PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Pierno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cardamom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierno's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Baha Men - Move It Like This. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pierno
vs
Cardamom

180 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
179 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pierno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Cardamom!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardamom throws a poor cross that misses
and Cardamom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pierno thuds his right hand into Cardamom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Pierno moves into range and clinches up with Cardamom.
Cardamom blocks a body shot from Pierno.
Pierno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardamom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardamom tries to work over Pierno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardamom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardamom misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardamom tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to Pierno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cardamom working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardamom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pierno's elbow.
Cardamom takes a shot to the head.
Pierno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardamom backwards.
Pierno prevents Cardamom from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardamom.
Pierno slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardamom can't find room to land a body shot as Pierno controls the action.
Pierno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pierno cracks Cardamom with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Pierno scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Pierno on the inside.
Cardamom misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pierno.
Pierno stalling.
Pierno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pierno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pierno.
Pierno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cardamom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pierno lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierno lands a nice uppercut.
Cardamom tries to work over Pierno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pierno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pierno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Pierno.
Pierno pushes Cardamom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierno has Cardamom pushed against the cage.
Cardamom is trying to stall.
Pierno effectively controlling the action here.
Cardamom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cardamom.
Cardamom has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pierno seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cardamom can turn it around.
Cardamom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pierno scores with a shot to the side of Cardamom's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Pierno.
Pierno stops a takedown attempt from Cardamom.
Pierno lands with a right to the head.
Pierno blocks an uppercut.
Pierno lands a left hand.
Pierno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardamom backwards.
Cardamom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardamom is trying to pull guard but Pierno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tim Pierno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Cardamom.
Pierno lands a right hand.
Cardamom misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Pierno.
Pierno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cardamom trying to control the position but instead, Pierno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cardamom into the cage.
Pierno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardamom backwards.
Pierno's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierno lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardamom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pierno.
Pierno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Max Cardamom has been cut.
Pierno lands a shoulder strike.
Pierno slowing the pace effectively.
Pierno blocks an elbow strike from Cardamom.
Pierno gets through Cardamom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pierno has Cardamom pressed against the cage.
Cardamom has a couple of punches blocked by Pierno.
Pierno will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cardamom up against the cage.
Pierno slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pierno for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Pierno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Cardamom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A left lands for Pierno.
Pierno throws a looping overhand right but Cardamom ducks down to avoid it.
Cardamom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pierno slaps away a takedown attempt from Cardamom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pierno lands a jab to Cardamom's midsection.
Cardamom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Cardamom catches Pierno right on the button with a cross.
Cardamom misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cardamom 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 Pierno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pierno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardamom.
Max Cardamom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierno lands with a good body shot.
Pierno slips a straight right by Cardamom.
Pierno tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cardamom manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Pierno.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pierno with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno thuds his right hand into Cardamom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cardamom ducks under a wild hook from Pierno.
Cardamom misses with a leg kick
and Pierno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cardamom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pierno's waist but Pierno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cardamom off to one side.
Cardamom cracks Pierno with a good jab.
Pierno lands a nice hook to Cardamom's body. Cardamom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cardamom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cardamom moves in looking to clinch but Pierno pushes him off.
Cardamom goes for a double leg but Pierno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pierno continues to drive forward.
Tim Pierno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Cardamom.
Cardamom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pierno lands a really nice looking cross but Cardamom seems unphased.
Pierno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardamom can do to turn this around?
Cardamom throws a right hand that misses
and Pierno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cardamom thinking.
Cardamom misses with a right hand
and Pierno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardamom missing with a left hand there. Pierno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardamom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pierno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pierno throws a hook but Cardamom blocks it.
Cardamom connects with the punch.
Pierno misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Cardamom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cardamom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierno.
Cardamom moves out of range as Pierno strikes.
Cardamom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierno stalks Cardamom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cardamom's face. Cardamom staggers backwards, shaken.
Pierno digs a good hook to Cardamom's body.
Pierno throws a shot from downtown. Cardamom moves away and avoids it.
Pierno's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pierno duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierno missing with a left hand there. Cardamom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Cardamom misses.
Cardamom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardamom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pierno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cardamom circles away quickly and effectively.
Cardamom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pierno with a body shot.
Cardamom fails to land the takedown.
Pierno scores with a hook.

Cardamom bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cardamom trying to control the position but Pierno is working away.
Cardamom tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pierno's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierno tries to bench press Cardamom off him but Cardamom keeps the position.
Pierno sneaks back into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cardamom is looking for a kimura but Pierno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardamom to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierno works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardamom postures up.
Cardamom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cardamom is stalling in the full guard.
Cardamom won't allow Pierno to sweep him here.
Pierno can't keep his opponent in guard - Cardamom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Pierno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Cardamom's cut.
That's time! Pierno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pierno cracks Cardamom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pierno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cardamom throws a body shot but no joy.
Pierno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pierno as he connects with a hook.
Cardamom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pierno's hands.
Pierno fails to land with a series of punches.
Cardamom throws out a counter right but Pierno avoids it with no problem.
Cardamom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pierno.
Cardamom misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Pierno.
Cardamom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardamom lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Pierno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardamom.
Cardamom looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierno is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardamom thows a leg kick but Pierno checks it

and Pierno counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pierno misses with a body punch.
Cardamom tries to stall but Pierno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cardamom swings wildly with an uppercut but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pierno lands a body punch.
Pierno slows down the pace here.
Pierno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pierno gets through Cardamom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardamom throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Pierno.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierno digs a right hand into Cardamom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardamom's gas tank.
Pierno lands a right hand.
Cardamom misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pierno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pierno manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pierno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardamom backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierno lands an uppercut.
Pierno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cardamom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierno lands with a left to the head.
Pierno dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cardamom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pierno after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Pierno.
Pierno lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardamom backwards.
Cardamom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierno is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tim Pierno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pierno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Pierno.
Cardamom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pierno taking a breather.
Pierno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pierno just leaning against Cardamom, taking a breather.
Pierno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierno leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardamom.
Pierno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Pierno.
Pierno lands a nice uppercut.
Pierno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardamom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Pierno.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierno.
Cardamom has a couple of punches blocked by Pierno.
Cardamom is trying to break the clinch but Pierno has him pressed against the cage.
Pierno just leaning against Cardamom, taking a breather.
Pierno lands with a right to the head.
Pierno lands a nice uppercut.
Cardamom looking to slow down the pace here.
Pierno digs a right hand into Cardamom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardamom's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Pierno clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Max Cardamom's cut.
That's time! Pierno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cardamom misses with a hook
and Pierno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pierno.
Pierno loads up on a big right hand but Cardamom slips the punch.
Cardamom throws out a counter right but Pierno avoids it with no problem.
Pierno lands with a good body shot.
Pierno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left and a right from Pierno both land. Nice combination.
Pierno lands a nice shot that snaps Cardamom's head back.

Pierno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pierno lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierno lands with a left to the head.
Pierno misses with a punch to the body.
Pierno scores with a hook to the body.
Pierno displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cardamom up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pierno.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardamom has Pierno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pierno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Pierno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pierno just leaning against Cardamom, taking a breather.
Pierno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pierno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cardamom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cardamom is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cardamom is working for takedown but Pierno is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pierno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Pierno.
Pierno leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Pierno on the inside.
Pierno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pierno slows down the pace here.
Pierno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardamom tries a body shot but Pierno blocks it.
Pierno slowing the pace effectively.
Pierno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierno taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pierno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pierno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tim Pierno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Cardamom.
Cardamom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pierno is pressed up against the cage. Cardamom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pierno down to the mat. Pierno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pierno lands a right hook to the body.
Pierno lands a really nice looking cross but Cardamom seems unphased.
Cardamom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierno scores with a jab. Cardamom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Pierno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cardamom is trying to drag Pierno to the mat but Pierno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pierno lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Pierno.
A right hook to the body lands for Pierno.
Cardamom tries to score a body lock takedown but Pierno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pierno lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardamom backwards.
Pierno presses Cardamom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pierno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardamom backwards.
Pierno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pierno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Pierno - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierno presses Cardamom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cardamom working aggressively here.
Pierno scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pierno taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pierno leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Pierno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pierno is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pierno - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cardamom is trying to drag Pierno to the mat but Pierno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pierno stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Pierno had his way with Max Cardamom in that round.
The cut man is working on Max Cardamom's cut.
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!

Cardamom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cardamom fails with a takedown attempt.
Pierno looks to land a right hand but Cardamom moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Pierno as Cardamom shoots in.
Pierno lands a jab to Cardamom's midsection.
Cardamom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pierno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cardamom at a distance.
Cardamom throws out a powerful jab.
Cardamom throws a body punch but Pierno moves out of range.
Pierno scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno leaves Cardamom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tim Pierno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Cardamom.
Cardamom is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cardamom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pierno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardamom misses the target.
Cardamom has his takedown stuffed

and Pierno counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pierno.
Pierno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierno is stalling here.
Pierno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cardamom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pierno is keeping busy.
Pierno is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierno pushes Cardamom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pierno stalling against the cage.
Pierno has Cardamom pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Pierno.
Pierno works Cardamom's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Cardamom.
Cardamom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cardamom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierno misses with a looping left.
Cardamom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardamom throws a body shot but no joy.
Pierno is looking to counter punch.
Cardamom looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierno is just out of range.
Pierno is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cardamom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pierno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pierno staying out of range there.
Pierno connects with a looping right hand.
Cardamom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierno.
Cardamom shoots in for a double leg but Pierno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pierno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardamom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pierno throws a hook but Cardamom avoids it easily.
Cardamom walks into a left hand.
Pierno throws a hook but Cardamom blocks it.
Pierno avoids the body shot from Cardamom.
Cardamom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardamom tries a quick counter leg kick but Pierno is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Cardamom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierno just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardamom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cardamom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierno was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardamom.
A punch lands to the side of Cardamom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardamom throws an off balance right hand
and Pierno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cardamom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pierno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pierno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardamom.
Max Cardamom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardamom misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Pierno.
Pierno jabs at Cardamom's body.
Cardamom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Pierno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pierno, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:44
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:44
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Pierno!
Tim Pierno is the new welterweight champion!
Tim Pierno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Max Cardamom stepped up to the mic, saying 'Suppose it be time for a pint then.'.