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Pitbull II 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Juanito Escobar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ethan Bear!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Escobar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Escobar showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Escobar (2) vs (0) Bear
Escobar seems to be looking for submissions.
Escobar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bear is just riding it out for now. Escobar eventually gives up the hold.
Escobar seems to be working for a kimura but Bear defends the submission attempt.
Escobar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bear sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Escobar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bear doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escobar.
Bear has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Escobar seems to be working for a kimura but Bear defends the submission attempt.
Bear is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
Escobar is working for a kimura here but Bear manages to reverse the position and he's now in Escobar's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (2) vs (2) Bear
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bear escapes and throws Escobar's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Escobar (2) vs (5) Bear
Escobar is looking to reverse the position.
Escobar sneaks back into half guard.
Escobar tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Escobar moves into full guard.
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Bear defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bear gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bear defends it easily.
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bear gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bear doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Escobar is tightening it up a little... Bear has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bear reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bear taps out! Nice BJJ there by Escobar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juanito Escobar!
Our winner, Juanito Escobar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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