QFC Tournament 322 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kolov
vs
Sanderson

190 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Kolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryan Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kolov clinches with his opponent.
Kolov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kolov tries to break the clinch but Sanderson is controlling the position.

Sanderson manages to break the clinch.
Sanderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kolov avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanderson closes the distance and clinches up with Kolov, looking for a takedown. Sanderson pushes Kolov against the cage but Kolov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kolov motions for Sanderson to come forward. Kolov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kolov tries to sprawl out of it but Sanderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kolov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivan Kolov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Sanderson.

Sanderson tries to keep at a distance but Kolov has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kolov pulls guard successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kolov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanderson prevents Kolov from getting back to his feet.
Sanderson stopping the sweep attempt from Kolov.
Sanderson trying to control but Kolov is working from the bottom.
Kolov is trying to control the position but Sanderson postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ivan Kolov just wasn't active enough.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kolov sprawls well. Kolov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kolov shoots and misses

and Sanderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Sanderson manages to pull guard.
Sanderson controls Kolov momentarily but Kolov frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanderson has wrist control.
Sanderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kolov stops Sanderson from standing up.
Sanderson pulls Kolov in close to prevent any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bryan Sanderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sanderson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kolov looking to score a takedown here. Sanderson is defending well but Kolov drives through and ends up in Sanderson's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanderson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson wants to stand up but Kolov is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanderson looks winded!
Kolov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sanderson's legs.
Sanderson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kolov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sanderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanderson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolov is one step ahead there.
Sanderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kolov has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kolov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sanderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanderson slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bryan Sanderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sanderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sanderson really felt that one!
Kolov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sanderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kolov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kolov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kolov holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Kolov keeps moving.
Sanderson distracts Kolov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanderson throws a right and a left that Kolov avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson avoids the head kick by Kolov.
Kolov has a takedown stuffed.
Sanderson jabs Kolov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kolov as he avoids it easily.
Sanderson throws a series of punches but Kolov moves out of range.

Sanderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kolov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kolov's guard now, I'm sure.
Kolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanderson lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanderson forces his way into half guard.
Sanderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanderson winds up and cracks Kolov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanderson in particular looking to stall.
Sanderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bryan Sanderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Sanderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Sanderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sanderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanderson controlling the action here.
Kolov is looking to improve his position.

Sanderson seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kolov controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Sanderson seems content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanderson prevents Kolov from standing back up.
Kolov wants to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Sanderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kolov trying to control but Sanderson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolov wants to get back to full guard.
Sanderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Bryan Sanderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanderson controlling the pace.
Sanderson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sanderson is controlling the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bryan Sanderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kolov swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kolov's half guard.
Sanderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kolov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson working over Kolov with some ground and pound. Kolov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kolov tries to roll over but Sanderson keeps him under control.
Sanderson 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.
Sanderson is taking a breather. Kolov 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.
Kolov wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanderson slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanderson working over Kolov with some ground and pound. Kolov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Sanderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Bryan Sanderson!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Bryan Sanderson!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Bryan Sanderson!

Bryan Sanderson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ross
vs
Jones

160 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Ross looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Ross drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ross tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ross has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ross taking a break here but Jones is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Ross 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.
Ross throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ross 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Ross controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ross pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross trying to control the pace.
Ross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Still in half guard, Ross seems content to control.

Ross is looking for a kimura here.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ross is working away from the top position though.
Jones is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Ross is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ross is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Ross engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ross stops Jones from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ross 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.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Ross has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ross controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ross forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ross tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Ross tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.

Ross has hold of Jones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jones seems comfortable defending it but Ross has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ross couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Ross!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Wilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wilde
vs
Bomba

170 cm
21
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
21
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Wilde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Bomba!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilde clinches.
Wilde lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bomba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bomba tries to pull guard but Wilde won't allow it.
Wilde lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Leon Bomba has been cut.
Bomba is trying to pull guard but Wilde has him pressed against the cage.
Alex Wilde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Bomba.
Wilde lands a nice knee to the body.
Wilde working Bomba over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilde working Bomba over with knees to the body.
Wilde connects with a knee to the head.
Wilde crunches a lovely knee into Bomba's ribcage.
Bomba looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilde.
Wilde with a knee to the head.
Wilde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bomba's face.
Wilde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bomba's face.
Wilde working Bomba over with knees to the body.
Wilde lands a good knee to the midsection. Bomba won't want to take too many of those.
Wilde with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilde landing knees to the body.
Wilde lands an elbow just above Bomba 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilde.
Wilde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bomba's face.
Wilde unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bomba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wilde with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bomba jumps guard but Wilde stands there with Bomba around his waist. Bomba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bomba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bomba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilde lands a knee to the head.
Wilde putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bomba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bomba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilde lands a good knee to the midsection. Bomba won't want to take too many of those.
Wilde utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bomba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilde gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bomba.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilde lands a good knee to the midsection. Bomba won't want to take too many of those.
Wilde scores with a knee to the head.
Wilde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bomba avoids it.
Bomba is trying to pull guard but Wilde turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bomba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomba jumps guard but Wilde stands there with Bomba around his waist. Bomba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilde with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bomba tries to pull guard but Wilde won't allow it.
Bomba goes for a takedown attempt but Wilde pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilde tries to clinch but Bomba moves out of range.

Wilde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bomba managing to block the knees to the body from Wilde.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilde landing knees to the head.
Bomba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilde walks away with a smile on his face. Bomba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wilde tries to close the distance and clinch but Bomba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilde tries to close the distance and clinch but Bomba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bomba keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bomba is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilde tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Wilde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Bomba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wilde swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Wilde moves into range and clinches up with Bomba.
Wilde connects with a knee to the head.
Bomba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wilde landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wilde unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bomba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Wilde.
Bomba tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilde shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Wilde.
Bomba is trying to pull guard but Wilde has him pressed against the cage.
Bomba tries to pull guard but Wilde holds him up against the cage and eventually Bomba drops back down to his feet.
Alex Wilde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Bomba.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilde landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilde avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bomba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bomba tries for a takedown but Wilde manages to get underhooks.
Wilde lands a body punch.
Bomba is looking for a takedown.
Wilde lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilde.
Wilde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bomba's face.
Bomba tries to pull guard but Wilde won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilde.
Wilde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bomba avoiding damage as Wilde throws knees to the body.
Bomba jumps guard but Wilde stands there with Bomba around his waist. Bomba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bomba is trying to pull guard but Wilde turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomba wants a takedown.
Bomba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilde fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alex Wilde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilde delivers a nice body kick.
Wilde lunges at Bomba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bomba's hand.

Wilde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomba is trying to pull guard but Wilde has him pressed against the cage.
Wilde unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bomba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bomba is trying to drag Wilde to the mat but Wilde just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bomba is trying to pull guard but Wilde has him pressed against the cage.
Alex Wilde has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bomba fails to pull guard.
Bomba can't get the takedown.
Wilde using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wilde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilde lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilde crunches a lovely knee into Bomba's ribcage.
Wilde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bomba's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bomba.
Bomba tries to pull guard but Wilde holds him up against the cage and eventually Bomba drops back down to his feet.
Bomba is trying to pull guard but Wilde turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bomba tries to pull guard but Wilde forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wilde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bomba's face.
Bomba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilde just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wilde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilde trying to land knees to the body.
Bomba managing to block the knees to the body from Wilde.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wilde to keep the fight standing.
Wilde using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bomba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bomba is defending well for now.
Bomba wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Wilde dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leon Bomba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wilde misses with a body shot.

Wilde takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilde scores a nice knee to the body.
Bomba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilde just stands there and leans against the cage.

Bomba jumps guard and drags Wilde to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Bomba is looking for a triangle but Wilde pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilde won't allow Bomba to sweep him here.
Bomba keeping moving, preventing Wilde from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomba is keeping the position for now.

Bomba 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! Wilde rolls with it to try and escape but Bomba cranks on the arm and Wilde is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Bomba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Kolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Pleskot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kolov
vs
Pleskot

180 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Kolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lukasz Pleskot!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolov throws a low kick but Pleskot moves out of range easily.
Kolov stuffs the takedown.

Pleskot closes the distance and pushes Kolov back into the cage.
Kolov wants to get back to striking at distance but Pleskot won't allow it.

Pleskot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolov moves in looking to clinch but Pleskot pushes him off.
Pleskot throws a right hand that Kolov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolov also avoids with ease.
Kolov leaves Pleskot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pleskot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kolov sprawls well. Kolov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pleskot gets slowly back to his feet.
Dan Kolov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Pleskot.
Pleskot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kolov.

Pleskot darts in and clinches Kolov up against the cage.
Kolov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pleskot to keep the fight standing.
Kolov tries to score a body lock takedown but Pleskot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pleskot manages to pull guard.
Pleskot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kolov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kolov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pleskot.
Kolov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pleskot is looking to advance position but Kolov won't allow it.
Pleskot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kolov trying to hold on to Pleskot's head to control him but Pleskot postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Kolov as Pleskot shoots in.
Kolov closes the distance and clinches up with Pleskot, looking for a takedown. Kolov pushes Pleskot against the cage but Pleskot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kolov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pleskot circles away.
Kolov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kolov is breathing heavily.
Kolov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleskot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kolov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Kolov or perhaps it was just good defense by Pleskot which made him look bad.
Kolov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Pleskot clinches.
Pleskot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kolov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pleskot tries for a takedown but Kolov manages to get underhooks.
Kolov looking to throw knees to the head but Pleskot is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolov stops a takedown attempt from Pleskot.
Pleskot jumps guard but Kolov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kolov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kolov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Pleskot.

Pleskot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pleskot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kolov wants to control from the top but Pleskot keeps moving.
Pleskot controls Kolov momentarily but Kolov frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pleskot manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Pleskot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kolov shoots in but no luck this time.
Dan Kolov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kolov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pleskot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kolov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pleskot.
Kolov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Kolov with that takedown attempt.
Kolov wants to clinch up but Pleskot keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kolov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pleskot counters with a straight that turns Kolov's legs to rubber! Pleskot pushes forward with more strikes and Kolov goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukasz Pleskot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Withers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Grover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Withers
vs
Grover

185 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Withers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcelo Grover!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grover looking to score a takedown here. Withers is defending well but Grover drives through and ends up in Withers's guard.
Withers looking to control.
Grover throws an elbow that misses. Withers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grover's guard. Nice move by Withers!
Withers wants to pass the guard but Grover is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Withers wants to control from the top but Grover keeps moving.
Grover has Withers pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Withers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Withers 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.

Grover pushes Withers off and scrambles back to his feet.

Grover rushes Withers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grover wants to get back to striking at distance but Withers won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grover takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grover.

Grover tightens his grip and picks Withers up, before dumping him to the ground. Withers manages to land in guard.
Withers wants to stand but Grover is controlling the position.
Grover lands a couple of digs.
Grover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Withers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Withers's head.
Grover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grover throws a strike but Withers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Withers stops Grover from standing up.
Grover controlling Withers's posture.
Grover wants to stand and escape but Withers is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover keeping moving, preventing Withers from controlling successfully.
Grover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grover is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Withers is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grover can do anything to dispel that myth.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grover will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab from Grover.
Withers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Withers clobbers Grover with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grover swats away the attempt to clinch by Withers.
Withers tries to clinch but Grover is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withers tries for a takedown but Grover circles away easily

and Grover counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grover.
Grover throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Witherss head.
Withers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grover's efforts to push away.
Grover tries to break free but Withers pushes him back against the cage.
Grover wants to get back to striking at distance but Withers won't allow it.

Grover gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Grover landing with the ground and pound.
Grover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grover's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Withers swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grover throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Withers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Withers is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Withers is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grover pulls Withers in to control the position.
Grover wants to stand and escape but Withers is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Grover has Withers up against the cage in a clinch.
Withers keeps control of Grover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Grover dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Grover lands an overhand right.
Grover misses with a wild combination.
Withers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grover throws an overhand right that lands on Withers's shoulder, as Withers tries to avoid the shot.
Marcelo Grover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Withers has a takedown stuffed.
Grover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Grover closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grover lands in his opponent's guard.

Grover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Withers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grover has managed to get both his arms back between Withers's legs - danger averted.
Grover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Withers striking off his back.
Grover is stalling in the full guard.
Grover postures up in Withers's guard and throws a big left but Withers blocks it.
Grover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grover won't allow Withers to sweep him here.
Grover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Withers keeping full guard, as Grover tries to pass.
Grover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grover throws a big elbow that misses.
Grover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover scoring with some ground and pound.
Grover landing some decent shots from guard.
Grover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grover trying to control but Withers is working from the bottom.
Marcelo Grover has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grover landing some decent shots from guard.
Grover cracks Withers with a solid left hand.
Grover looking to pass the guard.
Grover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Withers's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grover works over Withers with some ground and pound from guard.
Grover 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.
Grover stands and throws Withers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Withers is looking for a sweep.
Withers taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Withers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Grover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Withers keeps working.
Grover moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grover in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Withers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grover working the head and body with strikes.

Grover is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Withers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grover scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grover staying calm.
Grover looks up at the clock and then as Withers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grover smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Grover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Withers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Grover has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Withers backwards.
Nice body punch from Grover - that landed with a thud.
Withers wants to stall.
Grover is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Withers tries to stall but Grover uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Withers is trying to break the clinch but Grover is controlling him.

Grover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grover lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Withers backs up against the cage.
Withers fails to land the takedown.
Withers ducks under a wild hook from Grover.
Withers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Grover drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grover wants to control from the top but Withers keeps moving.

Grover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Withers's head.
Withers 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.
Grover distracts Withers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover scoring with some ground and pound.

Withers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Withers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grover content to stall in guard here.
Grover scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grover is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grover trying to control but Withers is working from the bottom.
Grover is in close to Withers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grover is in close to Withers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Withers is keeping the position for now.
Withers looking to control.
Grover lands a couple of elbows.
Grover lands a couple of digs.
Grover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grover distracts Withers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grover distracts Withers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcelo Grover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Withers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grover.
Withers throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Grover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Withers trying to strike off his back.
Grover stays in close to Withers's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
John Withers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcelo Grover wasn't active enough on the ground.
Grover works over Withers's head and body with a nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Grover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grover has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Marcelo Grover!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Marcelo Grover!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Marcelo Grover!

Marcelo Grover wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Marcelo Grover thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ali Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Curk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hugo
vs
Curk

168 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ali Hugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Curk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugo avoids the head kick by Curk.
Curk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hugo swivels and escapes.
Curk takes one to the side of the head.

Hugo lands a left and a right that send Curk crashing to the mat, dazed. Hugo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Curk is rocked!

It looks like Ron Curk has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hugo blocks a head kick by Curk.
Curk is still on wobbly legs! Can Hugo finish him?
Curk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hugo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hugo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
BOOM! Hugo lands a beautiful left hook that drops Curk. Curk tries to recover but Hugo is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Curk lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Hugo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Ciapparelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas DiM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ciapparelli comes to the cage accompanied by Goin down. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ciapparelli
vs
DiM

165 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fernando Ciapparelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicholas DiM!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciapparelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ciapparelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DiM.
DiM circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ciapparelli moves into the clinch.

Ciapparelli manages to break the clinch.

Ciapparelli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
DiM is looking for a sweep. Ciapparelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ciapparelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DiM defending well though.
Ciapparelli tries to stand and escape but DiM is controlling the position.
Ciapparelli trying to control from half guard but DiM is working away.
DiM is doing well to control the position and prevent Ciapparelli from advancing to side control.
DiM moves into full guard.
Ciapparelli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DiM 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.
DiM seems keen to control Ciapparelli's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiM wants to sweep here but Ciapparelli controlling him for the moment.
DiM keeping full guard, as Ciapparelli tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DiM is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DiM forces his way into half guard.
DiM content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nicholas DiM was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ciapparelli staying out of range there.
DiM moves out of range of the body kick from Ciapparelli.
Ciapparelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DiM.
Ciapparelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
DiM looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ciapparelli is fending him off so far but DiM persists. Nope, Ciapparelli circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernando Ciapparelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas DiM.
Ciapparelli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DiM circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ciapparelli moves in looking to clinch but DiM pushes him off.
DiM fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ciapparelli avoids it really well and circles away.
Ciapparelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ciapparelli misses.
Ciapparelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but DiM swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DiM misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DiM fails with the takedown.

Ciapparelli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging DiM to the ground. Ciapparelli is now in DiM's guard.
Ciapparelli is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DiM looking for a sweep. Not yet DiM, not yet.
DiM keeping moving, preventing Ciapparelli from controlling successfully.
Ciapparelli stopping the sweep attempt from DiM.
Ciapparelli trying to control the position from guard on top but DiM is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fernando Ciapparelli.

Ciapparelli moves into the clinch successfully.
Ciapparelli connects with a nasty looking knee right to DiM's face.

Ciapparelli breaks from the clinch.

DiM throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ciapparelli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. DiM is in Ciapparelli's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DiM controlling from the top position.
DiM's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DiM forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicholas DiM will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

DiM thows a body shot but no joy.
Ciapparelli throws a head kick but DiM moves out of range.
DiM will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ciapparelli tries to clinch up.
DiM shoots in for a double leg but Ciapparelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fernando Ciapparelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DiM has a takedown stuffed.
Fernando Ciapparelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas DiM.

DiM tries to sprawl but Ciapparelli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ciapparelli trying to control the action but DiM is working from the bottom.
DiM keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. DiM manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DiM looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ciapparelli has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DiM is proving hard to escape from.
DiM looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiM has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

DiM gets a takedown into half guard.
DiM is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ciapparelli!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

DiM with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ciapparelli squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiM takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nicholas DiM.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DiM.
Ciapparelli doesn't manage to clinch there - DiM circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ciapparelli as DiM shoots in.

DiM gets caught napping as Ciapparelli dives in and scores a takedown. DiM manages to retain guard.
DiM manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ciapparelli really wants to buck DiM off and get back to his feet.
DiM sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DiM breaks from Ciapparelli's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DiM working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ciapparelli turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips DiM off and cradles Ciapparelli's limp body as DiM celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Nicholas DiM!
In defeat, Fernando Ciapparelli stepped up to the mic, saying 'hice lo mejor que pude, pero bueno, mi rival fue mejor'.