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Event:
Pitbull XIV
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
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?#TD#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.
#SUB#
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.
#T3#
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
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#T4#
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.#T5#
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.#T6#
Lauzon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lauzon struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#T7#
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.#SUB#
Lauzon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Etxeberria sees it coming and defends easily.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
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#SUB#
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.#T9##SUB#
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.#T10#
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. #T11#
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#T12#
Lauzon struggling a bit here.
Lauzon being controlled for a moment.
Lauzon tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Lauzon is not content to let Etxeberria control the position.
Etxeberria staying calm.
Lauzon struggling a bit here.#T14#
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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Event:
Pitbull XII
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
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 2 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Lauzon with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kiely closes the distance and clinches.
Kiely gets underhooks to prevent Lauzon's takedown attempt.
Lauzon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiely gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kiely lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (0) vs (2) Kiely
Kiely is stalling here. Lauzon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kiely seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lauzon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lauzon (4) vs (2) Kiely#SUB#
Lauzon is trying to get an arm triangle but Kiely is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lauzon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kiely is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon tries to advance to mount but Kiely denies him.
Kiely is looking for a sweep.
Kiely is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kiely gets full guard.#SUB#
Lauzon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kiely dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (4) vs (4) Kiely
Kiely passes into half guard.
Lauzon tries to get to full guard but Kiely has control of the leg.
Lauzon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kiely is pressing down on Lauzon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lauzon is holding on for now.
Kiely is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Lauzon is staying active underneath Kiely, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kiely passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lauzon! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (4) vs (7) Kiely
Lauzon has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lauzon (4) vs (10) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lauzon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Kiely working for the choke.
Our spies down at at ABC Submissions and GNP inform us that Kiely has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kiely looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Kiely not allowing Lauzon to control his hands.
Lauzon tries to escape but Kiely has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Kiely is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lauzon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Kiely working for a choke but Lauzon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely is controlling the position but Lauzon somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T4#
Kiely is pressing down on Lauzon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lauzon is holding on for now.
Lauzon trying to control here.
Kiely content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lauzon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Kiely works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (4) vs (13) Kiely
Lauzon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Grapple, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lauzon tries to hold on but Kiely postures up.
Kiely fails to move to back control.
Lauzon is looking to get to half guard.
Kiely with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kiely keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Kiely looking to control but Lauzon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lauzon is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kiely has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lauzon (4) vs (16) Kiely#SUB2#
Lauzon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Lauzon fending off the submission attempt from Kiely. #SUB2#
Lauzon is in a bad position with Kiely working for a choke. Lauzon manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (6) vs (16) Kiely#T7#
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lauzon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiely has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lauzon has managed to get both his arms back between Kiely's legs - danger averted.
Kiely looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiely, not yet.
Lauzon forces his way into half guard.
Lauzon is keen to just control but Kiely is a slippery customer.
Lauzon moves into full mount! Kiely won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (9) vs (16) Kiely
Lauzon tries to control but Kiely wriggling away. #SUB#
Lauzon looking to secure an arm triangle but Kiely defends it well. #SUB#
Lauzon wants to finish this one by submission but Kiely is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lauzon. #T8#
Kiely keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lauzon looking to control but Kiely is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lauzon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kiely is surviving well by controlling Lauzon's body position as best he can.
Kiely working to try and regain half guard.
Lauzon looking to control but Kiely is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lauzon looking for a guillotine from mount but Kiely is having none of it. #SUB#
Lauzon wants to finish this one by submission but Kiely is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lauzon.
Kiely sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kiely works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiely swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kiely 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 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nedser Kiely!
After winning the bout, Nedser Kiely thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Pitbull X
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Breaker Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lauzon drives through with a takedown into Jitsu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (0) Jitsu
Jitsu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Jitsu is retaining full guard.
Lauzon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jitsu controls Lauzon momentarily but Lauzon frees himself.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jitsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Jitsu trying to control the position.
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 wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving. #SUB#
Lauzon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Lauzon is working hard here to advance position.
Jitsu is trying to keep Lauzon in close.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
Jitsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Jitsu, not yet. #T2#
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Lauzon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jitsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu is trying to keep Lauzon in close.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauzon won't allow Jitsu to sweep him here.
Lauzon forces his way into half guard.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
Lauzon works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (5) vs (0) Jitsu
Jitsu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lauzon wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jitsu is staying active underneath Lauzon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lauzon wants to free his trapped foot but Jitsu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Lauzon keeps him under control.
Lauzon wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy. #T4#
Lauzon tries to pass to full mount but Jitsu defends it.
Jitsu is trying to maintain the position but Lauzon is very close to passing his half guard.
Lauzon is trying to control. Jitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lauzon wants to free his trapped foot but Jitsu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Lauzon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
#SUB#
Lauzon wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is defending well. #T5#
Lauzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jitsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lauzon trying to mount his opponent but Jitsu defends it.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lauzon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jitsu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lauzon is working away from the top position though.
Jitsu is staying active underneath Lauzon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6##SUB#
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Jitsu trying to control but Lauzon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
#SUB#
Lauzon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jitsu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lauzon.
Lauzon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (8) vs (0) Jitsu#SUB#
Lauzon is working for a guillotine from mount but Jitsu frees his head quite easily.
#T7##SUB#
Lauzon looking for a guillotine from mount but Jitsu is having none of it.
Lauzon wants to control the pace but Jitsu is squirming around nicely.
Lauzon is really struggling to control Jitsu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jitsu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jitsu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Lauzon is working for a submission of some sort.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Lauzon keeps him under control.#T8#
Jitsu trying to control but Lauzon postures up.
#SUB#
Lauzon wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Lauzon tries to pass to full mount but Jitsu defends it.
Lauzon is trying to control. Jitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jitsu trying to hold on to Lauzon's head to control him but Lauzon postures up.
#SUB#
Lauzon seems to be looking for submissions.
Jitsu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Lauzon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (11) vs (0) Jitsu#SUB#
Lauzon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jitsu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jitsu regains half guard.
Lauzon is trying to control. Jitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jitsu won't allow Lauzon to pass to mount.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lauzon wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jitsu trying to control but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well. #T10#
Jitsu is staying active underneath Lauzon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jitsu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lauzon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jitsu trying to control from the bottom.
Lauzon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Lauzon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lauzon is trying to control. Jitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jitsu wants to improve his position but Lauzon is controlling well.
Jitsu is staying active underneath Lauzon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Lauzon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura here.
#T11##SUB#
Lauzon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jitsu is positioning himself well to prevent Lauzon advancing to mount.
Jitsu 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 (11) vs (4) Jitsu#SUB2#
Jitsu is looking for the choke from the back position but Lauzon is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Lauzon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jitsu.
Lauzon trying to control the action but Jitsu just sinks the hooks in. #T12##SUB2#
Lauzon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Lauzon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jitsu looks winded!#SUB2#
Jitsu seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lauzon's chin but Lauzon turns very nicely into Jitsu's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lauzon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (13) vs (4) Jitsu#T13#
Lauzon controlling from the top position.
Lauzon pushing down on Jitsu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lauzon is looking to advance position but Jitsu won't allow it.
Jitsu is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
#T14#
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lauzon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jitsu sees it coming and defends easily.
Jitsu is trying to maintain the position but Lauzon is very close to passing his half guard.
Lauzon moves into full mount! Jitsu won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (16) vs (4) Jitsu
Jitsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Lauzon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jitsu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jitsu shrugs it off. #SUB#
Lauzon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauzon looking to control but Jitsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauzon takes the fight on points by 16 to 4. |
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Event:
Pitbull VII
Date: Dec 27, 2024 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Dude McWrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McWrestler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
McWrestler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lauzon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McWrestler to the mat. McWrestler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McWrestler (0) vs (2) Lauzon
Lauzon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McWrestler (0) vs (5) Lauzon#SUB2#
Lauzon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McWrestler, who protects the arm well.
Lauzon trying to control the action but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
My spies in Grapple inform me that Lauzon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McWrestler tries to buck Lauzon off but Lauzon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but McWrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler is looking to reverse the position.
McWrestler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
McWrestler wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McWrestler defends it well.
Lauzon tries to pass to full mount but McWrestler defends it.
McWrestler trying to hold on to Lauzon's head to control him but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon uses his free foot to push down on McWrestler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McWrestler. Score +3 for passing guard: McWrestler (0) vs (8) Lauzon
Lauzon looking to control but McWrestler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Lauzon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Lauzon prevents McWrestler from getting the reversal.
McWrestler is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lauzon is working for a guillotine from mount but McWrestler frees his head quite easily.
Lauzon prevents McWrestler from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Lauzon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler tries to reverse the position but Lauzon maintains control.
McWrestler tries to lock up and control but Lauzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Lauzon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McWrestler is squirming around, avoiding Lauzon's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Lauzon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McWrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lauzon looking to control but McWrestler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McWrestler regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McWrestler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
McWrestler controls Lauzon momentarily but Lauzon frees himself. #T4#
Lauzon slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon is working for a submission of some sort.
McWrestler tries to get to full guard but Lauzon has control of the leg.
McWrestler trying to control but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but McWrestler defending well. #SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but McWrestler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lauzon to get the leverage. #T5#
McWrestler is looking to control Lauzon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McWrestler avoid being mounted?
Lauzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McWrestler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. McWrestler manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lauzon drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lauzon seems to have locked his on tight now - McWrestler screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lauzon, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ben Lauzon!
Dude McWrestler was interviewed post fight and said 'bleah'. |
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Event:
Pitbull V
Date: Dec 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Alistair Ubereem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ubereem drives through with a takedown into Lauzon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ubereem (2) vs (0) Lauzon
Ubereem postures up.
Ubereem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ubereem trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ubereem drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lauzon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ubereem has Lauzon in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (2) vs (2) Lauzon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Ubereem is keeping the position.
Ubereem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ubereem keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ubereem looking for a guillotine here but Lauzon defends easily.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubereem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ubereem looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Ubereem keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Lauzon stays in close to Ubereem's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Ubereem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lauzon defends it easily.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ubereem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ubereem is retaining full guard.
Lauzon passes into half guard.
My spies in Grapple inform me that Lauzon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lauzon wants to control but Ubereem is keeping him busy.
Lauzon prevents Ubereem from improving his position.
Lauzon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ubereem's thigh. Ubereem counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubereem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Ubereem keeps moving. #SUB#
Ubereem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Ubereem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ubereem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubereem swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ubereem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lauzon defends well.#T3#
Lauzon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (2) vs (5) Lauzon
Ubereem gets back to half guard.
Ubereem wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ubereem defends it well.
Lauzon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (2) vs (8) Lauzon
Ubereem is looking to get to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Ubereem defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lauzon.
Ubereem manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura here.
Ubereem is looking to control Lauzon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ubereem avoid being mounted?
Ubereem is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lauzon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Ubereem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ubereem looking for submissions off his back.
Lauzon tries to pass to full mount but Ubereem defends it. #T5#
Lauzon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (2) vs (11) Lauzon
Ubereem is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Lauzon has control of Ubereem's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ubereem regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lauzon wants to control the pace but Ubereem is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Lauzon looking for a guillotine from mount but Ubereem is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lauzon is working for a guillotine from mount but Ubereem frees his head quite easily.
Lauzon controlling the pace for now. #T6##SUB2#
Lauzon looking to secure an arm triangle but Ubereem defends it well.
Ubereem tries to lock up and control but Lauzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ubereem is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lauzon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ubereem to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ubereem shrugs it off.
Lauzon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ubereem is working to get back to half guard.
Lauzon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lauzon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ubereem manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lauzon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ubereem, who protects the arm well. #T7##SUB2#
Lauzon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lauzon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Lauzon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but Ubereem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lauzon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ubereem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8##SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lauzon working away.
Ubereem is trying to get back to half guard.
Ubereem sneaks back into half guard.
Ubereem is looking to control Lauzon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ubereem avoid being mounted?
Ubereem is trying to get back to full guard.
Lauzon is trying to control the action in half guard but Ubereem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but Ubereem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lauzon to get the leverage.
Lauzon is keen to just control but Ubereem is a slippery customer.
Ubereem is trying to control but can't.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lauzon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (2) vs (14) Lauzon
Ubereem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ubereem regains half guard.
Ubereem is staying active underneath Lauzon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ubereem is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Ubereem is staying active underneath Lauzon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Lauzon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ubereem is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Lauzon! |
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Event:
Pitbull IV
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mcgillicutty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Lauzon shoots in for a double leg but Mcgillicutty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Mcgillicutty closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (0) Lauzon
Lauzon being controlled for a moment.
Lauzon wants to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Mcgillicutty stalls from top position.#T1#
Lauzon can't do much from the bottom here.
Lauzon is being controlled here.
Lauzon can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty has hold of Lauzon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lauzon seems comfortable defending it but Mcgillicutty has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lauzon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lauzon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mcgillicutty couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Pitbull I
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
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 36 wins and 47 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lauzon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lauzon shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lauzon misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darian Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#TD#
Cruz gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cruz (4) vs (0) Lauzon
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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 is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lauzon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lauzon is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cruz happy to just control the position for now.
Cruz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lauzon for as long as he can get away with.
Cruz continues to stall.#T2#
Lauzon tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Lauzon controls the position for a moment.
Cruz in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Cruz'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.
Lauzon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lauzon is looking to reverse the position.
Cruz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Lauzon manages to get back to half guard.
Cruz passes into side control, despite Lauzon's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (7) vs (0) Lauzon
Cruz controlling the position.
Lauzon is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Cruz working away.
Lauzon is trying to improve his position.
Lauzon can't do much from the bottom here.
Lauzon is trying to improve his position.
Lauzon is not content to let Cruz control the position. #T6#
Lauzon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz staying calm.#T7#
Lauzon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is defending well.
Lauzon tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lauzon wants to sweep but Cruz has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (10) vs (0) Lauzon
Cruz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lauzon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T8#
Lauzon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Lauzon seems a little lost for a moment, as Cruz dominates the positioning.
Lauzon isn't going anywhere.
Cruz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
Lauzon is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz wants to control but Lauzon is keeping him busy.
Cruz working away.#T11#
Lauzon tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Lauzon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz controlling the position.
Lauzon is looking for a sweep.
Cruz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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.#T12#
Lauzon struggling a bit here.#T13#
Cruz wants to control but Lauzon is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Lauzon holds on to Cruz's head and controls the position momentarily.
Lauzon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Lauzon is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Darian Cruz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Bean rushes Lauzon and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Lauzon jumps guard and drags Bean to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bean is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lauzon working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Bean throws a sloppy strike and Lauzon has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bean is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Lauzon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Lauzon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Lauzon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Proctor did well to prevent Lauzon getting side control.
Lauzon trying to control the pace.
Lauzon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lauzon lands with a punch from half guard.
Lauzon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lauzon is nestled in close to Proctor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lauzon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Proctor wants to get back to full guard.
Lauzon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Proctor wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy.
Lauzon is nestled in close to Proctor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lauzon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon lands strikes from half guard.
Proctor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lauzon scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Lauzon landing with the ground and pound.
Lauzon works over Proctor with some ground and pound from guard.
Lauzon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Proctor's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Proctor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Proctor working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Proctor won't allow Lauzon to sweep him here.
Lauzon is pulling down on Proctor's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Proctor wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Lauzon's closed guard. He's half up but Lauzon has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Lauzon pivots and extends the arm, Proctor falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Lauzon! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Lauzon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Canvana. No joy for Lauzon on that attempt. #TD#
Lauzon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lauzon is in close to Canvana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lauzon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Canvana has momentary wrist control but Lauzon slips an elbow through the middle.
Lauzon postures up and lands a big shot to Canvana's brow.
Lauzon lands a couple of digs.
Lauzon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Canvana is rocked!
Canvana has momentary wrist control but Lauzon slips an elbow through the middle.
Canvana is still in real trouble! Can Lauzon finish him?
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Canvana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canvana seems to have recovered his senses.
Lauzon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Canvana's head.
Lauzon connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Canvana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Lauzon working some strikes from top position.
Lauzon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lauzon is working Canvana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canvana keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lauzon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Canvana is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Canvana has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Canvana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canvana preventing the sweep. #T2#
Canvana throws a strike but Lauzon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lauzon 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.
Lauzon preventing the sweep.
Lauzon distracts Canvana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lauzon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lauzon forces his way into half guard.
Canvana tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lauzon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Canvana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canvana is trying to stand back up but Lauzon is controlling him
Canvana taking some punishment here, with Lauzon in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Lauzon. #T3#
Lauzon lands a big elbow - Canvana is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lauzon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Lauzon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Bean moves into the clinch successfully.
Lauzon tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Bean tightens his grip and picks Lauzon up, before dumping him to the ground. Lauzon manages to land in guard.
Bean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lauzon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Lauzon pulls Bean in close to his closed guard and prevents Bean from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Lauzon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lauzon is trying to hold Bean in close to prevent damage but Bean has managed to pass into half guard.
Lauzon is looking to improve his position.
Bean landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bean is trying to control the action in half guard but Lauzon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lauzon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lauzon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lauzon trying to control but Bean postures up.
Lauzon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bean is staying active.
Lauzon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Lauzon gets tackled into the cage by Bean. Bean maintains the clinch.
Lauzon goes for a takedown attempt but Bean pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ben Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzon shoots in but no luck this time.
Mr Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon misses with a takedown attempt
and Bean counters with a two punch combo.
Lauzon with a poor takedown
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Bean gets a clinch. #TD2#
Lauzon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bean makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bean as he avoids it easily.
Lauzon misses with a takedown attempt
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Bean gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lauzon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bean scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lauzon tries for a takedown but Bean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzon shoots in for a double leg but Bean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lauzon looks winded!
Lauzon fails with the takedown
and Bean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown but Bean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bean lands a nice knee to the body. #TD#
Bean gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lauzon regains guard.
#T4#
Bean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lauzon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bean content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lauzon has locked up a guillotine! Lauzon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bean is holding on here and Lauzon must be using up a lot of energy. Bean has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lauzon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ben Lauzon! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 110
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Lauzon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Humpa was covering up waiting for the punch and Lauzon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lauzon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lauzon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Lauzon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lauzon throws an elbow that misses. Humpa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lauzon's guard. Nice move by Humpa!#REVR#
Humpa is looking to work some ground and pound but Lauzon has wrist control.
Humpa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Humpa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Humpa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Humpa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Humpa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Lauzon looking to control.
Lauzon is pulling down on Humpa's head. It's preventing any offense from Humpa, at least for the moment.
Humpa preventing the sweep.
Humpa tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauzon is retaining full guard.
Humpa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lauzon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Humpa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lauzon is striking off his back. Humpa thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Lauzon taking some punishment here, with Humpa in his half guard.
Humpa is keen to just control but Lauzon is a slippery customer.
Humpa misses with a head shot. Lauzon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lauzon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lauzon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Lauzon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lauzon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Humpa regains half guard.#SUB#
Humpa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauzon pulls his head out easily.
Lauzon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lauzon lands with a punch from half guard.
Lauzon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lauzon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Humpa 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!
Humpa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Lauzon has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Humpa.#T4#
Lauzon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Humpa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lauzon has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Humpa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humpa missing with strikes from the back.
Lauzon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Humpa's guard. Nice work there by Lauzon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Lauzon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Lauzon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Humpa's guard.
Humpa keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Lauzon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lauzon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lauzon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Humpa's head.
Humpa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lauzon is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Humpa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lauzon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Humpa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Lauzon lying in Humpa's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Humpa decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lauzon taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leg Humpa! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 98
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivera leaves Lauzon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivera scores with a head kick. Lauzon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Lauzon shoots in but Rivera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rivera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivera wants it to stay on the feet.
Kamren Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivera defends it nicely.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lauzon has a takedown stuffed.
Lauzon tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Lauzon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Rivera's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LAS VEGAS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Lauzon persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
Lauzon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
Lauzon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lauzon shoots in and drives through. Rivera sprawls well.#T1#
Lauzon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lauzon looks winded!#KD#
Rivera lands a big head kick that sends Lauzon tumbling to the mat! Rivera takes a step backwards and waves Lauzon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Lauzon is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ben Lauzon has been cut.
Rivera connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lauzon covering up! Rivera comes in with a big uppercut and Lauzon goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kamren Rivera!
A victorious Kamren Rivera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 88
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Lauzon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lauzon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lauzon lands a couple of elbows.
Lauzon landing some decent shots from guard.
Poirier working a defensive guard here.
Lauzon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lauzon chips away with some ground and pound.
Poirier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lauzon on the ground.
Lauzon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Poirier is rocked!
Lauzon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh Poirier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon cracks Poirier with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lauzon immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Poirier is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lauzon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Lauzon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Lauzon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ben Lauzon has been cut.
Lauzon shoots and misses
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
Gerber lands a left and a right that send Lauzon crashing to the mat, dazed. Gerber thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Lauzon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gerber counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulus Gerber!
An out of breath Romulus Gerber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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