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750 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 17 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 69 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gotch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mesquita is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gotch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Gotch prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita won't allow Gotch to pass to mount.
Gotch 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: Gotch (5) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gotch looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch wants to take Mesquita's back but he can't do it this time.
Mesquita tries to improve his position but instead Gotch has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gotch (8) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to break free.
Gotch is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
Gotch controlling from the back.
Gotch seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gotch'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 trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch controlling well, preventing Mesquita from escaping the position.
Gotch biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
Gotch controlling from the back.
Gotch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita staying busy and making it hard for Gotch to control.
Gotch is really struggling to control Mesquita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gotch avoiding Mesquita 's attempts to control his hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gotch controls the action.
Gotch tries to get the hooks in deep but Mesquita pushed the leg off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita can't escape the position.
Gotch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mesquita doesn't escape.
Mesquita prevents Gotch from getting a body triangle.
Gotch biding his time, controlling Mesquita.
Gotch struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gotch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mesquita doesn't escape.
Gotch is hanging on to Mesquita's back as he tries to escape.
Mesquita turns into Gotch and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (8) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Gotch defends the submission attempt.
Gotch is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Gotch is defending well.
Mesquita prevents Gotch from improving his position.
Mesquita is looking for a kimura here.
Gotch makes his way to full guard, as Mesquita worked for a kimura.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gotch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gotch is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Gotch is trying to control but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gotch controlling the position well.
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Gotch is defending it quite comfortably.
Gotch works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving.
Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gotch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gotch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gotch! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gotch (12) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control.
Mesquita regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gotch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gotch slows the pace down in half guard.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gotch 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gotch.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Gotch pushes his legs off easily.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (12) vs (4) Mesquita
Gotch is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
A very excited looking Lou Gotch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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