PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Domicio (ranked 3323 p4p, 307 weight class) and Daniel O Connell (ranked 4032 p4p, 349 weight class). Lucio Domicio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Domicio
vs
O Connell

171 cm
25
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Paradigm

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucio Domicio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel O Connell!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Domicio misses.
Despite the aggression on O Connell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big left from Domicio misses.

Domicio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Domicio controlling the action here.
O Connell wants to improve his position but Domicio is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Domicio seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domicio tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Connell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Domicio seems content to control.
Domicio wants to pass the guard but O Connell is defending well.

Domicio is trying to work for a kimura but O Connell is defending well.
Domicio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Domicio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Connell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Domicio.

Domicio is working for a kimura but O Connell is defending it quite comfortably.
Domicio stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Domicio is looking for a kimura but O Connell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Domicio to get the leverage.
Domicio trying to pass the guard but O Connell defending well.

Domicio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Domicio wants to work for an arm triangle but O Connell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domicio is figuring out what he wants to do next.

O Connell manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Domicio gets a clinch.
Domicio looking for a takedown.
O Connell trying to control the position but instead, Domicio has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Connell into the cage.
Domicio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

It looks like Daniel O Connell has been cut.
O Connell is trying to break the clinch but Domicio is controlling him.

Domicio has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but O Connell regains guard immediately.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domicio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Domicio is looking to pass into half guard but O Connell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now O Connell is in guard.

O Connell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Connell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Connell stands and throws Domicio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domicio can't do much from the bottom here.
O Connell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
O Connell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Domicio. 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 thankful this round is nearly over.
Domicio gets back to half guard.
Domicio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Domicio is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucio Domicio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel O Connell's cut.
That's time! Domicio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

O Connell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Excellent takedown into side control there by O Connell.
O Connell tries to stand but Domicio is controlling his head.
Domicio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked O Connell off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domicio controlling the position well here. O Connell rolled but Domicio kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Domicio is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but O Connell won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Domicio off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucio Domicio!
The defeated Daniel O Connell had this to say: 'You shall all be free'.