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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 27 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gracy Jr!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Jr
Rolla is controlling the pace.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rolla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Jr
Rolla tries to control but Jr wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rolla fails to move to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr wants to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla controlling the pace for now.
Jr prevents Rolla from taking his back.
Rolla looking for a guillotine from mount but Jr is having none of it.
Rolla controlling his opponent.
Rolla has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rolla working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (8) vs (0) Jr
Rolla looking for the choke from the back.
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jr is trying to break free.
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr is trying to defend against the choke here but Rolla has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rolla Tightens the hold and Jr taps out furiously! Rolla displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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