HFC 05 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iphone Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Clow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iphone Apple has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Apple
vs
Clow

150 cm
31
79 lbs
2 - 13 - 1

165 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 2 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iphone Apple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Clow!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Apple, pushing him back against the cage.
Apple really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clow struggles to land a body shot inside as Apple controls his hands.

Clow pulls guard.
Apple might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apple.
Clow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Apple is posturing up here but Clow has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Apple tries to roll out but it's too tight and Apple has to tap! Slick submission there by Clow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Clow!
Kyle Clow looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'thank you fans out there,cant do it without you.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes into the arena with JMT- Blood Runs Cold blaring out of the sound system. Alex Kowalski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wolf
vs
Kowalski

176 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
27
169 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf jabs at Kowalski's body.
Kowalski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
Wolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wolf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Wolf throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.

Wolf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kowalski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Wolf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowalski has momentary wrist control but Wolf slips an elbow through the middle.
Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wolf is pushing down on Kowalski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kowalski is fighting to maintain full guard but Wolf has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kowalski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolf in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolf controlling the pace.
Wolf slips a nice elbow through Kowalski's hands, connecting with Kowalski's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski is looking to control Wolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kowalski avoid being mounted?
Wolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Wolf there.
Wolf controlling the action here.

Wolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is trying to stand back up but Wolf is controlling him
Kowalski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Wolf.
Wolf working over Kowalski with some ground and pound. Kowalski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wolf working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolf in particular looking to stall.
Wolf lands with a punch from half guard.
Wolf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Wolf lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Kowalski is rocked!
Wolf has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wolf loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kowalski scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Wolf land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Wolf stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Wolf!
A very excited looking Robert Wolf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Almark Badajos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Badajos
vs
Vos

169 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Almark Badajos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Vos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Badajos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vos, pushing him back against the cage.

Badajos breaks the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Vos tries to keep at a distance but Badajos has taken the fight into the clinch.

Badajos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Badajos is trying to stick to Vos's back but Vos is turning into Badajos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Badajos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vos.
Vos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badajos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vos trying to control the position from guard on top but Badajos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badajos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vos on the ground.
Vos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badajos looks to move to half guard but instead Vos has passed into mount! Damn!

Vos has control of Badajos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Badajos regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vos thowing shots but they're missing.

Vos working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Badajos turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Vos off and cradles Badajos's limp body as Vos celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jake Vos!
Jake Vos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Heavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lipton Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Heavy
vs
Myers

199 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chael Heavy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lipton Myers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Heavy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heavy shoots in but Myers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Myers swats away the attempt to clinch by Heavy.
Heavy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Myers drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Myers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Myers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Myers tries to free his leg and advance position but Heavy is retaining full guard.
Myers is looking to pass into half guard but Heavy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Heavy is in guard.
Heavy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers wants to sweep here but Heavy controlling him for the moment.
Heavy trying to control the position from guard on top but Myers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Myers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heavy throwing strikes from guard but Myers blocks nicely.
Heavy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Heavy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heavy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heavy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Heavy is looking to work some ground and pound but Myers has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heavy wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Myers wants to stand up but Heavy is controlling him.
Heavy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heavy wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chael Heavy just wasn't active enough.

Myers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Myers looks winded!
Myers trying to control but Heavy is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers is looking to work some ground and pound but Heavy has wrist control.
Myers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heavy is on top in guard.
Heavy wants to stand but Myers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Heavy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heavy trying to control the position from guard on top but Myers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Myers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Heavy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like Chael Heavy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lipton Myers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chael Heavy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Myers tries to clinch up but Heavy circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been informed that Myers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Heavy doesn't manage to clinch there - Myers circles away.
Heavy moves in looking to clinch but Myers pushes him off.
Myers keeps the fight on the outside.
Myers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Myers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heavy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavy.

Myers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heavy tries to throw a body punch but Myers avoids it by throwing Heavy back against the cage.
Heavy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Myers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Heavy pulls Myers into guard.
Myers is breathing heavily.
Myers throwing strikes but missing.
Myers throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Myers trying to move into half guard but instead Heavy has managed to sweep!
Myers is trying to keep Heavy in close.
Myers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heavy wants to stand but Myers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Heavy connects with a couple of short punches.
Heavy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Myers's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers managing to control the position.
Myers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heavy won't allow Myers to get back to his feet.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Heavy from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heavy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heavy trying to control the position from guard on top but Myers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heavy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Heavy from controlling successfully.
Lipton Myers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heavy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heavy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heavy passes Myers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Heavy wants to work for an arm triangle but Myers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Myers is trying to control but can't.

Heavy is looking for submissions but instead, Myers has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers has his hands on Heavy's head, controlling the position.
Heavy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heavy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heavy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heavy throws an elbow that misses. Myers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heavy's guard. Nice move by Myers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Heavy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chael Heavy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Heavy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myers's waist but Myers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heavy off to one side.

Heavy closes the distance and clinches.
Myers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heavy just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Heavy.
Myers trying to stall but Heavy improves his position.

Heavy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Myers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Myers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Heavy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Myers but great work by Heavy.
Myers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heavy trying to control the position but Myers is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heavy throws a strike aimed at the side of Myers's head but Myers avoids it well.
Myers struggling a bit here.
Heavy scores with punches from side control.
Heavy tries to score with some ground and pound. Myers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Heavy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Myers, who protects the arm well.

Heavy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Myers has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavy wants to control but Myers is keeping him busy.
Heavy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Heavy cracks Myers with a big elbow.
Heavy is trying to ground and pound but Myers uses the momentary lack of control by Heavy to regain half guard.

Heavy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Myers defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavy with the ground and pound but Myers uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Heavy has gone for a leg lock! Myers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Heavy's guard.
Myers throws an elbow that misses. Heavy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Myers's guard. Nice move by Heavy!

Heavy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Myers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Heavy, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Myers postures up and lands a big shot to Heavy's brow.
Myers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Myers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heavy wants to stand and escape but Myers is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chael Heavy.
I think Heavy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Chael Heavy!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Chael Heavy!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Lipton Myers!

Chael Heavy wins by split decision!

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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trios Nicolopus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trios Nicolopus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Calvancante
vs
Nicolopus

188 cm
31
182 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

178 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Just Fight (Everything 7$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Calvancante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trios Nicolopus!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolopus moves in looking to clinch but Calvancante pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicolopus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicolopus tries to clinch up.

Calvancante throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nicolopus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Calvancante is in Nicolopus's guard.
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.

Calvancante avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Calvancante trying to control but Nicolopus is working from the bottom.

Nicolopus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calvancante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicolopus trying to keep a closed guard but Calvancante is proving a slippery customer.

Calvancante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calvancante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Nicolopus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calvancante defends well.
Nicolopus looking to control.
Calvancante wants to control from the top but Nicolopus keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nicolopus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calvancante defends it easily.
Calvancante advances to half guard.

Calvancante is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nicolopus is just riding it out for now. Calvancante eventually gives up the hold.

Calvancante is looking for a kimura but Nicolopus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Calvancante to get the leverage.
Nicolopus tries to get to full guard but Calvancante has control of the leg.
Nicolopus is trying to control but can't.

Nicolopus is defending against the submission attempts here by Calvancante.
Calvancante seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nicolopus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Calvancante is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nicolopus is just riding it out for now. Calvancante eventually gives up the hold.

Nicolopus looking for submissions off his back.

Calvancante is looking for a kimura but Nicolopus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Calvancante to get the leverage.
Nicolopus tries to roll over but Calvancante keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicolopus punching from the bottom.

Calvancante is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nicolopus defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolopus won't allow Calvancante to pass to mount.
Nicolopus moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolopus looking to control.
Calvancante trying to control but Nicolopus is working from the bottom.
Nicolopus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nicolopus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nicolopus tries to control but Calvancante wriggling away.
Nicolopus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Calvancante?
Calvancante tries to hold on but Nicolopus postures up.
Calvancante is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nicolopus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nicolopus breaks from Calvancante's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolopus tries to control but Calvancante wriggling away.
Nicolopus landing strikes from the mount.
Calvancante is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calvancante is working hard here to advance position.
Calvancante is bucking up trying to escape but Nicolopus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolopus lands a heavy elbow.
Calvancante takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nicolopus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Calvancante is squirming around, avoiding Nicolopus's attempts to control the action.

Nicolopus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Calvancante has managed to escape the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicolopus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nicolopus working Calvancante over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trios Nicolopus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Calvancante shoots in and gets a takedown into Nicolopus's guard.

Nicolopus working for submissions but it's allowed Calvancante to get to half guard.
Calvancante is trying to control. Nicolopus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nicolopus wants to improve his position but Calvancante is controlling well.

Nicolopus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calvancante pulls his head out easily.

Calvancante is trying to work for a kimura but Nicolopus is defending well.
Nicolopus trying to control here.
Nicolopus tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Calvancante seems to be working for a kimura but Nicolopus defends the submission attempt.

Calvancante is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nicolopus has managed to free his arm - good work.

Calvancante is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Nicolopus is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mauricio Calvancante!