PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalwabib Stiopic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desman DeSantos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalwabib Stiopic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Stiopic
vs
DeSantos

177 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalwabib Stiopic !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Desman DeSantos!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSantos misses with a takedown attempt - Stiopic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeSantos dives in and grabs Stiopic 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stiopic pushes down on DeSantos's head and hops out.
DeSantos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

DeSantos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stiopic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeSantos looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSantos, not yet.
Stiopic scoring with some ground and pound.
DeSantos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiopic .
DeSantos controls Stiopic momentarily but Stiopic frees himself.
Stiopic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stiopic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSantos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stiopic landing with the ground and pound.
Stiopic throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiopic landing with the ground and pound.
Stiopic is in close to DeSantos's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stiopic 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.
Stiopic lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stiopic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stiopic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stiopic passes DeSantos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stiopic connects with a nice short shot to DeSantos's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stiopic connects with a nice short shot to DeSantos's temple.
Stiopic working over DeSantos with some ground and pound. DeSantos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stiopic wants to free his trapped foot but DeSantos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeSantos looks winded!
Stiopic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DeSantos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Stiopic there.

Stiopic seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiopic passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSantos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stiopic connects with a decent elbow.
A big shot lands for Stiopic ! That's hurt DeSantos! Will he recover? Stiopic fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalwabib Stiopic !
Kalwabib Stiopic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.