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I don't think there is such a thing as a high percentage side control escape against someone on your level or higher. Especially if they're bigger than your and/or only trying to hold you down. That doesn't mean it can't be done, but if you're in side control bottom you screwed up 5 steps ago.
I wanted to point that out as well but you beat me to it. The suggestions in this thread are valid for the most part, but let's just push back against the notion that any option from a bad position is going to be "high percentage." Most of your attempts will fail. You have to be persistent, aggressive, technical, and not dig yourself into a deeper hole in the process, and of course it can be done and is done regularly.
But generally, let's be clear. There is no "high percentage" RNC escape, counter to a double when he's in deep on your legs, way of getting out of a locked-in triangle, or a body lock when your feet are off the ground. There are valid techniques from those spots, maybe even techniques that certain high level guys have hit a lot of times, but they are not high percentage. They are last resorts, and most attempts will result in failure. Once you accept that, you can train these techniques without getting discouraged when they don't work and looking for new options. It's hard to escape a good pin, and side control is a pin.