PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derfel Cadarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniele Bolelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cadarn
vs
Bolelli

167 cm
23
162 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

175 cm
22
167 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derfel Cadarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniele Bolelli!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bolelli throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cadarn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolelli is in Cadarn's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cadarn wants to sweep here but Bolelli controlling him for the moment.
Bolelli looking to pass the guard.
Cadarn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bolelli told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cadarn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bolelli wants to pass the guard but Cadarn is keeping the position.
Cadarn is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rape Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cadarn is looking to stand up but Bolelli isn't so interested in that idea.

Bolelli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Bolelli drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bolelli as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cadarn screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bolelli! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Daniele Bolelli!