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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Somporn Metharom (ranked 1675 p4p, 1367 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 210 p4p, 182 weight class). Metharom comes to the cage accompanied by Porcelain - Moby. Somporn Metharom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Osmany Pizziconi's chin.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Pizziconi.
Metharom slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Metharom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch but Metharom is avoiding it.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metharom blocks a head kick by Pizziconi.
Metharom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metharom misses the jab.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Pizziconi moves out of range easily.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi has Metharom up against the cage in a clinch.
Metharom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Somporn Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi prevents Metharom from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom manages to break the clinch.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. Metharom tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Metharom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Pizziconi backs away, Metharom returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Metharom throws a leg kick but Pizziconi checks it.
Pizziconi throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Pizziconi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom throws a head kick but Pizziconi moves out of range.
Pizziconi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Somporn Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pizziconi has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom is trying to break free.
Metharom is trying to break the clinch but Pizziconi is controlling him.
Pizziconi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Metharom is trying to keep an underhook but Pizziconi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom wants to get back to full guard.
Metharom has his hands clasped together around Pizziconi's back. He's all about the action.
Metharom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pizziconi wants to pass the guard but Metharom is keeping the position.
Metharom pulls Pizziconi in close to prevent any damage.
Pizziconi working some strikes from top position.
Pizziconi won't allow Metharom to sweep him here.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Metharom trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Metharom controlling the position.
Pizziconi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pizziconi preventing the sweep.
Metharom seems keen to control Pizziconi's posture.
Metharom working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metharom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pizziconi is one step ahead there.
Pizziconi stops Metharom from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pizziconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metharom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pizziconi dives in for a single leg takedown but Metharom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pizziconi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Pizziconi goes for a double leg but Metharom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metharom continues to drive forward.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Metharom defends it nicely.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Pizziconi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
Metharom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Metharom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pizziconi shoots in for a double leg but Metharom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Metharom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Pizziconi.
Metharom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somporn Metharom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Metharom connects with a crisp jab.
Metharom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pizziconi avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Metharom defends it nicely.
Metharom thumps Pizziconi with a low kick.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Pizziconi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Pizziconi darts in looking for a takedown but Metharom gets double underhooks and turns Pizziconi into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Somporn Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Metharom connects with the punch.
Pizziconi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Metharom sprawls well initially but Pizziconi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Metharom pushes Pizziconi off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pizziconi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom throws a solid leg kick but Pizziconi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Metharom.
Somporn Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Pizziconi's head but Pizziconi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Pizziconi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Pizziconi's head but Pizziconi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pizziconi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Metharom's corner calls for a 1-2. Metharom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pizziconi. That did some damage!
Pizziconi doesn't manage to clinch there - Metharom circles away.
Pizziconi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pizziconi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metharom cracks Pizziconi with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Metharom coming out on top.
Metharom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pizziconi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Metharom throws a hook but Pizziconi avoids it easily.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pizziconi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pizziconi is looking to take a break and control but Metharom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Somporn Metharom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metharom being controlled for a moment.
Metharom struggling a bit here.
Metharom tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pizziconi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Metharom tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pizziconi easily slips into full mount!
Pizziconi scoring with strikes but Metharom is staying in there.
Metharom taking shots to the head.
Metharom wants to hold on but Pizziconi pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom is looking to get to half guard.
Metharom wants to control but Pizziconi is having none of it.
The referee warns Metharom that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pizziconi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Metharom is looking to escape.
Pizziconi content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi avoids the attempt from Metharom to control.
Metharom is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pizziconi landing strikes from the mount and Metharom is in trouble!
Metharom's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Metharom holds on to Pizziconi around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Metharom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metharom is bucking up trying to escape but Pizziconi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Somporn Metharom has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom really wants to buck Pizziconi off and get back to his feet.
Pizziconi working the ground and pound effectively.
Pizziconi won't let Metharom get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pizziconi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Metharom is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somporn Metharom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Somporn Metharom's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Metharom misses with a hook.
Pizziconi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Metharom slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pizziconi instigates a clinch.
Metharom prevents the takedown attempt.
Metharom working hard to break the clinch.
Pizziconi successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom advances position into side control!
Metharom advances nicely into full mount.
Metharom tries to control but Pizziconi wriggling away.
Pizziconi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom controlling his opponent.
Metharom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Metharom get's back to his feet.
Pizziconi clinches up with Metharom and pushes him back against the cage.
Metharom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pizziconi has Metharom pressed against the cage, preventing Metharom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pizziconi blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pizziconi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metharom.
Pizziconi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pizziconi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Metharom sprawls well. Metharom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Somporn Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Nice takedown defense from Metharom. No joy for Pizziconi on that attempt.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Pizziconi manages to avoid it.
Metharom lands a jab to Pizziconi's midsection.
Pizziconi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Pizziconi.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Pizziconi's head but Pizziconi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Pizziconi.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Pizziconi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metharom punishes Pizziconi's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metharom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pizziconi works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Metharom.
Pizziconi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pizziconi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Metharom counters with an outside leg kick.
Metharom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pizziconi will feel that in the morning.
Pizziconi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pizziconi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metharom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pizziconi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pizziconi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Pizziconi avoids them all with ease.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Pizziconi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pizziconi checks a leg kick.
Pizziconi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pizziconi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Metharom pushes Pizziconi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pizziconi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Metharom is trying to control Pizziconi's posture but Pizziconi avoids it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Metharom is trying to get back to half guard.
Somporn Metharom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pizziconi working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Somporn Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Metharom, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Somporn Metharom!
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energy
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hype
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