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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alessio La Preziosa (ranked 5011 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dony Piitpitunge (ranked 3575 p4p, 0 weight class). Dony Piitpitunge is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alessio La Preziosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dony Piitpitunge!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Preziosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
La Preziosa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
La Preziosa wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Piitpitunge.
La Preziosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Preziosa with a poor takedown
and Piitpitunge counters with a nice uppercut.
La Preziosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio La Preziosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piitpitunge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piitpitunge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. La Preziosa is trying to defend but Piitpitunge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
La Preziosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Piitpitunge is controlling the pace.
La Preziosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Piitpitunge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Preziosa is trying to maintain the position but Piitpitunge is very close to passing his half guard.
Piitpitunge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed La Preziosa's head.
Piitpitunge wants to stand up but La Preziosa is controlling the position.
La Preziosa wants to get back to full guard.
Piitpitunge is taking a breather. La Preziosa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like Piitpitunge might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sloppy strikes from La Preziosa. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from La Preziosa. Those never looked like landing.
Piitpitunge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but La Preziosa defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Preziosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Piitpitunge darts in looking for a takedown but La Preziosa gets double underhooks and turns Piitpitunge into the cage.
Piitpitunge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Piitpitunge lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
La Preziosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piitpitunge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piitpitunge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but La Preziosa swivels and escapes.
La Preziosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piitpitunge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Piitpitunge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but La Preziosa defends it well.
Piitpitunge lands a two punch combo.
Piitpitunge shoots in for a takedown but La Preziosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
La Preziosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
La Preziosa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piitpitunge moves into the clinch.
Piitpitunge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by La Preziosa after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piitpitunge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piitpitunge goes for a takedown in the clinch but La Preziosa prevents it.
Piitpitunge looks winded!
La Preziosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Preziosa lands a head kick. Piitpitunge smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
La Preziosa darts in looking for a takedown but Piitpitunge gets double underhooks and turns La Preziosa into the cage.
Piitpitunge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from La Preziosa.
La Preziosa fails to land the takedown.
Piitpitunge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as La Preziosa sprawls well. La Preziosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Piitpitunge gets slowly back to his feet.
La Preziosa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dony Piitpitunge will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
La Preziosa shoots in but Piitpitunge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Piitpitunge closes the distance and clinches.
La Preziosa tries to pull guard but Piitpitunge holds him up against the cage and eventually La Preziosa drops back down to his feet.
Piitpitunge wants a takedown.
La Preziosa is trying to pull guard but Piitpitunge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio La Preziosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Preziosa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Piitpitunge gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Preziosa trying to stall but Piitpitunge improves his position.
Piitpitunge is trying to break the clinch but La Preziosa is controlling him.
La Preziosa tries to land knees in the clinch but Piitpitunge avoids the damage to the body.
Piitpitunge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Preziosa trying to stall but Piitpitunge improves his position.
Piitpitunge tries to score a body lock takedown but La Preziosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Piitpitunge tries to pull guard but La Preziosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Piitpitunge drops back down to his feet.
Piitpitunge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as La Preziosa walks away with a smile on his face. Piitpitunge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left and a right from La Preziosa both land. Nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by La Preziosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of La Preziosa.
Piitpitunge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piitpitunge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Piitpitunge clinches.
Piitpitunge tries to break the clinch but La Preziosa is controlling the position.
Piitpitunge stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piitpitunge gets underhooks to prevent La Preziosa's takedown attempt.
Piitpitunge presses La Preziosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
La Preziosa stalling in the clinch but Piitpitunge improves position.
Piitpitunge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but La Preziosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Piitpitunge jumps guard but La Preziosa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Piitpitunge has La Preziosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. La Preziosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Piitpitunge drops down looking for an ankle pick but La Preziosa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Piitpitunge is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piitpitunge clinches up with La Preziosa and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Preziosa goes for a takedown attempt but Piitpitunge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
La Preziosa wants to clinch.
Piitpitunge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
La Preziosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La Preziosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and La Preziosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piitpitunge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as La Preziosa backs up against the cage.
La Preziosa tries to clinch but Piitpitunge is having none of it.
Piitpitunge with the counter takedown but La Preziosa avoids it easily.
Piitpitunge closes the distance and clinches.
Piitpitunge working hard to break the clinch.
Piitpitunge wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Preziosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piitpitunge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with La Preziosa, pushing him back against the cage.
La Preziosa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Piitpitunge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Piitpitunge is trying to force a seperation but La Preziosa has the dominant position.
La Preziosa is trying to push Piitpitunge away but Piitpitunge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Piitpitunge ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Piitpitunge no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
La Preziosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Piitpitunge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piitpitunge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Preziosa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Piitpitunge is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dony Piitpitunge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! La Preziosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
La Preziosa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
La Preziosa lands a high kick!
Piitpitunge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Piitpitunge throws a lazy body kick
and La Preziosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
La Preziosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piitpitunge.
Piitpitunge walks forward, straight into a front kick from La Preziosa.
A left and a right from La Preziosa both land. Nice combination.
La Preziosa goes for a double leg but Piitpitunge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Piitpitunge continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Piitpitunge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. La Preziosa defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Preziosa wants to clinch but Piitpitunge slips to the side
letting Piitpitunge counter with a right hand.
Piitpitunge clinches with his opponent.
La Preziosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Piitpitunge smiles and moves away.
Piitpitunge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alessio La Preziosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piitpitunge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and La Preziosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alessio La Preziosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dony Piitpitunge.
La Preziosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Piitpitunge fails to land the takedown.
La Preziosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piitpitunge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
La Preziosa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Piitpitunge defends well and La Preziosa ends up having to push Piitpitunge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Piitpitunge stuffs the takedown.
Piitpitunge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Piitpitunge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Piitpitunge tries to circle away but La Preziosa has him pinned against the cage.
Piitpitunge stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
La Preziosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Piitpitunge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dony Piitpitunge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Piitpitunge as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piitpitunge is trying to push La Preziosa away but La Preziosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
La Preziosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Piitpitunge won't allow it.
La Preziosa tries a knee to the head but Piitpitunge blocks it.
Piitpitunge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. La Preziosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
La Preziosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Piitpitunge won't allow it.
Piitpitunge presses La Preziosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
La Preziosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
La Preziosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Piitpitunge will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning La Preziosa up against the cage.
La Preziosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
La Preziosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Piitpitunge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piitpitunge successfully pulls guard.
La Preziosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Piitpitunge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piitpitunge will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piitpitunge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alessio La Preziosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dony Piitpitunge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piitpitunge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in La Preziosa's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alessio La Preziosa.
I think Piitpitunge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dony Piitpitunge!
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energy
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