PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Origen Alexandria (ranked 1492 p4p, 1337 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 199 p4p, 178 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Alexandria
vs
Pizziconi

175 cm
20
176
6 - 3 - 0

186 cm
24
180
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Origen Alexandria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandria leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Pizziconi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexandria on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexandria's guard now, I'm sure.

Alexandria has his feet on Pizziconi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Alexandria clinches with his opponent.
Pizziconi wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexandria manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pizziconi looking for a takedown.
Origen Alexandria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Alexandria misses with a body punch.
Pizziconi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alexandria pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexandria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Pizziconi jumps into guard, dragging Alexandria to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandria stays in close to Pizziconi's body and controls the position.
Alexandria has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Alexandria from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but Alexandria postures up.
Alexandria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexandria won't allow Pizziconi to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexandria content to stall in guard here.

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

Pizziconi drives through with a takedown into Alexandria's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pizziconi throws a strike but Alexandria rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Alexandria trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Alexandria is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alexandria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pizziconi for as long as he can get away with.
Alexandria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pizziconi, not yet.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Alexandria from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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.
Pizziconi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pizziconi is on top in guard.

Pizziconi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandria has Pizziconi pulled in close to control his posture.
Alexandria 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexandria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pizziconi controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Origen Alexandria dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Pizziconi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pizziconi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pizziconi shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexandria slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Origen Alexandria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pizziconi or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexandria, which made it look bad.
Alexandria throws a low kick but Pizziconi moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pizziconi or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexandria, which made it look bad.
Alexandria went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Alexandria rushes Pizziconi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandria stops a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandria smiles and moves away.
Origen Alexandria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexandria closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pizziconi to the mat! Pizziconi manages to get full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pizziconi holds on and takes a little breather.
Alexandria wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving.
Pizziconi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Alexandria avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pizziconi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Origen Alexandria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pizziconi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandria 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.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
Pizziconi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alexandria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Alexandria keeps moving.
Alexandria has momentary wrist control but Pizziconi slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexandria has wrist control.
Pizziconi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexandria moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice sprawl there from Alexandria as Pizziconi shoots in.
Alexandria looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pizziconi shoots in for a double leg but Alexandria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexandria throwing a counter right hand but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Alexandria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Alexandria on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexandria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pizziconi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexandria tries to avoid it but Pizziconi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexandria to the ground. Alexandria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pizziconi slips under a jab from Alexandria.
Alexandria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pizziconi. Pizziconi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexandria looks to score with a jab to the body but Pizziconi is just out of range.

Pizziconi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alexandria to the mat! Alexandria manages to get full guard.
Alexandria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandria avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pizziconi trying to control but Alexandria is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pizziconi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandria is trying to control the position but Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pizziconi with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Origen Alexandria dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pizziconi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexandria is fending him off so far but Pizziconi persists. Nope, Alexandria circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Pizziconi with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Alexandria. No joy for Pizziconi on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Alexandria on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Origen Alexandria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Alexandria ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexandria as he jumps to the side.
Pizziconi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alexandria sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pizziconi somewhat.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexandria sprawls well. Alexandria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pizziconi.
Alexandria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pizziconi shoots for a double leg takedown but Alexandria sprawls well. He's pushed Pizziconi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alexandria's waist but Alexandria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alexandria wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexandria throws a right and a left that Pizziconi avoids nicely.
Pizziconi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pizziconi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with Alexandria, looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes Alexandria against the cage but Alexandria circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexandria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pizziconi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexandria.

Alexandria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pizziconi, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandria lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pizziconi.
Pizziconi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexandria has a couple of punches blocked by Pizziconi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandria tries for a takedown but Pizziconi manages to get underhooks.
I was talking to Alexandria's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Alexandria wants the takedown. Pizziconi is fighting it off but Alexandria persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pizziconi's guard against the cage.
Alexandria wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving.
Alexandria is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pizziconi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alexandria preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexandria leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexandria connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pizziconi shoots in but Alexandria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexandria swivels and escapes.
As Pizziconi backs away, Alexandria returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Origen Alexandria is winning the standup battle so far.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexandria tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alexandria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexandria is looking to clinch but Pizziconi is avoiding it.
Alexandria tries to clinch up but Pizziconi circles away and keeps his distance.
Pizziconi shoots in but no luck this time.
Pizziconi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexandria counters with a nice uppercut.
Pizziconi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandria lands a slapping body shot.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizziconi shoots in and drives through. Alexandria sprawls well.
Alexandria scores with a jab.
Alexandria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pizziconi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Alexandria changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pizziconi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pizziconi is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Origen Alexandria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandria has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Origen Alexandria!
After winning the bout, Origen Alexandria thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.