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CWC 382 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rambo! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rambo (0) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Rambo is defending well.
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rambo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita is looking to pass Rambo's guard but actually Rambo recovers to full guard.
Rambo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (4) Mesquita
Rambo is fighting to break Mesquita's control of his arms but Mesquita is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rambo defends well.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mesquita has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rambo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rambo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita wants to control the position but Rambo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mesquita is refusing to be controlled, as Rambo sits in half guard.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Rambo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (6) Mesquita
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita prevents Rambo from improving his position.
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Rambo is working away.
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita is pressing down on Rambo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rambo is holding on for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (2) vs (9) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita wants to take Rambo's back but he can't do it this time.
Mesquita takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rambo is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action.
Mesquita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rambo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rambo shrugs it off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rambo turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mesquita off and cradles Rambo's limp body as Mesquita celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Alexander Mesquita! |
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