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Bots de Garra 63 PBP Commentary |
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 17 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mesquita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mesquita somewhat.
Alexander Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Mesquita looking for a takedown.
Mesquita has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Mesquita manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Smith
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita prevents Smith from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mesquita has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smith defend it? Mesquita steps over the head and cranks it - Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Mesquita! |
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