PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Diapollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Pardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Diapollo
vs
Pardo

171 cm
25
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Diapollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Pardo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pardo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diapollo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dominic Diapollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diapollo misses with a takedown

and Pardo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pardo.
Diapollo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pardo on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diapollo wants to hit a switch here but Pardo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diapollo there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diapollo working to try and regain half guard.

Pardo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diapollo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diapollo wants to hold on but Pardo pushes him away.
Diapollo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Diapollo can't escape the position.
Pardo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pardo tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Pardo looking for a guillotine from mount but Diapollo is having none of it.
Diapollo tries to improve his position but instead Pardo has taken his back!

Pardo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diapollo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pardo is hanging on to Diapollo's back as he tries to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diapollo is working hard here to advance position.

Pardo looking for the RNC.
Pardo keeps control of the position as Diapollo tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pardo throwing sloppy strikes.
Pardo avoiding Diapollo 's attempts to control his hands.

Pardo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Diapollo showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Pardo dominated that round.
That's time! Diapollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Diapollo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Pardo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pardo.
Diapollo pulls Pardo in close to prevent any damage.

Pardo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diapollo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pardo, into his guard.
Diapollo throws a strike but Pardo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diapollo trying to control the position here.
Diapollo is striking off his back. Pardo thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
James Pardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diapollo trying to control but Pardo postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diapollo wants to get back to full guard but Pardo has passed into side control.
Pardo avoids the attempt from Diapollo to control.
Diapollo is squirming around, avoiding Pardo's attempts to control the action.
Diapollo is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diapollo is looking to escape.
Pardo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diapollo hang on?

It looks like Dominic Diapollo has been cut.
Diapollo is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Pardo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diapollo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diapollo!
Pardo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pardo looking to control but Diapollo passes into half guard.
Pardo taking some punishment here, with Diapollo in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pardo wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Pardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dominic Diapollo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Diapollo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diapollo throws an overhand right that lands on Pardo's shoulder, as Pardo tries to avoid the shot.
Diapollo cracks Pardo with an open hand slap.
Diapollo throws a leg kick

and Pardo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pardo preventing the sweep.

Pardo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diapollo controlling the position.
Diapollo wants to get back to his feet but Pardo passes into half guard.
Diapollo wants to control the action here but instead Pardo manages to pass to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pardo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diapollo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Diapollo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diapollo desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Pardo is working for a kimura but Diapollo is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diapollo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Diapollo throws an off balance right hand

and Pardo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diapollo managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pardo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Pardo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pardo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Diapollo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pardo! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). James Pardo!