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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 1003 p4p, 1801 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 128 p4p, 205 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Bjurstrom misses.
Bjurstrom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bjurstrom feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Bjurstrom from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bjurstrom is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Pizziconi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pizziconi holds on and takes a little breather.
Pizziconi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjurstrom is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjurstrom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bjurstrom trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bjurstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pizziconi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bjurstrom avoids it really well and circles away.
Pizziconi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Bjurstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Pizziconi as he connects with a hook.
Bjurstrom stuffs the takedown.
Bjurstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizziconi walks into a straight right hand from Bjurstrom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi moves into the clinch successfully.
Pizziconi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bjurstrom smiles and moves away.
Marco Bjurstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bjurstrom as he avoids it easily.
Pizziconi lands with a nice combination. Bjurstrom backs away looking to recover.
Pizziconi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bjurstrom, pushing him back against the cage.
Pizziconi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bjurstrom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches.
Bjurstrom can't find room to land a body shot as Pizziconi controls the action.
Bjurstrom manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Bjurstrom misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjurstrom misses the target.
Bjurstrom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Pizziconi moves out of range easily.
Pizziconi unleashes a big counter combination but Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bjurstrom was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pizziconi wants to control but Bjurstrom postures up.
Bjurstrom working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pizziconi tries to buck Bjurstrom off but Bjurstrom is having none of it.
Pizziconi is still trying to improve position.
Bjurstrom trying to control the action but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bjurstrom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bjurstrom dips to his left and cracks Pizziconi with an uppercut!
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bjurstrom is trying to defend but Pizziconi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bjurstrom trying to control but Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bjurstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Pizziconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom wants to improve his position but Pizziconi is controlling well.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bjurstrom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bjurstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pizziconi is thwarting Bjurstrom's attempts to control the position.
Bjurstrom wants to get back to full guard but Pizziconi has passed into side control.
Pizziconi working the ground and pound from side control.
Pizziconi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pizziconi scoring with punches and elbows.
Bjurstrom is trying to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pizziconi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi landing a few strikes.
Pizziconi is chipping away with strikes.
Pizziconi landing strikes.
Bjurstrom tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi working away.
Bjurstrom is looking for a sweep.
Bjurstrom is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bjurstrom has hold of Pizziconi's hands but Pizziconi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pizziconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bjurstrom trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi controlling the action here.
Pizziconi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi winds up and cracks Bjurstrom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pizziconi is looking to take a break and control but Bjurstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pizziconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Pizziconi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Bjurstrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pizziconi is working away from the top position though.
Pizziconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bjurstrom is trying to maintain the position but Pizziconi is very close to passing his half guard.
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura here.
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. This is the final round!
Pizziconi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bjurstrom tries to avoid it but Pizziconi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bjurstrom to the ground. Bjurstrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Bjurstrom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Bjurstrom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marco Bjurstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Bjurstrom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pizziconi goes for a double leg but Bjurstrom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bjurstrom continues to drive forward.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Bjurstrom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bjurstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pizziconi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjurstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi shoots in but no luck this time.
Bjurstrom throws a big counter combination but Pizziconi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Bjurstrom misses.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Bjurstrom sizes up Pizziconi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bjurstrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjurstrom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pizziconi back to the cage. Bjurstrom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pizziconi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bjurstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi wants a takedown.
Bjurstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjurstrom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marco Bjurstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Pizziconi moves out of range.
Pizziconi slips a straight right by Bjurstrom.
Pizziconi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pizziconi shoots in and bounces Bjurstrom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom looking to control.
Bjurstrom looking for a guillotine here but Pizziconi defends easily.
Pizziconi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bjurstrom has his foot on Pizziconi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pizziconi works his way back into a safe position though.
Pizziconi wanted to stand there but Bjurstrom had control of the position.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pizziconi controls the pace.
Pizziconi throwing strikes from guard but Bjurstrom blocks nicely.
Pizziconi trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bjurstrom is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pizziconi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bjurstrom gets tackled into the cage by Pizziconi. Pizziconi maintains the clinch.
Bjurstrom can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi goes for a takedown attempt but Bjurstrom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Bjurstrom misses.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pizziconi misses with a low kick.
Bjurstrom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook.
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bjurstrom's waist but Bjurstrom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side.
Bjurstrom fails with a takedown attempt.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjurstrom swivels and escapes.
Pizziconi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bjurstrom drives through with a takedown into Pizziconi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bjurstrom has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pizziconi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bjurstrom is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pizziconi pulls down on the head and he's put Bjurstrom to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Osmany Pizziconi!
In his post fight interview, Osmany Pizziconi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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