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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 2250 p4p, 1952 weight class) and Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 286 p4p, 249 weight class). Osmany Pizziconi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizziconi gets the takedown into side control.
Pizziconi misses with the ground and pound.
Tepes lV is not content to let Pizziconi control the position.
Tepes lV is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi tries to pass to full mount but Tepes lV defends it.
Pizziconi wants to control but Tepes lV is keeping him busy.
Tepes lV is trying to maintain the position but Pizziconi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Tepes lV's head.
Pizziconi wants to control but Tepes lV is keeping him busy.
Pizziconi content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Tepes lV is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tepes lV 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 Tepes lV does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pizziconi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tepes lV works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pizziconi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pizziconi working some strikes from top position.
Pizziconi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tepes lV is keeping the position for now.
Pizziconi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi working some strikes from top position.
Tepes lV keeping full guard, as Pizziconi tries to pass.
Pizziconi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pizziconi content to stall in guard here.
Tepes lV looking for a sweep. Not yet Tepes lV, not yet.
Tepes lV keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Tepes lV trying to control the position.
Tepes lV has his hands on Pizziconi's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tepes lV has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pizziconi throws an elbow that misses. Tepes lV uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pizziconi's guard. Nice move by Tepes lV!
Pizziconi being controlled here, momentarily.
Pizziconi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes lV is one step ahead there.
That's four 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.
Tepes lV wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving.
Tepes lV controlling from the top position.
Tepes lV stopping the sweep attempt from Pizziconi.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pizziconi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tepes lV content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes lV throws a hook but Pizziconi blocks it.
Pizziconi attempts a counter takedown but Tepes lV avoids it well and moves away.
Tepes lV pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pizziconi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tepes lV tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pizziconi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osmany Pizziconi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tepes lV scores with a nice head shot.
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but Tepes lV shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tepes lV lands with a nice body kick.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but Tepes lV shows good takedown defense.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizziconi dives in and grabs Tepes lV's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tepes lV pushes down on Pizziconi's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes lV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pizziconi.
Tepes lV scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pizziconi doesn't seem bothered though.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pizziconi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pizziconi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tepes lV sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pizziconi somewhat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes lV.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tepes lV sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tepes lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Pizziconi moves out of range.
Tepes lV scores with a shot to the body.
Pizziconi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tepes lV defends well and Pizziconi ends up having to push Tepes lV into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tepes lV throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pizziconis head.
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tepes lV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tepes lV manages to break the clinch.
Pizziconi shoots in but Tepes lV avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tepes lV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pizziconi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pizziconi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes lV. Tepes lV obviously looking to wear him down.
Tepes lV keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown but Tepes lV sprawls well.
Tepes lV misses the jab.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi shoots and misses
and Pizziconi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes lV connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pizziconi dives in for a single leg takedown but Tepes lV sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tepes lV misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tepes lV is pressed up against the cage. Pizziconi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tepes lV down to the mat. Tepes lV avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pizziconi shoots in and gets a takedown into Tepes lV's guard.
Pizziconi won't allow Tepes lV to sweep him here.
Tepes lV is trying to control the position but Pizziconi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi looking to sit in guard and control but Tepes lV gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tepes lV looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi controlling the position.
Pizziconi is trying to keep Tepes lV in close.
Tepes lV content to stall in guard here.
Tepes lV working some strikes from top position.
Tepes lV stands up over Pizziconi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tepes lV working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pizziconi is adopting a defensive guard.
Tepes lV is in close to Pizziconi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tepes lV slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tepes lV pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pizziconi is keeping the position for now.
Pizziconi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tepes lV doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tepes lV manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tepes lV controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes lV showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice jab there from Tepes lV.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tepes lV sprawls well. Tepes lV wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pizziconi goes for a double leg but Tepes lV avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tepes lV continues to drive forward.
Pizziconi has hold of one of Tepes lV's legs. Tepes lV is fighting the takedown attempt but Pizziconi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tepes lV controlling the position.
Tepes lV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes lV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes lV manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pizziconi manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tepes lV trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Tepes lV trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tepes lV's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pizziconi managing to control the position.
Pizziconi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tepes lV is looking to work some ground and pound but Pizziconi has wrist control.
Pizziconi has Tepes lV pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tepes lV's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pizziconi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes lV is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tepes lV walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pizziconi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pizziconi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tepes lV sprawls and moves away.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tepes lV napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pizziconi controlling the position from side mount.
Tepes lV is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV sneaks back into half guard.
Pizziconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pizziconi slips a nice elbow through Tepes lV's hands, connecting with Tepes lV's forehead.
Tepes lV wants to control but Pizziconi is keeping busy.
Pizziconi trying to control the pace.
Tepes lV is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pizziconi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pizziconi looks to land a strike but Tepes lV avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tepes lV is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes lV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tepes lV working a defensive guard here.
Pizziconi is fighting to break Tepes lV's control of his arms but Tepes lV is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pizziconi with a flurry of punches that miss.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmany Pizziconi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pizziconi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmany Pizziconi!
A less than humble Osmany Pizziconi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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