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Event:
HZN Fight Night Kape v Slow
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Ekbomb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekbomb slips under a jab from Mesquita.
Ekbomb misses with a hook.
Vitor Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekbomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mesquita misses with a right hand
and Ekbomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita slips a jab from Ekbomb.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab from Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ekbomb misses.
Ekbomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita cracks a nice hook into Ekbomb's ribs.#T1#
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Mesquita throws a shot to the body.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Ekbomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mesquita cracks Ekbomb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Ekbomb throws a hook but Mesquita blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Mesquita. Beautiful body shot.
Ekbomb lands with a cross.
Evan Ekbomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Mesquita finds it's target.#T2#
Ekbomb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekbomb takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ekbomb did well to prevent Mesquita getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Ekbomb is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekbomb's head.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekbomb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekbomb desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mesquita is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ekbomb keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita trying to control but Ekbomb is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ekbomb looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ekbomb looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ekbomb! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Mesquita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ekbomb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekbomb throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ekbomb has his feet on Mesquita's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A big left from Ekbomb misses.
Mesquita drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekbomb sprawls and moves away.
Mesquita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekbomb's head.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekbomb with a nice cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Ekbomb. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Vitor Mesquita is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekbomb scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Vitor Mesquita has been cut.
Mesquita throws a shot from downtown. Ekbomb moves away and avoids it.
Ekbomb is looking for the big counter here.
Mesquita shoots in and drives through. Ekbomb sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Mesquita coming out on top.
Ekbomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Ekbomb swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
A left lands for Ekbomb.
Mesquita slips under a jab.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekbomb misses with a looping right.
Mesquita tries to counter with a takedown but Ekbomb is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekbomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Ekbomb. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekbomb moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Mesquita misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekbomb! But no joy.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekbomb moves away.
Mesquita takes a swing at Ekbomb's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekbomb, as that shot connected.
Ekbomb misses with an uppercut.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Ekbomb avoids it well and moves away.
Ekbomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Ekbomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mesquita moves away from the strike by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb with the inside leg kick.
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Ekbomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Ekbomb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekbomb misses with a straight left.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
#T4#
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Ekbomb looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekbomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Ekbomb misses with a low kick.
Mesquita shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekbomb misses with a straight right.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita lands with a good body shot.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Ekbomb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitor Mesquita's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekbomb manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ekbomb misses.
A shot to the body from Mesquita misses
and Ekbomb counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Mesquita finds it's way through Ekbomb's defenses.
Ekbomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita misses with a straight right.
Ekbomb misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Mesquita with a jab.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekbomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekbomb stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Mesquita lands a right hook to the body.
Mesquita is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ekbomb.
Mesquita with a nice cross.
Mesquita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Ekbomb takes one to the side of the head.
Ekbomb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Mesquita loads up on a big right hand but Ekbomb slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Ekbomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekbomb.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Ekbomb avoids it well and moves away.
Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ekbomb swivels and escapes.
Mesquita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mesquita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekbomb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Ekbomb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown. Ekbomb fights it but they end up in guard.
Ekbomb 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.#TD#
Mesquita gets control of Ekbomb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mesquita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Ekbomb decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mesquita scores with a jab.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekbomb as he jumps to the side.
Mesquita throws a right hand that misses
letting Ekbomb counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekbomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
#T4#
Mesquita shoots for a double leg takedown but Ekbomb sprawls well. He's pushed Mesquita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ekbomb to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekbomb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekbomb throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Ekbomb.
Mesquita digs a good hook to Ekbomb's body.
Ekbomb throws a nice looking combination but Mesquita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mesquita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekbomb.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Ekbomb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ekbomb 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Ekbomb! |
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Event:
HZN 8 Bollomard v Hendrix
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Cozad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mesquita's guard.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Cozad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Cozad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cozad is looking to improve his position.
Cozad is controlling Mesquita's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Cozad is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Cozad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cozad trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Cozad is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Cozad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Cozad defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita is trying to control. Cozad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cozad won't allow Mesquita to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mesquita trying to work for an americana but Cozad has managed to regain full guard.
Cozad looking to control.
Mesquita is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Cozad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cozad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cozad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mesquita is trying to control the position but Cozad postures up. #T3#
Cozad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Cozad defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cozad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cozad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mesquita has his foot on Cozad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cozad works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Mesquita pulls Cozad in close to prevent any damage.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita looking to control.
Cozad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cozad is stalling in the full guard.
Cozad wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cozad stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vitor Mesquita will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Cozad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pope Cozad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cozad wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Cozad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Mesquita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cozad defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mesquita working for submissions but it's allowed Cozad to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Cozad is looking for a kimura here.
Mesquita trying to control here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita is controlling Cozad's trapped leg to prevent Cozad from advancing to side control.
Mesquita is looking to control Cozad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Cozad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mesquita won't allow Cozad to pass to mount. #T3#
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cozad is looking for a kimura but Mesquita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cozad to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mesquita has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cozad escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cozad!#SUB#
Cozad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cozad is trying to get an arm triangle but Mesquita is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Cozad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mesquita connects with a right hand. Cozad shakes it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Cozad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mesquita wants to control but Cozad postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Cozad dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Cozad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mesquita!
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Cozad is controlling well.
Mesquita is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Mesquita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad is taking a breather. Mesquita says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Cozad is looking for a kimura but Mesquita is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cozad to get the leverage. #T1#
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cozad defends it easily.
Cozad postures up.
#SUB2#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cozad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mesquita is trying to keep Cozad in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mesquita has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cozad 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.#T3#
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Cozad seems to be working for a kimura but Mesquita defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cozad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cozad's back!
Cozad is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Mesquita has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cozad has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cozad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cozad for a finish. #T4#
Cozad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Cozad to control.
Cozad is trying to escape the mount.
Cozad wants to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
Mesquita with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita wants to control the pace but Cozad is squirming around nicely.
Cozad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.#SUB2#
Mesquita with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Mesquita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mesquita 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vitor Mesquita! |
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Event:
HZN 2 Covington vs Marek
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Bollomard circles away easily
and Bollomard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bollomard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mesquita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mesquita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bollomard.
#TD2#
Bollomard tries to sprawl but Mesquita drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bollomard's coaches at Glory 4 Boxing have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bollomard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bollomard trying to control here.
#T1#
Mesquita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mesquita is just content to waste time from the top position. Bollomard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Bollomard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bollomard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mesquita is pushing down on Bollomard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bollomard is fighting to maintain full guard but Mesquita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Bollomard is having none of it.
Bollomard is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mesquita jumps into side control!
Bollomard tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Bollomard can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bollomard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura but Bollomard is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bollomard is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Bollomard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mesquita trying to hold on to Bollomard's head to control him but Bollomard postures up.
Bollomard wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mesquita is trying to control but can't.
Bollomard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mesquita's head.
Bollomard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bollomard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
Mesquita tries to hold on but Bollomard postures up.
Bollomard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but Bollomard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.
Bollomard punching from mount but Mesquita doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollomard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mesquita tries to hold on but Bollomard pushes him away.
Mesquita wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bollomard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Mesquita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bollomard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bollomard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Bollomard keeps moving. #SUB#
Bollomard 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.#SUB#
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bollomard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Bollomard's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Bollomard keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Bollomard keeps moving. #SUB#
Bollomard has his feet on Mesquita's thighs here. He's pushed Mesquita 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! Mesquita screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Bollomard!
An out of breath Jacques Bollomard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Mesquita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
World Citizen manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Mesquita is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in World Citizen's half guard.
World Citizen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mesquita controlling the action here.#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Mesquita controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T1##SUB#
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mesquita slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mesquita is nestled in close to World Citizen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mesquita not doing much here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mesquita with the ground and pound from mount.
Mesquita controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Mesquita looking to isolate an arm here. World Citizen doesn't see it coming and as Mesquita extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Mesquita! |
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Event:
HFC 73:Akutagawa vs Rapheal
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
Johnny Slater really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Vitor Mesquita was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Mesquita shoots in and drives through. Pettersson sprawls well.#TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pettersson quickly recovers to half guard.
Pettersson trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Pettersson is working from the bottom.
Mesquita looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mesquita is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pettersson!
Pettersson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson is desperately trying to improve his position but Mesquita has a good base and remains in mount.
Mesquita punching from mount but Pettersson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mesquita looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Pettersson manages to control the position for a moment.
Mesquita landing shots from mount.
Pettersson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mesquita.
Mesquita controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pettersson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pettersson tries to reverse the position but Mesquita maintains control.#T2#
Mesquita takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Mesquita wants to finish this one by submission but Pettersson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mesquita.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pettersson is looking to improve his position but Mesquita isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita tries to control but Pettersson wriggling away. #SUB2#
Mesquita throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Pettersson has his hands clasped together but Mesquita breaks the hold and Pettersson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Mesquita! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 12
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Mesquita slips under a jab.
Mesquita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Mesquita looking to score a takedown here. Kinsman is defending well but Mesquita drives through and ends up in Kinsman's guard.
Mesquita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinsman 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.
Kinsman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mesquita controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kinsman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita controlling the position. #T1#
Mesquita lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kinsman being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Kinsman is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita controlling the position. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kinsman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita controlling the position from side mount.
Kinsman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita working away.#T3#
Mesquita remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mesquita works to advance to full mount. Kinsman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mesquita controlling his opponent.
Mesquita pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mesquita lands a big elbow.
Mesquita looking to finish Kinsman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kinsman!
Kinsman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kinsman can't escape the position.
Kinsman covers up after that shot from Mesquita.
#ROC#Kinsman is rocked!#SUB#
Mesquita is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kinsman is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vitor Mesquita! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 7
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Mesquita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guinness.
Guinness misses with a two punch combination.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guinness feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mesquitas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mesquita defending well as Guinness loads up on a big left hand.
Guinness stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guinness wants it to stay on the feet.
A lazy left from Guinness finds it's target.
Mesquita ducks right into an uppercut from Guinness.
Guinness throws an overhand right that lands on Mesquita's shoulder, as Mesquita tries to avoid the shot.
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guinness.
Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guinness.
Guinness cracks Mesquita with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Guinness shoots for a double leg takedown but Mesquita sprawls well. He's pushed Guinness's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Guinness. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Guinness throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Guinness misses.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Guinness avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but Guinness shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guinness unleashes a big counter combination but Mesquita bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guinness misses with the combination.
#T1#
Guinness misses with a two punch combination.
Mesquita tries to counter with a takedown but Guinness is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Guinness drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Guinness wants to stand but Mesquita has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Guinness must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mesquita pulls Guinness in close to his closed guard and prevents Guinness from doing any damage or advancing position.
Guinness wants to stand but Mesquita has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Guinness got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guinness has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Guinness from controlling successfully.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guinness is one step ahead there.
Guinness tries to stand but Mesquita is controlling from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to control.
Guinness would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Mesquita working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mesquita passes Guinness's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Guinness defends it.
Guinness tries to kick Mesquita off but Mesquita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mesquita is stalling here. Guinness is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mesquita seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Guinness has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Guinness tries to stand but Mesquita is controlling his head. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Guinness's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Guinness seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Guinness with the ground and pound but Mesquita uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guinness's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Mesquita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guinness is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guinness has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Guinness 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#
Guinness throws a hook but Mesquita avoids it easily.#TD2#
Guinness feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vitor Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mesquita stops Guinness from standing up.
Mesquita showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mesquita won't allow Guinness to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Guinness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Guinness gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mesquita striking off his back but it's not causing Guinness any problems.
Guinness wanted to stand there but Mesquita had control of the position.
Mesquita has his hands on Guinness's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Mesquita is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Guinness rolls with it to try and escape but Mesquita cranks on the arm and Guinness is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Mesquita! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
OByrne slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mesquita closes the distance looking to clinch
and OByrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne throws a good cross that connects.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OByrne throws a sloppy head kick and Mesquita moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Mesquita tries to clinch up
and OByrne counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Mesquita fails with the takedown
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Mesquita misses
and OByrne counters with a stiff right hand.
Mesquita shoots and misses
and OByrne counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita closes the distance looking to clinch
and OByrne counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by OByrne.
OByrne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OByrne scores with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Mesquita
and OByrne counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Mesquita is rocked!
OByrne scores with a jab.
Oh Mesquita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mesquita tries to work over OByrne's front leg with a kick but OByrne checks it.
Mesquita seems to have got his legs back now.
Mesquita shoots and misses #KD2#
and OByrne counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mesquita! OByrne lets Mesquita back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
OByrne throws a nice looking combination but Mesquita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mesquita misses the shot to the body. #TD#
OByrne gets caught napping as Mesquita dives in and scores a takedown. OByrne manages to retain guard.
OByrne manages to escape and get back to his feet.
OByrne stuns Mesquita with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mesquita tries for a takedown but OByrne circles away easily#KD2#
and OByrne counters with a head kick that drops Mesquita to the mat! Mesquita scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
OByrne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mesquita had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Mesquita tries to land a body kick
enabling OByrne to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mesquita. Those never looked like landing.
OByrne throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Mesquita throws an off balance right hand
and OByrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
OByrne lands a big right hand that sends Mesquita crashing to the mat! OByrne stays standing though and waves Mesquita back to his feet!
A head kick by OByrne - that's a beauty! Mesquita is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even OByrne can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joseph OByrne!
Joseph OByrne thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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