PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Cryer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon DeLaurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon DeLaurier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cryer
vs
DeLaurier

180 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Backyard Fighting

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ashton Cryer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leon DeLaurier!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DeLaurier closes the distance and pushes Cryer back into the cage.
DeLaurier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cryer after a bit of a struggle.
DeLaurier managing to block the knees to the body from Cryer.

DeLaurier gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DeLaurier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
DeLaurier throws a big elbow that misses.
DeLaurier throwing strikes but missing.
Cryer keeping moving, preventing DeLaurier from controlling successfully.
DeLaurier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cryer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLaurier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cryer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeLaurier connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cryer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeLaurier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeLaurier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cryer looking for a sweep. Not yet Cryer, not yet.
DeLaurier pushes down on Cryer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cryer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

DeLaurier is trying to work for a kimura but Cryer is defending well.
DeLaurier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cryer defending well though.
Cryer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeLaurier.
DeLaurier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cryer's head.
DeLaurier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cryer has hold of DeLaurier's hands but DeLaurier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeLaurier throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cryer to regain full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeLaurier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cryer has momentary wrist control but DeLaurier slips an elbow through the middle.
DeLaurier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
DeLaurier passes Cryer's left leg - he's now in half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeLaurier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeLaurier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DeLaurier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeLaurier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cryer's head.
Cryer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cryer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeLaurier throwing shots but Cryer is blocking nicely.
DeLaurier is trying to control the action in half guard but Cryer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cryer won't allow DeLaurier to pass to mount.

DeLaurier is working for a submission of some sort.
DeLaurier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeLaurier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cryer trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon DeLaurier dominated that round.
That's time! Cryer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

DeLaurier gets a clinch.

DeLaurier pulls guard effortlessly.
DeLaurier is pulling down on Cryer's head. It's preventing any offense from Cryer, at least for the moment.
Cryer postures up in DeLaurier's guard and throws a big left but DeLaurier blocks it.
Cryer trying to control but DeLaurier is working from the bottom.
DeLaurier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cryer preventing the sweep.
Cryer trying to control but DeLaurier is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

We're going to have a standup here because Ashton Cryer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cryer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeLaurier's waist but DeLaurier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cryer off to one side.

DeLaurier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cryer's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier stalling.
DeLaurier thows a huge punch but Cryer dodges it nicely.
DeLaurier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeLaurier is looking to pass Cryer's guard but actually Cryer recovers to full guard.
DeLaurier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeLaurier stops Cryer from standing up.
DeLaurier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leon DeLaurier has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DeLaurier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
DeLaurier looking to pass the guard.
Cryer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeLaurier postures up in Cryer's guard and throws a big left but Cryer blocks it.
DeLaurier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cryer is keeping the position for now.
DeLaurier throws a big elbow that misses.
DeLaurier wants to get up but he can't break Cryer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
DeLaurier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cryer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cryer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DeLaurier landing some decent shots from guard.
Cryer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeLaurier trying to control the position from guard on top but Cryer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cryer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeLaurier pushes down on Cryer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cryer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cryer taking some punishment here, with DeLaurier in his half guard.
DeLaurier working over Cryer with some ground and pound. Cryer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
DeLaurier with the ground and pound but Cryer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
DeLaurier is stalling in the full guard.
DeLaurier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cryer keeping moving, preventing DeLaurier from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeLaurier landing with the ground and pound.
Cryer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeLaurier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cryer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon DeLaurier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

DeLaurier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cryer has hold of DeLaurier's hands but DeLaurier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeLaurier is just content to waste time from the top position. Cryer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DeLaurier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeLaurier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeLaurier wanted to stand there but Cryer had control of the position.
DeLaurier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Cryer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeLaurier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier throws a big elbow that misses.

DeLaurier stands and steps away. Cryer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ashton Cryer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cryer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeLaurier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeLaurier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeLaurier is looking to clinch but Cryer is avoiding it.
DeLaurier fails to land the takedown.

DeLaurier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cryer, pushing him back against the cage.

DeLaurier has hold of one of Cryer's legs. Cryer is fighting the takedown attempt but DeLaurier gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Cryer is looking for a triangle but DeLaurier pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier looking to pass the guard.
DeLaurier lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeLaurier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cryer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cryer trying to keep a closed guard but DeLaurier is proving a slippery customer.
DeLaurier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
DeLaurier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier throws a strike but Cryer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cryer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cryer throws a big elbow that misses.
Cryer trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLaurier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cryer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! DeLaurier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! DeLaurier has escaped and now he's on top!
DeLaurier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeLaurier lands a couple of digs.
Cryer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeLaurier wants to stand but Cryer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
DeLaurier lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLaurier throwing strikes from guard but Cryer blocks nicely.
Cryer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ashton Cryer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leon DeLaurier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeLaurier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cryer's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon DeLaurier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeLaurier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon DeLaurier!
An out of breath Leon DeLaurier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.