PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juberto Pieropan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pieropan comes to the cage accompanied by Titanium. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Pieropan
vs
Wagner

192 cm
29
275 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

182 cm
27
180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

****160Q Energy for $150****

Happy Pills 159Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juberto Pieropan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Pieropan misses the target.
Wagner defending well as Pieropan loads up on a big left hand.
Kurt Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Pieropan as Wagner shoots in.
Pieropan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wagner shoots in but no luck this time.

Wagner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pieropan to the ground. Wagner is now in Pieropan's guard.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wagner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pieropan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wagner postures up and lands a big shot to Pieropan's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wagner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wagner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pieropan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wagner.
Wagner throws a big right hand that misses.
Wagner throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieropan keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass.
Wagner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wagner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wagner cracks Pieropan with a solid left hand.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pieropan is trying to control the position but Wagner postures up.
Pieropan wants to sweep here but Wagner controlling him for the moment.
Wagner throws a big right hand that misses.
Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pieropan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wagner on the ground.
Wagner stopping the sweep attempt from Pieropan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wagner postures up in Pieropan's guard and throws a big left but Pieropan blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner throws a big right hand that misses.
Wagner is looking to work some ground and pound but Pieropan has wrist control.
Wagner postures up in Pieropan's guard and throws a big left but Pieropan blocks it.
Wagner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wagner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wagner is looking to work some ground and pound but Pieropan has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pieropan pulls Wagner in close to his closed guard and prevents Wagner from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner distracts Pieropan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pieropan trying to keep a closed guard but Wagner is proving a slippery customer.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pieropan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wagner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pieropan's head.
Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wagner throws a big right hand that misses.
Pieropan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.
Wagner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wagner stands up over Pieropan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wagner throws an elbow that misses. Pieropan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wagner's guard. Nice move by Pieropan!
Wagner is trying to keep Pieropan in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pieropan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Wagner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wagner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pieropan defends it nicely.
Pieropan throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pieropan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
Pieropan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagner is defended easily by Pieropan.
Juberto Pieropan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Wagner.
Pieropan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pieropan but Pieropan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wagner blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieropan stuffs the takedown.
A left lands for Pieropan.
Wagner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pieropan throws out the jab.
Wagner shoots in looking for a takedown. Pieropan tries to sprawl out of it but Wagner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pieropan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wagner misses with a takedown attempt - Pieropan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wagner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wagner.
Pieropan regains half guard, as Wagner was trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieropan is looking to improve his position.
Wagner thows a huge punch but Pieropan dodges it nicely.
Wagner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Pieropan gets full guard.
Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pieropan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wagner.
Wagner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wagner throwing strikes from guard but Pieropan blocks nicely.
Wagner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurt Wagner has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wagner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wagner is working Pieropan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wagner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pieropan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wagner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wagner postures up in Pieropan's guard and throws a big left but Pieropan blocks it.
Pieropan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wagner's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pieropan wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Wagner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieropan sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wagner is on top in guard.
Wagner throws a big right hand that misses.
Pieropan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pieropan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pieropan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wagner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wagner throws an elbow that misses. Pieropan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wagner's guard. Nice move by Pieropan!
Wagner wants to sweep here but Pieropan controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wagner closes the distance and clinches up with Pieropan, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes Pieropan against the cage but Pieropan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pieropan throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Wagner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner closes the distance and clinches up with Pieropan, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes Pieropan against the cage but Pieropan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juberto Pieropan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Wagner.
Wagner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wagner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Wagner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pieropan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Pieropan misses with a straight right.
A big left from Pieropan misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pieropan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wagner closes the distance and clinches up with Pieropan, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes Pieropan against the cage but Pieropan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagner is defended easily by Pieropan.
Wagner shoots in and drives through. Pieropan sprawls well.
Pieropan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Pieropan. Those never looked like landing.
Wagner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pieropan is fending him off so far but Wagner persists. Nope, Pieropan circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Pieropan as Wagner shoots in.
Wagner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pieropan tries to avoid it but Wagner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pieropan to the ground. Pieropan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pieropan.
Pieropan misses with an uppercut.
Wagner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pieropan circles away.
Wagner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pieropan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner shoots in looking for a takedown. Pieropan tries to sprawl out of it but Wagner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pieropan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pieropan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wagner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pieropan avoids it really well and circles away.
Juberto Pieropan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pieropan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pieropan lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieropan connects with a crisp jab.
Wagner shoots in for a double leg but Pieropan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pieropan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Wagner is rocked!
Pieropan stuffs the takedown attempt from Wagner. Wagner gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagner is still on wobbly legs! Can Pieropan finish him?
Pieropan throws a lazy right hand but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pieropan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pieropan weaves into range and cracks Wagner right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Wagner goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Pieropan is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juberto Pieropan!
Juberto Pieropan retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Juberto Pieropan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.