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CACC 77 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 15656 p4p, 671 weight class) and Tigran Minasian (ranked 2036 p4p, 256 weight class). Escobarre's entrance music is Xzibit- Alcoholic . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Escobarre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Escobarre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Minasian is looking for a takedown.
Escobarre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Escobarre (2) vs (0) Minasian
Escobarre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minasian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escobarre.
Escobarre is keen to just control but Minasian is a slippery customer.
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.
Minasian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minasian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Minasian holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Escobarre postures up.
Minasian told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Escobarre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre looking to pass the guard.
Minasian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minasian is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobarre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is controlling Escobarre's posture.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobarre slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian is trying to maintain the position but Escobarre is very close to passing his half guard.
Escobarre stalling.
Escobarre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minasian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobarre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minasian sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is trying to maintain the position but Escobarre is very close to passing his half guard.
Escobarre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Escobarre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minasian has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minasian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Escobarre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Escobarre advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
Escobarre is thwarting Minasian's attempts to control the position.
Escobarre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minasian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobarre is working away from the top position though.
Escobarre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minasian sees it coming and defends easily.
Minasian is not content to let Escobarre control the position.
Escobarre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Escobarre is thwarting Minasian's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre wants to take a breather but Minasian is having none of it.
Escobarre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Minasian! Score +3 for passing guard: Escobarre (5) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian tries to hold on but Escobarre pushes him away.
Minasian is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobarre has a good base and remains in mount.
Minasian tries to lock up and control but Escobarre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Minasian bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobarre (5) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobarre is retaining full guard.
Escobarre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Escobarre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Minasian trying to control but Escobarre is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minasian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Minasian passes Escobarre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Escobarre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minasian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minasian's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Escobarre (9) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian wants to control his opponent's hands but Escobarre gets his hands free.
Escobarre looking to break Minasian's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Minasian remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Escobarre will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Minasian is trying to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control the position but Escobarre manages to sink in the hooks.
Escobarre is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Minasian taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Escobarre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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