PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between I Know Wrestling (ranked 2594 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniello Pablo (ranked 3717 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Know Wrestling
vs
Pablo

150 cm
41
130 lbs
27 - 24 - 1

175 cm
41
139 lbs
27 - 36 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, I Know Wrestling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniello Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo slips under a jab from Wrestling.
Pablo tries for a takedown but Wrestling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pablo misses with a takedown
and Wrestling counters with a nice body shot.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wrestling as he avoids it easily.
I Know Wrestling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniello Pablo.
Wrestling throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pablo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pablo dives in and grabs Wrestling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wrestling pushes down on Pablo's head and hops out.
Wrestling stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Wrestling was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pablo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wrestling sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pablo somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo.
Pablo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrestling pinned against the cage. Wrestling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling misses the shot to the body.
Wrestling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablo.
Wrestling misses with a jab, cross combination.

Pablo feints and as Wrestling raises his hands in defense, Pablo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestling managing to control the position.
Wrestling might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wrestling wants to get back to his feet but Pablo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pablo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wrestling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wrestling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pablo looking for submissions off his back.
Wrestling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pablo on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling lands with a punch from half guard.
Wrestling performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wrestling winds up and cracks Pablo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pablo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pablo is trying to control the position but Wrestling postures up.
Wrestling stands up over Pablo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Pablo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pablo, not yet.
Wrestling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Pablo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wrestling landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo 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.

Pablo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wrestling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pablo is tightening it up a little... Wrestling has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wrestling reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wrestling taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pablo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniello Pablo!
An out of breath Daniello Pablo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.