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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2 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 11 wins and 9 losses; Reinaldo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Juanito Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Escobar
Escobar is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Escobar defending well.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Escobar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Escobar. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Escobar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Escobar is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Escobar is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Escobar tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Escobar squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Escobar
Escobar tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has the hooks in. Escobar is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Gracie passes his arm under Escobar's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Escobar taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reinaldo Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Reinaldo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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