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Event:
Highland 132
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Mosey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mesquita as he avoids it easily.
Mosey shoots in but Mesquita avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mesquita is looking to counter the offense by Mosey and move into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Mesquita as Mosey shoots in.
Mesquita seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bruno Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Mosey.#TD#
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mosey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mesquita postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mosey defending against the ground and pound.
Mosey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mosey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Mosey can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Mesquita has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mosey can't do much from the bottom here.
Mesquita wants to stand but Mosey has his arm trapped.
Mosey is looking to reverse the position.
Mesquita creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mosey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mosey is trying to get back to half guard.
Mosey stops Mesquita from passing to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mosey is looking to reverse the position.
Mesquita working the body and head with strikes.
Mesquita misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mesquita tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mosey manages to get back to half guard.
Mosey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mesquita in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mosey tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Mesquita! |
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Event:
Highland 125
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Sinalau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mesquita.
Mesquita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinalau moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Mesquita has been cut.#TD#
Mesquita drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sinalau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinalau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinalau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Sinalau gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sinalau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sinalau is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mesquita will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Sinalau stands up and waves to Mesquita to follow him.
Mesquita blocks the body kick.
Bakas Sinalau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mesquita. #CL2#
Sinalau closes the distance and pushes Mesquita back into the cage.#TD2#
Sinalau pulls guard effortlessly.
Mesquita throws a strike but Sinalau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mesquita looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Sinalau wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Mesquita throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Sinalau tries to pass. #SUB#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Sinalau defends it easily.
#SUB#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sinalau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sinalau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Mesquita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sinalau.
Sinalau trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sinalau defends well.#ES#
Mesquita is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sinalau presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mesquita drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinalau has Mesquita pressed against the cage.
#T4##TD2#
Sinalau jumps guard and drags Mesquita to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mesquita is in close to Sinalau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sinalau working a defensive guard here.
Sinalau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Sinalau defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bakas Sinalau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Mesquita's cut.
That's time! Mesquita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Sinalau. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Mesquita tries to clinch but Sinalau is having none of it.
Sinalau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sinalau misses with a double jab.
Sinalau scores with a nice body kick.
Sinalau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Sinalau gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mesquita to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinalau keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Sinalau wants to stand and escape but Mesquita is having none of it. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sinalau dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Sinalau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mesquita will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mesquita trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Sinalau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Sinalau defends easily.
#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Sinalau pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sinalau with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bruno Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sinalau wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Sinalau is looking to stand up but Mesquita won't let him.
Mesquita throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mesquita thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sinalau's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sinalau preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Sinalau has Mesquita up against the cage in a clinch.
Mesquita being controlled against the cage.
Sinalau lands a knee to the body.
#TD2#
Sinalau decides to pull guard.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Sinalau has wrist control.
Mesquita stands up over Sinalau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sinalau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinalau works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Sinalau has wrist control.
Mesquita throws an elbow that misses. Sinalau uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mesquita's guard. Nice move by Sinalau!#REVB##SUB#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sinalau trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sinalau is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Sinalau from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bakas Sinalau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Mesquita's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mesquita is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sinalau connects with a solid leg kick.
Mesquita shoots and misses #CL2#
and Sinalau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mesquita prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Sinalau drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinalau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sinalau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Sinalau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Sinalau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Sinalau has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mesquita has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Sinalau gets control of Mesquita's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sinalau will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sinalau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sinalau's head.
Mesquita trying to control but Sinalau is working from the bottom.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Sinalau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SU#
Mesquita stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Mesquita changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sinalau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mesquita looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sinalau is avoiding damage well.
Mesquita in side control, throwing shots but Sinalau defends.
Sinalau taking a bit of punishment here - Mesquita scoring with strikes.
Mesquita wants to control but Sinalau is keeping him busy.
Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sinalau to see if he's OK.#T3#
An elbow from Mesquita crashes against the mat.
Mesquita landing strikes.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
Mesquita cracks Sinalau with a big right hand but Sinalau just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sinalau tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita is putting a hurting on Sinalau here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Sinalau is rocked!#SUB#
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sinalau can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Mesquita has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sinalau is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mesquita yanks on the arm and Sinalau is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mesquita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Mesquita! |
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Event:
Highland 120
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Mesquita avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mesquita let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bernier misses with a lunging right hand
and Mesquita counters with a one-two to the body.
Bernier misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bernier lands with an overhand left.
Mesquita darts in looking for a takedown but Bernier gets double underhooks and turns Mesquita into the cage.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Mesquita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bernier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guy Bernier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier connects with an inside leg kick.
Mesquita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Mesquita fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Bernier misses.
Bernier throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Bernier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bernier keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Bernier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bernier controlling Mesquita's posture.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernier is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Bernier blocks nicely. #T3#
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernier is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mesquita wants to clinch up but Bernier keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Bernier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mesquita.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bernier.
Bernier misses with a wild body shot.
Mesquita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bernier connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Bernier throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Bernier just misses with a punch to the body.
Bernier takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
As Bernier backs off Mesquita throws a huge counter combo but Bernier manages to avoid it all.
Bernier scores with a hook to the body. Mesquita takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bernier throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bernier. That's going to slow Mesquita down.
Mesquita tries to clinch up but Bernier circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita dives in and grabs Bernier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bernier pushes down on Mesquita's head and hops out.
Bernier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Bruno Mesquita has been cut.
Bernier throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Bernier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Mesquita's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mesquita blocks a jab.
Bernier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bernier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mesquita is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bernier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mesquita can do to turn this around?
Bernier throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown. Bernier fights it but they end up in guard.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita passes into half guard.
Bernier gets back to full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Bernier is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Bernier has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Bernier avoids the attempt from Mesquita to control.
Bernier controlling his opponent.
Mesquita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bernier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but Bernier isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Bernier content just to control the position here.
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
Bernier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mesquita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bruno Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Bernier prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bernier in particular looking to stall.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Bernier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita is still trying to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bernier slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bernier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bernier digs a good body shot into Mesquita's ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mesquita checks it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mesquita.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Bernier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Mesquita's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bernier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bernier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mesquita was well out of range. Poor timing from Bernier.
Bruno Mesquita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernier throws the left hand but Mesquita avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Bernier tenderised Mesquita's leg. Mesquita is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bernier misses with a wild body shot.
Bernier misses with a wild body shot.
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up with Bernier, looking for a takedown. Mesquita pushes Bernier against the cage but Bernier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bernier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mesquita.
Guy Bernier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Mesquita.#T1#
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Bernier counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Bernier.
Bernier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bernier connects with a solid leg kick.
Bernier lands with a nice body kick.
Bernier cracks Mesquita with an open hand slap.
Mesquita takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Bernier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mesquita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bernier counters with a right hand to the body.
Guy Bernier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bernier just misses with a punch to the body.
Bernier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bernier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mesquita. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernier lands the left hand.
Bernier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mesquita changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bernier connects with an inside leg kick.
Mesquita checks a low kick from Bernier.
Mesquita with the counter takedown but Bernier avoids it easily.
Mesquita looks for a takedown but Bernier sprawls well.
Bernier looks to land a combination but Mesquita avoids it well. #T3#
Mesquita blocks the body kick.
Bernier lands a jab to Mesquita's midsection.
Mesquita with a poor takedown
and Bernier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mesquita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bernier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bernier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mesquita was well out of range. Poor timing from Bernier.
Mesquita takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bernier stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Bernier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bernier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bernier stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Bernier punishes Mesquita's body with a nice straight punch.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Mesquita with the counter takedown but Bernier avoids it easily.
Bernier lands a jab.
Bernier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bernier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bernier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guy Bernier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernier throws a shot from downtown. Mesquita moves away and avoids it.
Guy Bernier is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Bernier slams his shin into Mesquita's torso.
Bruno Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Bernier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bernier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Bernier!
A very excited looking Guy Bernier 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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