
Laitila is keen to just control but Mesquita is a slippery customer.#T10#
Laitila is looking to stall here but Mesquita recovers full guard.
Mesquita is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Mesquita is trying to hold Laitila in close to prevent damage but Laitila has managed to pass into half guard.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mesquita trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Mesquita gets full guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Laitila pushes his legs off easily.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila postures up.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Laitila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitila works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (11) vs (11) Laitila
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (14) vs (11) Laitila#SUB#
Mesquita goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laitila has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mesquita but great work by Laitila. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (14) vs (15) Laitila
Well,Mesquita is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mesquita has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Mesquita is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Laitila goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mesquita rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laitila's guard! Nice work there by Mesquita! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (16) vs (15) Laitila
Mesquita trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Laitila working for submissions but it's allowed Mesquita to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Laitila has recovered full guard.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Laitila working for a triangle but Mesquita defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 16 to 15. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 73
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
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 5 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rishkinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Rishkinov is working for takedown but Mesquita is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rishkinov prevents the takedown attempt.
Rishkinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mesquita is defending well.
Rishkinov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mesquita gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.#TD2#
Rishkinov wants the takedown. Mesquita is fighting it off but Rishkinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mesquita's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Rishkinov
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet. #SUB#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Rishkinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rishkinov is one step ahead there.
Mesquita controlling Rishkinov's posture.
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.#T2#
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rishkinov trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to keep Rishkinov in close.
#SUB#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Rishkinov defends it easily.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov passes Mesquita's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Rishkinov is thwarting Mesquita's attempts to control the position.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Rishkinov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Rishkinov.#SUB2#
Rishkinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mesquita gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rishkinov is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Mesquita trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Mesquita stands and throws Rishkinov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (2) Rishkinov#T4##SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rishkinov, who protects the arm well.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rishkinov keeps working.
Rishkinov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Rishkinov is defending well.
Rishkinov is looking to regain half guard here but Mesquita keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T5#
Rishkinov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rishkinov keeps working. #SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back.
Rishkinov tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Rishkinov wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
#T6##SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Rishkinov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura here.
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Rishkinov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rishkinov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Rishkinov wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Rishkinov defends the submission attempt.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov 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 (6) Rishkinov#T8#
Rishkinov is trying to stick to Mesquita's back but Mesquita is turning into Rishkinov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rishkinov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mesquita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (7) vs (6) Rishkinov
Rishkinov managing to control the position.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
Mesquita controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rishkinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rishkinov keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T9#
Mesquita is really struggling to control Rishkinov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mesquita controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rishkinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rishkinov 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.#SUB2#
Rishkinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10#
Rishkinov being controlled here, momentarily.
Rishkinov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (7) vs (8) Rishkinov
Mesquita trying to control here.
Mesquita is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Rishkinov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rishkinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rishkinov pushes down on Mesquita's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Rishkinov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rishkinov is working for a kimura but Mesquita is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping busy.
#T12##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rishkinov seems to be working for a kimura but Mesquita defends the submission attempt.
Rishkinov trying to control from Mesquita's half guard. Mesquita has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Rishkinov advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Rishkinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mesquita sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Rishkinov won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita wants to hit a sweep here but Rishkinov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mesquita there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (7) vs (11) Rishkinov
Mesquita is desperately trying to improve his position but Rishkinov has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Rishkinov wants to control but instead Mesquita manages to regain half guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping busy.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but Mesquita defending well.
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.
Rishkinov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rishkinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mesquita does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rishkinov wins on points by 11 to 7.
A victorious Serhey Rishkinov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 72
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
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.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
Mesquita is thwarting Labuschagne's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #T5##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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#T6#
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Labuschagne keeps moving and retains side control.
Mesquita sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is defending against the submission attempts here by Labuschagne.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne seems to be working for a kimura but Mesquita defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Labuschagne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
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. #T8##SUB2#
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#SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
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.#T9#
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T10#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#T11#
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. #SUB#
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.#T12#
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.#SUB#
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.#T13#
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.#SUB#
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#T14#
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. #SUB#
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. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 70
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
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 3 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vernon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mesquita (0) vs (4) Vernon
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.
Vernon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon tries to move to mount but Mesquita blocks the move with his legs.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Vernon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1##SUB2#
Vernon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mesquita has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mesquita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mesquita does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet. #SUB#
Mesquita pushes a forearm under Vernon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vernon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 68
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 21 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mesquita gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Cardona#SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cardona is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Cardona desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita. #T1##SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Cardona defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita is trying to control. Cardona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Cardona is defending well.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Cardona won't allow it. #T2#
Cardona is doing well to control the position and prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardona is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Mesquita sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Cardona defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Cardona is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Cardona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Mesquita slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to stall in half guard but Cardona is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Mesquita taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 66
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 3 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 32 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mesquita bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mesquita (4) vs (0) Zan
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Zan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Zan tries to bench press Mesquita off him but Mesquita keeps the position. #SUB#
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mesquita gets to mount! Zan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (6) vs (0) Zan
Zan is looking to improve his position but Mesquita isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita fails to take his opponent's back.
Zan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zan is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Zan is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action. #T1##SUB#
Mesquita has hold of Zan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zan is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Mesquita wants to finish this one by submission but Zan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mesquita.
Mesquita fails to move to back control.
Mesquita controlling the pace for now.
Zan is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Mesquita working for a submission but Zan is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Mesquita working for a guillotine from mount but Zan is in no mood to give up.
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Mesquita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zan shrugs it off.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zan is looking to escape.
Zan is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Mesquita moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (9) vs (0) Zan
Zan is trying to break free.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mesquita working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Zan is doing well to defend. Mesquita seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Zan is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 63
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 17 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mesquita somewhat.
Alexander Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Mesquita looking for a takedown. #TD#
Mesquita has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Mesquita manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Smith#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita prevents Smith from improving his position.#T1#
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mesquita has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smith defend it? Mesquita steps over the head and cranks it - Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
CWC 394 Bremner vs Marden
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 46 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Mesquita shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Mesquita#SUB#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mesquita trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov pulls Mesquita in to control the position.
Mesquita passes Savkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Savkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Savkov is trying to control but can't.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Savkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Mesquita prevents Savkov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Savkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Mesquita drops back looking for a leg! Savkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savkov manages to kick Mesquita off! Mesquita jumps back into Savkov's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
#SUB#
Mesquita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savkov looking to control.
#SUB#
Savkov has an active guard here but Mesquita has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Savkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Savkov defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita prevents Savkov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Savkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mesquita in particular looking to stall.
Savkov trying to control here.
#T5#
Savkov gets back to full guard.
Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Savkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mesquita throws his legs up looking for a submission but Savkov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (2) Mesquita#T6#
Savkov trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away.
Savkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mesquita is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savkov is really struggling to control Mesquita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mesquita struggling a bit here.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Savkov tries for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita looking for a sweep but Savkov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savkov (7) vs (2) Mesquita#T7#
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mesquita has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (10) vs (2) Mesquita
Savkov wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Savkov is hanging on to Mesquita's back as he tries to escape.
Mesquita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mesquita looking very determined here, making life difficult for Savkov.
#SUB#
Savkov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Mesquita has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Savkov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Mesquita taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Savkov doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 388
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Jafar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Jafar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jafar (4) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita 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 stops Jafar from passing to mount.
Mesquita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jafar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mesquita manages to get to full guard.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jafar stands and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (7) vs (0) Mesquita
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working.
Jafar taking a breather here.
Mesquita prevents Jafar from moving into mount.
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Jafar keeps moving and retains side control.
Mesquita is trying to control Jafar's posture but Jafar avoids it.
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jafar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
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A lull in the action here.
Jafar trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away. #SUB#
Jafar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mesquita has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jafar but great work by Mesquita. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (7) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to move to mount but Jafar blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jafar tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jafar wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Jafar is trying to improve his position.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Jafar is defending well.
Jafar stops Mesquita from passing to mount. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mesquita swings around for an armbar but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (9) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Jafar wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Jafar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jafar is really struggling to control Mesquita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jafar trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
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.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #T8#
Mesquita is controlling Jafar's posture.#SUB2#
Mesquita has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.
Jafar trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (9) vs (6) Mesquita
Jafar managing to control the position. #T9#
Jafar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (9) vs (9) Mesquita
Jafar is not content to let Mesquita control the position. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Jafar is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T10#
Jafar wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita tries to advance position but instead Jafar slips a leg back in to half guard.
Mesquita is looking to stall here but Jafar recovers full guard.
Jafar is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up. #T11#
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar trying to control the position.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jafar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jafar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jafar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (13) vs (9) Mesquita
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Jafar controls the position from side control.
Jafar wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is still trying to improve position.
Jafar has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (15) vs (9) Mesquita#T13#
Jafar tries to control but Mesquita wriggling away.
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but Jafar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jafar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mesquita is controlling an arm, preventing Jafar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
Jafar is stalling here but it's allowed Mesquita to get half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Mesquita trying to control here.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (15) vs (11) Mesquita
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Jafar is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
Nuri Jafar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Savage Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 382
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mesquita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rambo! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rambo (0) vs (4) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Rambo is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rambo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Rambo wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita is looking to pass Rambo's guard but actually Rambo recovers to full guard.
Rambo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (4) Mesquita
Rambo is fighting to break Mesquita's control of his arms but Mesquita is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rambo defends well.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mesquita has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rambo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rambo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita wants to control the position but Rambo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mesquita is refusing to be controlled, as Rambo sits in half guard.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Rambo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (6) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working. #T4#
Mesquita prevents Rambo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Rambo is working away. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita is pressing down on Rambo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rambo is holding on for now. #T5#
Mesquita has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (2) vs (9) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita wants to take Rambo's back but he can't do it this time.
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.
Rambo is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Mesquita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rambo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rambo shrugs it off. #T6##SUB2#
Mesquita working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rambo turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mesquita off and cradles Rambo's limp body as Mesquita celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
CWC 377
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marden lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Marden
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself. #SUB#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Marden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard. #SUB2#
Marden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Marden is thwarting Mesquita's attempts to control the position.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Mesquita is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Marden is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Marden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita wants to control but Marden is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
Mesquita is trying to control but Marden passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (5) Marden#T3#
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita regains half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mesquita doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Marden stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.#SUB#
Mesquita working for submissions but it's allowed Marden to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Mesquita defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Mesquita is trying to maintain the position but Marden is very close to passing his half guard.
Marden tries to pass to full mount but Mesquita defends it. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
Marden works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (8) Marden
Mesquita is trying to control Marden's posture but Marden avoids it.
Mesquita tries to bench press Marden off him but Marden keeps the position. #T6#
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Marden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mesquita knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom here.
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marden passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (11) Marden
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marden wants to take Mesquita's back here but Mesquita is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Marden avoids the attempt from Mesquita to control.#SUB2#
Marden looking to secure an arm triangle but Mesquita defends it well. #T8#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but Marden isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita tries to hold on but Marden pushes him away.
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount.
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.#SUB2#
Marden seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9#
Mesquita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marden won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mesquita looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marden has picked Mesquita up and slammed him! Mesquita can't keep hold of the triangle and Marden manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (0) vs (14) Marden#SUB2#
Mesquita wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Marden has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mesquita's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mesquita is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Marden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bulla Marden!
Bulla Marden thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 166
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Mesquita shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam lands a body shot.
Mesquita takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mesquita looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mesquita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jam pinned against the cage. Jam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mesquita.
Mesquita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Jam has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Mesquita tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance.
Mesquita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jam defends well and Mesquita ends up having to push Jam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mesquita.
Jam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mesquita. Mesquita circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Mesquita.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mesquita's head.#ROC#Mesquita is rocked!
Jam ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Mesquita's jaw. Mesquita's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Jam does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toe Jam!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Toe Jam made sure he mentioned Northern Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
RISE 155
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Mesquita looks for a takedown but Dragneel sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragneel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dragneel looks to land a combination but Mesquita avoids it well.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Dragneel has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Dragneel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dragneel pushes Mesquita up against the cage in a clinch.
Mesquita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dragneel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mesquita's elbow.
Mesquita jumps guard but Dragneel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dragneel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Dragneel won't allow it.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Dragneel breaks from the clinch.
Mesquita staying out of range there.#CL#
Mesquita has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dragneel to keep the fight standing.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Dragneel has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Dragneel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mesquita defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Dragneel swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Dragneel counters with a right hand to the body.
Dragneel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Dragneel as Mesquita shoots in.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Dragneel.
Dragneel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Mesquita tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragneel lands a brutal head kick. Mesquita looks out on his feet and Dragneel throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 149
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Brillo looks to land a left hand but Mesquita moved out of range nicely.
Brillo throws out a loose jab but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Mesquita clinches. #TD2#
Mesquita lands a takedown into guard.
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brillo has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brillo's head.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brillo keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita wanted to stand there but Brillo had control of the position. #T1#
Mesquita stays in close to Brillo's body and controls the position.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brillo's head.#SUB#
Brillo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brillo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mesquita slips nicely into half guard.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brillo keeps working.
Mesquita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mesquita connects with a nice short shot to Brillo's temple.
Brillo gets full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard.
Mesquita is in close to Brillo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita is working Brillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mesquita controlling from the top position.
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brillo's head.
Mesquita trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mesquita pushing down on Brillo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brillo's head.
Mesquita distracts Brillo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita landing with the ground and pound.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Mesquita trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom.
Mesquita advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Mesquita is working to tighten his grip on Brillo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Brillo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mesquita is really squeezing tight and eventually Brillo passes out! Mesquita breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
RISE 141
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Mesquita has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Jiet won't allow it.
Jiet tries to land a knee to the head but Mesquita blocks with his arms.
Mesquita jumps guard but Jiet turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mesquita fails to pull guard.
Beanin Jiet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Mesquita.
Jiet swings wildly with an uppercut but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mesquita jumps guard but Jiet turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jiet misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Mesquita has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jiet regains guard immediately.
Mesquita trying to control but Jiet is working from the bottom.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mesquita landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jiet keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mesquita trying to control but Jiet is working from the bottom.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Jiet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Mesquita pushes down on Jiet's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Mesquita working over Jiet with some ground and pound. Jiet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jiet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jiet tries to get out of the position.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jiet defending well though. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jiet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jiet has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jiet to regain full guard.
Jiet wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita trying to control but Jiet is working from the bottom.
Mesquita distracts Jiet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Mesquita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mesquita slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jiet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mesquita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mesquita landing with the ground and pound.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jiet's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jiet's head.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mesquita stands and throws Jiet's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Mesquita dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jiet lands the left hand.
Mesquita is looking to clinch but Jiet is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Mesquita closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jiet.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Jiet holds him up against the cage and eventually Mesquita drops back down to his feet.
Mesquita is looking for a takedown.
Jiet stops a takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Beanin Jiet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Mesquita.
Mesquita tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jiet smiles and moves away.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Jiet counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Mesquita is rocked!
Mesquita tries to clinch but Jiet moves out of range.
Jiet is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mesquita is still on wobbly legs! Can Jiet finish him?
Mesquita tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jiet counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Mesquita out cold! What a finish! Jiet is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beanin Jiet!
After winning the bout, Beanin Jiet 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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Event:
RISE 134
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Mesquita moves in looking to clinch but Chomofsky pushes him off.#TD2#
Mesquita drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Chomofsky has wrist control.#SUB#
Chomofsky 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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Chomofsky has wrist control.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Chomofsky keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Chomofsky's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mesquita working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Chomofsky blocks nicely. #T1#
Mesquita working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chomofsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesquita's guard. #REVR#
Mesquita looking to control.
Chomofsky trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Chomofsky passes Mesquita's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mesquita is not content to let Chomofsky control the position.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita wants to control but Chomofsky is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Chomofsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #SUB#
Chomofsky is working for a kimura but Mesquita is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita is trying to maintain the position but Chomofsky is very close to passing his half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Chomofsky is controlling well.
Chomofsky lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Chomofsky is thwarting Mesquita's attempts to control the position.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Chomofsky has control of the leg.
Mesquita wants to control but Chomofsky is keeping busy.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Chomofsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Chomofsky is pressing down on Mesquita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mesquita is holding on for now.
Mesquita is refusing to be controlled, as Chomofsky sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mesquita trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chomofsky wants to pass to mount but Mesquita is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Chomofsky is in close to Mesquita's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Chomofsky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Chomofsky controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Mesquita will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mesquita takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mesquita looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Mesquita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chomofsky is looking to reverse the position.
Mesquita landing a few strikes.
Mesquita controls the position. #SUB2#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Chomofsky is looking to regain half guard here but Mesquita keeps moving and retains side control.
Chomofsky taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chomofsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Chomofsky wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita misses with the ground and pound.
Chomofsky takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Chomofsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chomofsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Mesquita goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chomofsky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mesquita's guard! Nice work there by Chomofsky! #T2#
Chomofsky looking to sit in guard and control but Mesquita gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chomofsky working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Chomofsky 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.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chomofsky's head.#SUB2#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chomofsky dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Chomofsky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Chomofsky is controlling the pace.
Chomofsky trying to control from Mesquita's half guard. Mesquita has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chomofsky passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita prevents Chomofsky from moving into mount. #SUB#
Chomofsky has hold of Mesquita's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mesquita tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Chomofsky cranks the arm and Mesquita screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mesquita, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Linkavitch Chomofsky!
An out of breath Linkavitch Chomofsky thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RISE 124
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Parker connects with a right hand. Mesquita shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mesquita looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parker misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Mesquita counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mesquita.
Mesquita blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mesquita is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Parker is defending well.
A short right from Parker on the inside. #TD2#
Mesquita jumps guard and drags Parker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Parker wants to stand but Mesquita has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parker wants to stand but Mesquita has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Parker wants to stand but Mesquita has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita has a closed guard, preventing Parker from standing up. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
Parker wants to get up but he can't break Mesquita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Mesquita has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Parker doesn't defend quickly enough and Mesquita has managed to lock this one up! Can Parker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mesquita on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
RISE 113
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Dukic clinches up against the cage.
Mesquita tries to score a body lock takedown but Dukic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mesquita blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Mesquita pulls guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dukic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dukic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Dukic pushes his legs off easily.
Dukic trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Dukic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dukic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dukic has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukic wants to get up but he can't break Mesquita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Dukic has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mesquita to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dukic is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mesquita pulls down on the head and he's put Dukic to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
RISE 104: Chomofsky v Mesquita
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Chomofsky lands with an uppercut that bounces Mesquita off the cage and back into range.
Chomofsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Mesquita's head.#ROC#Mesquita is rocked!
Chomofsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mesquita is still on wobbly legs! Can Chomofsky finish him?
Chomofsky misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Chomofsky feints and as Mesquita raises his hands in defense, Chomofsky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chomofsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mesquita is trying to keep Chomofsky in close.
Chomofsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Chomofsky defends it easily.
Chomofsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chomofsky passes into half guard.
Mesquita seems to have recovered his senses.
Mesquita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chomofsky tries to pass to full mount but Mesquita defends it.
Mesquita is looking to control Chomofsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Chomofsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Mesquita is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chomofsky wants to take a breather but Mesquita is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomofsky prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Mesquita trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Chomofsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chomofsky prevents Mesquita from improving his position.#SUB#
Chomofsky is trying to work for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Chomofsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working.
Mesquita works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chomofsky is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chomofsky 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.
Chomofsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Chomofsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chomofsky advances position into side control!
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Chomofsky keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Chomofsky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Chomofsky looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB#
Chomofsky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chomofsky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mesquita struggling a bit here.
Chomofsky controlling the position from side mount.
Chomofsky tries to advance to mount but Mesquita denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chomofsky's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Linkavitch Chomofsky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chomofsky lands a slapping body shot.
Alexander Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita has a takedown stuffed.
Mesquita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Chomofsky counter with a right hand.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chomofsky but Chomofsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chomofsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Linkavitch Chomofsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Mesquita.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mesquita.
Mesquita is chipping away with strikes.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chomofsky keeps working.
Mesquita working away.#SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura but Chomofsky is defending well. #T1#
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Chomofsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chomofsky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mesquita's best efforts.
Chomofsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.
Mesquita trying to control from Chomofsky's half guard. Chomofsky has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Chomofsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chomofsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mesquita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mesquita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Chomofsky is retaining full guard.
Chomofsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Chomofsky, not yet.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chomofsky has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chomofsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesquita's guard. #REVR#
Chomofsky wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Chomofsky tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Chomofsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chomofsky has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
Chomofsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chomofsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chomofsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there. #T4#
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Chomofsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chomofsky pushes down on Mesquita's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chomofsky wants to pass to mount but Mesquita is defending the position.
Chomofsky prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Chomofsky is looking to advance position but Mesquita won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chomofsky is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mesquita has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chomofsky escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chomofsky!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Linkavitch Chomofsky will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mesquita misses with a takedown
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Mesquita fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chomofsky sprawls well initially but Mesquita persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chomofsky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Chomofsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Chomofsky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard.#REVR#
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chomofsky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chomofsky prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Chomofsky controlling the action here. #T1#
Chomofsky wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Chomofsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita is looking to control Chomofsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?
Chomofsky has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mesquita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chomofsky manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mesquita to take his back!#T2#
Mesquita can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Chomofsky looking for the choke from the back.
Mesquita turns into Chomofsky and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Mesquita stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Chomofsky has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Mesquita manages to get his head free but now Chomofsky has transitioned to an armbar! Mesquita grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Chomofsky! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Linkavitch Chomofsky!
Linkavitch Chomofsky thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 94: Beckwith v McVicker
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greatrix jabs Mesquita right on the nose. Mesquita blinks but takes it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Greatrix looks to land a body kick but Mesquita moved away.
Greatrix misses the body punch #CL#
and Mesquita counters by clinching up.
Greatrix lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Mesquita manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Mesquita throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Greatrix escapes and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Greatrix keeps moving and retains side control.
Mesquita misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita tries to buck Greatrix off but Greatrix is having none of it.
Mesquita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
A control attempt from Mesquita but he's now mounted!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greatrix tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.
Greatrix tries to stand up but Mesquita grabs his leg and drags him down! Mesquita is now on top, in side control. #T2#
Mesquita scoring with punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Mesquita seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Greatrix is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Mesquita goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Greatrix has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mesquita but great work by Greatrix.
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.
Greatrix wants to stand but Mesquita is controlling his arm.
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greatrix tries to stand but Mesquita is controlling his head.
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita has one of Greatrix's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Mesquita is trying to work for a sweep but Greatrix has mounted him!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mesquita is trying to stand but he's just given Greatrix his back.
Mesquita trying to control but not successfully.
Mesquita is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greatrix is not going to allow Mesquita to sit and survive in this position.
Greatrix keeps control of the position as Mesquita tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Greatrix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mesquita gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
Mesquita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greatrix walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greatrix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Mesquita moves into the clinch successfully.
Greatrix lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Mesquita's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Greatrix is working Mesquita over against the cage.
Greatrix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mesquita blocking some punches.
Mesquita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greatrix walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greatrix slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mesquita drives through and clinches with Greatrix against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mesquita jumps guard.
#SUB#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Greatrix defends it easily.
#SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Greatrix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greatrix works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet. #SUB#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greatrix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Greatrix wanted to stand there but Mesquita had control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Greatrix pushes his legs off easily.
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.#SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Greatrix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greatrix works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita is adopting a defensive guard.
Greatrix wants to stand and escape but instead Mesquita has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Greatrix wants to stand up but Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Greatrix has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Mesquita is desperately trying to improve his position but Greatrix has a good base and remains in mount.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Mesquita bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mesquita trying to control but Greatrix is working from the bottom.
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greatrix keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Greatrix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Mesquita will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Mesquita drives through and clinches with Greatrix against the cage.
Mesquita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greatrix lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greatrix.
Greatrix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mesquita is trying to drag Greatrix to the mat but Greatrix just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Greatrix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Greatrix can't find room to land a body shot as Mesquita controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greatrix.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
Greatrix tries to throw a body punch but Mesquita avoids it by throwing Greatrix back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greatrix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greatrix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greatrix.
Mesquita takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Greatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Mesquita jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Mesquita around his waist. Mesquita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Mesquita pulls guard effortlessly.
Greatrix stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
Greatrix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greatrix wants to get up but he can't break Mesquita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Greatrix controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita controls Greatrix momentarily but Greatrix frees himself.
Greatrix is looking to stand up but Mesquita won't let him.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Greatrix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mesquita's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Greatrix lands a big uppercut and Mesquita crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mesquita looks OK. Greatrix waves Mesquita back to his feet!#ROC2#Mesquita is rocked!
Greatrix is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Mesquita flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mesquita is out cold! Greatrix holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Homer Greatrix! |
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Event:
RISE Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Brillo. That's going to slow Mesquita down.
Brillo tries to clinch but Mesquita moves out of range.
A slow jab from Brillo misses its intended target. #TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mesquita is thwarting Brillo's attempts to control the position.
Brillo is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brillo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brillo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita throwing shots but Brillo is blocking nicely.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura here.
Brillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brillo sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brillo keeps working.
Brillo wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Brillo is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita lands with a punch from half guard.
Mesquita is trying to control. Brillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
Brillo wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
#T3#
Brillo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita stands up over Brillo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Brillo is rocked!
Brillo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Brillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Brillo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mesquita gets to his feet and stands over Brillo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Brillo felt that one! Mesquita unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Brillo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Semi Finals A
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mesquita enables Sonnen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mesquita manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mesquita is trying to keep Sonnen in close.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sonnen 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. Sonnen is looking to defend but Mesquita has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sonnen! Mesquita pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sonnen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
RISE 68:
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Blackadder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mesquita gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mesquita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blackadder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blackadder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Blackadder does it's job there.
Blackadder cracks Mesquita with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Blackadder lands.
Blackadder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Blackadder lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Mesquita moves into the clinch successfully.
Blackadder scores with a shoulder strike.
Blackadder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Blackadder working aggressively here.
Blackadder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mesquita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackadder walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Mesquita.
Blackadder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#Mesquita is rocked!
Blackadder walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mesquita drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Blackadder swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mesquita's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmund Blackadder! |
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Event:
RISE 56: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mesquita.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov lunges at Mesquita with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mesquita's hand. #TD#
Mesquita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Petrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mesquita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita is working Petrov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Mesquita defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita works over Petrov with some ground and pound from guard.#T1##SUB2#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Petrov 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.
Mesquita showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mesquita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov's legs - danger averted.
Mesquita is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Petrov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Petrov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Mesquita working the head with strikes.
Petrov is still in real trouble! Can Mesquita finish him?
Mesquita creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mesquita scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Petrov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mesquita can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
RISE 45: Halo v Motts
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mesquita was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Frost taking a bit of punishment here - Mesquita scoring with strikes.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee asks Mesquita politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mesquita prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mesquita looks up at the clock and then as Frost takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mesquita smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mesquita is staying tight to Frost's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mesquita lands some shots froms side control.
Mesquita controls the position.
Mesquita landing a few strikes.
Frost is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mesquita connects with a decent elbow.
Mesquita working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Frost takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mesquita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU2#
Mesquita decides to stand up, so the ref orders Frost to his feet.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Mesquita.
Frost seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frost.
Frost lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mesquita takes a step back to recover.
Frost tries to clinch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Frost tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a single leg into guard. Frost didn't expect that. #SU2#
Mesquita gets to his feet. Frost looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2##TD2#
Frost gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mesquita is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mesquita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mesquita stands up over Frost, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita postures up and lands a big shot to Frost's brow. #SU2#
Mesquita gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Mesquita keeps the fight on the outside.
Mesquita is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frost tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mesquita unloads with some huge strikes here! Frost is out! Mesquita wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
RISE 32: Half Assed v Femme
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zula to the mat! Zula manages to get full guard.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zula looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Zula working for a triangle but Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Zula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zula looking to pass the guard.
Zula advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zula tries to pass to full mount but Mesquita defends it.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
#T1#
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.
Zula trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mesquita looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mesquita looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mesquita! #REVR#
Mesquita creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zula wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita cracks Zula with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zula struggling a bit here.#T2#
Zula tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita trying to control the position but Zula is working away. #SUB#
Mesquita is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Zula looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mesquita gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Zula is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mesquita lets go of the hold and Zula can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Mesquita! |
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