PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Canela De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

De La Cruz
vs
Craven

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 The Island, Canela De La Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Craven!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Cruz shoots for a takedown but Craven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De La Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Craven pinned against the cage. Craven gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Canela De La Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canela De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Craven shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Craven stuffs the takedown.
De La Cruz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.

Craven shoots in and bounces De La Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La Cruz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Craven gets to his feet - De La Cruz follows without any prompting.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz wants to clinch.
Craven moves out of range as De La Cruz strikes.

Craven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Craven lands in his opponent's guard.

De La Cruz has his foot on Craven's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Craven works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Craven is posturing up here but De La Cruz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Craven tries to roll out but it's too tight and Craven has to tap! Slick submission there by De La Cruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Canela De La Cruz!