PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Deleon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Lastarria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Deleon
vs
Lastarria

181 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Deleon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Lastarria!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lastarria moves into the clinch successfully.
Deleon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lastarria lands a body shot.
Lastarria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Deleon fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Lastarria manages to break the clinch.
Lastarria displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deleon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Deleon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lastarria looking to score a takedown here. Deleon is defending well but Lastarria drives through and ends up in Deleon's guard.

Deleon is working an open guard so Lastarria takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Lastarria rushes Deleon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lastarria taking a breather.
Deleon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lastarria is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lastarria manages to break the clinch.
Lastarria looks to land a body kick but Deleon moved away.
A good leg kick by Lastarria.

Lastarria closes the distance and clinches.
Lastarria prevents a takedown attempt there.
Deleon tries to pull guard but Lastarria forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Lastarria decides to pull guard.

Lastarria looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lastarria wants to stand but Deleon is controlling the position.
Lastarria pulls Deleon in close to his closed guard and prevents Deleon from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deleon prevents Lastarria from getting back to his feet.
Deleon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deleon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lastarria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deleon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lastarria scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Lastarria looks for the body kick but Deleon saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deleon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lastarria misses.

Lastarria takes the fight into the clinch.
Lastarria landing knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Deleon wants a takedown but no success here.
Deleon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lastarria is defending well.
Deleon is breathing heavily.

Lastarria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lastarria fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deleon to the ground. Lastarria is now in Deleon's guard.

Lastarria stands and steps away. Deleon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Deleon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lastarria sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deleon somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lastarria.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lastarria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deleon avoids the head kick by Lastarria.

Deleon tries to sprawl but Lastarria drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Lastarria decides to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lastarria.

Deleon tries to sprawl but Lastarria drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Lastarria dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Deleon walks into a straight right hand from Lastarria.

Lastarria clinches up with Deleon and pushes him back against the cage.

Lastarria breaks from the clinch.
Lastarria lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Bruno Deleon has been cut.
Lastarria throws a sloppy head kick and Deleon moves out of range easily.

Lastarria pushes Deleon up against the cage in a clinch.

Deleon gets control of Lastarria's arms and successfully pulls guard. Deleon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Lastarria decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Deleon, up you get!

Lastarria shoots in and bounces Deleon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lastarria is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lastarria won't allow Deleon to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lastarria gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Lastarria clinches.
Deleon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lastarria walks away with a smile on his face. Deleon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Deleon fails with a takedown attempt.
Deleon shoots in but Lastarria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Deleon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lastarria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deleon is trying to push Lastarria away but Lastarria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lastarria lands an elbow just above Deleon 's eye.
Stalling in the clinch from Lastarria.
Deleon tries to score a body lock takedown but Lastarria shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Lastarria breaks from the clinch.

Lastarria pushes Deleon up against the cage in a clinch.
Deleon tries to pull guard but Lastarria won't allow it.
Deleon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lastarria effectively controlling the action here.
Lastarria gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Lastarria manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lastarria has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Deleon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Lastarria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Lastarria closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deleon's guard.
Lastarria prevents Deleon from getting back to his feet.
Deleon trying to control the position.

Lastarria decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Deleon, up you get!

Lastarria has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lastarria.

Lastarria drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lastarria lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Deleon!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deleon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deleon wants to hold on but Lastarria pushes him away.

Lastarria is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Deleon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lastarria closes the distance and clinches.
Lastarria unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lastarria lands an elbow inside that Deleon shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Lastarria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Deleon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lastarria forces Deleon back against the cage and clinches.
Lastarria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deleon jumps guard but Lastarria turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Lastarria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lastarria throws a body kick that misses.

Lastarria pushes Deleon up against the cage in a clinch.
Luis Lastarria seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Deleon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lastarria after a bit of a struggle.

Lastarria manages to break the clinch.
Lastarria blocks a head kick by Deleon.
Luis Lastarria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lastarria moves into the clinch.

Lastarria works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Deleon is looking for a triangle but Lastarria pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lastarria decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Luis Lastarria seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lastarria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deleon. Deleon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lastarria scores with a punch to the head.

Lastarria moves into the clinch successfully.

Lastarria breaks the clinch.

Lastarria has taken the fight to the clinch.

Deleon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lastarria uses from the top position.

Lastarria gets to his feet. Deleon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Lastarria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deleon, pushing him back against the cage.
Deleon fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Deleon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deleon fails to pull guard.

Lastarria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lastarria closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deleon's guard.

Lastarria gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lastarria swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deleon.

Lastarria closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Deleon to the mat! Deleon manages to get full guard.
Deleon wants to sweep but no luck.
Lastarria won't allow Deleon to get back to his feet.

Lastarria gets to his feet - Deleon follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lastarria closes the distance and clinches.
Lastarria trying to control the position but instead, Deleon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lastarria into the cage.
Deleon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lastarria walks away with a smile on his face. Deleon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Lastarria drives through and clinches with Deleon against the cage.

Lastarria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lastarria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lastarria misses with a wild body shot.

Lastarria instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deleon jumps guard but Lastarria stands there with Deleon around his waist. Deleon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Lastarria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lastarria clinches with his opponent.
Deleon is struggling to control the position.
Deleon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lastarria smiles and moves away.
Deleon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Deleon gets caught napping as Lastarria dives in and scores a takedown. Deleon manages to retain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Lastarria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lastarria 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Lastarria!