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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ping Petunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Piscopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piscopo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: He's Carl Lewis. Ping Petunia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ping Petunia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Piscopo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petunia shoots in and drives through. Piscopo sprawls well.
Petunia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Piscopo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petunia is in Piscopo's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Petunia tries to free his leg and advance position but Piscopo is retaining full guard.
Petunia being controlled here momentarily.
Piscopo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petunia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Piscopo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Piscopo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Piscopo!
An elbow from Piscopo crashes against the mat.
Petunia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petunia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Piscopo's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piscopo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petunia defending well though.
Petunia tries to roll over but Piscopo keeps him under control.
Petunia is working hard here to advance position.
Petunia is defending against the submission attempts here by Piscopo.
Piscopo controlling the pace.
Piscopo thows a huge punch but Petunia dodges it nicely.
Piscopo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piscopo is looking for a kimura here.
Petunia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petunia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petunia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petunia working a defensive guard here.
Piscopo won't allow Petunia to sweep him here.
Piscopo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petunia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Piscopo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petunia keeping moving, preventing Piscopo from controlling successfully.
Petunia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Piscopo.
Piscopo throwing strikes but missing.
Piscopo wants to pass the guard but Petunia is keeping the position.
Petunia wants to improve his position but instead Piscopo has moved into half guard.
Piscopo is looking for a kimura here.
Petunia is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petunia is looking to improve his position.
Petunia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petunia wants to improve his position but Piscopo is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piscopo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petunia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Piscopo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ping Petunia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Petunia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Piscopo misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petunia.
No joy there for Piscopo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Piscopo.
Piscopo takes the fight into the clinch.
Piscopo can't get the takedown.
Piscopo is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petunia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Piscopo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Piscopo looking to throw knees to the head but Petunia is blocking nicely.
Piscopo manages to break the clinch.
Petunia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ping Petunia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo cracks Petunia with a right hand to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petunia.
Piscopo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petunia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joe Piscopo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petunia shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Petunia or perhaps it was just good defense by Piscopo which made him look bad.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Piscopo throws a head kick but Petunia moves out of range.
Petunia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Piscopo pinned against the cage. Piscopo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petunia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Piscopo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Piscopo tries to close the distance and clinch but Petunia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Piscopo does no damage.
Petunia shoots in but Piscopo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Piscopo tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Piscopo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petunia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petunia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Piscopo counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ping Petunia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piscopo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Petunia to counter with a crisp jab.
Petunia slips a jab and a cross from Piscopo.
Petunia shoots in for a double leg but Piscopo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Piscopo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petunia dives in and grabs Piscopo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Piscopo pushes down on Petunia's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petunia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petunia with a poor takedown
and Piscopo counters with a series of strikes. Petunia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Piscopo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petunia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piscopo counters with a series of strikes. Petunia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Piscopo tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petunia swings widly with a right hand
and Piscopo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Petunia or perhaps it was just good defense by Piscopo which made him look bad.
Petunia misses with a takedown attempt - Piscopo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Piscopo moves in looking to clinch but Petunia pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petunia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petunia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Petunia is working for a submission of some sort.
Piscopo has his hands clasped together around Petunia's back. He's all about the action.
Petunia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Piscopo has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Piscopo really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petunia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Piscopo pinned against the cage. Piscopo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Piscopo connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petunia with a poor takedown
and Piscopo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piscopo fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piscopo lands a nice looking body kick.
Piscopo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petunia tries for a takedown but Piscopo circles away easily
and Piscopo counters with a left and a right that stings Petunia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ping Petunia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piscopo scores with a three punch combo!
Petunia with a poor takedown
and Piscopo counters with a head kick.
Joe Piscopo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Piscopo.
Piscopo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piscopo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petunia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Piscopo darts in and clinches Petunia up against the cage.
Piscopo gets underhooks to prevent Petunia's takedown attempt.
Petunia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piscopo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piscopo throws a series of strikes that have Petunia backpedaling.
Piscopo misses with a low kick as Petunia jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Piscopo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Piscopo finds it's way through Petunia's defenses.
Piscopo lands a two punch combo.
Petunia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piscopo counters with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petunia.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petunia shoots and misses
and Piscopo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Piscopo tries to bum rush Petunia with a series of wild strikes but Petunia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Piscopo dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Piscopo wants to clinch up but Petunia keeps it at a distance.
Piscopo lands a jab-cross combination.
Piscopo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Horrible takedown by Petunia or perhaps it was just good defense by Piscopo which made him look bad.
Horrible takedown by Petunia or perhaps it was just good defense by Piscopo which made him look bad.
Piscopo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petunia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piscopo counters with a three punch combo that has Petunia backing up. Petunia nods at Piscopo to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ping Petunia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piscopo tries to bum rush Petunia with a series of wild strikes but Petunia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petunia fails with the takedown
and Piscopo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Piscopo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petunia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo scores with a leg kick.
Piscopo swinging wildly here.
Petunia has his takedown stuffed
and Piscopo counters with a two punch combo.
Piscopo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petunia.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petunia is defended easily by Piscopo.
Piscopo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petunia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Piscopo's waist but Piscopo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petunia off to one side.
Petunia gets tackled into the cage by Piscopo. Piscopo maintains the clinch.
Piscopo gets control of Petunia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Piscopo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petunia won't allow Piscopo to get back to his feet.
Petunia looking to sit in guard and control but Piscopo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Piscopo trying to control but Petunia is working from the bottom.
Piscopo looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piscopo is pushing down on Petunia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petunia is fighting to maintain full guard but Piscopo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ping Petunia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Piscopo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Piscopo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Piscopo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Piscopo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Piscopo! Joe Piscopo retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Joe Piscopo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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