PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yip Man Iii (ranked 950 p4p, 1057 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 130 p4p, 141 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Man Iii
vs
Pizziconi

182 cm
33
165
23 - 13 - 2

186 cm
31
180
14 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Yip Man Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Iii misses with a hook

and Pizziconi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pizziconi won't allow Man Iii to get back to his feet.
Pizziconi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Man Iii has wrist control.
Pizziconi throwing strikes from guard but Man Iii blocks nicely.
Pizziconi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pizziconi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man Iii wants to sweep here but Pizziconi controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Iii is adopting a defensive guard.
Pizziconi landing with the ground and pound.
Pizziconi advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man Iii's head.
Man Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Man Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pizziconi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Man Iii's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is pressing down on Man Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man Iii is holding on for now.
Man Iii is not content to let Pizziconi control the position.
Pizziconi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Man Iii to regain full guard.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Pizziconi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pizziconi slows the pace down in half guard.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Man Iii is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pizziconi in particular looking to stall.
Pizziconi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pizziconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but Man Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pizziconi to get the leverage.
Pizziconi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pizziconi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Man Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but Man Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pizziconi to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi thows a huge punch but Man Iii dodges it nicely.
Man Iii tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
Pizziconi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Pizziconi's shoulder, as Pizziconi tries to avoid the shot.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
No joy there for Man Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pizziconi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Man Iii tries to bum rush Pizziconi with a series of wild strikes but Pizziconi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osmany Pizziconi dominated that round.
That's time! Man Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Man Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Man Iii slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with Man Iii, looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes Man Iii against the cage but Man Iii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pizziconi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Man Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man Iii circles away.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pizziconi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws out a loose jab but Pizziconi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man Iii circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but Man Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Man Iii lands a nice hook to Pizziconi's body. Pizziconi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi staying out of range there.
Yip Man Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man Iii scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Pizziconi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pizziconi shoots for a double leg takedown but Man Iii sprawls well. He's pushed Pizziconi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pizziconi.
Man Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pizziconi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man Iii but Man Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man Iii is looking to stand up but Pizziconi isn't so interested in that idea.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Man Iii keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pizziconi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Man Iii keeps moving.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pizziconi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Man Iii wants to stand up but Pizziconi is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.

Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pizziconi wants to advance to full mount but Man Iii doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Man Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizziconi preventing the sweep.

Pizziconi stands up from Man Iii's guard - Pizziconi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Man Iii throws a series of punches but Pizziconi avoids them all with ease.
Pizziconi unleashes a big counter combination but Man Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pizziconi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pizziconi has his takedown stuffed
and Man Iii counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a body punch but Pizziconi moves out of range.
Pizziconi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man Iii.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch.
Pizziconi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii is looking to slow Pizziconi down with leg kicks.
Man Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pizziconi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Pizziconi tries to counter it with a takedown but Man Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Pizziconi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pizziconi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pizziconi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Man Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Pizziconi controls the action.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pizziconi's elbow.
Man Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that second round.
That's time! Man Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pizziconi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Pizziconi tries to counter with a clinch but Man Iii shakes him off and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Man Iii.

Pizziconi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pizziconi controls the position from side control.
Man Iii is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pizziconi connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man Iii is not content to let Pizziconi control the position.
Pizziconi taking a break here but Man Iii is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Man Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi controlling the action here.
Pizziconi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Man Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Man Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pizziconi trying to control but Man Iii is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pizziconi lands a couple of digs.
Man Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pizziconi wants to pass the guard but Man Iii is keeping the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Man Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii motions for Pizziconi to come forward. Man Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pizziconi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man Iii swivels and escapes.

Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pizziconi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Man Iii is trying to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi working the head with strikes.
Man Iii parries the strikes from Pizziconi easily there. Pizziconi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Man Iii to escape.
Man Iii takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pizziconi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi controls the position.
Man Iii struggling a bit here.
Man Iii dodges the ground and pound from Pizziconi.

Pizziconi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pizziconi takes a little break here. Man Iii wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi trying to control the position but Man Iii is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osmany Pizziconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pizziconi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmany Pizziconi!
Osmany Pizziconi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.