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Event:
-GFC 5-
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Brutus.
Mesquita walks into a stiff left hand from Brutus.
Brutus misses with the combination.
Brutus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mesquita takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Brutus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brutus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Brutus is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Brutus is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita stops Brutus from getting back to his feet.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Brutus with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ES2#
Brutus has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mesquita is on him like a limpet, forcing Brutus back against the cage.
Brutus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Brutus's coach down at Lionheart Combat Sports was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brutus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Brutus gets underhooks to prevent Mesquita's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Brutus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brutus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brutus circles away.
Brutus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mesquita shoots for a double leg takedown but Brutus sprawls well. He's pushed Mesquita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brutus throws a series of strikes that have Mesquita backpedaling.
Brutus throws a series of strikes that have Mesquita backpedaling.
#TD2#
Brutus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mesquita on his heels. He'll look to pass Mesquita's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Brutus is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mesquita has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Brutus is looking to defend but Mesquita has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Brutus! Mesquita pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Brutus taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Mesquita! |
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Event:
-GFC 3-
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thompson taking a breather here.
Mesquita is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Mesquita regains half guard.
Mesquita manages to get to full guard.
Mesquita looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
#T1#
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mesquita works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Mesquita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson wants to stand up but Mesquita is controlling him.
Thompson pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Thompson throws a leg kick but Mesquita sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mesquita.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mesquita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mesquita controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself. #T4#
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mesquita has wrist control.#SUB2#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Thompson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Mesquita misses.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mesquita tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom here.
Rafael Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mesquita stops Thompson from passing to mount.
Mesquita takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mesquita gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Mesquita's temple. #T1#
Thompson is looking to advance position but Mesquita won't allow it.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
Thompson stalling. #T3#
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mesquita is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson distracts Mesquita with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson postures up in Mesquita's guard and throws a big left but Mesquita blocks it.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Thompson dominated that second round.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mesquita tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away #TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Mesquita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mesquita has Thompson in his guard.#REVR#
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson distracts Mesquita with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson distracts Mesquita with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Mesquita is rocked!#T1#
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mesquita is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson gets to his feet and stands over Mesquita, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mesquita felt that one! Thompson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mesquita from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Thompson! |
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