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Event:
Pitbull XLI
Date: Apr 27, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jasper Leeuwenhoek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Leeuwenhoek closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Lauzon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Leeuwenhoek is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lauzon to the mat. Lauzon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (2) vs (0) Lauzon
Leeuwenhoek looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leeuwenhoek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leeuwenhoek wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.
Leeuwenhoek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon 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.#T1#
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully.
Lauzon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leeuwenhoek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (5) vs (0) Lauzon
Leeuwenhoek tries to advance to mount but Lauzon denies him. #T2##SUB#
Leeuwenhoek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lauzon, who protects the arm well.
Lauzon tries to improve position but can't.
Leeuwenhoek takes a little break here. Lauzon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Lauzon is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Leeuwenhoek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leeuwenhoek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lauzon seems a little lost for a moment, as Leeuwenhoek dominates the positioning.
Leeuwenhoek has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leeuwenhoek (7) vs (0) Lauzon
We've been hearing good reports from Leeuwenhoek'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.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Lauzon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control the pace but Lauzon is squirming around nicely.
Lauzon is desperately trying to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Leeuwenhoek controlling the pace for now.
Leeuwenhoek fails to advance to Lauzon's back.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control but Lauzon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control here but Lauzon has managed to regain half guard.
Leeuwenhoek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leeuwenhoek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Lauzon is trying to get back to full guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to mount his opponent but Lauzon defends it.
Leeuwenhoek is controlling the pace.
Leeuwenhoek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Leeuwenhoek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T7#
Leeuwenhoek has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lauzon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Leeuwenhoek has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (10) vs (0) Lauzon
Leeuwenhoek controlling from mount. #T8#
Leeuwenhoek wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Leeuwenhoek is working hard here to advance position.
Leeuwenhoek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lauzon has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Leeuwenhoek's lack of action.
Lauzon is looking for a sweep. Leeuwenhoek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Lauzon is in trouble now - Leeuwenhoek has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (13) vs (0) Lauzon
Leeuwenhoek controlling the position easily from mount.
Leeuwenhoek fails to move to back control.
Lauzon is squirming around, avoiding Leeuwenhoek's attempts to control the action.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leeuwenhoek controlling his opponent.
Leeuwenhoek tries to control but Lauzon wriggling away.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Leeuwenhoek'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.
Leeuwenhoek 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.
Lauzon can't escape the position.
#T12#
Lauzon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lauzon is not content to let Leeuwenhoek control the position.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to pass Lauzon's guard but actually Lauzon recovers to full guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Lauzon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Leeuwenhoek looking to sit in guard and control but Lauzon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (13) vs (2) Lauzon#SUB#
Lauzon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leeuwenhoek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lauzon has managed to get both his arms back between Leeuwenhoek's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauzon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to keep Lauzon in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leeuwenhoek takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIX
Date: Apr 20, 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 6 wins and 12 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kiely clinches. #TD#
Lauzon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kiely uses from the top position.
Kiely passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (0) vs (3) Kiely
Lauzon's coaches at Grapple have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Kiely is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lauzon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kiely with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kiely is pressing down on Lauzon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lauzon is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely is trying to control. Lauzon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Kiely is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lauzon is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nedser Kiely!
A relieved looking Nedser Kiely thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXVIII
Date: Apr 17, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Mr Pervitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lauzon dives in for a single leg takedown but Pervitin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Lauzon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pervitin (0) vs (2) Lauzon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (0) vs (5) Lauzon
Pervitin gets back to half guard.
Pervitin wants to get back to full guard.
Lauzon not doing much here.
Pervitin wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Lauzon seems content to control.
Pervitin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pervitin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lauzon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (2) vs (5) Lauzon
Pervitin wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.#T1#
Lauzon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Pervitin tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pervitin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pervitin'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.#T2#
Pervitin wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.
Pervitin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pervitin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pervitin slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Lauzon trying to control but Pervitin postures up.
Lauzon wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pervitin in particular looking to stall.
Lauzon moves into full guard.
Lauzon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pervitin controls the pace.#T4#
Pervitin 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.
Pervitin wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.
Lauzon is trying to keep Pervitin in close.
Pervitin won't allow Lauzon to sweep him here.
Pervitin controlling from the top position.
Pervitin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lauzon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Pervitin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pervitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pervitin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Pervitin is looking to pass into half guard but Lauzon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lauzon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (2) vs (7) Lauzon
Pervitin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pervitin keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Lauzon passes into half guard.
Pervitin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Pervitin is working hard here to advance position.
Pervitin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lauzon stalling.
Pervitin is looking to improve his position.
Pervitin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pervitin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (4) vs (7) Lauzon#T8#
Pervitin is pushing down on Lauzon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lauzon is fighting to maintain full guard but Pervitin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pervitin is controlling the pace.
Pervitin continues to stall.
Lauzon moves into full guard.
Pervitin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pervitin.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Pervitin tries to pass.
Pervitin stopping the sweep attempt from Lauzon.
Pervitin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Pervitin forces his way into half guard.
Lauzon tries to roll over but Pervitin keeps him under control.
Lauzon looks winded!
Pervitin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.#T11#
Lauzon won't allow Pervitin to pass to mount.
Pervitin controlling the action here.#T12#
Further stalling from Pervitin.
Pervitin trying to mount his opponent but Lauzon defends it.
Pervitin content to control rather than advance.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Pervitin is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Pervitin continues to hold on tight.#T13#
Lauzon trying to control from the bottom.
Pervitin is looking to advance position but Lauzon won't allow it.
Pervitin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pervitin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lauzon's thigh. Lauzon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pervitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Pervitin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've been hearing that Pervitin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pervitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauzon wins on points by 7 to 4.
Our winner, Ben Lauzon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXVI
Date: Apr 10, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Marlin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lauzon was covering up waiting for the punch and Marlin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.
Lauzon working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Lauzon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Lauzon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marlin's guard.
Marlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Marlin is trying to keep Lauzon in close.
Marlin wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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. #SUB2#
Marlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lauzon is aware though and is defending well.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Lauzon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Marlin looking for a guillotine here but Lauzon defends easily.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lauzon pushing down on Marlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
Lauzon controlling the action here.
Marlin is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin gets full guard.
Lauzon content to stall in guard here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marlin enables Lauzon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marlin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
Marlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Marlin pulls Lauzon in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Lauzon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lauzon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Marlin gets caught napping as Lauzon dives in and scores a takedown. Marlin manages to retain guard.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Lauzon controlling from the top position.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Lauzon controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marlin for as long as he can get away with.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Marlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lauzon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lauzon wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Lauzon trying to mount his opponent but Marlin defends it.
Lauzon is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Marlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marlin.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Lauzon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Lauzon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marlin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marlin manages to get back to half guard.
Marlin trying to control but Lauzon postures up.
Ben Lauzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lauzon moves into full mount! Marlin won't be happy about that!
Lauzon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marlin tries to hold on but Lauzon pushes him away.
Lauzon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marlin can do to turn this around?#T4#
Lauzon is trying to control here but Marlin has managed to regain half guard.
Lauzon controlling the pace.
Marlin moves into full guard.
Lauzon forces his way into half guard.
Marlin trying to control here.
Marlin is not content to let Lauzon control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin trying to control here.
Lauzon content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Lauzon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Lauzon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Striped Marlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauzon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Lauzon is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauzon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lauzon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lauzon is taking a breather. Marlin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marlin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Lauzon wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Marlin wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy.
Marlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Marlin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lauzon rolls with it to try and escape but Marlin cranks on the arm and Lauzon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Striped Marlin!
A relieved looking Striped Marlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIV
Date: Apr 03, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 34 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Lauzon with that takedown attempt.
Lauzon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rolla circles away.
Rio Rolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#TD2#
Lauzon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rolla quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Lauzon
We've been hearing good reports from Rolla'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 from half guard but Rolla is working away.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lauzon defends well.
Lauzon stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolla has his foot on Lauzon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lauzon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lauzon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lauzon has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Rolla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Lauzon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Lauzon controlling him for the moment.
Lauzon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rolla 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.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lauzon defends well.
Lauzon stays in close to Rolla's body and controls the position.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #SUB#
Rolla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lauzon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lauzon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lauzon pushing down on Rolla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lauzon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lauzon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla won't allow Lauzon to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Lauzon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Rolla has his foot on Lauzon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lauzon works his way back into a safe position though.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Lauzon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lauzon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #T4#
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lauzon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Lauzon
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (2) Lauzon
Rolla gets to mount! Lauzon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (2) Lauzon
Rolla tries to control but Lauzon wriggling away.
Rolla fails to move to back control.
Lauzon is squirming around, avoiding Rolla's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Rolla wants to control the action but instead Lauzon gets a body lock and reverses into Rolla's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (4) Lauzon
Lauzon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rolla 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.
Lauzon trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rolla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lauzon defends it easily.
Rolla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (9) vs (4) Lauzon
Lauzon tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg. #T6#
Rolla passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lauzon! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (4) Lauzon
Rolla is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lauzon is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (15) vs (4) Lauzon#SUB#
Rolla 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!
Rolla is riding his opponent, not letting Lauzon buck him off.
Lauzon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Lauzon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (15) vs (6) Lauzon
Rolla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (17) vs (6) Lauzon#T7#
Rolla is looking to stall here but Lauzon recovers full guard.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (20) vs (6) Lauzon#SUB#
Rolla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lauzon is looking for a sweep.
Rolla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lauzon keeps working. #SUB#
Rolla has hold of Lauzon's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lauzon tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rolla cranks the arm and Lauzon screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lauzon, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXII
Date: Mar 27, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Ameen Robertson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches up with Robertson, looking for a takedown. Lauzon pushes Robertson against the cage but Robertson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Robertson as Lauzon shoots in.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense.
Robertson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ameen Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#TD#
Robertson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Robertson (4) vs (0) Lauzon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lauzon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lauzon is looking to regain half guard here but Robertson keeps moving and retains side control.
Robertson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lauzon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Robertson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon is looking to regain half guard here but Robertson keeps moving and retains side control.
Robertson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Robertson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Robertson 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.#T1#
Lauzon is looking to regain half guard here but Robertson keeps moving and retains side control.
Robertson controlling the position from side mount.
Robertson working away.
Lauzon is not content to let Robertson control the position.
Robertson is staying tight to Lauzon's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Robertson 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.
Lauzon tries to improve position but can't.
Lauzon being controlled for a moment.
Robertson wants to control but Lauzon is keeping him busy. #T3#
Robertson controlling from side mount.
Robertson tries to advance to mount but Lauzon denies him.
Lauzon is not content to let Robertson control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lauzon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Robertson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Robertson (6) vs (0) Lauzon
Robertson controlling the pace for now.
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.
Robertson continues to stall.#T5#
Lauzon has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Robertson's lack of action.
Robertson not doing much here.
More hug and hope from Robertson.
Robertson wants to take a breather but Lauzon is having none of it.
Robertson is looking to advance position but Lauzon won't allow it.
Robertson stalling. #T6#
Lauzon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robertson is working away from the top position though.
Robertson tries to pass to full mount but Lauzon defends it.
Robertson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lauzon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Robertson stalling. #T7#
Robertson'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.
Robertson tries to pass to full mount but Lauzon defends it.
Robertson slows the pace down in half guard.
Lauzon trying to hold on to Robertson's head to control him but Robertson postures up.
Robertson slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Robertson trying to pass the guard but Lauzon defending well.
Robertson not doing much here.
Robertson wants to advance to full mount but Lauzon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Robertson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lauzon looking to control.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Robertson is pushing down on Lauzon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lauzon is fighting to maintain full guard but Robertson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Robertson trying to control the action but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Robertson moves into full mount! Lauzon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (9) vs (0) Lauzon
Robertson wants to control the pace but Lauzon is squirming around nicely.
Robertson controlling from mount.
Robertson tries to control but Lauzon wriggling away. #T10#
Robertson controlling from the full mount.
Robertson wants to control the pace but Lauzon is squirming around nicely.
Robertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lauzon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lauzon is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Lauzon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson trying to control but Lauzon is having none of it.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Lauzon is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Lauzon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (9) vs (2) Lauzon
Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Lauzon slips nicely into half guard.
Lauzon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Robertson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura here.
Lauzon controlling the action here.
Lauzon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Robertson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
Lauzon trying to mount his opponent but Robertson defends it.
Robertson is not content to let Lauzon control the position.#T14#
Lauzon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robertson controlling the position for now.
Robertson is staying active underneath Lauzon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
Robertson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robertson trying to get back to full guard but Lauzon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (9) vs (5) Lauzon
Lauzon tries to control but Robertson wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robertson takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
A relieved looking Ameen Robertson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXI
Date: Mar 23, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kiely clinches up against the cage.
Lauzon goes for a takedown attempt but Kiely pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lauzon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiely defends well and Lauzon ends up having to push Kiely into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kiely seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Kiely closes the distance and pushes Lauzon back into the cage.
Lauzon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kiely after a bit of a struggle.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#TD#
Kiely has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lauzon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kiely (4) vs (0) Lauzon
Kiely will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kiely has got his arm under Lauzon's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Lauzon has spun round into Kiely's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (4) vs (2) Lauzon
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lauzon is one step ahead there.
Lauzon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely has control of Lauzon's left arm, preventing Lauzon from doing any damage.
Lauzon trying to control but Kiely is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Lauzon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lauzon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Kiely keeps moving.
Lauzon won't allow Kiely to sweep him here.
Lauzon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lauzon advances to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kiely'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 pass the guard but Kiely defending well.
Kiely gets back to full guard.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lauzon is one step ahead there. #T2#
Kiely keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Lauzon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kiely is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (6) vs (2) Lauzon
Kiely is keen to just control but Lauzon is a slippery customer.
Kiely is thwarting Lauzon's attempts to control the position.
Kiely tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lauzon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lauzon is not content to let Kiely control the position.#T3#
Kiely is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lauzon reverses the position - he's now on top in Kiely's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (6) vs (4) Lauzon
Lauzon stopping the sweep attempt from Kiely.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
Lauzon stays in close to Kiely's body and controls the position.
Kiely is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (8) vs (4) Lauzon
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is defending well.
Kiely wants to take a breather but Lauzon is having none of it.
Kiely tries to pass to full mount but Lauzon defends it. #T4##SUB#
Kiely is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lauzon is just riding it out for now. Kiely eventually gives up the hold.
Kiely trying to mount his opponent but Lauzon defends it.
Lauzon wants to control but Kiely is keeping busy.
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: Kiely (8) vs (8) Lauzon
Kiely is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Kiely is trying to control Lauzon's posture but Lauzon avoids it.
Lauzon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lauzon taking a break here but Kiely is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Kiely is in trouble now - Lauzon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (8) vs (11) Lauzon
Lauzon controlling his opponent.
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.
Lauzon prevents Kiely from improving his position.
Lauzon uses his free foot to push down on Kiely's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kiely. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (8) vs (14) Lauzon
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 the pace but Kiely is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Lauzon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiely is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lauzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kiely really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Lauzon is trying to control. Kiely wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lauzon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kiely haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kiely gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Kiely working for a triangle but Lauzon defends it easily.
#T8#
Lauzon preventing the sweep.
Lauzon controlling from the top position.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiely swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiely keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Kiely wants to sweep here but Lauzon controlling him for the moment.
Kiely is trying to keep Lauzon in close.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Kiely keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Kiely had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lauzon defends it easily.
Lauzon won't allow Kiely to sweep him here.
Lauzon content to stall in guard here.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiely is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (10) vs (14) Lauzon
Kiely trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Kiely advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (13) vs (14) Lauzon
Kiely is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kiely looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kiely tries for a kimura but Lauzon is defending well.
Kiely staying calm.#T11#
Lauzon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lauzon won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
Lauzon is refusing to be controlled, as Kiely sits in half guard.
Lauzon won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Lauzon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Lauzon trying to control from the bottom.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is defending well.
Lauzon is concentrating on defense, preventing Kiely from advancing position.
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Lauzon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kiely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lauzon defends it well.
Kiely tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lauzon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Kiely prevents Lauzon from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lauzon actively working from the bottom here.
Kiely trying to control the action but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Kiely trying to mount his opponent but Lauzon defends it. #SUB#
Kiely is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lauzon is just riding it out for now. Kiely eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Kiely moves into full mount! Lauzon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (16) vs (14) Lauzon
Kiely can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lauzon is looking to escape.
Kiely tries to take Lauzon's back but instead Lauzon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiely is trying to control. Lauzon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiely takes the fight on points by 16 to 14.
During a confident post fight interview, Nedser Kiely thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXIX
Date: Mar 16, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Tanaka Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lauzon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsuda sprawls well. Matsuda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lauzon gets slowly back to his feet.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka Matsuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon tries for a takedown but Matsuda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsuda sprawls well. He's pushed Lauzon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lauzon.#CL#
Matsuda moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Matsuda has Lauzon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Matsuda pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lauzon tumbling to the mat - Matsuda dives into Lauzon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (0) Lauzon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully. #T1#
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauzon seems keen to control Matsuda's posture.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauzon is retaining full guard.
Matsuda is working hard here to advance position.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Matsuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauzon is keeping the position for now.
Lauzon seems keen to control Matsuda's posture.
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lauzon can't keep his opponent in guard - Matsuda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura but Lauzon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsuda to get the leverage. #T3#
Lauzon wants to get back to full guard but Matsuda has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (5) vs (0) Lauzon
Matsuda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lauzon is looking to escape.
Lauzon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Matsuda (8) vs (0) Lauzon
Lauzon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Matsuda wants to control but Lauzon manages to buck him off and is now in Matsuda's guard! Nice work there by Lauzon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (8) vs (2) Lauzon
Matsuda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lauzon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lauzon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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Lauzon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Matsuda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lauzon defends it easily.
Lauzon controlling from the top position.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsuda is keeping the position for now.
Lauzon preventing the sweep. #T5##SUB#
Matsuda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lauzon has passed into half guard!
Lauzon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matsuda is refusing to be controlled, as Lauzon sits in half guard.
Lauzon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Matsuda reverses the position - he's now on top in Lauzon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (10) vs (2) Lauzon
Matsuda preventing the sweep.
Matsuda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Lauzon working a defensive guard here.
Matsuda looking to sit in guard and control but Lauzon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (10) vs (4) Lauzon
Lauzon pushing down on Matsuda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lauzon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Matsuda. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (10) vs (7) Lauzon
Matsuda tries to buck Lauzon off but Lauzon is having none of it.
Matsuda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matsuda is looking for a sweep. Lauzon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lauzon is keen to just control but Matsuda is a slippery customer.
Lauzon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (10) vs (10) Lauzon#T7#
Lauzon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lauzon looking to control but Matsuda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lauzon controlling the position easily from mount.
Matsuda can't escape the position.
Lauzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matsuda is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Lauzon controlling from the full mount.
Lauzon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsuda is looking to escape.
Lauzon controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Lauzon 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.
Matsuda is working to get back to half guard.
Lauzon wants to control the pace but Matsuda is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Lauzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matsuda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (12) vs (10) Lauzon
Matsuda looking to sit in guard and control but Lauzon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (12) vs (12) Lauzon
Lauzon trying to control but Matsuda is working from the bottom.
Lauzon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsuda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lauzon is one step ahead there. #T10#
Matsuda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lauzon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matsuda keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Matsuda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Matsuda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Matsuda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lauzon is one step ahead there.
Lauzon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsuda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matsuda keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Matsuda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lauzon passes Matsuda's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
Matsuda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon seems to be working for a kimura but Matsuda defends the submission attempt.
Lauzon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matsuda trying to control here.
Matsuda wants to get back to full guard.
Lauzon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Matsuda is refusing to be controlled, as Lauzon sits in half guard.
Lauzon is pressing down on Matsuda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsuda is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lauzon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsuda is just riding it out for now. Lauzon eventually gives up the hold.
Lauzon wants to free his trapped foot but Matsuda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matsuda gets full guard.#T14#
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Matsuda is keeping the position.#SUB#
Matsuda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Matsuda working for a triangle but Lauzon defends it easily.
Lauzon stays in close to Matsuda's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Matsuda gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Matsuda takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
A relieved looking Tanaka Matsuda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXVII
Date: Mar 06, 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 4 wins and 8 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Njagi dives in and scores a takedown into Lauzon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (0) vs (2) Njagi
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Njagi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Njagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Njagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lauzon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lauzon working a defensive guard here.
Njagi looking to sit in guard and control but Lauzon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (2) Njagi
Lauzon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Njagi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lauzon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Njagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Lauzon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Lauzon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Njagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lauzon has managed to get both his arms back between Njagi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Njagi working for a triangle but Lauzon defends it easily.
Njagi keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass. #SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lauzon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Njagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Njagi 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.
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.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Njagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Njagi 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.
Lauzon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
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.#SUB2#
Njagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Njagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lauzon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Njagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lauzon is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Njagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Njagi, not yet. #SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lauzon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Njagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lauzon is aware though and is defending well.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard.
Njagi keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Njagi working for a triangle but Lauzon defends it easily.
#T5#
Njagi keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Njagi throwing his legs up looking 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. #SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lauzon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB2#
Njagi has his foot on Lauzon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lauzon works his way back into a safe position though.
Lauzon is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Njagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lauzon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7##SUB2#
Njagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lauzon defends it easily.
Njagi controls Lauzon momentarily but Lauzon frees himself.
Lauzon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lauzon defends well.
Njagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lauzon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at Crimson CrowN Combat inform us that Njagi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a triangle here but Lauzon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (5) vs (2) Njagi
Njagi is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Lauzon has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lauzon (7) vs (2) Njagi
Njagi tries to reverse the position but Lauzon maintains control.
Lauzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lauzon'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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lauzon.#SUB#
Lauzon working for a submission but Njagi is keeping him at bay.
Njagi is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Lauzon controlling the position easily from mount.
Lauzon continues to hold on tight.
Njagi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Njagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Njagi works his way to full guard. Good 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.
Lauzon trying to control but Njagi is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lauzon is stalling in the full guard.
Njagi 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.
Lauzon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Njagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Njagi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a triangle but Lauzon pushes his legs off easily.
Lauzon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Lauzon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Njagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lauzon has managed to get both his arms back between Njagi's legs - danger averted.#T11#
Lauzon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lauzon passes Njagi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Njagi wants to get back to full guard.
Lauzon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Njagi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back.
Njagi looks winded!
Lauzon is thwarting Njagi's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Lauzon content to control rather than advance.
Lauzon is pressing down on Njagi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Njagi is holding on for now.
Lauzon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lauzon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Njagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lauzon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Lauzon is trying to control the action in half guard but Njagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lauzon is pressing down on Njagi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Njagi is holding on for now.
Lauzon is working hard here to advance position.
Lauzon prevents Njagi from improving his position.
Lauzon not doing much here.
Lauzon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Njagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Lauzon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Njagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauzon pulls his head out easily.
Lauzon not doing much here.
Njagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lauzon is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lauzon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauzon takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Ben Lauzon 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 XXV
Date: Feb 27, 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 4 wins and 7 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Mehdi Illir!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (0) Illir
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Illir is looking for a triangle but Lauzon pushes his legs off easily.
Lauzon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lauzon controls the pace.#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lauzon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Illir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lauzon has managed to get both his arms back between Illir's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Lauzon is sitting in close to Illir's body. Illir has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lauzon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lauzon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Illir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mehdi Illir!
After winning the bout, Mehdi Illir 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 XXIII
Date: Feb 20, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 53 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Lauzon or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz, which made it look bad.
Lauzon shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lauzon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lauzon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darian Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cruz (4) vs (0) Lauzon#SUB#
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruz working away.#SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura but Lauzon is defending well.
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.#SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz swings around for an armbar but Lauzon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (2) Lauzon#T1##SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Lauzon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (4) vs (5) Lauzon
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lauzon's best efforts.#SUB#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Lauzon wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Lauzon is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Cruz has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lauzon. Oh but Cruz has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lauzon goes limp - he's gone! Cruz jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darian Cruz!
Darian Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXI
Date: Feb 13, 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 4 wins and 5 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rockmuller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (0) vs (2) Rockmuller
Lauzon won't allow Rockmuller to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockmuller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lauzon is looking to improve his position.
Rockmuller wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is defending well.
Lauzon's coaches at Grapple have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lauzon wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rockmuller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lauzon sees it coming and defends easily.
Rockmuller prevents Lauzon from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rockmuller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Lauzon wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is looking for a kimura here.
Lauzon trying to hold on to Rockmuller's head to control him but Rockmuller postures up.
Lauzon is trying is best to control the position here.
Rockmuller wants to control but Lauzon is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is trying to work for a kimura but Lauzon is defending well.
Lauzon gets full guard.#T2#
Rockmuller trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Rockmuller tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rockmuller 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.
Rockmuller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lauzon working for a triangle but Rockmuller defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rockmuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockmuller passes Lauzon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rockmuller is taking a breather. Lauzon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Rockmuller is keen to just control but Lauzon is a slippery customer.
Rockmuller moves into full mount! Lauzon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (0) vs (5) Rockmuller
Rockmuller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lauzon stops Rockmuller from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lauzon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lauzon has given up his back here. Will Rockmuller look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Lauzon (0) vs (8) Rockmuller#SUB2#
Rockmuller looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Rockmuller tightening his grip on Lauzon, looking for the choke.
Lauzon is holding onto Rockmuller's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T4##SUB2#
Rockmuller looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lauzon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lauzon for a finish. #SUB2#
Rockmuller looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Lauzon fending off the submission attempt from Rockmuller. #SUB2#
Rockmuller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lauzon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lauzon for a finish. #T5##SUB2#
Rockmuller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lauzon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lauzon for a finish.
Lauzon wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Rockmuller 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#
Lauzon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lauzon tries to roll but Rockmuller sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Rockmuller looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Lauzon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rockmuller's arms. #T6##SUB2#
Rockmuller is looking for the choke from the back position but Lauzon is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Lauzon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lauzon tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Rockmuller is looking for a choke. Lauzon gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lauzon manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (8) Rockmuller
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockmuller is retaining full guard.
Lauzon is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Lauzon trying to control but Rockmuller is working from the bottom.
Rockmuller looking to control.
Rockmuller keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Lauzon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rockmuller's guard.
Lauzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rockmuller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but Rockmuller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lauzon to get the leverage.
Rockmuller trying to control but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon prevents Rockmuller from improving his position.#T8#
Lauzon wants to free his trapped foot but Rockmuller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lauzon wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping him busy.
Rockmuller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rockmuller.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Rockmuller keeps moving.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockmuller is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Lauzon looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (10) Rockmuller
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Rockmuller tries to pass.
Lauzon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockmuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauzon is keeping the position for now.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Rockmuller from controlling successfully. #T10#
Lauzon is adopting a defensive guard.
Rockmuller wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.
Lauzon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockmuller is one step ahead there.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Rockmuller from controlling successfully. #T11#
Rockmuller trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lauzon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (4) vs (10) Rockmuller
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockmuller keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockmuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rockmuller is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (4) vs (12) Rockmuller
Rockmuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lauzon is keeping the position for now.
Rockmuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Rockmuller tries to pass.
Lauzon is controlling Rockmuller's posture.#T13#
Lauzon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockmuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lauzon, not yet.
Lauzon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockmuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauzon is retaining full guard.
Rockmuller passes Lauzon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rockmuller stalling.
Rockmuller wants to pass to mount but Lauzon is defending the position. #T14#
Rockmuller is taking a breather. Lauzon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rockmuller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lauzon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Rockmuller seems to be working for a kimura but Lauzon defends the submission attempt.
Rockmuller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rockmuller trying to pass the guard but Lauzon defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauzon is not content to let Rockmuller control the position.
Lauzon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller wins on points by 12 to 4.
Post fight, Don Rockmuller took to the microphone: 'Let's go Mr. President!'. |
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Event:
Pitbull XIX
Date: Feb 06, 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 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.#TD2#
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#SUB2#
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#SUB#
Lauzon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Cruz regains half guard.#SUB#
Lauzon wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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.#T1#
Cruz is not content to let Lauzon control the position.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Lauzon trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T3##SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauzon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
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.#SUB#
Lauzon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lauzon is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB#
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.
#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauzon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
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.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lauzon wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well. #T5##SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lauzon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Lauzon is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lauzon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
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. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
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#T7##SUB2#
Lauzon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Cruz looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
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#SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T8#
Lauzon passes into half guard.
Lauzon wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
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. #T9##SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Lauzon trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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. |
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Event:
Pitbull XVII
Date: Jan 31, 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 4 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 19 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hill shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lauzon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (0) vs (2) Hill
Lauzon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hill wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving.
Lauzon working a defensive guard here.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Lauzon is keeping the position.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hill drops back looking for a leg! Lauzon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lauzon manages to kick Hill off! Hill jumps back into Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lauzon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (2) Hill
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Hill trying to control the position.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hill 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. #SUB#
Lauzon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hill! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lauzon (2) vs (6) Hill
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.
Hill tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Hill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lauzon trying to remain calm as Hill controls from the top position.
Hill is trying to move to mount but Lauzon reverses beautifully and ends up in Hill's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauzon (4) vs (6) Hill
Hill looking to control.
Lauzon stands and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (7) vs (6) Hill
Hill prevents Lauzon from improving position.
Lauzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working. #T3#
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lauzon wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Hill tries to buck Lauzon off but Lauzon is having none of it.#SUB#
Lauzon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lauzon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lauzon seems to be looking for submissions.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.
Lauzon is fighting to break Hill's control of his arms but Hill is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Lauzon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Lauzon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Lauzon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lauzon (10) vs (6) Hill
Hill is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lauzon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hill struggling a bit here.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB#
Lauzon is working to tighten his grip on Hill's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hill has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lauzon is really squeezing tight and eventually Hill passes out! Lauzon breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Lauzon! |
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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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