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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aang Chow Bhattarai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bhattarai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mesquita looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mesquita (0) vs (4) Bhattarai#SUB2#
Bhattarai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bhattarai working away.#SUB2#
Bhattarai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mesquita tries to buck Bhattarai off but Bhattarai is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bhattarai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mesquita, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bhattarai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mesquita, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bhattarai tries for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well. #T1#
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mesquita is looking to control Bhattarai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?
Mesquita is pressing down on Bhattarai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Bhattarai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mesquita manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bhattarai has Mesquita in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (4) Bhattarai#SUB2#
Bhattarai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mesquita uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (4) Bhattarai
Bhattarai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mesquita is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (7) vs (4) Bhattarai
Bhattarai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Bhattarai working to try and regain half guard.
Mesquita controlling from the full mount.
Bhattarai is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action.
Bhattarai wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Bhattarai is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action.
Bhattarai working to try and regain half guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Bhattarai is having none of it.
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Bhattarai to control.
Bhattarai has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (10) vs (4) Bhattarai#T3##SUB#
Mesquita is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bhattarai is defending well though. Mesquita let's go of the attempt for now.
Mesquita avoiding Bhattarai 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Bhattarai right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mesquita working for a choke but Bhattarai is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Mesquita is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bhattarai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bhattarai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bhattarai for a finish.
Mesquita slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mesquita tries to get the hooks in deep but Bhattarai pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Bhattarai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mesquita controls the action.
Mesquita has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bhattarai is trying to break free.
#T5#
Bhattarai keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bhattarai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bhattarai for a finish.
Bhattarai prevents Mesquita from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mesquita controlling well, preventing Bhattarai from escaping the position.
Bhattarai breaks Mesquita's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (10) vs (6) Bhattarai
Mesquita is trying to keep Bhattarai in close.
#T6#
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bhattarai postures up.
Bhattarai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bhattarai is one step ahead there.
Bhattarai passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bhattarai is just content to waste time from the top position. Mesquita takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mesquita has his hands on Bhattarai's head, controlling the position.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bhattarai is one step ahead there.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Bhattarai tries to pass. #T7#
Mesquita is trying to keep Bhattarai in close.
Bhattarai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (9) Bhattarai
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Bhattarai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bhattarai swings around for an armbar but Mesquita sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bhattarai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (12) vs (9) Bhattarai#T8##SUB2#
Bhattarai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita trying to control but Bhattarai is working from the bottom.
Mesquita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mesquita stalling.
Mesquita moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (15) vs (9) Bhattarai
Bhattarai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mesquita off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (15) vs (13) Bhattarai
Mesquita trying to control the action but Bhattarai just sinks the hooks in. #T9#
Mesquita is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Mesquita preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bhattarai. #SUB2#
Bhattarai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mesquita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Bhattarai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mesquita tries to hold on but Bhattarai postures up.
Bhattarai wants to control the pace but Mesquita is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Bhattarai avoids the attempt from Mesquita to control.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but Bhattarai isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Bhattarai moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mesquita has worked his arm free - good work by Mesquita!
#SUB2#
Bhattarai tries for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well. #SUB2#
Bhattarai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bhattarai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bhattarai trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #T11#
Mesquita wants to control but Bhattarai postures up.#SUB2#
Bhattarai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mesquita is trying to control Bhattarai's posture but Bhattarai avoids it. #SUB2#
Bhattarai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mesquita knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bhattarai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working. #T12#
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bhattarai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Bhattarai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mesquita sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bhattarai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mesquita defends it well. #SUB2#
Bhattarai is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mesquita actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Bhattarai is controlling well.
Bhattarai is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita wants to sweep but Bhattarai has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (15) vs (16) Bhattarai#SUB2#
Bhattarai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mesquita is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bhattarai working away.
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14##SUB2#
Bhattarai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mesquita is trying to control Bhattarai's posture but Bhattarai avoids it.
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bhattarai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Bhattarai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mesquita 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!#SUB2#
Bhattarai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mesquita knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bhattarai wins on points by 16 to 15.
During a confident post fight interview, Aang Chow Bhattarai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Miyao moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mesquita gets control of Miyao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mesquita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mesquita is controlling Miyao's posture.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Miyao is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyao is one step ahead there.
Mesquita seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Miyao
Miyao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there. #T2#
Mesquita slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mesquita advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Miyao
Miyao is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Miyao tries to bench press Mesquita off him but Mesquita keeps the position. #T3#
Mesquita trying to control the position but Miyao is working away. #SUB#
Mesquita goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miyao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mesquita's guard! Nice work there by Miyao! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (5) vs (2) Miyao
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (7) vs (2) Miyao#SUB2#
Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mesquita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mesquita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Miyao has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miyao pulls Mesquita in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyao is retaining full guard.
Miyao wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Miyao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mesquita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (2) Miyao#T6#
Miyao tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Miyao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyao sneaks back into half guard.
Mesquita controlling the pace.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Miyao is having none of it.
Mesquita trying to control the pace.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7##SUB#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miyao sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mesquita is trying to control. Miyao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyao trying to control here.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miyao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mesquita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mesquita's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (10) vs (6) Miyao#T8##SUB2#
Miyao is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mesquita has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mesquita manages to reverse the position and now he's in Miyao's guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (12) vs (6) Miyao
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.
Miyao wants to improve his position but instead Mesquita has moved into half guard.
Mesquita wants to free his trapped foot but Miyao is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Miyao is trying to control but can't.
Miyao wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyao keeps working.
Mesquita trying to control from Miyao's half guard. Miyao has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Miyao keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miyao has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita pushes down on Miyao's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T10#
Mesquita wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy.
Miyao wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Miyao is having none of it.
Mesquita sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miyao has a hand on Mesquita's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mesquita takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (15) vs (6) Miyao#T11#
Miyao is working to get back to half guard.
Miyao keeps trying to improve his position.
Mesquita moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (18) vs (6) Miyao
Miyao is in bad spot here.
#T12##SUB#
Mesquita is persistently looking for the submission but Miyao is defending it well.
Miyao looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mesquita controlling well, preventing Miyao from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Mesquita is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mesquita tries to get the hooks in deep but Miyao pushed the leg off. #T13#
Miyao turns into Mesquita and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (18) vs (8) Miyao#SUB#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyao trying to move into half guard but instead Mesquita has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (20) vs (8) Miyao
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Miyao looking to control.
#T14#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita stands and throws Miyao's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (23) vs (8) Miyao
Miyao is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Miyao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Miyao is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 23 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyao darts in and clinches Mesquita up against the cage.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Miyao holds him up against the cage and eventually Mesquita drops back down to his feet.
Mesquita changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miyao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mesquita fails to land the takedown.
Joao Miyao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Mesquita.
Mesquita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mesquita misses with a takedown #CL#
and Miyao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miyao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Miyao has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mesquita regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Miyao controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyao is working hard here to advance position.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Mesquita is pulling down on Miyao's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyao, at least for the moment.#T2##SUB2#
Miyao 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. Miyao is looking to defend but Mesquita has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Miyao! Mesquita pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Miyao taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ian Mesquita! |
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Event:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sarinnen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mesquita manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Sarinnen
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass. #SUB#
Mesquita is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sarinnen has his hands clasped together but Mesquita extends and breaks Sarinnen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mesquita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Mesquita! |
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Event:
SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gordon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita manages to get to full guard.
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
#SUB2#
Mesquita has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gordon stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mesquita is controlling Gordon's posture.#T3#
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mesquita wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
#T5#
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Mesquita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is defending well.
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita is pulling down on Gordon's head to control his posture. #T8#
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mesquita pulls Gordon in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Gordon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Gordon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T11#
Gordon prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mesquita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T12#
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture.
Mesquita slips nicely into half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gordon is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mesquita in particular looking to stall.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it. #T14#
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mesquita wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mesquita gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mesquita wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Engine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Mesquita moves into range and clinches up with Engine.#TD2#
Mesquita gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Engine preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Engine defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Engine defends it.
Engine is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Mesquita seems content to control.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura here.
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Engine preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engine wants to get back to full guard.
Engine is concentrating on defense, preventing Mesquita from advancing position.
Mesquita perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Engine tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#T4#
Mesquita sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mesquita is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Engine! Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (0) vs (5) Mesquita
Engine wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.#SUB2#
Mesquita working for a submission but Engine is keeping him at bay.
Mesquita tries to control but Engine wriggling away. #T5#
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Engine to control.
Mesquita tries to control but Engine wriggling away.
Engine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Engine is looking to escape. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Engine prevents Mesquita from taking his back.
Mesquita sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mesquita trying to control but Engine is having none of it. #T7#
Mesquita content just to control the position here.
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Engine to control.#SUB2#
Mesquita goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Engine is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (5) Mesquita
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T8#
Mesquita looking to control.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Engine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Engine seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mesquita for as long as he can get away with.
Engine postures up.
#T9#
Engine tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Engine wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita pulls Engine in to control the position.
Engine trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Engine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mesquita is pulling down on Engine's head. It's preventing any offense from Engine, at least for the moment.#T10#
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Engine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mesquita dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (7) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Engine is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11#
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Engine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engine gets back to full guard.
Engine looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Mesquita trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Engine keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Engine is pulling down on Mesquita's head. It's preventing any offense from Mesquita, at least for the moment.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Engine keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine is controlling Mesquita's posture.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 24 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Mesquita. No joy for Hageman on that attempt.
Hageman fails to land the takedown.
Mesquita fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Hageman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mesquita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hageman is in Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hageman is now in half guard. #SUB#
Hageman 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 Hageman.
Mesquita controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Hageman has control of the leg.
Mesquita trying to hold on to Hageman's head to control him but Hageman postures up.
#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hageman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mesquita sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita gets full guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mesquita is tightening it up a little... Hageman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hageman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hageman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ian Mesquita! |
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Event:
SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
McDonald Jr forces Mesquita back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Mesquita drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr passes into half guard.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald Jr 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: McDonald Jr (3) vs (0) Mesquita
McDonald Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is controlling an arm, preventing McDonald Jr from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McDonald Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald Jr with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McDonald Jr content just to control the position here.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.#T2#
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but McDonald Jr maintains control.
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent.
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald Jr controlling from mount. #T3#
McDonald Jr wants to take his opponent's back but Mesquita doesn't allow it.
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent.
McDonald Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mesquita for as long as he can get away with.
Mesquita gets back to half guard.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but McDonald Jr has control of the leg.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr preventing the sweep.
McDonald Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mesquita pulls McDonald Jr in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard. #T5#
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald Jr forces his way into half guard.
McDonald Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Well, if McDonald Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mesquita is trying to maintain the position but McDonald Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but Mesquita defending well.
McDonald Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mesquita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mesquita trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita is in trouble now - McDonald Jr has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but McDonald Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
McDonald Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but McDonald Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but McDonald Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
McDonald Jr controlling the pace for now.
McDonald Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mesquita can't escape the position.
#T9#
McDonald Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace for now.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from McDonald Jr.#T10#
McDonald Jr prevents Mesquita from getting the reversal.
Mesquita is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, McDonald Jr has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (9) vs (0) Mesquita
McDonald Jr has good solid back control here.
Mesquita trying to control the hands but McDonald Jr breaks the grip.
McDonald Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mesquita.#T11#
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
What can Mesquita do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald Jr controlling well, preventing Mesquita from escaping the position.
Mesquita trying to control the action but McDonald Jr just sinks the hooks in.
McDonald Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mesquita doesn't escape.
Mesquita tries to escape but McDonald Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
McDonald Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McDonald Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Mesquita trying to control the position but McDonald Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald Jr is trying to stick to Mesquita's back but Mesquita is turning into McDonald Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mesquita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (9) vs (2) Mesquita#SUB#
McDonald Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mesquita has picked McDonald Jr up and slammed him! McDonald Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Mesquita manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (9) vs (5) Mesquita#T13##SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending well.
McDonald Jr regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mesquita's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McDonald Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mesquita is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McDonald Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Mesquita to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paulo Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Tavares tries to keep at a distance but Mesquita has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mesquita ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mesquita no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tavares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tavares wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Tavares stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Tavares is proving a slippery customer.
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tavares has gone for a leg lock! Mesquita slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tavares's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Tavares#T1#
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tavares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tavares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mesquita passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Tavares
Mesquita trying to control the position but Tavares is working away. #T2##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tavares has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tavares manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Tavares is working away.
Mesquita wants to free his trapped foot but Tavares is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Tavares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily.
Mesquita frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (8) vs (0) Tavares#T4#
Mesquita wants to control the pace but Tavares is squirming around nicely.
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Tavares to control.
Tavares looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (11) vs (0) Tavares
Tavares staying busy and making it hard for Mesquita to control. #T5##SUB#
Mesquita has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Mesquita looking to break Tavares's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tavares remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mesquita will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tavares staying busy and making it hard for Mesquita to control.
Tavares is trying to break free.
Tavares 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.#T6#
Mesquita struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mesquita is not going to allow Tavares to sit and survive in this position.
Tavares tries to break free.
#SUB#
Mesquita tightening his grip on Tavares, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Mesquita has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Mesquita working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Tavares is doing well to defend. Mesquita seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Tavares is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Mesquita! |
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Event:
SSG 243 Sadiq vs Takeshi
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Cleber Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mesquita tries to clinch but Rocha moves out of range.
Ian Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mesquita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mesquita (4) vs (0) Rocha
Rocha stops Mesquita from passing to mount.
Rocha is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Rocha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (2) Rocha#T1##SUB2#
Rocha is trying to work for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Rocha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocha pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Mesquita is pressing down on Rocha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Rocha defends it easily.
#SUB#
Mesquita throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rocha uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (5) Rocha
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (5) Rocha#SUB#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Rocha wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Mesquita is stalling here. Rocha 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 Rocha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (6) vs (9) Rocha#SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mesquita has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rocha is working to tighten his grip on Mesquita's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mesquita has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rocha is really squeezing tight and eventually Mesquita passes out! Rocha breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cleber Rocha! |
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Event:
SSG 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Van Der Sloot darts in looking for a takedown but Mesquita gets double underhooks and turns Van Der Sloot into the cage. #TD#
Van Der Sloot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mesquita uses from the top position.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Sloot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Van Der Sloot keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Van Der Sloot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.#SUB#
Van Der Sloot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Sloot looking to control.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Sloot is retaining full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Van Der Sloot is working from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot looking to control.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita advances to half guard. #T2#
Van Der Sloot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Van Der Sloot is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Der Sloot has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Der Sloot is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Mesquita is pressing down on Van Der Sloot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Der Sloot is holding on for now.
Van Der Sloot is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
Mesquita controlling the action here.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (3) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it. #T4#
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Der Sloot tries to reverse the position but Mesquita maintains control.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Der Sloot is looking to escape.
Van Der Sloot is looking to improve his position but Mesquita isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T5#
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot can't escape the position.
Van Der Sloot is working hard here to advance position.
Mesquita is trying to take his opponent's back.
Van Der Sloot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot tries to lock up and control but Mesquita gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Mesquita is looking to work his way around to Van Der Sloot's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Van Der Sloot is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mesquita has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (6) Mesquita
Van Der Sloot trying to control the hands but Mesquita won't let him.
Mesquita trying to control.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Van Der Sloot defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mesquita is looking to control Van Der Sloot but Van Der Sloot is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Van Der Sloot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mesquita's guard. Nice work there by Van Der Sloot.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (6) Mesquita
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Der Sloot controls the pace.
Mesquita looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Sloot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Sloot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Van Der Sloot defends it easily.
#T8#
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Sloot postures up.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Sloot is aware though and is defending well.
Van Der Sloot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Der Sloot preventing the sweep.
Van Der Sloot postures up.
#T9##SUB2#
Van Der Sloot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Der Sloot has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
Mesquita is trying to hold Van Der Sloot in close to prevent damage but Van Der Sloot has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Der Sloot not doing much here.
Van Der Sloot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Van Der Sloot trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Van Der Sloot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Der Sloot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Van Der Sloot from controlling successfully.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Van Der Sloot content to stall in guard here.
Van Der Sloot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mesquita for as long as he can get away with.
Mesquita is pulling down on Van Der Sloot's head to control his posture.
Van Der Sloot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Mesquita has Van Der Sloot pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for submissions but it's allowed Van Der Sloot to get to half guard.
Van Der Sloot is controlling the pace.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass to mount but Mesquita is defending the position. #T14#
Van Der Sloot trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Van Der Sloot works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (5) vs (6) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but Van Der Sloot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita wins on points by 6 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 229 Thumb vs Grace
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tony Lee!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mesquita but Mesquita pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Mesquita counters by clinching up.
Ian Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Lee.
Mesquita wants a takedown.
Mesquita is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Mesquita has picked Lee up - he's going for a ride! Mesquita dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Lee#SUB#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Mesquita prevents Lee from improving his position.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mesquita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mesquita's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (2) vs (4) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee avoiding Mesquita 's attempts to control his hands.
Lee controls the action.#SUB2#
Lee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mesquita wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free. #T2##SUB2#
Lee working for the choke.
Mesquita is really stuck here.
Mesquita trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Mesquita rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Mesquita manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (4) Lee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mesquita is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mesquita pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Mesquita perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage. #T4#
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Mesquita trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#T5#
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mesquita trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Mesquita forces his way into half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#T6#
Lee has his hands clasped together around Mesquita's back. He's all about the action.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (7) vs (4) Lee
Mesquita fails to advance to Lee's back. #SUB#
Mesquita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lee manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T7#
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (7) vs (6) Lee
Lee wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (9) vs (6) Lee
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T9#
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Mesquita passes into half guard.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard. #T10#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (12) vs (6) Lee
Mesquita tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Mesquita controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Mesquita with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lee tries to hold on but Mesquita postures up.#T11#
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action.
Mesquita is trying to control here but Lee has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Mesquita not doing much here.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it. #T13#
Lee is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Lee is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mesquita stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (12) vs (8) Lee
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (14) vs (8) Lee
Lee keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
Lee keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita swats away the attempt to clinch by Wellington.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but Wellington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Wellington gets tackled into the cage by Mesquita. Mesquita maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Mesquita gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Mesquita#SUB#
Wellington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita is fighting to break Wellington's control of his arms but Wellington is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Wellington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita won't allow Wellington to sweep him here.
Mesquita trying to control but Wellington is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Wellington is keeping the position.#SUB#
Wellington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wellington keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wellington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Wellington's legs - danger averted.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wellington working a defensive guard here.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wellington's guard.
Wellington is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wellington is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Wellington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Wellington working for a triangle but Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB#
Wellington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mesquita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wellington is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wellington has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Wellington stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.#T6#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control but Wellington is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wellington looking for a triangle here. Mesquita is fighting it but it looks tight! Wellington pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mesquita is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chad Wellington! |
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