PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Del Fuegos (ranked 2531 p4p, 2571 weight class) and Beau Lauzon (ranked 354 p4p, 362 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lauzon's choice of entrance music: Vitamin R (Leading Us Along) by Chevelle. This should be a great matchup!

Del Fuegos
vs
Lauzon

181 cm
21
201
5 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
220
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
Carnage

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Del Fuegos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beau Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon is looking to slow Del Fuegos down with leg kicks.
Lauzon misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Del Fuegos's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Lauzon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Lauzon seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Del Fuegos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Del Fuegos wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Del Fuegos trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Del Fuegos wants to hold on but Lauzon pushes him away.
Lauzon wants to control the pace but Del Fuegos is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lauzon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Del Fuegos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Del Fuegos shrugs it off.
Del Fuegos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lauzon prevents Del Fuegos from getting the reversal.
Lauzon wants to take his opponent's back but Del Fuegos doesn't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Fuegos wants to hold on but Lauzon pushes him away.

Lauzon looking to secure an arm triangle but Del Fuegos defends it well.
Del Fuegos tries to control Lauzon's body but Lauzon pushes him off. Del Fuegos squirms to his side and now Lauzon has his back!

Del Fuegos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lauzon.
Del Fuegos trying to control the hands but Lauzon won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lauzon working for a choke but Del Fuegos is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Del Fuegos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lauzon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Del Fuegos rolls, trying to escape but Lauzon keeps control of the position.

Lauzon is persistently looking for the submission but Del Fuegos is defending it well.
Del Fuegos trying to control but not successfully.
Lauzon controls the action.
Del Fuegos controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Lauzon is not going to allow Del Fuegos to sit and survive in this position.
Lauzon is hanging on to Del Fuegos's back as he tries to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lauzon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Del Fuegos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Del Fuegos wants to escape the position.
Del Fuegos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lauzon on the ground.
Del Fuegos trying to control the hands but Lauzon won't let him.
Lauzon is hanging on to Del Fuegos's back as he tries to escape.
Del Fuegos trying to control the action but Lauzon just sinks the hooks in.

Lauzon is persistently looking for the submission but Del Fuegos is defending it well.

Lauzon looking to break Del Fuegos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Del Fuegos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lauzon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Del Fuegos can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuegos is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Del Fuegos trying to control the action but Lauzon just sinks the hooks in.
Del Fuegos tries to escape the position.
Lauzon is not going to allow Del Fuegos to sit and survive in this position.

Lauzon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Del Fuegos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lauzon has the hooks in. Del Fuegos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Del Fuegos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lauzon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Lauzon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Del Fuegos leaves Lauzon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lauzon scores with a jab.
Lauzon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.

Del Fuegos moves into the clinch.
Lauzon fails to pull guard.
Diego Del Fuegos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Lauzon.
Del Fuegos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Fuegos.
Nice body punch from Lauzon.
Lauzon fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lauzon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Del Fuegos uses from the top position.
Del Fuegos looking to pass the guard.
Del Fuegos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Del Fuegos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Fuegos wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.

Lauzon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lauzon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Fuegos controls the pace.
Del Fuegos won't allow Lauzon to sweep him here.
Del Fuegos is pushing down on Lauzon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lauzon is fighting to maintain full guard but Del Fuegos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Del Fuegos controlling the action here.
Lauzon is looking to control Del Fuegos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lauzon avoid being mounted?
Del Fuegos controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Del Fuegos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Del Fuegos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lauzon!
Del Fuegos wants to control the action but instead Lauzon gets a body lock and reverses into Del Fuegos's guard! Nice work!
Del Fuegos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lauzon is one step ahead there.
Lauzon trying to control but Del Fuegos is working from the bottom.
Del Fuegos looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Fuegos, not yet.
Del Fuegos keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Lauzon sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon passes Del Fuegos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Del Fuegos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lauzon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lauzon wants to pass to mount but Del Fuegos is defending the position.
Del Fuegos is staying active underneath Lauzon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Del Fuegos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lauzon is pressing down on Del Fuegos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Del Fuegos is holding on for now.
Del Fuegos is trying to control but can't.
Beau Lauzon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Del Fuegos wants to get back to full guard.
Del Fuegos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Del Fuegos controlling the position.
Lauzon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Del Fuegos is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauzon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Beau Lauzon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lauzon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Fuegos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Fuegos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzon tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Fuegos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lauzon.

Lauzon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lauzon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Del Fuegos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lauzon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Del Fuegos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lauzon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Del Fuegos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Del Fuegos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lauzon is trying to control the action in half guard but Del Fuegos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Del Fuegos is looking for a sweep. Lauzon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Fuegos keeps working.
Del Fuegos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Del Fuegos tries to get out of the position.
Del Fuegos is looking to control Lauzon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Del Fuegos avoid being mounted?
Del Fuegos is positioning himself well to prevent Lauzon advancing to mount.
Lauzon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Del Fuegos is trying to maintain the position but Lauzon is very close to passing his half guard.
Diego Del Fuegos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lauzon prevents Del Fuegos from improving his position.
Lauzon slows the pace down in half guard.
Del Fuegos tries to get to full guard but Lauzon has control of the leg.
Del Fuegos won't allow Lauzon to pass to mount.
Del Fuegos tries to roll over but Lauzon keeps him under control.
Del Fuegos wants to control but Lauzon passes into side.
Del Fuegos wants to control but Lauzon postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuegos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Lauzon is looking for a kimura here.
Del Fuegos tries to get to full guard but Lauzon has control of the leg.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but Del Fuegos defending well.
Lauzon is still trying to improve position.

Del Fuegos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauzon pulls his head out easily.
Lauzon prevents Del Fuegos from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Del Fuegos is holding on to half guard well.

Lauzon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Del Fuegos defends it well.
Del Fuegos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos is trying to keep Lauzon in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Fuegos wants to improve his position but instead Lauzon has moved into half guard.
Lauzon wants to control but Del Fuegos is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beau Lauzon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lauzon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beau Lauzon!
Beau Lauzon thanked the fans post fight for their support.