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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Mesquita (ranked 5917 p4p, 25311 weight class) and Bakas Sinalau (ranked 419 p4p, 492 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruno Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bakas Sinalau!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinalau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mesquita.
Mesquita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinalau moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Bruno Mesquita has been cut.
Mesquita drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sinalau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinalau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinalau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Sinalau gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sinalau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sinalau is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sinalau stands up and waves to Mesquita to follow him.
Mesquita blocks the body kick.
Bakas Sinalau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Sinalau closes the distance and pushes Mesquita back into the cage.
Sinalau pulls guard effortlessly.
Mesquita throws a strike but Sinalau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mesquita looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinalau wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Mesquita throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Sinalau tries to pass.
Mesquita working for a triangle but Sinalau defends it easily.
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sinalau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sinalau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sinalau.
Sinalau trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sinalau defends well.
Mesquita is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sinalau presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mesquita drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinalau has Mesquita pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinalau jumps guard and drags Mesquita to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mesquita is in close to Sinalau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sinalau working a defensive guard here.
Sinalau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Sinalau defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bakas Sinalau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Mesquita's cut.
That's time! Mesquita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Sinalau. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Mesquita tries to clinch but Sinalau is having none of it.
Sinalau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sinalau misses with a double jab.
Sinalau scores with a nice body kick.
Sinalau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sinalau gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mesquita to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinalau keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Sinalau wants to stand and escape but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sinalau dives on top into guard.
Sinalau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mesquita will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sinalau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Sinalau defends easily.
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Sinalau pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sinalau with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bruno Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sinalau wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Sinalau is looking to stand up but Mesquita won't let him.
Mesquita throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mesquita thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sinalau's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sinalau preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinalau has Mesquita up against the cage in a clinch.
Mesquita being controlled against the cage.
Sinalau lands a knee to the body.
Sinalau decides to pull guard.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Sinalau has wrist control.
Mesquita stands up over Sinalau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sinalau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinalau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Sinalau has wrist control.
Mesquita throws an elbow that misses. Sinalau uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mesquita's guard. Nice move by Sinalau!
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sinalau trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sinalau is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Sinalau from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bakas Sinalau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Mesquita's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mesquita is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sinalau connects with a solid leg kick.
Mesquita shoots and misses
and Sinalau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mesquita prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sinalau drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinalau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sinalau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Sinalau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinalau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sinalau 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.
Sinalau gets control of Mesquita's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sinalau will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sinalau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sinalau's head.
Mesquita trying to control but Sinalau is working from the bottom.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Sinalau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mesquita changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sinalau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mesquita looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sinalau is avoiding damage well.
Mesquita in side control, throwing shots but Sinalau defends.
Sinalau taking a bit of punishment here - Mesquita scoring with strikes.
Mesquita wants to control but Sinalau is keeping him busy.
Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sinalau to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Mesquita crashes against the mat.
Mesquita landing strikes.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
Mesquita cracks Sinalau with a big right hand but Sinalau just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sinalau tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita is putting a hurting on Sinalau here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sinalau is rocked!
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sinalau can't do much from the bottom here.
Mesquita has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sinalau is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mesquita yanks on the arm and Sinalau is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mesquita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Mesquita!
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