'Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale': Delgado Chokes Out Polakowski

Rolando Delgado (6-3-1) defeated John Polakowski (2-2) during the Ultimate Fighter Season 8 Finale in Las Vegas on Saturday night with a second round submission.

The fight began tentatively with with an eventual takedown by Polakowski. Delgado escaped back to his feet and answered with a left hook to the chin of his opponent. Soon after, Polakowski was dropped by a solid knee to the chin. Delgado took side control and then rolled over taking Polakowski’s back. Attempting a guillotine choke, Delgado landed some strikes. Polakowski escaped and the round came to a close. 

The second round started with Delgado shooting for a takedown. Halted briefly by Polakowski, Delgado tried for a heel hook. Polakowski escaped the sub attempt and pulled guard. Trying to escape guard position, Polakowski fell into a guillotine choke by Delgado. The choke proved to strong for Polakowski causing him to tap out. 

Rolando Delgado officially won the bout via guillotine choke submission  at the 2:18 mark of the second round

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