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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Juanito Escobar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Riley gets caught flat footed, as Escobar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Escobar (2) vs (0) Riley
Riley has his hands on Escobar's head, controlling the position.
Riley keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Escobar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Riley dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (2) vs (2) Riley
Escobar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Escobar being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar looking for subs off his back but Riley has passed one foot through into half guard.
Escobar trying to get back to full guard but Riley takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Escobar (2) vs (5) Riley
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley prevents Escobar from getting the reversal.
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
Riley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Riley controlling from mount.
Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Escobar is desperately trying to improve his position but Riley has a good base and remains in mount.
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley prevents Escobar from getting the reversal.
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.
Escobar is working hard here to advance position.
Riley manages to capitalize on a mistake by Escobar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Escobar (2) vs (8) Riley
Escobar wants to escape the position.
Riley controlling the position well here. Escobar rolled but Riley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is in bad spot here.
Riley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Escobar's body.
Escobar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Riley has good solid back control here.
Escobar is trying to break free.
Riley is trying to stick to Escobar's back but Escobar is turning into Riley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Riley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Escobar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (4) vs (8) Riley
Riley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Riley pulls Escobar in close to his closed guard and prevents Escobar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (4) vs (10) Riley
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riley defends well.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley 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... Riley has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Riley reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Riley taps out! Nice BJJ there by Escobar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juanito Escobar!
A victorious Juanito Escobar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Billy Riley had this to say: 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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