PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Von Schlager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Piscopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piscopo has chosen He's Carl Lewis as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Von Schlager
vs
Piscopo

170 cm
22
150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

173 cm
29
155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dieter Von Schlager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Piscopo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piscopo shoots in but no luck this time.
Von Schlager throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Schlager connects with a solid leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Piscopo.
Piscopo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Schlager but Von Schlager pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dieter Von Schlager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Piscopo.
Von Schlager thows a body shot but no joy.
Piscopo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Piscopo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Piscopo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Von Schlager counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Piscopo tries for a takedown but Von Schlager circles away easily
and Von Schlager counters with a body kick that stops Piscopo in his tracks momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Schlager throws a wild body kick that Piscopo sees coming a mile off.
Piscopo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Schlager swivels and escapes.
Piscopo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Schlager's waist but Von Schlager gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Piscopo off to one side.
Von Schlager pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice sprawl there from Von Schlager as Piscopo shoots in.
Piscopo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Schlager avoids it really well and circles away.
Von Schlager motions for Piscopo to come forward. Von Schlager throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Piscopo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dieter Von Schlager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo shoots in but no luck this time.
Von Schlager attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Piscopo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Von Schlager buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Piscopo walks into a left hand.
Von Schlager stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Schlager wants it to stay on the feet.
Von Schlager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piscopo.
Von Schlager scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Piscopo scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Von Schlager avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Schlager, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Schlager throws a low kick but Piscopo avoids it.
Von Schlager fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Piscopo is out of range.
Piscopo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Schlager connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Von Schlager displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Piscopo.
Nice takedown defense from Von Schlager. No joy for Piscopo on that attempt.
Piscopo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Schlager sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Von Schlager there.
Von Schlager sizes up Piscopo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Piscopo looks to land a combination but Von Schlager avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Schlager scoring well with a low kick there.
Dieter Von Schlager is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Schlager misses with a low kick.
Piscopo misses with a takedown attempt - Von Schlager sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Von Schlager works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Von Schlager throws a wild body kick that Piscopo sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Piscopo.
Piscopo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piscopo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Schlager sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Von Schlager dominated that round.
That's time! Von Schlager's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Piscopo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Piscopo has his takedown stuffed
and Von Schlager counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Schlager stuffs the takedown attempt from Piscopo. Piscopo gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Schlager is looking to slow Piscopo down with leg kicks.
Piscopo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Schlager swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Schlager. That's going to slow Piscopo down.
Piscopo throws a series of punches but Von Schlager moves out of range.
Piscopo fails with a takedown attempt.
Dieter Von Schlager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Piscopo.
Von Schlager throws a push kick but Piscopo slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Von Schlager.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Schlager.
Piscopo fails with a takedown attempt.
Piscopo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Von Schlager counters with a nice leg kick.
Piscopo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Von Schlager defends it nicely.
Von Schlager connects with an inside leg kick.
Joe Piscopo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo takes a swing at Von Schlager's ribcage but misses.
Piscopo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Schlager.
Von Schlager throws out a leg kick but Piscopo moves out of range and Von Schlager only half commits.
Von Schlager throws a solid leg kick but Piscopo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Von Schlager.
Horrible takedown by Piscopo or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Schlager which made him look bad.
Von Schlager lands a head shot.
Piscopo shoots and misses
and Von Schlager counters with an outside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Piscopo.
Piscopo moves in looking to clinch but Von Schlager pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo checks a leg kick.
Von Schlager goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crunch! Von Schlager slams his shin into Piscopo's torso.
Von Schlager misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Schlager swats away the attempt to clinch by Piscopo.
Von Schlager goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Piscopo moves out of range of the body kick from Von Schlager.
Von Schlager ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Von Schlager.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piscopo misses with a body kick.
Von Schlager misses with a head kick.
Piscopo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Von Schlager throws out a leg kick but Piscopo moves out of range and Von Schlager only half commits.
Piscopo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Von Schlager connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Schlager misses with a low kick as Piscopo jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piscopo lands a jab.
Piscopo moves out of range of the body kick from Von Schlager.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Von Schlager dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Piscopo has Von Schlager up against the cage in a clinch.

Von Schlager decides to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Piscopo wants to get up but he can't break Von Schlager's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Von Schlager wants to sweep here but Piscopo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piscopo wants to stand but Von Schlager is controlling his posture from full guard.
Piscopo trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Schlager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Piscopo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Piscopo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Piscopo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Schlager sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Schlager tries to land a front kick but Piscopo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Piscopo tries for a takedown but Von Schlager sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dieter Von Schlager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Piscopo.
Von Schlager wants to land a leg kick but Piscopo is out of range.
Von Schlager stuffs the takedown attempt from Piscopo. Piscopo gets slowly back to his feet.
Piscopo moves out of range of the body kick from Von Schlager.
Dieter Von Schlager is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Schlager feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Piscopo's calf.
Piscopo misses with a takedown attempt
and Von Schlager counters with a nice uppercut.
Piscopo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Piscopo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Piscopo shoots in for a double leg but Von Schlager sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Piscopo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Von Schlager counters with a body kick.
Von Schlager missing with a left hand there. Piscopo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piscopo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Von Schlager is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Piscopo.
Von Schlager fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piscopo.
Von Schlager thows a body shot but no joy.
Von Schlager thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Piscopo if he has to take too many more of those.
Piscopo walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Schlager swings for the body but Piscopo moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Piscopo.
Piscopo fails with the takedown
and Von Schlager counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Von Schlager.
Piscopo fails with the takedown
and Von Schlager counters with a nice leg kick.
Von Schlager just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Von Schlager. No joy for Piscopo on that attempt.
Von Schlager thuds a left hand into Piscopo's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Schlager delivers a nice body kick.
Von Schlager fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piscopo manages to avoid it.
Von Schlager thuds his shin into the meat of Piscopo's side.
Von Schlager lands with a nice body punch.
Von Schlager looks for the body kick but Piscopo saw that one coming.
Piscopo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Piscopo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Schlager sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe Piscopo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Schlager lands a head kick!
Von Schlager lands a leg kick that knocks Piscopo off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dieter Von Schlager showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Schlager, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Von Schlager!