PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kizarn Ytall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan de la Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kizarn Ytall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan de la Cruz's chin.

Ytall
vs
de la Cruz

225 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kizarn Ytall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan de la Cruz!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ytall closes this distance looking for a takedown but de la Cruz circles away.
Ytall shoots in but no luck this time.

de la Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
de la Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ytall taking some punishment here, with de la Cruz in his half guard.
Ytall taking some punishment here, with de la Cruz in his half guard.
de la Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ytall defending well though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

de la Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ytall defends it well.
de la Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ytall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

de la Cruz is working for a kimura but Ytall is defending it quite comfortably.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. de la Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Ytall's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. de la Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. de la Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
de la Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ytall is breathing heavily.
de la Cruz is nestled in close to Ytall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ytall wants to control but de la Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ytall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for de la Cruz on the ground.
Ytall taking some punishment here, with de la Cruz in his half guard.
de la Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. de la Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Ytall is trying to get back to full guard.
de la Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Ytall defends it.
de la Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
de la Cruz working over Ytall with some ground and pound. Ytall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
de la Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.

de la Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Ytall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ytall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
de la Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ytall wants to improve his position but de la Cruz is controlling well.
de la Cruz working Ytall over with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
de la Cruz working over Ytall with some ground and pound. Ytall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
de la Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ytall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ytall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in de la Cruz's guard.

Ytall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ytall throwing strikes from guard but de la Cruz blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ytall is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but de la Cruz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ytall is looking to defend but de la Cruz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ytall! de la Cruz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ytall taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juan de la Cruz!