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SSG 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin 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 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.
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.
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.
Van Der Sloot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Van Der Sloot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Der Sloot has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Van Der Sloot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Mesquita working for a triangle but Van Der Sloot defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Sloot postures up.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita has Van Der Sloot pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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