PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Ciapparelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas DiM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ciapparelli comes to the cage accompanied by Goin down. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ciapparelli
vs
DiM

165 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fernando Ciapparelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicholas DiM!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciapparelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ciapparelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DiM.
DiM circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ciapparelli moves into the clinch.

Ciapparelli manages to break the clinch.

Ciapparelli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice 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.
DiM is looking for a sweep. Ciapparelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ciapparelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DiM defending well though.
Ciapparelli tries to stand and escape but DiM is controlling the position.
Ciapparelli trying to control from half guard but DiM is working away.
DiM is doing well to control the position and prevent Ciapparelli from advancing to side control.
DiM moves into full guard.
Ciapparelli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DiM 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.
DiM seems keen to control Ciapparelli's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiM wants to sweep here but Ciapparelli controlling him for the moment.
DiM keeping full guard, as Ciapparelli tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DiM is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DiM forces his way into half guard.
DiM content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nicholas DiM was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ciapparelli staying out of range there.
DiM moves out of range of the body kick from Ciapparelli.
Ciapparelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DiM.
Ciapparelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
DiM looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ciapparelli is fending him off so far but DiM persists. Nope, Ciapparelli circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernando Ciapparelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas DiM.
Ciapparelli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DiM circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ciapparelli moves in looking to clinch but DiM pushes him off.
DiM fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ciapparelli avoids it really well and circles away.
Ciapparelli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ciapparelli misses.
Ciapparelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but DiM swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DiM misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DiM fails with the takedown.

Ciapparelli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging DiM to the ground. Ciapparelli is now in DiM's guard.
Ciapparelli is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DiM looking for a sweep. Not yet DiM, not yet.
DiM keeping moving, preventing Ciapparelli from controlling successfully.
Ciapparelli stopping the sweep attempt from DiM.
Ciapparelli trying to control the position from guard on top but DiM is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fernando Ciapparelli.

Ciapparelli moves into the clinch successfully.
Ciapparelli connects with a nasty looking knee right to DiM's face.

Ciapparelli breaks from the clinch.

DiM throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ciapparelli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. DiM is in Ciapparelli's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DiM controlling from the top position.
DiM's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DiM forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicholas DiM will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

DiM thows a body shot but no joy.
Ciapparelli throws a head kick but DiM moves out of range.
DiM will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ciapparelli tries to clinch up.
DiM shoots in for a double leg but Ciapparelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fernando Ciapparelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DiM has a takedown stuffed.
Fernando Ciapparelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas DiM.

DiM tries to sprawl but Ciapparelli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ciapparelli trying to control the action but DiM is working from the bottom.
DiM keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. DiM manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DiM looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ciapparelli has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DiM is proving hard to escape from.
DiM looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiM has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

DiM gets a takedown into half guard.
DiM is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ciapparelli!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

DiM with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ciapparelli squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiM takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nicholas DiM.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DiM.
Ciapparelli doesn't manage to clinch there - DiM circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ciapparelli as DiM shoots in.

DiM gets caught napping as Ciapparelli dives in and scores a takedown. DiM manages to retain guard.
DiM manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ciapparelli really wants to buck DiM off and get back to his feet.
DiM sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DiM breaks from Ciapparelli's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DiM 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. Ciapparelli turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips DiM off and cradles Ciapparelli's limp body as DiM celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Nicholas DiM!
In defeat, Fernando Ciapparelli stepped up to the mic, saying 'hice lo mejor que pude, pero bueno, mi rival fue mejor'.