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Pitbull XIV PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lauzon shoots in and gets a takedown into Etxeberria's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Lauzon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Etxeberria managing to control the position.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria is pulling down on Lauzon's head. It's preventing any offense from Lauzon, at least for the moment.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard.
Lauzon trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria trying to control the position.
Lauzon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Etxeberria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lauzon has Etxeberria in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (2) Etxeberria
Lauzon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lauzon is looking for a triangle here but Etxeberria uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (2) vs (5) Etxeberria
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon is trying to escape the position but Etxeberria is controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lauzon stops Etxeberria from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon is trying to improve his position.
Lauzon can't do much from the bottom here.
Lauzon tries to improve position but can't.
Etxeberria takes a little break here. Lauzon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lauzon struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Etxeberria working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lauzon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (4) vs (5) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is not content to let Lauzon control the position.
Lauzon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Etxeberria sees it coming and defends easily.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria trying to hold on to Lauzon's head to control him but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Etxeberria! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (7) vs (5) Etxeberria
Lauzon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Etxeberria has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Etxeberria! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (7) vs (7) Etxeberria
Etxeberria won't allow Lauzon to sweep him here.
Lauzon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Etxeberria is aware though and is defending well.
Etxeberria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Etxeberria stopping the sweep attempt from Lauzon.
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Etxeberria has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon wants to sweep but no luck.
Etxeberria controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Etxeberria trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon has Etxeberria pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria looking to pass the guard.
Etxeberria trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Lauzon is trying to keep Etxeberria in close.
Etxeberria slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (7) vs (10) Etxeberria
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon struggling a bit here.
Lauzon being controlled for a moment.
Lauzon tries to improve position but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon is not content to let Etxeberria control the position.
Etxeberria staying calm.
Lauzon struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 10 to 7.
Bráulio Etxeberria decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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