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Bots de Garra 222 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 57 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 59 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Mesquita
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Kamenev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (2) Mesquita
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Mesquita looking to control but Kamenev passes into half guard.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (7) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamenev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Mesquita is pressing down on Kamenev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mesquita working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kamenev has passed into half guard!
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev is just content to waste time from the top position. Mesquita takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (7) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Mesquita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kamenev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mesquita has Kamenev in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (9) vs (4) Mesquita
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kamenev in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Mesquita looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kamenev has picked Mesquita up and slammed him! Mesquita can't keep hold of the triangle and Kamenev manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (12) vs (4) Mesquita
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mesquita is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard.
Mesquita trying to get back to full guard but Kamenev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (15) vs (4) Mesquita
Kamenev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mesquita wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action.
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Mesquita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mesquita tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Mesquita regains half guard.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard.
Kamenev trying to control the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Mesquita won't allow it.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard but Kamenev has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (18) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
Mesquita is trying to work for a sweep but Kamenev has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (20) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita regains half guard.
Kamenev is taking a breather. Mesquita says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mesquita is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Mesquita is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kamenev jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (23) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (23) vs (6) Mesquita
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamenev is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita is just content to waste time from the top position. Kamenev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mesquita slips nicely into half guard.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Mesquita trying to control from Kamenev's half guard. Kamenev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev controlling Mesquita's posture.
Mesquita trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev can't keep his opponent in guard - Mesquita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Kamenev is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev has his hands clasped together around Mesquita's back. He's all about the action.
Kamenev tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
An out of breath Ivan Kamenev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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