At just 23 years old, Lorenzo Parente was able to carve out a solid career for himself on the amateur circuit before making his professional MMA debut this past December. The Higher Level MMA product has scored a strong start in his first year of the pro ranks, winning all three of his fights thus far via first-round knockout. Parente’s last fight came in June, defeating Ricardo Morais.

 

Stefano Catacoli has had a strong start to his own pro career, winning eight of 10 fights and picking up regional titles at featherweight and lightweight. Catacoli, who trains at Great Britain Top Team, has won four of his last five entering tonight. He most recently fought in June, finishing Anthony Harrison.

 

Who continues their upward momentum tonight?

 

 

Round 1

 

Parente and Catacoli both get to work, with Parents throwing speedy combinations. Parente goes for a takedown, but Catacoli sprawls and the two battle in a clinch, moving over to a battle against the fence. It’s Catacoli who ends up on top with the first takedown. Catacoli trying to work and improve position while in Parente’s guard. Catacoli putting Parente into the fence, but Parente looking to set up a triangle. Parente locks up the arm and quickly gets the tap!

 

What a fast submission from Parente, who stays unbeaten in his young career!

 

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Lorenzo Parente defeats Stefano Catacoli by 1st round submission (1:45) [Armbar] in a lightweight showcase fight