PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauly Pigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pigano
vs
Joseph

199 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
20
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauly Pigano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pigano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pigano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joseph as he avoids it easily.
Joseph looks to land a body kick but Pigano moved away.
A head kick misses from Joseph.
Pigano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joseph swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauly Pigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pigano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joseph is fending him off so far but Pigano persists. Nope, Joseph circles away and we're back to standing.
Pigano shoots in for a takedown but Joseph shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pigano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joseph sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pigano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Joseph. No joy for Pigano on that attempt.
Joseph lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Pauly Pigano has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pigano shoots in looking for a takedown but Joseph manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pigano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pigano is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joseph is defended easily by Pigano.
Pigano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joseph.
Pigano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joseph circles away.
Pigano fails with a takedown attempt.

Joseph gets a clinch.
Pigano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pigano trying to control the position but instead, Joseph has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pigano into the cage.
Joseph changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pigano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pigano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joseph but Joseph pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Pigano avoids it well.
Pigano blocks a head kick by Joseph.
Joseph tries to clinch up.
Pigano shoots in looking for a takedown. Joseph tries to sprawl out of it but Pigano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joseph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pigano shoots in and drives through. Joseph sprawls well.
Joseph shoots in and drives through. Pigano sprawls well.
Pigano tries for a takedown but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Joseph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Joseph pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Joseph looking for a sweep. Not yet Joseph, not yet.
Joseph pulls Pigano in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pigano!
Pigano trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pigano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joseph on the ground.
Joseph unloads with some shots from mount but Pigano bucks and avoids them well.
Joseph looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Joseph has hold of Pigano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pigano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pigano tries to hold on but Joseph pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pigano is trying to escape the mount.
Joseph can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pigano is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Joseph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pauly Pigano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Joseph shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pigano but Pigano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Joseph stuffs the takedown.
Pigano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Joseph closes the distance and pushes Pigano back into the cage.
Joseph is trying to push Pigano away but Pigano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pigano tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pigano.
Pigano wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph is stalling here.
Joseph wants to take the fight to the mat but Pigano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pauly Pigano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Joseph.

Joseph gets control of Pigano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Joseph will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pigano wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
Joseph seems keen to control Pigano's posture.
Joseph looking to control.
Pigano tries to free his leg and advance position but Joseph is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joseph keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joseph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pigano.
Pigano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joseph sprawls well. Joseph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pigano gets slowly back to his feet.
Joseph stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joseph wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pigano.
Pigano shoots in for a takedown but Joseph shows good takedown defense.
Pauly Pigano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pigano looks for a takedown but Joseph sprawls well.
Joseph is looking to clinch but Pigano is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pigano shoots in looking for a takedown. Joseph tries to sprawl out of it but Pigano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joseph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joseph throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horrible takedown by Pigano or perhaps it was just good defense by Joseph which made him look bad.

Joseph rushes Pigano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pigano is pressed up against the cage. Joseph has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pigano down to the mat. Pigano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joseph shoots in but Pigano avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Joseph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pigano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pigano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pigano is pressed up against the cage. Joseph has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pigano down to the mat. Pigano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph misses with a takedown attempt - Pigano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joseph is defended easily by Pigano.
Pauly Pigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pigano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joseph sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph goes for a double leg but Pigano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pigano continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauly Pigano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pigano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joseph defends well and Pigano ends up having to push Joseph into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Joseph pulls guard effortlessly.
Joseph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pigano is one step ahead there.

Joseph looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pigano trying to stand up but can't free himself from Joseph's guard.
Joseph is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigano trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Joseph wants to sweep here but Pigano controlling him for the moment.
Pigano wants to get up but he can't break Joseph's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pauly Pigano wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Joseph lands a head shot.
Pigano misses with a takedown attempt - Joseph sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pigano misses with a takedown attempt - Joseph sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauly Pigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joseph changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pigano tries to avoid it but Joseph manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pigano to the ground. Pigano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pigano dives in and grabs Joseph's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joseph pushes down on Pigano's head and hops out.

Pigano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Joseph manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Joseph kicks Pigano off and gets to his feet.
Pigano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joseph wants it to stay on the feet.
Pigano shoots in looking for a takedown but Joseph manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pigano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joseph looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joseph has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pigano.
Joseph dives in for a single leg takedown but Pigano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pigano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pigano tries to break free but Joseph pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Pigano.
Pigano controlling the action here for a moment.

Joseph pulls Pigano into guard.
Pigano wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Joseph looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Joseph.
Well Joseph has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Joseph!