PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Pizetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brando Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pizetti comes to the cage accompanied by That's Amore. The crowd seem to be enjoying Weiss's choice of entrance music: Korn - Word Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pizetti
vs
Weiss

186 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Pizetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brando Weiss!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizetti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weiss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weiss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weiss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weiss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pizetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pizetti tries to clinch there but Weiss circles away.
Pizetti tries to clinch up but Weiss circles away and keeps his distance.
Weiss throws a head kick that misses.
Pizetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weiss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pizetti.
Weiss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pizetti. That did some damage!
Pizetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weiss to score with a decent uppercut.
Pizetti is looking to clinch but Weiss is avoiding it.
Pizetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pizetti tries to clinch there but Weiss circles away.

Weiss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weiss lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Weiss.
Weiss prevents the takedown attempt.
Pizetti is looking to break free of the clinch but Weiss has double underhooks.
Weiss digs a right hand into Pizetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pizetti's gas tank.
Weiss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Weiss.
Weiss lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizetti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Weiss.
Weiss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weiss scores with a shot to the side of Pizetti's head.
Nice body punch from Weiss - that landed with a thud.
Pizetti is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Weiss.
Weiss digs a right hand into Pizetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pizetti's gas tank.
Weiss scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weiss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weiss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weiss lands a body shot.
Weiss lands a right hand.
Weiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pizetti backwards.
A right hand to the body from Weiss.
A hook to the body from Weiss.
Weiss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weiss lands a right hand.
Weiss lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Weiss.
Weiss is leaning against Pizetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Weiss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pizetti backwards.
Weiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pizetti backwards.
Still in the clinch, Weiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pizetti is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weiss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Weiss.
Weiss works on Pizetti's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weiss cracks Pizetti with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Weiss.
Weiss lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Weiss.
Weiss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pizetti wants to get back to striking at distance but Weiss won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Weiss.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weiss.
Weiss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weiss lands with a short shot to the head.
Weiss is working Pizetti over against the cage.
Pizetti prevents the takedown attempt.
Weiss presses Pizetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weiss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Weiss.
Weiss digs a right hand into Pizetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pizetti's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weiss.
Weiss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weiss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weiss lands a shoulder strike.
Weiss scores with a hook to the body.
Weiss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weiss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Weiss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Weiss.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weiss.
Pizetti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weiss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Pizetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weiss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Weiss presses Pizetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weiss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weiss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pizettis head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weiss.
Weiss using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Weiss.
A right handed body shot lands from Weiss.
Weiss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weiss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pizetti taking a breather.
Pizetti looking for a takedown.
Weiss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pizetti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weiss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pizetti or not.
Weiss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weiss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pizetti or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weiss.
Weiss presses Pizetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weiss presses Pizetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weiss presses Pizetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Weiss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weiss works on Pizetti's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Weiss.
Weiss lands a body punch.
Weiss lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Weiss.
Weiss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pizetti wants to get back to striking at distance but Weiss won't allow it.
Weiss lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Weiss - that landed with a thud.
Weiss effectively controlling the action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Weiss.
Weiss cracks Pizetti with a nice body shot.
Weiss scores with a shot to the side of Pizetti's head.
Weiss lands with a light punch inside.
Weiss blocking some punches.
Pizetti is trying to force a seperation but Weiss has the dominant position.
A short right from Weiss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weiss pushes Pizetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weiss.
Weiss scores with a shoulder strike.
Weiss cracks Pizetti with a nice body shot.
Weiss lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brando Weiss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Weiss has Pizetti up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Weiss.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weiss.
Weiss pushes Pizetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Weiss.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weiss.
Pizetti tries to circle away but Weiss has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Weiss.
Weiss cracks Pizetti with a nice body shot.
Weiss lands a shot to the body.
Weiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pizetti backwards.
Weiss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weiss presses Pizetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weiss lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weiss.
Weiss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pizetti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weiss scores with a shoulder strike.
Weiss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Weiss.
Weiss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weiss works on Pizetti's body with a couple of short punches.
Pizetti tries to break the clinch but Weiss is controlling the position.
Weiss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pizetti backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Weiss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Weiss works on Pizetti's body with a couple of short punches.
Weiss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weiss is working Pizetti over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Weiss.
A short uppercut from Weiss.
Weiss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pizetti backwards.
Weiss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pizetti backwards.
Weiss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Pizetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pizetti wants to clinch

and Weiss moves into the clinch.
Weiss digs a right hand into Pizetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pizetti's gas tank.
Pizetti tries to break free but Weiss pushes him back against the cage.
Pizetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Weiss.
Weiss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Weiss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weiss lands a nice shot to the body.
Weiss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pizetti tries to throw a body punch but Weiss avoids it by throwing Pizetti back against the cage.
Pizetti blocks an elbow strike from Weiss.
Weiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pizetti backwards.
Pizetti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weiss just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Pizetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pizetti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Weiss stuns Pizetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weiss throws a right and a left that Pizetti avoids nicely.
Pizetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weiss lands a jab to the nose.
Brando Weiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pizetti shoots in for a takedown but Weiss shows good takedown defense.
Weiss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weiss lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Weiss.
Weiss lands a nice shot to the body.
Pizetti shoots in looking for a takedown. Weiss tries to sprawl out of it but Pizetti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weiss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Pizetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizetti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pizetti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pizetti's head.
Weiss throws a head kick but Pizetti moves out of range.
Pizetti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Weiss to counter with a crisp jab.
Pizetti shoots in for a double leg but Weiss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Weiss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pizetti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Weiss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Weiss. Beautiful body shot.
Weiss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pizetti doesn't seem bothered though.
Weiss stuns Pizetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brando Weiss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weiss throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weiss lands with a kick to the temple. Pizetti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Weiss does it's job there.
Nice body kick from Weiss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Weiss lands but Pizetti takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pizetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brando Weiss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weiss.
Weiss looks to land a combination but Pizetti avoids it well.
Frank Pizetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weiss connects with a right hand. Pizetti shakes it off.
Weiss scores with a head kick.
Pizetti tries to clinch but Weiss moves away
and Weiss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pizetti wants to clinch but Weiss slips to the side
and Pizetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pizetti shoots in for a takedown but Weiss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Weiss throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Weiss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weiss scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pizetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weiss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weiss lands a jab to Pizetti's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Weiss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brando Weiss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pizetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pizetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weiss scoring well with a low kick there.
Weiss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Weiss - that will leave a mark!
Pizetti tries for a takedown but Weiss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weiss thuds his shin into the meat of Pizetti's side.
Pizetti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Weiss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Weiss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weiss, as that shot connected.
Pizetti tries to clinch
and Weiss counters with a big head kick but Pizetti shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weiss lands a right hook to the body.
Weiss's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Weiss duly obliges.
Pizetti needs to keep his hands up - Weiss had a free shot at his head there.
Weiss throws a shot to the body.
Pizetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Weiss lands a jab-cross combination.
Weiss is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pizetti rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pizetti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weiss.
Weiss throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pizetti.

Weiss has managed to clinch.
Weiss lands a body shot.
Pizetti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weiss smiles and moves away.
Weiss sizes up Pizetti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Weiss with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Weiss rushes Pizetti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weiss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Weiss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pizetti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Weiss digs a right hand into Pizetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pizetti's gas tank.
Weiss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pizetti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weiss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Weiss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Weiss.
A shot in the inside from Weiss.
Pizetti goes for a takedown attempt but Weiss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Pizetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weiss thumps Pizetti with a low kick.
Weiss scores with a jab to the body.
Weiss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weiss throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pizetti tries to clinch up
and Weiss makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pizetti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Weiss counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pizetti ducks right into an uppercut from Weiss.
Nice takedown defense from Weiss. No joy for Pizetti on that attempt.

Weiss forces Pizetti back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Weiss.

Pizetti jumps into guard, dragging Weiss to the mat.
Weiss lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weiss thows a big elbow that misses.
Weiss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weiss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Weiss scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weiss prevents Pizetti from getting back to his feet.
Weiss tries to free his leg and advance position but Pizetti is retaining full guard.
Weiss keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pizetti's head.
Weiss throws a strike but Pizetti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizetti trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom.
Frank Pizetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Weiss is working an open guard so Pizetti takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Weiss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weiss 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 John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Weiss!