PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drako Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sesto D Ippolito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu by Eddie Bravo blaring out of the sound system. D Ippolito has chosen Squeeze- Cool for Cats as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bravo
vs
D Ippolito

170 cm
29
150 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

180 cm
21
167 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sesto D Ippolito!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

D Ippolito looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
D Ippolito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
D Ippolito works over Bravo with some ground and pound from guard.

Bravo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and D Ippolito defends well.
D Ippolito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. D Ippolito manages to get himself to full guard.

Bravo forces his way into half guard.

D Ippolito actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Ippolito is looking for a sweep. Bravo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bravo wants to control but D Ippolito is keeping him busy.

D Ippolito looking for submissions off his back.
D Ippolito tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo works his foot free and advances to mount.
D Ippolito tries to reverse the position but Bravo maintains control.
D Ippolito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Ippolito is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bravo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as D Ippolito is looking to escape.
Bravo prevents D Ippolito from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Ippolito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

D Ippolito looking for submissions off his back.

Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but D Ippolito defends the submission attempt.
Bravo drops an elbow to the side of D Ippolito's head.
Bravo passes the guard and advances to mount!
D Ippolito is looking to improve his position but Bravo isn't that keen on the idea.
D Ippolito manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bravo wants to free his trapped foot but D Ippolito is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Ippolito is pressing down on Bravo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
D Ippolito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there.

Bravo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing D Ippolito to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bravo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - D Ippolito pulls down on the head and he's put Bravo to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sesto D Ippolito!
Post fight, Sesto D Ippolito stared into the camera and said 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.