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Pitbull XIII 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 25 wins and 30 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rolla shoots in but no luck this time.
Rolla goes for a double leg but Goble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goble continues to drive forward.
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.
Goble has picked Rolla up - he's going for a ride! Goble dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Goble
Goble not doing much here.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Rolla is defending well.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Rolla tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla won't allow Goble to pass to mount.
Goble prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goble is working away from the top position though.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla is trying to maintain the position but Goble is very close to passing his half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Goble uses his free foot to push down on Rolla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Goble
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goble puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Goble moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (8) Goble
Goble content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Goble performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goble postures up.
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Rolla is looking for a triangle here but Goble uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (11) Goble
Goble is staying tight to Rolla's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (11) Goble
Rolla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Goble's thigh. Goble counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rolla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Goble pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goble is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (13) Goble
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rolla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goble preventing the sweep.
Rolla has his foot on Goble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goble works his way back into a safe position though.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Goble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Goble has passed into half guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Goble has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (16) Goble
Goble taking a breather here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rolla is letting Goble control him for a moment.
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goble trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goble working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla is trying to improve his position.
Rolla being controlled for a moment.
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goble slows the pace down in half guard.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goble preventing the sweep.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Goble has moved into half guard.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rolla working a defensive guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rolla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goble escapes and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (19) Goble
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Goble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Goble has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (22) Goble
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rolla manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolla tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Rolla gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goble postures up.
Goble preventing the sweep.
Rolla being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goble is pushing down on Rolla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rolla is fighting to maintain full guard but Goble has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goble prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla is pressing down on Goble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goble looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Goble won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goble has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (25) Goble
Rolla tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Rolla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Goble has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (28) Goble
Goble controlling the position from side mount.
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goble working away.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 28 to 2.
A victorious Shane Goble thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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