Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 217
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coles throws an overhand right that lands on Mesquita's shoulder, as Mesquita tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Mesquita with that takedown attempt.
Mesquita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coles's head.
Coles misses with an uppercut. Mesquita saw that one coming.
Mesquita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coles defends well and Mesquita ends up having to push Coles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita prevents a body shot from Coles.
Coles blocks an uppercut.
Mesquita working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Mesquita tightens his grip and picks Coles up, before dumping him to the ground. Coles manages to land in guard.
Coles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Coles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Coles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coles has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mesquita stands and throws Coles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mesquita lands a nice forearm strike.
Coles takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Coles to see if he's OK.
Mesquita controlling the position from side mount.
Coles is looking to reverse the position.
Mesquita looks up at the clock and then as Coles 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 chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Coles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Coles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mesquita connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Coles some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Coles is defending well.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Coles manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mesquita.
Coles pulls Mesquita in to control the position.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coles pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Coles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita stops Coles from standing up.
Coles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Coles has control of Mesquita's left arm, preventing Mesquita from doing any damage.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Coles.
Mesquita is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T5#
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Coles has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Coles wants to control the pace but Mesquita is squirming around nicely.
Mesquita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coles content just to control the position here.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coles trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Coles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coles controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Mesquita regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Coles keeps him under control.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Coles 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.
Coles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Coles pushes his legs off easily. #T7#
Coles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Coles won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Coles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Coles content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mesquita lands with a right hand. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coles did well to prevent Mesquita getting side control.
Coles wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mesquita drops an elbow to the side of Coles's head.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coles keeping hold of Mesquita's head, controlling as best he can.
Mesquita wants to pass to mount but Coles is defending the position.
Mesquita with the ground and pound but Coles uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T9#
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Coles controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Coles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Coles controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coles wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luan Mesquita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coles quickly recovers to half guard.
Coles trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coles can do to turn this around?
Coles trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Coles is working from the bottom.
Coles is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is thwarting Coles's attempts to control the position.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coles trying to control but Mesquita postures up. #T1#
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Coles defending well.
Mesquita stalling away here and it's allowed Coles to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Coles has wrist control.
Mesquita connects with a couple of short punches.
Coles looking to control.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita is fighting to break Coles's control of his arms but Coles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mesquita slips a jab and a cross from Coles.
Mesquita throwing a counter right hand but Coles manages to avoid it.
Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coles circles away.
Mesquita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mesquita takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coles misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita goes for a double leg but Coles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coles continues to drive forward.
Mesquita struggles to land a body shot inside as Coles controls his hands. #T3#
Coles throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coles.
Mesquita is pushing Coles up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Coles is trying to break the clinch but Mesquita is controlling him.
A short left from Coles.
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 Coles walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mesquita.
Good exchange - Mesquita coming out on top.
Luan Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Mesquita misses. #T4#
The fighters circling - Coles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coles is fending him off so far but Mesquita persists. Nope, Coles circles away and we're back to standing.
Coles throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Coles.
Mesquita's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coles under the eye.
Coles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coles throws a nice looking combination but Mesquita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Mesquita misses its target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita darts in looking for a takedown but Coles gets double underhooks and turns Mesquita into the cage.
Coles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mesquita is trying to force a seperation but Coles has the dominant position.
Coles lands a hook to the side of the head.#T5#
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Coles won't allow it.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Coles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Coles tries a body shot but Mesquita blocks it.
Coles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coles prevents a body shot from Mesquita. #BC2#
Coles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita lands a slapping body shot.
Coles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coles circles away.
Coles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut. Coles saw that one coming.
Mesquita throws a looping overhand right but Coles ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Coles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T6#
Coles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Coles misses the target.
Coles throws a jab but it's blocked by Mesquita.
It looked like Mesquita was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coles.#TD#
Mesquita fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coles to the ground. Mesquita is now in Coles's guard.
Luan Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coles trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T7#
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Coles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mesquita lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Coles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet. #SU2#
Coles decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mesquita, up you get!
A big left from Coles misses.
Mesquita fails to land the takedown.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T8#
Mesquita misses with a hook. Coles ducked under it nicely.
Coles might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mesquita misses with a right hand
letting Coles counter with a right hand.
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Coles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mesquita misses with a body shot.
Coles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coles throws a series of punches but Mesquita avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Mesquita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T9#
Mesquita scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Mesquita shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coles's guard.
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.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita postures up in Coles's guard and throws a big left but Coles blocks it.
Coles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to control but Coles is working from the bottom.
Coles trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phillip Coles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Coles circles away easily
enabling Coles to counter with a crisp jab.
Mesquita misses with a looping right.
Mesquita with a poor takedown
and Coles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mesquita thuds his right hand into Coles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mesquita connects with a looping right hand.
Mesquita throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles lands with a straight right. Mesquita didn't see that one coming.
Mesquita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coles.
Mesquita was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Coles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Mesquita is rocked!
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt - Coles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coles misses with a left hand
and Mesquita counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coles thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Mesquita as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Mesquita drives through with a takedown into Coles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Coles has his hands on Mesquita's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Coles 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.#T2#
Coles trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coles looking to control.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mesquita's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Mesquita postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mesquita, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coles's guard. #REVR#
Mesquita is working Coles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coles is controlling Mesquita's posture.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coles's head.#T4#
Mesquita is fighting to break Coles's control of his arms but Coles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mesquita stands up over Coles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Coles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Coles is keeping the position.
Mesquita is fighting to break Coles's control of his arms but Coles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Coles pulls Mesquita in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coles misses with an uppercut. Mesquita saw that one coming.
Mesquita slips under a jab from Coles.
An attempted straight right counter from Mesquita misses the target.
Coles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut. Coles saw that one coming.
Mesquita lands with an uppercut that bounces Coles off the cage and back into range.
Mesquita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T6#
Mesquita darts in looking for a takedown but Coles gets double underhooks and turns Mesquita into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coles.
Coles is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mesquita pulls Coles into guard.
Coles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coles controls the pace.#T7#
Coles tries to stand but Mesquita is controlling from the bottom.
Coles stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Coles.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Coles misses the target.
Coles stuffs the takedown.
Mesquita drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coles throws a right hand that Mesquita ducks under and follows up with a left that Mesquita also avoids with ease.
Coles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mesquita.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Mesquita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T9#
Mesquita loads up on a big right hand but Coles slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coles! But no joy.
Mesquita on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Coles misses with an uppercut.
Coles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coles walks into a left hand.
Mesquita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coles avoids it really well and circles away.
Coles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phillip Coles.
I think Coles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Coles!
Phillip Coles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 206
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Blue stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Blue moves into the clinch.
Blue lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Mesquita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blue throws a jab but it's blocked by Mesquita.
It looked like Mesquita was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blue.
Mesquita swings for the body but Blue moves out of range.
Blue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luan Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blue defends well and Mesquita ends up having to push Blue into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Mesquita manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.
Mesquita throws a hook but Blue avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blue. That's going to slow Mesquita down. #KD2#
Blue lands a big head kick that sends Mesquita tumbling to the mat! Blue takes a step backwards and waves Mesquita back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mesquita is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Luan Mesquita has been cut.#T1#
Mesquita catches Blue with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Mesquita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mesquita lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mesquita seems to have got his legs back now.
Blue throws a nice head kick!
Blue tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mesquita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita throws a poor cross that misses
and Blue counters with a stiff right hand.
Mesquita checks a low kick from Blue.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita misses with a shot to the body
and Blue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mesquita throws the left hand but Blue avoids the punch easily.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Blue sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mesquita is defending well for now.
Blue tries a knee to the head but Mesquita blocks it. #T2#
Mesquita jumps guard but Blue stands there with Mesquita around his waist. Mesquita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blue working aggressively here.
Blue tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Mesquita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blue slips a straight right by Mesquita.
Blue is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Blue.
Blue comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita misses with a straight left.
Blue thows a leg kick but Mesquita checks it
and Mesquita counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Blue scores with a leg kick.
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut
and Blue counters with an outside leg kick.
Blue takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blue looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mesquita swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Blue.
Blue scores with a hook.
Mesquita scores with a jab.
Blue wants to clinch up but Mesquita keeps it at a distance.
Mesquita misses with a shot to the body
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Blue wants to counter with a clinch but Mesquita pushes him away.
Blue throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Blue has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mesquita finds it's way round the side to connect with Blue's head.
Mesquita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blue throws out the jab.
Blue swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blue won't be happy with that.
Mesquita taking a break here but Blue is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blue defends it well.
Blue has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Blue defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blue is looking to escape.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mesquita is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blue tries to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
Mesquita unloads with some shots from mount but Blue bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita with a couple of short strikes.
Blue is trying to escape the mount.
Mesquita scoring with strikes but Blue is staying in there. #T6#
Blue is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blue is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mesquita punching from mount but Blue doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mesquita postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blue looks a forlorn figure.
Blue tries to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
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.
Blue is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mesquita is landing with some decent strikes but Blue is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mesquita working Blue over with strikes here.
Mesquita tries to control but Blue wriggling away.
Blue tries to reverse the position but Mesquita maintains control.#T7#
Blue is bucking up trying to escape but Mesquita cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blue tries to lock up and control but Mesquita gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mesquita lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Blue holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mesquita tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Blue is trying to escape the mount.
Mesquita unloading with bombs!
Mesquita thowing shots but they're missing.
Mesquita raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mesquita lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T8#
Mesquita won't let Blue get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mesquita lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita landing strikes from the mount.
Blue is looking to get to half guard.
Mesquita postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blue looks a forlorn figure.
Blue is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action.
Mesquita lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mesquita in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Blue to control.#T9#
Mesquita thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Blue wants to get back to his feet.
Blue is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mesquita has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blue's face.
Blue is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action.
Blue wants to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luan Mesquita dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luan Mesquita's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mesquita dives in and grabs Blue's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blue pushes down on Mesquita's head and hops out.
Mesquita throws a shot from downtown. Blue moves away and avoids it.
As Mesquita backs off Blue throws a huge counter combo but Mesquita manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheers as Blue lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mesquita doesn't seem phased though.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blue can do to turn this around?
Mesquita lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blue misses with a straight right.
Mesquita comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blue walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Blue throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Mesquita was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blue.
Blue throws the left hand but Mesquita avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Mesquita tries to move into range but Blue moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lloyd Blue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mesquita darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Mesquita is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blue's half guard.
Blue manages to get to full guard.
Mesquita is fighting to break Blue's control of his arms but Blue is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mesquita is working Blue over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mesquita postures up in Blue's guard and throws a big left but Blue blocks it.
Mesquita stands up over Blue, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Mesquita postures up.
Blue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blue is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blue is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blue managing to control the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue misses with a looping right.
Mesquita lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Blue is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blue throws a big shot that misses.
Lloyd Blue seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Blue gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Blue is controlling Mesquita's posture.
Blue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Blue pulls Mesquita in to control the position. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blue looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blue looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blue! #REVB#
Mesquita tries to buck Blue off but Blue is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face as Blue controls the position.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
Luan Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T5#
Blue working away.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
Mesquita prevents Blue from moving into mount. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mesquita seems a little lost for a moment, as Blue dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T7#
Blue misses with a left hand
and Mesquita counters with a straight right hand.
Blue slips a straight right by Mesquita.
Blue tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blue fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mesquita works Blue's body with a nice hook.
Mesquita misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Blue moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mesquita has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Blue regains guard immediately.
Blue pulls Mesquita in close to his closed guard and prevents Mesquita from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blue trying to control the position.
Blue has his hands on Mesquita's head, controlling the position.
Blue keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T9#
Blue scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Mesquita.
Blue takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mesquita throws a body punch but Blue moves out of range.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.
Blue misses with a straight left.
Mesquita swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Mesquita fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blue sprawls well initially but Mesquita persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Blue manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mesquita throws out the jab.
Blue appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blue scores with a hook to the body. Mesquita takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Luan Mesquita will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luan Mesquita's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Blue takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the head.
Mesquita lands with a cross.
Blue takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blue manages to avoid it.
Blue scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mesquita doesn't seem bothered though.
Blue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mesquita gets a double leg takedown into Blue's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mesquita postures up. #T1#
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Blue uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mesquita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mesquita throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita just misses with a punch to the body.
Blue steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mesquita.
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.
Blue with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mesquita shoots in and drives through. Blue sprawls well.
Blue throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mesquita wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mesquita swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blue.
Blue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mesquita is looking to counter punch.
A leg kick checked by Mesquita.
Mesquita appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mesquita walks into a jab.
Blue throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Mesquita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Mesquita.
Blue lands a body shot. #T3#
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt - Blue sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blue lands with a straight right. Mesquita didn't see that one coming.
Blue fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mesquita checks it well.
Mesquita scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Mesquita throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blue was covering up waiting for the punch and Mesquita finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blue pulls Mesquita in to control the position. #T4#
Mesquita postures up in Blue's guard and throws a big left but Blue blocks it.
Blue pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita is looking to pass into half guard but Blue pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blue is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blue trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Lloyd Blue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Blue controlling from the top position.
Blue must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blue is looking to stand up but Mesquita won't let him.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blue engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blue clobbers Mesquita with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by Blue.
Blue works the jab nicely.
Blue throws a lazy right hand but Mesquita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mesquita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blue counters with an inside leg kick.
Blue takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mesquita misses with a takedown
and Blue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita shoots in and drives through. Blue sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blue! But no joy.
Blue misses with a few strikes there. #T7#
Nice defenses there by Mesquita.
Mesquita blocks a low kick nicely.
Blue on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch but Mesquita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blue throws an off balance right hand
and Mesquita counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blue. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Mesquita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blue pinned against the cage. Blue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T8#
Blue tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Mesquita scores with a takedown into Blue's guard.
Blue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES2#
Blue has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mesquita has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mesquita breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue stuffs the takedown.
Blue has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T9#
Blue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita ducks right into an uppercut from Blue.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Blue takes one to the chin there.
Blue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mesquita jabs Blue to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mesquita drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blue sprawls and moves away.
Luan Mesquita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blue! But no joy.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mesquita was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Mesquita is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blue slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lloyd Blue.
I think Mesquita has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: TOF 198
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Mesquita tries to move into range but Pederson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luan Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pederson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pederson throws an off balance right hand
and Mesquita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pederson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mesquita.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pederson throws a good cross that connects.
Pederson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Pederson feinted with a counter takedown.
Pederson moves out of range as Mesquita strikes.
Pederson feinted with a counter takedown.
Pederson misses the shot to the body.
Pederson slips a straight right by Mesquita.
Pederson misses with a body punch
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mesquita swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pederson.
Mesquita takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Mesquita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1##SUB#
Pederson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita prevents Pederson from improving his position.
Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mesquita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pederson trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Pederson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Pederson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pederson is controlling Mesquita's trapped leg to prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.#T2#
Pederson trying to control here.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Pederson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pederson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mesquita. #T3#
Pederson is pressing down on Mesquita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Pederson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Pederson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Pederson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pederson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pederson passes to side control.
Pederson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Pederson working the ground and pound.
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.
Pederson 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 Pederson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita stops Pederson from passing to mount.
Mesquita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is trying to work for a sweep but Pederson has mounted him!
Pederson trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Pederson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T5#
Pederson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pederson lands with some strikes.
Pederson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
Pederson trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Pederson avoids the attempt from Mesquita to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson punishing his opponent with strikes. #T6#
Pederson with good strikes from the mount here!
Pederson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mesquita can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mesquita can't escape the position.
Pederson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pederson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Pederson controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Pederson tries to control but Mesquita wriggling away.
Pederson prevents Mesquita from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Pederson.
Pederson controlling the position easily from mount.
Pederson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Pederson with the ground and pound from mount.
Pederson controlling from mount.
Mesquita bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Pederson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mesquita controls the pace.
Pederson looking to control.
Pederson has his hands on Mesquita's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pederson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Pederson's legs - danger averted.#T9#
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pederson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pederson trying to control the position.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Pederson keeps moving.
Mesquita is in close to Pederson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pederson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson seems keen to control Mesquita's posture.
Mesquita distracts Pederson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Pederson finds it's way through Mesquita's defenses.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Pederson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mesquita moves out of range of the leg kick from Pederson.#TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pederson controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Pederson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pederson trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pederson is trying is best to control the position here.
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 Pederson's temple. #T1#
Pederson trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Pederson is working away.
Pederson is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Pederson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 a kimura but Pederson is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita wants to control but Pederson is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pederson controlling the position well. #SUB#
Pederson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily.
Mesquita is thwarting Pederson's attempts to control the position.
Pederson is doing well to control the position and prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pederson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Pederson trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Pederson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
A big left from Pederson misses.
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Pederson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pederson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
Pederson throws a good cross that connects.
Mesquita tests Pederson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pederson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Deanthony Pederson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luan Mesquita.#T4#
Good shot there by Mesquita.
Pederson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Mesquita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pederson.
Pederson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mesquita.
Mesquita throws a jab but it's blocked by Pederson. #TD#
Pederson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard but Pederson has passed into side control.#SUB#
Pederson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mesquita is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Pederson is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pederson wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Pederson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mesquita has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita manages to get to full guard. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pederson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pederson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Pederson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7##SUB2#
Mesquita isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pederson 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 Pederson!
The referee asks Pederson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pederson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mesquita wants to control but Pederson postures up.
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pederson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pederson keeps working. #T8#
Pederson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pederson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pederson controlling the position for now.
Pederson wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pederson is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Pederson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mesquita missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pederson manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luan Mesquita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pederson scores with a hook to the body. Mesquita takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Pederson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pederson is working Mesquita over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pederson won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Deanthony Pederson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pederson passes into side control.
Mesquita struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1##SUB#
Pederson tries for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Pederson wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Pederson tries to move to mount but Mesquita blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Pederson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mesquita rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pederson's guard! Nice work there by Mesquita!
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to control but Pederson is working from the bottom.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pederson is keeping the position for now.
Pederson wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Pederson trying to control the position here.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Pederson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pederson is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Pederson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pederson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pederson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Mesquita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pederson is trying to control but can't.
Pederson is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard. #SUB#
Pederson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Pederson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Pederson wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Mesquita thows a huge punch but Pederson dodges it nicely.
Pederson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pederson gets back to full guard. #T5##SUB#
Pederson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Pederson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mesquita has his hands clasped together but Pederson extends and breaks Mesquita's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pederson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deanthony Pederson!
A very excited looking Deanthony Pederson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 186
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Marsden misses with a straight right.
It looked like Mesquita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marsden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marsden with a nice calf kick.
Marsden walks into a straight right hand from Mesquita.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita misses the body punch
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Mesquita 's knee.
Mesquita scores with a nice strike.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Mesquita drives through with a takedown into Marsden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Marsden uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Mesquita throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.#T1#
Marsden drops his hands momentarily and Mesquita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A cross from Mesquita lands.
Mesquita blocks a jab.
Mesquita misses with a hook
and Marsden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mesquita closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mesquita or perhaps it was just good defense by Marsden, which made it look bad.
Mesquita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marsden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mesquita somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden! But no joy.
Marsden misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Marsden controlling Mesquita's posture.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsden is keeping the position for now.
Marsden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marsden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Marsden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita throws a strike but Marsden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle here but Marsden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
Mesquita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marsden's best efforts.
Marsden seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Marsden keeps him under control.
Mesquita moves into full guard. #T4#
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.#SU2#
Marsden gets to his feet. Mesquita looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Marsden misses with a hook
and Mesquita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marsden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from Marsden.
Marsden throws a front kick aimed at Mesquita's knee but Mesquita avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marsden.
Mesquita was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mesquita lands a jab to the nose.#T5#
Mesquita takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Mesquita misses with a shot to the body
and Marsden counters with a nice leg kick.
Mesquita walks into a straight right hand from Marsden.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden slips a straight right by Mesquita.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marsden to the mat! Marsden manages to get full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom. #T6#
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marsden wants to stand up but Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Marsden wants to get back to his feet but Mesquita is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita landing with the ground and pound. #T7##SUB#
Mesquita postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marsden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mesquita, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Marsden gets to his feet. Mesquita looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Luan Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita scores with a sloppy right hand. Marsden should have avoided that one.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Marsden misses with a straight right.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but Marsden moved out of range.
Marsden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mesquita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T8#
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Marsden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mesquita in his tracks.
Mesquita lands with an overhand left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mesquita throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita misses with a left hand
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Mesquita 's knee. #TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marsden to the mat! Marsden manages to get full guard.

Marsden scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T9#
Marsden throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Marsden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marsden misses the jab.
Marsden connects with a crisp jab.
Marsden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mesquita.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Marsden gets caught flat footed, as Mesquita shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mesquita throws an elbow that misses. Marsden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mesquita's guard. Nice move by Marsden!#REVB#
Marsden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mesquita is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Marsden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but Marsden shows good takedown defense.
Marsden flicks out a counter leg kick but Mesquita steps away.
Mesquita misses with a looping right.
Marsden defending well as Mesquita loads up on a big left hand.
Mesquita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick lands for Marsden.
Marsden throws the left hand but Mesquita avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Marsden.
A swing and a miss from Marsden.
Marsden wants to land a leg kick but Mesquita is out of range.
Mick Marsden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mesquita connects with a body shot.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden misses the target.
Marsden cracks Mesquita with a good jab.
Mesquita misses with a body punch
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden scores with a jab to the head.
Mesquita throws a lazy right hand but Marsden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mesquita misses with a lunging right hand
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden blocks a jab.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marsden looks to land a left hand but Mesquita moved out of range nicely.
Marsden throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Marsden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marsden throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mesquita throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsden.
A shot to the body from Mesquita misses
and Marsden counters with a thumping low kick.
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Mesquita tries to counter with a takedown but Marsden is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mesquita misses the target.
Mesquita takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Marsden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita ducks right into an uppercut from Marsden.
Marsden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Mesquita lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marsden doesn't seem phased though.
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mesquita misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Marsden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mesquita misses with a hook. Marsden ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden! But no joy.
Marsden misses with an uppercut
and Mesquita counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marsden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mick Marsden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden wants to clinch but Mesquita slips to the side
and Mesquita counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marsden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marsden misses with a looping right.
Mesquita blocks a head kick by Marsden.
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up with Marsden, looking for a takedown. Mesquita pushes Marsden against the cage but Marsden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mesquita backing away here, and Marsden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marsden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mesquita momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marsden! #T4#
Mesquita takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marsden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but Marsden moved out of range.
Mesquita swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marsden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mesquita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Mesquita misses the target.
Marsden throws a right hand that misses
and Mesquita counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marsden is looking to slow Mesquita down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Mesquita. That snapped Marsden's head back.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick and Mesquita moves out of range easily. #T5#
Marsden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Marsden as Mesquita shoots in.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden connects with a leg kick.
Mesquita on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mesquita is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mesquita digs a good hook to Marsden's body.
Marsden misses with a low kick.
Marsden motions for Mesquita to come forward. Marsden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Mesquita blocks a low kick nicely.#T6#
Mesquita looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range.
Mesquita backing away here, and Marsden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Mesquita shoots in but Marsden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marsden misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Mesquita misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mesquita misses the target.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick
and Mesquita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marsden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mesquita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Marsden throws a lazy uppercut
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T7#
Marsden throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Mesquita throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.
Mesquita avoids the head kick by Marsden.
Mesquita throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Marsden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mesquita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Marsden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mesquita prevents a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden lands with a right to the head.
Mesquita takes an elbow to the temple.
Marsden lands a left hand.
Marsden misses with an elbow over the top.
Mesquita is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Mesquita manages to break the clinch.
Marsden moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T8#
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt - Marsden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mesquita misses the shot to the body.
Marsden scores with a leg kick.
Marsden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mesquita throws out the jab.
Marsden misses with a hook.
Mesquita tests Marsden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mesquita is out of range. #CL2#
Marsden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mesquita dodges an elbow strike from Marsden.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mesquita's elbow.
Mesquita is trying to maintain a safe position but Marsden gets an underhook and turns Mesquita into the cage.#T9#
Marsden pushes off an throws an elbow but Mesquita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mesquita blocks a body shot from Marsden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden.
Marsden misses with an elbow over the top.
Marsden gets through Mesquita's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsden digs a right hand into Mesquita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mesquita's gas tank.
Mesquita blocks the elbow strike.
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsden keeps control of Mesquita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body.
Marsden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Mesquita avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden.
Marsden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marsden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Marsden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Marsden works over Mesquita's head and body with a nice combination.
Mesquita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden.
Marsden tries to clinch there but Mesquita circles away.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden lands with a nice body punch.
Marsden misses the jab.
Mesquita looks to throw the jab but Marsden is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita looks to throw the jab but Marsden is out of range.
Marsden dips to his left and cracks Mesquita with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Marsden.#T1#
Marsden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita misses the body punch
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsden thows a leg kick but Mesquita checks it #TD#
so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Marsden manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mesquita has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marsden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Marsden has him pressed against the cage.
Marsden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden lands a left hand. #ROC2#Mesquita is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mesquita creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Mesquita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mesquita dodges an elbow strike from Marsden.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Mesquita avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Marsden creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mesquita seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Mesquita goes for a takedown attempt but Marsden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden moves away from the strike by Mesquita.
Marsden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Marsden.
Marsden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mesquita scores with a punch to the head.
Mesquita takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Mesquita gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marsden defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mesquita trying to control from Marsden's half guard. Marsden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Mick Marsden has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Marsden manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mick Marsden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mesquita prevents a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Marsden. #T4#
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Marsden has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Marsden.
Mesquita prevents a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden can't find room to land a body shot as Mesquita controls the action.
Marsden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mesquitas head.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Mesquita.
A right hook to the body lands for Mesquita.
Marsden lands a body punch.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden is pressed up against the cage. Mesquita has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marsden down to the mat. Marsden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marsden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita thuds a left hand into Marsden's body.
Mesquita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marsden throws an overhand right that lands on Mesquita's shoulder, as Mesquita tries to avoid the shot. #T5#
Mesquita misses with a looping left.
Mesquita looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mesquita misses with a hook
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita misses with a lunging right hand
letting Marsden counter with a right hand.
Marsden lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mesquita.
Marsden misses with a leg kick
and Mesquita counters with a straight right hand.
Mesquita throws a sloppy body shot
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mesquita lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden can pounce on him.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Mesquita. #T6#
A shot to the body from Mesquita misses
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mesquita throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden looks for the body kick but Mesquita saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Marsden tests Mesquita's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marsden connects with a crisp jab.
Marsden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Mesquita shoots in and bounces Marsden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Marsden wriggles free and stands up. #T7#
Marsden scores with a shot to the body.
Mesquita throws a hook to the side of Marsden's head but Marsden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mesquita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marsden counters with a leg kick.
Marsden with a hook.
Mesquita misses with a hook
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mesquita shoots in but Marsden avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T8#
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
Mesquita sets himself, and Marsden steps forward looking for the clinch! Mesquita avoids it this time.
Mesquita moves out of range of the leg kick from Marsden.
Marsden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marsden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mesquita.
Mesquita misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
Marsden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Mick Marsden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T9#
Mesquita on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marsden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mesquita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
Mesquita lands a jab to Marsden's midsection.
Marsden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mesquita is out of range and Marsden settles back down.
Marsden throws a chopping leg kick but Mesquita manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luan Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mesquita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marsden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita blocks a jab.
A big right from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marsden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mesquita's knee momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Marsden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marsden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Marsden!
An out of breath Mick Marsden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 177
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Hyde throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Hyde lands with an uppercut that bounces Mesquita off the cage and back into range.
Mesquita takes one on the button.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Hyde feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mesquita sprawling to the canvas! Mesquita rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hyde finish him?! #ROC2#Mesquita is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Luan Mesquita has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hyde throws an overhand right that lands on Mesquita's shoulder, as Mesquita tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Mesquita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hyde lands a nice shot to the body.
Hyde looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Hyde backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Mesquita's temple! It sends Mesquita violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Hyde celebrates and the doctors try to help Mesquita!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Grant Hyde!
Grant Hyde very nearly forgot to thank Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TOF 169
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but Mesquita seems unphased.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
Karlsson misses with a body kick.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mesquita with a jab.
Mesquita misses with a hook
and Karlsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Karlsson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mesquita misses.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Karlsson clinches up against the cage.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mesquita or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
A short right from Karlsson. #T1#
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Karlsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mesquita drops back down to his feet.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Mesquita blocking some punches.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mesquita is working for takedown but Karlsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
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 Karlsson walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jonas Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luan Mesquita.
Karlsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Karlsson kicks Mesquita off and gets back to his feet.
Luan Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Karlsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mesquita just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Karlsson looks for the body kick but Mesquita saw that one coming. #TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mesquita lands in his opponent's guard.
Karlsson keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Karlsson wants to stand up but Mesquita is controlling him.
Karlsson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him. #T3#
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Karlsson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Karlsson pushes Mesquita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mesquita lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Karlsson is keeping the position.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving. #ES#
Karlsson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mesquita connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Mesquita's shoulder, as Mesquita tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mesquita! But no joy.
Karlsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Karlsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mesquita finds it's way round the side to connect with Karlsson's head.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mesquita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T5#
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Mesquita moves out of range easily.
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Karlsson pushes Mesquita up against the cage in a clinch.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mesquita's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Mesquita blocking some punches.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mesquita shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T6#
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mesquita clobbers Karlsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jonas Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mesquita's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karlsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mesquita scrambles back to his feet.
Mesquita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karlsson is fending him off so far but Mesquita persists. Nope, Karlsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Mesquita connects with a right hand. Karlsson shakes it off.#T7#
Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mesquita circles away quickly and effectively.
Mesquita throws a right hand that misses
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita blocks a jab.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mesquita.
Mesquita connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karlsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mesquita with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
Mesquita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T8##TD2#
Mesquita gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Karlsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Karlsson lands a head shot.
Karlsson staying out of range there.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Mesquita avoids nicely.
Karlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mesquita.
Mesquita is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karlsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mesquita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T9#
A solid body kick from Karlsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mesquita will feel that in the morning.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mesquita misses the target.
Karlsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mesquita just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKarlsson.
Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mesquita. Mesquita circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Karlsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mesquita cracks Karlsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mesquita connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Karlsson lands a big head kick that sends Mesquita tumbling to the mat! Karlsson takes a step backwards and waves Mesquita back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Mesquita is rocked!
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mesquita throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karlsson wants to slow Mesquita down by chopping away at his legs.
Mesquita looks for a takedown but Karlsson sprawls well.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Karlsson leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mesquita connects with a body shot that sends Karlsson's belly button to the back.
Mesquita misses with a jab to the body
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita misses the body punch
and Karlsson counters with a nice kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Jonas Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luan Mesquita.
Mesquita is breathing heavily.
Mesquita throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Karlsson clinches up with Mesquita and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karlsson to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mesquita controls his hands. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Karlsson cracks Mesquita with an open hand slap.
Mesquita is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mesquita seems to have recovered his senses.
Mesquita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mesquita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mesquita keeps the fight on the outside.
Mesquita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Karlsson coming out on top.#TD2#
Mesquita shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Karlsson pushes Mesquita off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlsson tries to sprawl out of it but Mesquita keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karlsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Mesquita throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karlsson. That's going to slow Mesquita down.
Karlsson connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Karlsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karlsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mesquita takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from Karlsson as Mesquita shoots in.#KD#
Karlsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mesquita sprawling to the canvas! Mesquita rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Karlsson finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Mesquita is out of range.
Karlsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mesquita avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
A countering left hand to the body from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlsson. #T5#
Mesquita fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Mesquita misses the target.
Karlsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Mesquita should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Mesquita covering up! Karlsson comes in with a big uppercut and Mesquita goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonas Karlsson!
Jonas Karlsson retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Jonas Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 157
Date: Oct 04, 2024

#R1#
Mesquita lands with a shot to the body.
Mesquita fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mesquita scores with the left hand. Shay knows he should have avoided that one.
Shay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mesquita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Shay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Mesquita looking to score a takedown here. Shay is defending well but Mesquita drives through and ends up in Shay's guard.#SUB#
Shay 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.#SUB#
Mesquita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita chips away with some ground and pound.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Shay has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shay's head.
Mesquita postures up in Shay's guard and throws a big left but Shay blocks it.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Shay is looking for a triangle but Mesquita pushes his legs off easily.
Mesquita advances position into side control!
Mesquita in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2##SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura but Shay is defending well.
Mesquita is working Shay over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shay tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita with the ground and pound but Shay regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Shay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Shay defends it.
Shay wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mesquita is trying to control. Shay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mesquita. #SUB2#
Shay is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shay keeps working.
Mesquita throwing shots but Shay is blocking nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shay holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mesquita is thwarting Shay's attempts to control the position.
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Shay defends it.
Mesquita slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Shay is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Mesquita trying to control the pace. #T5#
Shay is looking to control Mesquita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shay avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good exchange - Mesquita coming out on top.
Shay connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shay working a defensive guard here.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Shay keeps moving.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T6##SUB2#
Mesquita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shay has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Shay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shay lands a couple of elbows.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Shay from controlling successfully.
Shay postures up. #T7#
Shay is in close to Mesquita's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shay 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#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shay is trying to keep Mesquita in close. #SUB#
Shay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Mesquita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Shay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita won't allow Shay to sweep him here.
Mesquita trying to control but Shay is working from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Shay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shay chips away with some ground and pound.#T9##SUB2#
Shay 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. Shay is looking to defend but Mesquita has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shay! Mesquita pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shay taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luan Mesquita!
Tevin Shay was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll look back on the film and see what I did wrong. I'll take this L... it's on me.'.

Event: TOF 149
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Mesquita shoots for a takedown but Fergusson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mesquita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fergusson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mesquita counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fergusson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Fergusson tries to sprawl but Mesquita drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Fergusson is having none of it.
Fergusson 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 landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fergusson to regain full guard.
Fergusson 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mesquita landing with the ground and pound.
Fergusson trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mesquita trying to control but Fergusson is working from the bottom.
Fergusson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fergusson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
Fergusson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Fergusson wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mesquita wants to sweep but Fergusson has passed to side control!
Mesquita is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fergusson moves into full mount!
Mesquita holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fergusson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Fergusson throws some wild stikes that Mesquita manages to avoid easily.
Fergusson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mesquita can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fergusson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mesquita looks a forlorn figure.
Mesquita is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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.
Mesquita wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fergusson.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fergusson throwing strikes but Mesquita recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Mesquita moves into full guard. #T4##SUB#
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.
Fergusson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fergusson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mesquita manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fergusson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fergusson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fergusson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fergusson's back!#T5##SUB#
Mesquita looking for the choke but no joy.
Fergusson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mesquita off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fergusson tries to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Fergusson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mesquita!
Mesquita punches Fergusson on the ear.
Mesquita is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mesquita working for the choke. #SUB#
Mesquita is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fergusson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mesquita off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luan Mesquita!

Event: TOF 142
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Mesquita saw that one coming.
Rock Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay throws a head kick that misses
and Mesquita counters with a right hand to the body.
Jay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mesquita.
Mesquita has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jay is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jay misses with a looping left.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jay throws a counter high kick but Mesquita was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jay tries to close the distance and clinch but Mesquita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jay throws a head kick that misses.
Mesquita with a body punch. A glancing blow. #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!
Mesquita working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jay has one of Mesquita's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mesquita connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Mesquita wants to control but Jay is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita working the ground and pound but Jay is defending the strikes.
Jay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jay tries to get out of the position.
Check out the look on Mesquita's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mesquita laying and praying for a moment but Jay takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mesquita works his way into full mount!
Jay is in a horrible position here. Mesquita smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Mesquita lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT2#It looks like Rock Jay has been cut.
Jay suckers Mesquita into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Jay is now in Mesquita's guard!
Mesquita looking to control.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jay defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jay defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mesquita throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jay uses it to pass to side control.
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jay 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 manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Jay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jay's guard. #REVB#
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Jay blocks nicely.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T5#
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Jay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
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 throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mesquita stands up over Jay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Jay.
Mesquita throws a strike but Jay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jay defends well.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mesquita throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jay uses it to pass to side control. #T7#
Mesquita is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jay off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Jay 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 Mesquita gets his way! #SUB2#
Mesquita working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking to break Jay's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jay remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mesquita will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Jay won't enjoy being in this position. Mesquita looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jay is tapping - it's over boys! Mesquita picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luan Mesquita!

Event: TOF 133
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Nielson scores with a spinning back kick!
Mesquita connects with a right hand. Nielson shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Nielson as he connects with a hook.
Mesquita takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nielson misses with a hook.
Mesquita throwing a counter right hand but Nielson manages to avoid it.
Nielson scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Mesquita gets a double leg takedown into Nielson's guard.#SUB2#
Nielson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Nielson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nielson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Triumph Over Fear inform us that Nielson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mesquita postures up in Nielson's guard and throws a big left but Nielson blocks it.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielson keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nielson holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Nielson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Nielson's legs - danger averted.
Nielson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nielson being controlled here, momentarily.
Nielson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Mesquita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Mesquita looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nielson misses with a head kick.
Mesquita closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Nielson.
Nielson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mesquita circles away.
Nielson scores with a jab. Mesquita acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Nielson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mesquita won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nielson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Nielson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mesquita to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mesquita shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mesquita can't escape the 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.
A nice elbow there by Nielson.
Nielson working the ground and pound effectively.
Nielson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mesquita is working to get back to half guard. #T5#
Mesquita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielson pulls his head out easily.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Nielson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nielson 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 Nielson. #SUB#
Mesquita has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Nielson. Oh but Mesquita has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Nielson goes limp - he's gone! Mesquita jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luan Mesquita!

Event: TOF 125
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Bayarmaa misses.
Bayarmaa moves away from the strike by Mesquita.
Bayarmaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mesquita has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Mesquita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bayarmaa is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Mesquita.
Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bayarmaa wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Bayarmaa is having none of it.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bayarmaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Mesquita prevents Bayarmaa from standing back up.
Bayarmaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bayarmaa defends it well.
Mesquita with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Bayarmaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mesquita prevents Bayarmaa from standing back up.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bayarmaa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Bayarmaa coming out on top.
Mesquita avoids the head kick by Bayarmaa.
And Mesquita tries to counter it with a takedown but Bayarmaa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Bayarmaa. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick but Mesquita moves out of range.
Mesquita now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mesquita appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Bayarmaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bayarmaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mesquita lands a body shot. #T3##TD2#
Mesquita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Mesquita are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Mesquita's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bayarmaa wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Bayarmaa is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita lands an elbow.
Bayarmaa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mesquita asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Mesquita seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bayarmaa to see if he's OK.
Bayarmaa wants to get back to his feet but Mesquita drags him back down.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
Mesquita fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bayarmaa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mesquita landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bayarmaa tries to escape but Mesquita is in control.
Mesquita is chipping away with strikes.
Bayarmaa is trying to get back to his feet.
Mesquita works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mesquita cracks Bayarmaa with a big elbow. #T5#
Mesquita happy to just control the position for now.
Mesquita working the ground and pound but Bayarmaa is defending the strikes.
Mesquita grinds an elbow into Bayarmaa's temple. #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!
Bayarmaa tries to escape but Mesquita is in control. #SUB2#
Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mesquita looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bayarmaa is avoiding damage well. #T6##SUB2#
Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Bayarmaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mesquita grinds an elbow into Bayarmaa's temple. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working to tighten his grip on Bayarmaa's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bayarmaa has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mesquita is really squeezing tight and eventually Bayarmaa passes out! Mesquita breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luan Mesquita!

Event: RSE 78:
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Whitaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mesquita uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whitaker has time to react.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Mesquita lands.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Mesquita misses
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita swings widly with a right hand
and Whitaker counters with a left to the body.
Whitaker misses the body punch
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whitaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whitaker misses with a straight left. #T1#
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Whitaker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Mesquita has his feet on Whitaker's thighs here. He's pushed Whitaker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Whitaker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luan Mesquita!

Event: RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Alieva tries to clinch but Mesquita moves out of range. #CL#
Alieva moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Alieva has Mesquita pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alieva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mesquita tumbling to the mat - Alieva dives into Mesquita's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alieva trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alieva 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.#SUB#
Alieva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mesquita uses it to pass to side control. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Alieva is defending well.
Alieva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alieva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Firm, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mesquita laying and praying for a moment but Alieva takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Alieva defending well.
Mesquita prevents Alieva from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Alieva defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Alieva defends it.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Alieva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Alieva is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Alieva defends the submission attempt.
Alieva works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Mesquita stays in close to Alieva's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alieva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Alieva's legs - danger averted.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Alieva keeps moving. #SUB#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita pushes down on Alieva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mesquita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Alieva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mesquita fails to advance to Alieva's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mesquita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alieva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luan Mesquita dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mesquita fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alieva misses with a looping left.
Mesquita drops his hands momentarily and Alieva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Alieva has closed the distance and engaged Mesquita in a clinch. #TD#
Alieva drags the fight down to the ground.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mesquita controlling from the top position.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luan Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Mesquita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mesquita working some strikes from top position.
Mesquita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mesquita won't allow Alieva to sweep him here.
Mesquita trying to control but Alieva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alieva is looking for a triangle but Mesquita pushes his legs off easily.
Mesquita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alieva prevents Mesquita from moving into mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Mesquita connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alieva some visible discomfort.
Alieva tries to improve position but can't.
Alieva regains half guard.
Alieva is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Alieva is defending well. #T3#
Mesquita content to control rather than advance.
Alieva is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Alieva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alieva tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Alieva is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.
Mesquita is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Alieva is having none of it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alieva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alieva.
Alieva keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita stays in close to Alieva's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Alieva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita is working Alieva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luan Mesquita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mesquita has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mesquita there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alieva misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mesquita to counter with a crisp jab.
Alieva is looking to clinch.
Mesquita throws a hook but Alieva avoids it easily.
Alieva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mesquita.#TD2#
Alieva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alieva keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alieva 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 trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Alieva controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mesquita looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Alieva looking for subs off his back but Mesquita has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alieva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Mesquita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Alieva is defending well.
Alieva is trying to control but can't.
Mesquita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alieva tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Alieva trying to control here.
Mesquita wants to control but Alieva is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Alieva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luan Mesquita!

Event: RSE 63: Poisonous Path
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Mesquita lands with a good body shot.
Mesquita connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Abner tries to sprawl but Mesquita drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Abner keeping control of the position.
Abner pushes Mesquita off looking to stand but Mesquita dives back in and keeps control.
Abner wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Abner 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 working the head and body with strikes.
Abner is trying to stand up here but Mesquita is controlling him well.
Abner taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Abner won't allow it. #T1#
Abner is trying to stand.
Abner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mesquita with the ground and pound but Abner uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Abner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Abner has wrist control.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Abner blocks nicely.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abner can't keep his opponent in guard - Mesquita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Abner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mesquita. #SUB2#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abner sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Abner is controlling Mesquita's trapped leg to prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abner dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Abner 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 is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Abner stands and steps away. Mesquita gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Abner throws a leg kick but Mesquita checks it.
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Abner.
Mesquita lands a nice looking body shot.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut
and Abner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abner looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.#T4#
Abner throws a leg kick that misses.
Mesquita fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abner on the side of the head.
Mesquita scores with a hook.
Mesquita swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abner.
Mesquita dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mesquita.

Abner explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it.
Abner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mesquita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
Abner misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luan Mesquita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mesquita misses with a hook.
Mesquita throws a jab but it's blocked by Abner.
Abner throws a head kick that misses.
Abner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abner has time to react.
Mesquita looks to land a left hand but Abner moved out of range nicely.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Abner is looking to counter the offense by Mesquita and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner misses with a low kick.
Mesquita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mesquita has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mesquita and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luan Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Abner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mesquita was well out of range. Poor timing from Abner.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mesquita connects with a looping right hand.
Mesquita lands a nice shot that snaps Abner's head back.
Mesquita blocks a head kick by Abner.
Abner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mesquita.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Abner slips a straight right by Mesquita.
Abner with a jab.#T2#
Mesquita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abner lands with a slapping head kick.
Abner staying out of range there.
Abner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita lands a nice hook to Abner's body. Abner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Abner gets caught flat footed, as Mesquita shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Abner is wriggling around but Mesquita manages to pass to half guard.
Abner is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abner wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Abner wants to get back to full guard.
Abner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abner defends it well.
Abner is looking to escape.
Abner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mesquita wants to control but Abner is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abner is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Mesquita stops Abner from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Mesquita looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Abner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abner is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luan Mesquita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Abner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Abner scores with a four punch combination!
Abner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mesquita goes for a double leg but Abner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abner continues to drive forward.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
The crowd cheers as Abner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mesquita doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Abner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mesquita connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner can't do much from the bottom here.
Abner is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita wants to control but Abner is keeping him busy. #T1#
Abner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mesquita has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mesquita in side control, throwing shots but Abner defends.
Mesquita in side control, throwing shots but Abner defends.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
Abner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mesquita working the head with strikes.
Abner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mesquita asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Abner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abner tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Abner dodges the ground and pound from Mesquita.
An elbow from Mesquita crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mesquita goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Abner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mesquita's guard! Nice work there by Abner!
Abner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.#SUB2#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abner is aware though and is defending well.
Abner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mesquita's guard.
Abner with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Abner avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abner defends it easily.
Brayden Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Abner throws a strike but Mesquita rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Luan Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita stops Abner from standing up.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abner looking for a sweep. Not yet Abner, not yet.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Mesquita controlling from the top position.
Abner is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture.
Luan Mesquita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mesquita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luan Mesquita.
Well Mesquita has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luan Mesquita!

Event: RSE 55: Cattle Decapitation
Date: Feb 28, 2024

#R1#
Nice body punch from Sorenson.
Sorenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sorenson throws a sloppy body shot
and Mesquita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mesquita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mesquita cracks Sorenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sorenson throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Sorenson's head coaches at The Nest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A shot to the liver by Mesquita. Beautiful body shot.
Sorenson lands a slapping body shot.
Sorenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mesquita's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Mesquita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mesquita changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mesquita misses with a looping right.
Sorenson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sorenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mesquita.
Sorenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mesquita under the eye.#T1#
Mesquita connects with a nice looking jab.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Sorenson.
Mesquita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Mesquita misses its intended target.
Mesquita takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Mesquita catches Sorenson right on the button with a cross.
Mesquita changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luka Sorenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sorenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mesquita's hands.
Sorenson throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Sorenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mesquita misses with a straight left.
Sorenson scores with a nice right hand.
Sorenson takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Sorenson misses with a body shot.
Sorenson misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita scores with the left hand. Sorenson knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Mesquita takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mesquita misses with a hook. Sorenson ducked under it nicely.
It appears Sorenson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sorenson throws a solid leg kick but Mesquita takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sorenson.
Sorenson is looking to wear down Mesquita with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sorenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sorenson throws a push kick but Mesquita slaps the foot to one side.
Mesquita takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sorenson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mesquita scores with a hook.
Sorenson throws a right hand that misses
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
Luka Sorenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorenson throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Mesquita stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sorenson.
A jab from Mesquita does it's job there.
Mesquita throws a lazy right hand but Sorenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sorenson scores with a jab to the body.
Sorenson loads up on a big right hand but Mesquita slips the punch.
Mesquita works the jab nicely.
Sorenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sorenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sorenson with the inside leg kick.
A big left from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Mesquita scores with a takedown into Sorenson's guard.
Sorenson wants to stand and escape but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sorenson is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita trying to control but Sorenson is working from the bottom.
Sorenson is looking to stand up but Mesquita isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sorenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mesquita. That did some damage!
Mesquita throws an overhand right that lands on Sorenson's shoulder, as Sorenson tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luka Sorenson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mesquita connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mesquita throws out a powerful jab.
Mesquita with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sorenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Mesquita looks to land a left hand but Sorenson moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sorenson misses the target.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sorenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mesquita momentarily.
Sorenson misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sorenson.
Sorenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but Sorenson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sorenson's head.
Mesquita moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sorenson looks to land a left hand but Mesquita moved out of range nicely.
Sorenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Sorenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
Sorenson cracks a nice hook into Mesquita's ribs.
Mesquita takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Sorenson throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Sorenson looks to throw the jab but Mesquita is out of range.
Mesquita staying out of range there.
Sorenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Mesquita looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sorenson misses with a straight right.
Sorenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mesquita. Mesquita circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sorenson.
Sorenson throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorenson manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mesquita slips under a jab.
Mesquita fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sorenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mesquita is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Mesquita - just one landing.
Mesquita misses with a left hand
enabling Sorenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sorenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita moves forwards but Sorenson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sorenson throws a sloppy body shot
and Mesquita counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from Sorenson. #T3#
Mesquita fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sorenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mesquita moves out of range of the body kick.
Mesquita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sorenson throws out a powerful jab.
Mesquita moves away from the strike by Sorenson.
A telegraphed right hand from Mesquita misses the target.
Mesquita with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sorenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Mesquita takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sorenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Mesquita swings for the body but Sorenson moves out of range.
Sorenson scores with a jab. Mesquita acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sorenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mesquita is able to avoid easily.
Sorenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mesquita.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mesquita shoots in but Sorenson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Sorenson works the jab nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mesquita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sorenson.
A lazy left from Mesquita finds it's target.
Mesquita misses with a hook
and Sorenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luka Sorenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sorenson is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from Sorenson misses
and Mesquita counters with a nice body shot.
Mesquita looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mesquita slips under a jab.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita throws a jab when Sorenson was well out of range.
Sorenson scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Sorenson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sorenson scores with a jab to the body.
Luka Sorenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sorenson throws a front kick that sends Mesquita stumbling back into the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mesquita crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sorenson - the referee stops the clock and Mesquita gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sorenson. Mesquita manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mesquita shoots and misses
and Sorenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sorenson lands a jab to Mesquita's midsection.
Sorenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sorenson.
Mesquita with a hook.
Sorenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorenson.
Mesquita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mesquita slips a straight right by Sorenson.
Mesquita slips a jab from Sorenson.
Sorenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Mesquita tries to counter it with a takedown but Sorenson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
A jab from Sorenson misses.
Mesquita lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sorenson at a distance.
Sorenson looks for the body kick but Mesquita saw that one coming.
Mesquita defending well as Sorenson loads up on a big left hand.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Sorenson.
Sorenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mesquita looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorenson is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mesquita.
It looked like Sorenson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mesquita.
Sorenson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mesquita has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mesquita misses with a looping left.
A jab from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita drops his hands momentarily and Sorenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
The fighters circling - Mesquita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Sorenson is looking to score with low kicks.
Sorenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mesquita counters with a stiff right hand.
Sorenson misses the body punch
and Mesquita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#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 trying to mount his opponent but Sorenson defends it.
Sorenson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sorenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Sorenson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mesquita missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Sorenson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorenson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mesquita drops an elbow to the side of Sorenson's head.
Sorenson tries to kick Mesquita off but Mesquita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mesquita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Mesquita there.
Sorenson looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4##ES#
Sorenson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mesquita looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorenson is just out of range.
Sorenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mesquita under the eye.
Sorenson lands the left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Sorenson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sorenson scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sorenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mesquita.
Luan Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorenson lands a glancing blow to the side of Mesquita's head.
Mesquita scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Sorenson there.
Sorenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sorenson lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luka Sorenson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sorenson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luka Sorenson!
A relieved looking Luka Sorenson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RSE 45: Wasted World
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mesquita shoots in and bounces Ngam Chit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Ngam Chit has his feet on Mesquita's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mesquita fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mesquita misses with a wild body shot.
Mesquita throws the left hand but Ngam Chit avoids the punch easily.
Mesquita just misses with a punch to the body.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut
and Ngam Chit counters with a low kick, right behind Mesquita 's knee.
Mesquita tests Ngam Chit's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Ngam Chit just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mesquita lands with an overhand left.
Mesquita throws a poor cross that misses
and Ngam Chit counters with a body kick.
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ngam Chit throws a shot from downtown. Mesquita moves away and avoids it.
Mesquita lands with a hook. Ngam Chit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita throws a looping overhand right but Ngam Chit ducks down to avoid it.
Ngam Chit throws a big counter head kick but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Borwornsit Ngam Chit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mesquita takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Mesquita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngam Chit is concentrating on defense, preventing Mesquita from advancing position.
Ngam Chit trying to control here.
Ngam Chit pushes Mesquita off looking to stand but Mesquita dives back in and keeps control.
Ngam Chit wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ngam Chit is trying to stand.
Mesquita lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngam Chit trying to control here.
Ngam Chit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ngam Chit trying to control here.
Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Ngam Chit's hands, connecting with Ngam Chit's forehead.
Ngam Chit 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 is working for a kimura but Ngam Chit is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ngam Chit is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.
Mesquita stops Ngam Chit from getting back to his feet.
Ngam Chit tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
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.#SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Ngam Chit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ngam Chit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ngam Chit wants to get back to his feet.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ngam Chit tries to kick Mesquita off but Mesquita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
Mesquita prevents Ngam Chit from standing back up.
Ngam Chit trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita drops an elbow to the side of Ngam Chit's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ngam Chit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mesquita is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngam Chit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ngam Chit told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ngam Chit is trying to stand back up but Mesquita is controlling him
Ngam Chit is trying to control but Mesquita manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luan Mesquita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ngam Chit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ngam Chit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mesquita counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ngam Chit!
A big right from Mesquita misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngam Chit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown. Ngam Chit fights it but they end up in guard.
Luan Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ngam Chit controlling Mesquita's posture.
Ngam Chit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Ngam Chit keeps moving.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ngam Chit's head.
Mesquita passes Ngam Chit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mesquita looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ngam Chit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ngam Chit tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Ngam Chit trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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 Ngam Chit's temple. #ROC#Ngam Chit is rocked!
Mesquita stalling.
Ngam Chit is still in real trouble! Can Mesquita finish him?#SUB#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ngam Chit is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mesquita fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ngam Chit from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mesquita! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luan Mesquita!

Event: RSE 34: Victorious March
Date: Dec 27, 2023

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Mesquita blocks the leg kick.
Marsden scores with a three punch combo!
Mesquita tries to clinch but Marsden moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marsden.
Mesquita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mick Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden thumps Mesquita with a low kick.#TD2#
Mesquita drives through with a takedown into guard.

Marsden manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita doesn't manage to clinch there - Marsden circles away.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Mesquita takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marsden leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marsden feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden is looking to counter punch.
Marsden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Mesquita on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mesquita wants to clinch up but Marsden keeps it at a distance.
Mesquita on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marsden. Marsden obviously looking to wear him down.
Marsden scores with the left hand. Mesquita knows he should have avoided that one.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Mesquita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mesquita blocks a jab.#T2#
Marsden throws a jab but it's blocked by Mesquita.
Mesquita let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marsden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita postures up in Marsden's guard and throws a big left but Marsden blocks it. #ES#
Marsden is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mesquita blocks an elbow strike.
Mesquita blocking some punches.
Marsden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marsden digs a right hand into Mesquita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mesquita's gas tank. #T3#
Mesquita wants to get back to striking at distance but Marsden won't allow it.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mesquita - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mesquita prevents a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden trying to control the position but instead, Mesquita has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marsden into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mesquita.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Mesquita.
Marsden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mesquita lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Marsden pushes off an throws an elbow but Mesquita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Mesquita controls his hands.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Mesquita controls his hands.
Mesquita blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Mesquita blocks an elbow strike.
Mesquita misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marsden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mesquita's brow.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Mesquita fails to land.
Marsden throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Mesquita jumps into guard, dragging Marsden to the mat. #SUB2#
Marsden avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Mesquita has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marsden 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.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Marsden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marsden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mesquita.
Marsden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mesquita darts in looking for a takedown but Marsden gets double underhooks and turns Mesquita into the cage.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mesquita is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marsden with a body shot.
Marsden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mesquita can do to turn this around?
Nice shot lands for Marsden.
Good leg kick by Marsden.
A punch lands to the side of Marsden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marsden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden lands an overhand right.
Marsden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mesquita.
Marsden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Marsden throws out a leg kick but Mesquita moves out of range and Marsden only half commits.
Marsden swings widly with a right hand
and Mesquita counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mesquita lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mesquita takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mick Marsden is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marsden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mesquita has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mesquita and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marsden sets himself, and Mesquita steps forward looking for the clinch! Marsden avoids it this time.
Mick Marsden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mesquita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marsden throws a right hand that misses
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Marsden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mesquita to score with a decent uppercut.
Marsden thumps Mesquita with a low kick.
A jab from Mesquita finds it's way through Marsden's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden throws a lazy right hand but Mesquita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mesquita has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mesquita takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mesquita uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Marsden.
Marsden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marsden throws a head kick but Mesquita moves out of range.
Marsden with a nice cross.
Marsden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Marsden drops his hands momentarily and Mesquita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita wants to clinch up but Marsden keeps it at a distance.
Mesquita blocks a head kick by Marsden.
Mesquita blocks a head kick by Marsden.
Mesquita scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Mesquita as he checks the leg kick.
Mesquita lands a right hook to the body.
Mesquita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Marsden misses. #T4#
Mesquita lands with an overhand left.
Marsden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mesquita. Mesquita circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden scores with the left hand. Mesquita knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita throws a looping overhand right but Marsden ducks down to avoid it.
Mesquita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden throws out the jab.
Marsden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch but Marsden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick lands for Marsden.
Marsden throws a leg kick but Mesquita sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Marsden dominated that second round.
That's time! Marsden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Marsden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mesquita was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Mesquita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left and a right from Marsden both land. Nice combination.
Marsden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mesquita tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Marsden misses.
Mesquita fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marsden throws a hook but Mesquita blocks it.
Mesquita with the counter takedown but Marsden avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
Mesquita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden.
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Marsden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marsden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marsden throws a low kick but Mesquita moves out of range easily. #T1#
Marsden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Mesquita as he connects with a hook.
Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marsden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Marsden gets tackled into the cage by Mesquita. Mesquita maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marsden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mesquita's brow.
Marsden tries to work over Mesquita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Marsden.
Marsden can't find room to land a body shot as Mesquita controls the action.
Mesquita avoids a wild elbow strike from Marsden.#TD2#
Mesquita is trying to trip Marsden. He has hold of a leg but Marsden is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mesquita persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Marsden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Marsden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Mesquita wants to hit a sweep here but Marsden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mesquita there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mesquita is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Mesquita bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.#ES#
Marsden has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mesquita has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden presses Mesquita against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mick Marsden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Marsden.
Marsden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marsden gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Mesquita controls his hands. #BC2#
Mesquita breaks from the clinch.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Marsden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden thumps Mesquita with a low kick.
Luan Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mesquita lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mesquita on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mesquita misses with a body punch
and Marsden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Marsden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marsden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Marsden!
Mick Marsden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 25: Impossible Brutality
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Padilha misses with a hook to the body
and Mesquita counters with a stiff right hand.
Mesquita takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mesquita misses with a jab to the body
and Padilha counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Mesquita throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Padilha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mesquita is in Padilha's guard.
Mesquita prevents Padilha from getting back to his feet.
Mesquita stands up over Padilha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Padilha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mesquita moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mesquita seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Padilha for as long as he can get away with.
Padilha is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mesquita is controlling him well.#SUB#
Mesquita has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Padilha is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mesquita yanks on the arm and Padilha is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mesquita.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luan Mesquita!

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023

188 cm
27 yrs
194 lbs

188 cm
21 yrs
200 lbs

Fred

Mesquita

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jon Fred! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Luan Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Fred closes the distance and pushes Mesquita back into the cage.
Fred is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fred gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fred drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mesquita gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fred wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Fred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fred drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mesquita gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Mesquita has Fred pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mesquita pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fred tumbling to the mat - Mesquita dives into Fred's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fred (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Fred is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fred keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass. #T1#
Fred wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fred 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: Fred (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Fred stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Fred from controlling successfully.
Fred passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Fred trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Mesquita is pressing down on Fred's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fred trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fred sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard.
Fred stalling away here and it's allowed Mesquita to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Fred 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fred defends it easily.
Fred works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fred pulls his head out easily.
Mesquita won't allow Fred to pass to mount.
Fred frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (5) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is squirming around, avoiding Fred's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Fred is having none of it.
Mesquita can't escape the position.
Fred can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Fred is stalling here but it's allowed Mesquita to get half guard.
Mesquita is staying active underneath Fred, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fred works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (8) vs (2) Mesquita#T5#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but Fred isn't that keen on the idea.
Fred wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fred is working hard here to advance position.
Fred can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Fred controlling the pace for now.
Mesquita stops Fred from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6##SUB#
Fred with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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: Fred (11) vs (2) Mesquita#SUB#
Fred is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fred has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mesquita's body.
Mesquita tries to escape the position. #T7##SUB#
Fred working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mesquita tries to escape the position.
Fred just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fred's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mesquita manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fred's guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (11) vs (4) Mesquita
Fred keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T8#
Fred trying to control the position.
Fred looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mesquita puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fred moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Fred has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fred (15) vs (4) Mesquita
Fred is looking to take Mesquita's back but instead Mesquita gets back to half guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fred performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Mesquita is staying active underneath Fred, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Fred is trying to work for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Fred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Fred advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fred trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away. #T10#
Fred is really struggling to control Mesquita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Fred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Fred wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Fred pushes down on Mesquita's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fred prevents Mesquita from improving his position.#T11#
Fred is keen to just control but Mesquita is a slippery customer.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fred wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Fred wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.#T12#
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Fred controlling him for the moment.
Fred works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fred wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mesquita is looking to control Fred's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?
Fred 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: Fred (18) vs (4) Mesquita
Fred can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesquita is looking to escape.
Fred mounts Mesquita! Really nice guard pass there! #T13#
Fred content just to control the position here.
Fred is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fred moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fred (21) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita is really stuck here. #T14##SUB#
Fred is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mesquita knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mesquita for a finish.
Fred wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Mesquita trying to control but not successfully.
Fred struggling to keep hold of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mesquita defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
An out of breath Jon Fred thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023

188 cm
21 yrs
200 lbs

183 cm
28 yrs
168 lbs

Mesquita

Doumergos

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Luan Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Doumergos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Doumergos gets caught napping as Mesquita dives in and scores a takedown. Doumergos manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Doumergos#SUB2#
Doumergos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Doumergos.#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.
Doumergos is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up. #SUB2#
Doumergos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Doumergos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Doumergos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Doumergos defends it.
Doumergos tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Doumergos is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Well, if Mesquita 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 passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Doumergos
Mesquita looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doumergos is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Mesquita has hold of Doumergos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Doumergos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Doumergos is looking to improve his position but Mesquita isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Doumergos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mesquita. #T2#
Mesquita content just to control the position here.
Mesquita tries to control but Doumergos wriggling away.
Doumergos regains half guard.
Mesquita passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (8) vs (0) Doumergos
Doumergos tries to bench press Mesquita off him but Mesquita keeps the position.
Doumergos keeps trying to improve his position.
Doumergos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (10) vs (0) Doumergos
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doumergos is looking to escape.
Doumergos 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.#T3#
Doumergos wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (13) vs (0) Doumergos
Mesquita is not going to allow Doumergos to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Mesquita patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mesquita keeps control of the position as Doumergos tries to break free. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Doumergos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Doumergos for a finish.
Mesquita controlling well, preventing Doumergos from escaping the position.
Doumergos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mesquita's guard. Nice work there by Doumergos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (13) vs (2) Doumergos
Doumergos wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Doumergos wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doumergos wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Doumergos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doumergos 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: Mesquita (15) vs (2) Doumergos#SUB2#
Doumergos 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.
Mesquita trying to control but Doumergos is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is really struggling to control Doumergos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Doumergos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Mesquita is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Doumergos 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. #SUB2#
Doumergos working for a triangle but Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Doumergos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Doumergos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mesquita has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Doumergos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doumergos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doumergos's 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.
Mesquita wants to control but Doumergos is keeping him busy.
Doumergos wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Doumergos is having none of it.
Doumergos is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Doumergos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Mesquita frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (18) vs (2) Doumergos
Doumergos is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Mesquita has control of Doumergos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Doumergos regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mesquita wants to control the pace but Doumergos is squirming around nicely.
Doumergos 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 (18) vs (4) Doumergos#SUB#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Doumergos defends it easily.
Doumergos wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.#T8#
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Doumergos controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doumergos defends well.
Doumergos trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doumergos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Doumergos trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Doumergos pushes his legs off easily.
Doumergos looking to pass the guard.
Doumergos trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Doumergos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doumergos works his way back into a safe position though.#T10#
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doumergos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (20) vs (4) Doumergos
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Doumergos is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doumergos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (20) vs (6) Doumergos
Doumergos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Doumergos trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Doumergos tries to pass. #T11#
Doumergos passes Mesquita's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Mesquita gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doumergos defends well.
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Doumergos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Doumergos is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mesquita still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mesquita 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 (24) vs (6) Doumergos#T12#
Doumergos is trying 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.
Doumergos is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Doumergos is working from the bottom.
Doumergos 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. #SUB#
Mesquita tries for a kimura but Doumergos is defending well.
Doumergos is looking to regain half guard here but Mesquita keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Mesquita trying to control the action but Doumergos is working from the bottom.
Doumergos tries to bench press Mesquita off him but Mesquita keeps the position.
Mesquita controlling the position.
Mesquita trying to control the position but Doumergos is working away.
Doumergos is looking to regain half guard here but Mesquita keeps moving and retains side control.
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. #T14##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!
Doumergos 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.
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.
Doumergos is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Doumergos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumergos looking for a sweep but Mesquita has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (26) vs (6) Doumergos
Doumergos working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 26 to 6.

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023

188 cm
38 yrs
178 lbs

188 cm
21 yrs
200 lbs

Mendy

Mesquita

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Pierre Ragout Mendy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luan Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mendy has closed the distance and engaged Mesquita in a clinch.
Mendy wants a takedown but no success here.
Mesquita has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mendy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mendy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Mesquita pulls Mendy into guard.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass.
Mendy trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mendy postures up. #SUB2#
Mendy 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. Mendy is looking to defend but Mesquita has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mendy! Mesquita pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mendy taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luan Mesquita!

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