|
|
Pitbull XIX 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 4 wins and 4 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 53 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz feints and as Lauzon raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (0) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lauzon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lauzon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lauzon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lauzon (4) vs (2) Cruz
Lauzon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Cruz regains half guard.
Lauzon wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lauzon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lauzon to get the leverage.
Lauzon prevents Cruz from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is not content to let Lauzon control the position.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lauzon controlling the action here.
Lauzon is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Lauzon trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lauzon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lauzon passes Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lauzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Lauzon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Lauzon eventually gives up the hold.
Lauzon prevents Cruz from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauzon pulls his head out easily.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Lauzon tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Lauzon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lauzon is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Lauzon is controlling well.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauzon pulls his head out easily.
Lauzon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lauzon wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lauzon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lauzon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lauzon is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lauzon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cruz gets full guard.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Lauzon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (7) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lauzon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lauzon.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lauzon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lauzon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lauzon (7) vs (6) Cruz
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon showing good submission defense here.
Cruz looking for the RNC.
Cruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cruz is trying to stick to Lauzon's back but Lauzon is turning into Cruz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cruz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lauzon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (9) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz looks winded!
Lauzon trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lauzon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lauzon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon passes into half guard.
Lauzon wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lauzon to get the leverage.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lauzon is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lauzon to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Lauzon trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauzon pulls his head out easily.
Lauzon trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Lauzon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (12) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Lauzon has a good base and remains in mount.
Lauzon tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Lauzon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz pushes a forearm under Lauzon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lauzon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darian Cruz!
During a confident post fight interview, Darian Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
|
|
