PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Macaco (ranked 976 p4p, 662 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 137 p4p, 92 weight class). Macaco comes to the cage accompanied by Canâ€™t Touch This. Osmany Pizziconi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Macaco
vs
Pizziconi

185 cm
23
186
6 - 1 - 0

186 cm
30
180
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
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BJJ Red Belt
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Macaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macaco connects with a jab.
Pizziconi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Macaco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Macaco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Macaco throws a low kick but Pizziconi moves out of range easily.
Macaco throws a leg kick but Pizziconi checks it.
Pizziconi ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.

Pizziconi shoots in and gets a takedown into Macaco's guard.

Macaco has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pizziconi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've been told by Macaco's head coaches at RBB Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macaco throws a lazy right hand but Pizziconi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pizziconi darts in looking for a takedown but Macaco gets double underhooks and turns Pizziconi into the cage.
Diego Macaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi shoots for a takedown but Macaco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macaco throws a hook to the side of Pizziconi's head but Pizziconi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pizziconi scores with a takedown into Macaco's guard.
Pizziconi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macaco being controlled here, momentarily.
Macaco keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard.
Pizziconi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Macaco trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi postures up in Macaco's guard and throws a big left but Macaco blocks it.
Pizziconi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Macaco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Pizziconi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pizziconi wants to control but Macaco is keeping him busy.
Pizziconi prevents Macaco from standing back up.
Macaco taking some punishment here, with Pizziconi in his half guard.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Macaco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pizziconi throwing shots but Macaco is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi trying to control the pace.
Pizziconi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Pizziconi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pizziconi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Macaco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pizziconi wants to control but Macaco is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macaco has hold of Pizziconi's hands but Pizziconi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi stalling.
Macaco pushes Pizziconi off looking to stand but Pizziconi dives back in and keeps control.

Macaco makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Macaco thows a leg kick but Pizziconi checks it

and Pizziconi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Macaco regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pizziconi.

Macaco manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pizziconi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pizziconi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Macaco appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Macaco throws a big shot that misses.
Pizziconi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pizziconi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Macaco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Macaco thumps Pizziconi with a low kick.
Macaco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pizziconi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macaco lands a nice shot that snaps Pizziconi's head back.
Macaco cracks Pizziconi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Macaco misses with a low kick.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt - Macaco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Pizziconi has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi looking for a takedown.
Pizziconi blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macaco stops a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Diego Macaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Macaco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macaco throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaco struggles to land a body shot inside as Pizziconi controls his hands.
Macaco scores with a shoulder strike.

Pizziconi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pizziconi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Macaco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pizziconi shoots in for a double leg but Macaco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macaco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pizziconi wants to counter with a clinch but Macaco pushes him away.
Good shot there by Macaco.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macaco is fending him off so far but Pizziconi persists. Nope, Macaco circles away and we're back to standing.

Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches.
Macaco gets underhooks to prevent Pizziconi's takedown attempt.
Macaco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macaco gets through Pizziconi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pizziconi blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Pizziconi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macaco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Macaco stops a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Macaco misses with an elbow over the top.
Macaco lands an elbow inside that Pizziconi shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macaco pushes Pizziconi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macaco misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Macaco.

Pizziconi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Macaco regains guard.
Pizziconi throwing strikes from guard but Macaco blocks nicely.
Macaco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pizziconi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Macaco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macaco is looking to stand up but Pizziconi isn't so interested in that idea.

Macaco manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Pizziconi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Macaco to the mat! Macaco manages to get full guard.

Macaco manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Macaco as he connects with a hook.
Pizziconi moves away from the strike by Macaco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macaco defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macaco stuffs the takedown.
Diego Macaco is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Macaco.
Macaco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Macaco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pizziconi shoots for a takedown but Macaco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macaco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pizziconi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Macaco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pizziconi moves out of range of the leg kick from Macaco.
Macaco tries a low kick but Pizziconi avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Macaco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Macaco tries to sprawl but Pizziconi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pizziconi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Macaco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Macaco has hold of Pizziconi's hands but Pizziconi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Macaco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi stops Macaco from getting back to his feet.
Pizziconi not doing much here.
Macaco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pizziconi is working for a submission of some sort.
Macaco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Macaco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pizziconi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Pizziconi seems to be working for a kimura but Macaco defends the submission attempt.
Macaco is trying to stand up here but Pizziconi is controlling him well.
Macaco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown but Macaco circles away easily
and Macaco counters with a nice uppercut.

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.
Pizziconi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Macaco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Pizziconi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pizziconi blocks the elbow strike.

Pizziconi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macaco misses with an uppercut. Pizziconi saw that one coming.
Macaco throws a hook but Pizziconi avoids it easily.
Macaco stuffs the takedown.
Diego Macaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Macaco lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pizziconi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pizziconi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown but Macaco sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pizziconi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Macaco is wriggling around but Pizziconi manages to pass to half guard.

Nice strikes from Pizziconi there.
Pizziconi thows a huge punch but Macaco dodges it nicely.
Pizziconi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Macaco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Pizziconi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pizziconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Macaco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macaco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Pizziconi seems to be looking for submissions.
Macaco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Macaco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi is looking to advance position but Macaco won't allow it.
Pizziconi is keen to just control but Macaco is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osmany Pizziconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macaco 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Macaco!
A very excited looking Diego Macaco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.