How did Bayard win against SotoMayor?

Bayard won against SotoMayor because when the Spaniard raised his arm to deliver his thrust, the Chevalier raised his too but delayed the stroke^[1]. As the enemy's strike missed, Bayard delivered such a deadly thrust that the lance went four inches into the man’s throat^[1].

SotoMayor, feeling he was mortally wounded, closed with his foe and wrestled, and in the struggle, both fell to earth^[1]. Bayard then drew his dagger and held it to the Spaniard’s nostrils, asking him to surrender, but Don Alonzo was already dead^[1].