|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Cabbanas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Pagnotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabbanas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Those About To Rock, (We Salute You) - AC/DC. Pagnotto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Very Ape - Nirvana. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
20
170 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
|
171 cm
24
181 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Diego Cabbanas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Pagnotto!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagnotto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cabbanas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pagnotto swivels and escapes.
Pagnotto tries to clinch but Cabbanas moves out of range.
Pagnotto is looking to clinch.
Pagnotto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pagnotto doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabbanas circles away.
Pagnotto fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabbanas throws a hook but Pagnotto blocks it.
Pagnotto wants to clinch up but Cabbanas keeps it at a distance.
Pagnotto moves away from the strike by Cabbanas.
Pagnotto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabbanas.
Nino Pagnotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnotto tries to clinch up but Cabbanas circles away and keeps his distance.
Cabbanas swats away the attempt to clinch by Pagnotto.
Pagnotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pagnotto is looking to clinch.
Cabbanas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pagnotto has closed the distance and engaged Cabbanas in a clinch.
Cabbanas gets control of Pagnotto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cabbanas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cabbanas keeping moving, preventing Pagnotto from controlling successfully.
Pagnotto 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.
Pagnotto tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabbanas is retaining full guard.
Pagnotto 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.
Cabbanas keeping moving, preventing Pagnotto from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nino Pagnotto.
A big right from Cabbanas misses.
Cabbanas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pagnotto tries to clinch but Cabbanas is having none of it.
Pagnotto moves in looking to clinch but Cabbanas pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cabbanas.
Cabbanas keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Cabbanas blocks the low kick.
Pagnotto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pagnotto wants to clinch.
Pagnotto misses with a double jab
and Cabbanas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pagnotto throws a head kick but Cabbanas moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pagnotto darts in trying to clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Cabbanas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pagnotto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pagnotto darts in trying to clinch
and Cabbanas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pagnotto tries to clinch up
and Cabbanas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pagnotto looks to clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a stiff right hand.
Pagnotto closes the distance but Cabbanas moves to the side
and Cabbanas counters with a series of strikes. Pagnotto will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnotto wants to clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a left to the body.
Pagnotto tries to clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pagnotto wants to clinch but Cabbanas slips to the side
and Cabbanas counters with a left to the body.
Pagnotto wants to clinch but Cabbanas slips to the side
and Cabbanas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pagnotto clinches but Cabbanas breaks the clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a straight right hand.
Pagnotto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diego Cabbanas is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbanas cracks Pagnotto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cabbanas shoots in but Pagnotto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pagnotto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabbanas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Cabbanas. That snapped Pagnotto's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabbanas throws a shot from downtown. Pagnotto moves away and avoids it.
Pagnotto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cabbanas counters with a right hand to the body.
Pagnotto is breathing heavily.
Pagnotto closes the distance but Cabbanas moves to the side
and Cabbanas counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Cabbanas misses.
Pagnotto wants to clinch but Cabbanas slips to the side
and Cabbanas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabbanas throws a hook but Pagnotto blocks it.
Cabbanas misses with a looping right.
Pagnotto closes the distance but Cabbanas moves to the side
and Cabbanas counters with a right hand to the body.
Cabbanas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pagnotto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pagnotto tries to clinch up
and Cabbanas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbanas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cabbanas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabbanas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cabbanas counters with a series of strikes. Pagnotto will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabbanas sizes up Pagnotto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Cabbanas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pagnotto tries to clinch up
and Cabbanas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pagnotto looks to clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a stiff right hand.
Pagnotto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Pagnotto.
Cabbanas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cabbanas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbanas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pagnotto moves away.
Pagnotto tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Cabbanas counter with a right hand.
Pagnotto is looking to land body kicks.
Cabbanas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pagnotto tries to clinch up
and Cabbanas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pagnotto tries to clinch but Cabbanas moves away
and Cabbanas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pagnotto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pagnotto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbanas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cabbanas counters with a straight right hand.
Pagnotto misses with a combination
and Cabbanas counters with a three punch combo that has Pagnotto backing up. Pagnotto nods at Cabbanas to acknowledge the strikes.
Nino Pagnotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pagnotto wants to clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto tries to clinch but Cabbanas moves away
and Cabbanas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pagnotto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cabbanas circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Cabbanas counter with a right hand.
Pagnotto tries to clinch up
and Cabbanas counters with a three punch combo that has Pagnotto backing up. Pagnotto nods at Cabbanas to acknowledge the strikes.
Pagnotto darts in trying to clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto wants to clinch but Cabbanas slips to the side
and Cabbanas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pagnotto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabbanas connects with a single shot there.
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!
Pagnotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabbanas.
Pagnotto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cabbanas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pagnotto darts in trying to clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Cabbanas there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Cabbanas clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cabbanas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pagnotto.
Cabbanas swinging wildly here.
Pagnotto tries to clinch up
and Cabbanas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabbanas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pagnotto can do to turn this around?
Pagnotto wants to clinch
and Pagnotto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnotto wants to clinch but Cabbanas slips to the side
and Cabbanas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cabbanas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pagnotto!
Pagnotto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnotto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cabbanas keeping moving, preventing Pagnotto from controlling successfully.
Pagnotto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cabbanas wants to control but Pagnotto passes easily into half guard.
Pagnotto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cabbanas reverses the position - he's now on top in Pagnotto's guard.
Cabbanas postures up in Pagnotto's guard and throws a big left but Pagnotto blocks it.
Cabbanas being controlled here momentarily.
Cabbanas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pagnotto dives on top into guard.
Pagnotto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto landing some decent shots from guard.
Pagnotto wants to control from the top but Cabbanas keeps moving.
Cabbanas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pagnotto controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cabbanas is pulling down on Pagnotto's head. It's preventing any offense from Pagnotto, at least for the moment.
Pagnotto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Cabbanas had his way with Nino Pagnotto in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pagnotto looks to clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pagnotto thinking.
Pagnotto tries to clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pagnotto looks to clinch
letting Cabbanas counter with a right hand.
Pagnotto closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Cabbanas to counter with a crisp jab.
Pagnotto ducks right into an uppercut from Cabbanas.
Pagnotto closes the distance but Cabbanas moves to the side
and Cabbanas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnotto clinches but Cabbanas breaks the clinch
and Cabbanas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pagnotto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pagnotto wants to clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a stiff right hand.
Pagnotto wants to clinch but Cabbanas slips to the side
and Cabbanas counters with a stiff right hand.
Pagnotto wants to clinch
enabling Cabbanas to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabbanas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cabbanas lands a nice hook to Pagnotto's body. Pagnotto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbanas lands a nice hook to Pagnotto's body. Pagnotto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cabbanas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cabbanas lands with a good body shot.
Cabbanas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabbanas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabbanas looks to land a left hand but Pagnotto moved out of range nicely.
Pagnotto tries to clinch up
and Cabbanas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cabbanas counters with a nice uppercut.
Nino Pagnotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabbanas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pagnotto closes the distance but Cabbanas moves to the side
and Cabbanas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto tries to clinch
and Cabbanas counters with a shoot takedown. Pagnotto fights it but they end up in guard.
Pagnotto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabbanas.
Cabbanas lands a couple of digs.
Cabbanas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cabbanas tries to free his leg and advance position but Pagnotto is retaining full guard.
Cabbanas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pagnotto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cabbanas, into his guard.
Pagnotto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cabbanas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cabbanas has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Cabbanas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabbanas, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:42
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:42
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Cabbanas!
Diego Cabbanas retains his welterweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
67% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
