PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Vercetti (ranked 1539 p4p, 1545 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 218 p4p, 221 weight class). Vercetti comes to the cage accompanied by Vice City. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vercetti
vs
Pizziconi

182 cm
24
174
6 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
180
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Seventh Circle Clothing

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Vercetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pizziconi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pizziconi lands in his opponent's guard.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vercetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pizziconi postures up and lands a big shot to Vercetti's brow.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
Pizziconi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pizziconi throws a big elbow that misses.
Pizziconi connects with a couple of short punches.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
Pizziconi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pizziconi throwing strikes from guard but Vercetti blocks nicely.
Vercetti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pizziconi is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vercetti keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Vercetti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pizziconi landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vercetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pizziconi passes into half guard.
Vercetti won't allow Pizziconi to pass to mount.
Pizziconi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vercetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pizziconi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pizziconi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pizziconi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pizziconi postures up and lands a big shot to Vercetti's brow.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vercetti 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Vercetti. Those never looked like landing.
Pizziconi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.
Pizziconi shoots for a double leg takedown but Vercetti sprawls well. He's pushed Pizziconi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tommy Vercetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi fails with the takedown.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Vercetti does it's job there.
Vercetti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck for Pizziconi with that takedown attempt.
Vercetti throwing a counter right hand but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osmany Pizziconi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pizziconi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vercetti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pizziconi somewhat.
Pizziconi staying out of range there.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Pizziconi moves away and avoids it.
Pizziconi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt - Vercetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Vercetti misses its intended target.
Pizziconi goes for a double leg but Vercetti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vercetti continues to drive forward.
Tommy Vercetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Vercetti lands with a right hand.
Vercetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vercetti is fending him off so far but Pizziconi persists. Nope, Vercetti circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vercetti missing with a left hand there. Pizziconi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vercetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pizziconi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vercetti avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pizziconi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pizziconi scoring with punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti keeps Pizziconi under control for a moment.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but Vercetti manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pizziconi can't do much from the bottom here.
Vercetti wants to control for a moment but Pizziconi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pizziconi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vercetti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vercetti's back!
Pizziconi misses with an elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is punishing Vercetti with strikes - can he finish him?!
Pizziconi throwing sloppy strikes.
Pizziconi is looking to control Vercetti but Vercetti is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vercetti covering up well and avoiding damage.

Pizziconi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vercetti is defending well though. Pizziconi let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi is landing with strikes. Vercetti can't take much more of this.
Pizziconi tries to get the hooks in deep but Vercetti pushed the leg off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pizziconi.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pizziconi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Pizziconi misses with punches from the back.

Pizziconi looking for the choke from the back.
Vercetti trying to control the hands but Pizziconi won't let him.
Pizziconi throwing sloppy strikes.
Pizziconi tries to keep control of the position but Vercetti is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vercetti doesn't escape.
Pizziconi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pizziconi wants to control but Vercetti is keeping busy.
Even with his hooks in, Pizziconi manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pizziconi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Pizziconi tightening his grip on Vercetti, looking for the choke.
Well, with Pizziconi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vercetti is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Pizziconi trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osmany Pizziconi 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Vercetti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pizziconi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pizziconi being controlled here momentarily.
Vercetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pizziconi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pizziconi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pizziconi throws a big right hand that misses.
Pizziconi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Vercetti has wrist control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Pizziconi gets the takedown into side control.

Pizziconi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vercetti defending against the ground and pound.
Vercetti parries the strikes from Pizziconi easily there. Pizziconi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vercetti to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Pizziconi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vercetti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vercetti keeps working.
Pizziconi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vercetti being controlled for a moment.
Osmany Pizziconi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pizziconi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pizziconi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vercetti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi just content to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tommy Vercetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pizziconi moves forwards but Vercetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice sprawl there from Vercetti as Pizziconi shoots in.
Pizziconi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Vercetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.

Pizziconi scores with a takedown into Vercetti's guard.
Pizziconi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pizziconi trying to control but Vercetti is working from the bottom.
Tommy Vercetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vercetti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vercetti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pizziconi controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osmany Pizziconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pizziconi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmany Pizziconi!
Osmany Pizziconi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.