PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Larraza (ranked 3676 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Lazzez (ranked 3647 p4p, 388 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Larraza
vs
Lazzez

180 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Larraza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ahmad Lazzez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazzez blocks a head kick by Larraza.
Lazzez shoots in for a double leg but Larraza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larraza avoids a punch combination nicely.

Larraza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Larraza has had enough of the clinch but Lazzez keeps him there for the moment.
Lazzez avoiding damage as Larraza throws knees to the body.
Larraza is looking to break free of the clinch but Lazzez has double underhooks.
Lazzez tries to pull guard but Larraza won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazzez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larraza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oscar Larraza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Lazzez.
A head kick misses from Larraza.
Lazzez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larraza defends well and Lazzez ends up having to push Larraza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Larraza tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lazzez manages to circle out of the way.
A combination from Larraza does no damage.

Larraza takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larraza trying to land knees to the body.
Lazzez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larraza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lazzez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Larraza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lazzez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larraza just stands there and leans against the cage.

Larraza jumps into guard, dragging Lazzez to the mat.
Larraza pulls Lazzez in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larraza's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Larraza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lazzez is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larraza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larraza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lazzez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larraza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lazzez being controlled here, momentarily.
Lazzez is trying to keep Larraza in close.
Larraza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzez can't keep his opponent in guard - Larraza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Larraza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lazzez is looking to control Larraza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lazzez avoid being mounted?
Larraza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lazzez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larraza is working away from the top position though.
Larraza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Larraza controlling the action here.

Larraza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lazzez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larraza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Larraza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Larraza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larraza is looking for a takedown.

Larraza pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Larraza holds on and takes a little breather.
Larraza continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Larraza working for a triangle but Lazzez defends it easily.
Lazzez wants to control from the top but Larraza keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzez wants to stand but Larraza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Larraza managing to control the position.
Larraza wants to sweep here but Lazzez controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larraza wants to stand and escape but Lazzez is having none of it.

Lazzez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larraza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lazzez has managed to get both his arms back between Larraza's legs - danger averted.

Larraza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lazzez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lazzez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Larraza wants to stand and escape but Lazzez is having none of it.
Lazzez postures up.
Larraza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazzez can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lazzez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larraza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larraza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larraza!

Larraza in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lazzez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oscar Larraza!