PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nico DiAngelo (ranked 2007 p4p, 1306 weight class) and Balthazar Bolleke (ranked 263 p4p, 189 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

DiAngelo
vs
Bolleke

179 cm
27
165
12 - 10 - 1

172 cm
23
155
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Shadow Realm Apparel
Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

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 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nico DiAngelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balthazar Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiAngelo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolleke clobbers DiAngelo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Bolleke gets a takedown into half 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. DiAngelo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bolleke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bolleke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but DiAngelo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke won't allow DiAngelo to sweep him here.

Bolleke is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but DiAngelo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bolleke is looking to defend but DiAngelo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bolleke! DiAngelo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bolleke taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nico DiAngelo!
After the big win, Nico DiAngelo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.