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D.E.C. 29: Pagnotto vs Tszyu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khal TD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TD kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Give it all. George Machine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khal TD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Machine!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. TD tries to avoid it but Machine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag TD to the ground. TD escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
TD tries to clinch up.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt - TD sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
TD does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
TD throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says TD as he avoids it easily.
Khal TD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Machine.
The fight stays on the outside here - TD looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says TD as he avoids it easily.
TD swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
TD closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from TD.
TD lands an elbow inside.
Machine is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. TD can't fight it off and eventually Machine manages to take the fight to the floor. TD looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
TD is trying to keep Machine in close.
TD looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TD lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machine!
TD lands with some strikes.
Machine is trying to escape the mount.
TD unloads with some shots from mount but Machine bucks and avoids them well.
Machine in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Machine is looking to get to half guard.
TD controlling the position easily from mount.
Machine sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Machine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is not content to let TD control the position.
TD works his foot free and advances to mount.
TD lands a nice shot to the head.
Machine tries to hold on but TD postures up.
Machine looks gassed!
TD fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TD landing strikes from the mount.
TD with a couple of short strikes.
TD breaks from Machine's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Machine tries to reverse the position but TD maintains control.
Machine tries to hold on but TD postures up.
TD trying to control but Machine is having none of it.
TD working for a guillotine from mount but Machine is in no mood to give up.
TD working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TD postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Machine looks a forlorn figure.
TD lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TD with the ground and pound from mount.
TD breaks from Machine's wrist control and lands an elbow.
TD lands a heavy elbow.
Machine taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
TD is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Machine can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
TD working Machine over with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
TD is in the full mount, landing strikes.
TD breaks from Machine's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal TD dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
TD dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machine. That did some damage!
TD tries to clinch up.
Machine has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by TD.
TD closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
TD crunches a lovely knee into Machine's ribcage.
TD scores a nice knee to the body.
TD landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
TD lands an elbow inside.
TD landing knees to the body.
TD scores with a knee to the head.
TD gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machine takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by TD.
TD tries to pull guard but Machine won't allow it.
Knees to the body from TD.
TD throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machine blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, TD throws an elbow but misses.
TD breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
TD is trying to buck Machine off.
TD being controlled for a moment.
Machine working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
TD manages to get back to half guard.
Machine is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from TD as he works his way to full guard.
TD tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TD working a defensive guard here.
TD wants to sweep but no luck.
TD is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
TD looking to slow down the pace here.
Machine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but TD pulls him back up using the underhooks.
TD pressing his opponent against the cage.
Machine is looking to break free of the clinch but TD has double underhooks.
Machine is trying to break the clinch but TD has him pressed against the cage.
TD landing knees to the head.
TD drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to stall but TD improves his position.
Machine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but TD pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khal TD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Machine.
TD crunches a lovely knee into Machine's ribcage.
TD lands an elbow just above Machine 's eye.
Machine tries to pull guard but TD holds him up against the cage and eventually Machine drops back down to his feet.
TD unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
TD breaks the clinch.
TD dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machine shoots in for a double leg but TD sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
TD clinches up with Machine and pushes him back against the cage.
TD tries to land knees in the clinch but Machine avoids the damage to the body.
TD fails to pull guard.
TD prevents Machine from breaking the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for TD.
TD lands a nice knee to the body.
TD tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine pulls guard successfully.
TD postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of TD, into his guard.
TD throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machine slips nicely into half guard.
TD won't allow Machine to pass to mount.
TD manages to get to full guard.
TD is trying to keep Machine in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal TD dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
TD throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Machine's head.
Machine fails to land the takedown.
Machine misses with a double jab.
Machine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
TD tries to clinch but Machine moves out of range.
TD scores with a spinning back kick!
TD gets a clinch.
TD breaks the clinch.
TD fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machine.
An inside leg kick lands from TD.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
TD tries a head kick but it misses.
TD lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
TD lands a high kick!
Khal TD is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine avoids the head kick by TD.
Some wild striking there from Machine.
TD goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
TD attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
TD lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machine fails with the takedown.
Khal TD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Machine.
A jab lands there for TD.
Machine scores a takedown into full mount!
Machine looking to control but TD is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine prevents TD from getting the reversal.
Machine with the ground and pound from mount.
TD tries to reverse the position but Machine maintains control.
Machine trying to control but TD is having none of it.
Machine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Machine landing strikes, looking to finish!
Machine avoids the attempt from TD to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine raining down shots from the mount!
TD is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machine wants to control the pace but TD is squirming around nicely.
TD throwing hammer fists to the chest of Machine. What's that going to do exactly?
Machine looking to control but TD is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
TD holds on to Machine around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
TD working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TD swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
TD keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Machine content just to control the position here.
TD working to try and regain half guard.
Machine landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khal TD showed his dominance in that final round.
Well TD 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khal TD!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Huecias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmond Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Huecias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edmond Honda!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huecias misses with the combination.
No joy there for Huecias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huecias throws a right and a left that Honda avoids nicely.
Huecias tries to land a front kick but Honda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Huecias.
Honda shoots in for a double leg but Huecias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Honda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Huecias circles away.
Honda moves out of range of the strikes.
Huecias stuffs the takedown.
Tony Huecias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmond Honda.
Honda tries to clinch up.
Honda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Honda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Honda winds up and cracks Huecias with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Huecias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Huecias had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Honda is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Huecias Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Honda's back instead.
Honda tries to roll but Huecias sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huecias is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Honda is defending well though. Huecias let's go of the attempt for now.
Huecias punches the canvas rather than the man.
Huecias is breathing heavily.
Honda tries to escape but Huecias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Honda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Huecias tries to stand but can't do so whilst Honda controls his leg.
Honda is trying to get back to full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Honda has eaten all the pies!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice combination there by Huecias.
Honda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Honda shoots in for a double leg but Huecias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Huecias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huecias looks to land a combination but Honda avoids it well.
Honda slips a jab and a cross from Huecias.
Huecias lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Honda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huecias.
Huecias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda.
Honda connects with a high kick.
Huecias scores with a decent looking hook.
Huecias misses with a series of wild punches.
Honda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Huecias!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huecias gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Honda throwing shots but Huecias is blocking nicely.
Huecias avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huecias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Honda tries to free his leg and advance position but Huecias is retaining full guard.
Honda is sitting in close to Huecias's body. Huecias has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Honda is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Honda is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Huecias.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Huecias!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samurai Moonwalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Decimus has chosen Vamos Campeon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samurai Moonwalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Decimus!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonwalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moonwalker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Decimus is fending him off so far but Moonwalker persists. Nope, Decimus circles away and we're back to standing.
Decimus tries to clinch up but Moonwalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Moonwalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Decimus is looking to slow Moonwalker down with leg kicks.
Decimus doesn't manage to clinch there - Moonwalker circles away.
Decimus stuffs the takedown attempt from Moonwalker. Moonwalker gets slowly back to his feet.
Decimus tries to clinch up.
Moonwalker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Decimus's waist but Decimus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moonwalker off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samurai Moonwalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decimus thows a body kick. Moonwalker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Moonwalker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Decimus's waist but Decimus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moonwalker off to one side.
Decimus stuffs the takedown.
Moonwalker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moonwalker avoids the head kick by Decimus.
Decimus wants to clinch.
Samurai Moonwalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moonwalker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Decimus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus tries to roll over but Moonwalker keeps him under control.
Decimus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moonwalker is looking for a kimura but Decimus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moonwalker to get the leverage.
Decimus is looking to control Moonwalker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Decimus avoid being mounted?
Decimus tries to roll over but Moonwalker keeps him under control.
Decimus is trying to stand up here but Moonwalker is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moonwalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moonwalker has a takedown stuffed.
Moonwalker fails with a takedown attempt.
Decimus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moonwalker shoots in looking for a takedown. Decimus tries to sprawl out of it but Moonwalker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Decimus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Decimus as Moonwalker shoots in.
Moonwalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moonwalker shoots for a double leg takedown but Decimus sprawls well. He's pushed Moonwalker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid body kick from Moonwalker.
Moonwalker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Decimus swivels and escapes.
Moonwalker is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moonwalker.
Moonwalker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moonwalker closes the distance and clinches up with Decimus, looking for a takedown. Moonwalker pushes Decimus against the cage but Decimus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Decimus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moonwalker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Decimus swivels and escapes.
Moonwalker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Decimus circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decimus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decimus tries to clinch up but Moonwalker circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonwalker misses with a low kick.
Decimus slips under a jab.
Decimus doesn't manage to clinch there - Moonwalker circles away.
Moonwalker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Decimus as he jumps to the side.
Decimus wants to clinch up but Moonwalker keeps it at a distance.
Moonwalker shoots in for a double leg but Decimus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Decimus as Moonwalker shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Decimus. No joy for Moonwalker on that attempt.
Decimus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moonwalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moonwalker closes the distance and clinches up with Decimus, looking for a takedown. Moonwalker pushes Decimus against the cage but Decimus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Decimus stuffs the takedown attempt from Moonwalker. Moonwalker gets slowly back to his feet.
Decimus tries to clinch there but Moonwalker circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Decimus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Decimus tries to clinch but Moonwalker is having none of it.
Decimus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moonwalker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moonwalker clinches up with Decimus and pushes him back against the cage.
Decimus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Decimus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Decimus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Decimus breaks from the clinch.
Moonwalker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moonwalker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Decimus swivels and escapes.
Moonwalker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samurai Moonwalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moonwalker blocks a head kick by Decimus.
Moonwalker tries for a takedown but Decimus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Decimus tries to clinch up but Moonwalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moonwalker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Decimus is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Moonwalker pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonwalker trying to pass the guard but Decimus defending well.
Moonwalker is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Decimus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Decimus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moonwalker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moonwalker is looking for a kimura here.
Moonwalker trying to advance position but Decimus counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Decimus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moonwalker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moonwalker slips nicely into half guard.
Decimus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Decimus is looking to escape.
Moonwalker is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Decimus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moonwalker is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonwalker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moonwalker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moonwalker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Decimus tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Moonwalker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samurai Moonwalker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Merriweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merriweather kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Change. Vandelay has chosen sizzla - solid as a rock as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wanderlei Merriweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Art Vandelay!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merriweather misses with a wild combination.
Merriweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vandelay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Merriweather on the side of the head.
Merriweather throws the kick towards the body but Vandelay avoids it.
Merriweather blocks a head kick by Vandelay.
Merriweather misses with a wild combination.
Vandelay throws a hook to the side of Merriweather's head but Merriweather sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vandelay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merriweather moves away.
Merriweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Merriweather misses.
Vandelay fails to land with a series of punches.
Vandelay looks to land a left hand but Merriweather moved out of range nicely.
Merriweather slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandelay throws a lazy right hand but Merriweather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Vandelay.
Merriweather looks to land a combination. Vandelay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vandelay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vandelay will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Merriweather takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from Merriweather misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merriweather fails with the takedown.
Vandelay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Art Vandelay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merriweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vandelay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Merriweather moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vandelay throws a leg kick that misses.
Vandelay swings for the body but Merriweather moves out of range.
Merriweather throws a front kick aimed at Vandelay's knee but Vandelay avoids it well.
A punch combination from Vandelay misses.
Vandelay throws a push kick but Merriweather slaps the foot to one side.
Merriweather tries to bum rush Vandelay with a series of wild strikes but Vandelay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vandelay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Merriweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vandelay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Merriweather.
Vandelay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Merriweather is out of range and Vandelay settles back down.
Merriweather getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vandelay dodges the punch combination from Merriweather.
Vandelay lands a nice hook to Merriweather's body. Merriweather takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vandelay throws a series of punches but Merriweather moves out of range.
Merriweather takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vandelay misses with a series of wild punches.
Merriweather has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Vandelay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vandelay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vandelay throws a shot to the body.
Merriweather avoids the head kick by Vandelay.
Merriweather throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vandelay misses with a combination
and Merriweather counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vandelay won't be happy with that.
Vandelay is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merriweather off and has taken his back!
Vandelay gets his hands free as Merriweather looks to control.
Merriweather manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vandelay's guard. Nice work there by Merriweather.
Vandelay is trying to keep Merriweather in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merriweather pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vandelay is keeping the position for now.
Vandelay is looking for a triangle here but Merriweather uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Vandelay looks gassed!
Vandelay is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Merriweather has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merriweather thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vandelay is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merriweather off and has taken his back!
Merriweather rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Merriweather looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merriweather looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vandelay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merriweather knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merriweather actively working from the bottom here.
Vandelay trying to pass the guard but Merriweather defending well.
Merriweather is pressing down on Vandelay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vandelay wanted to stand there but Merriweather had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Merriweather dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Merriweather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vandelay counters with a thumping low kick.
Vandelay throws a sloppy head kick and Merriweather moves out of range easily.
Merriweather with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vandelay misses with an uppercut. Merriweather saw that one coming.
Merriweather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Merriweather throws a push kick but Vandelay slaps the foot to one side.
Vandelay gets caught flat footed, as Merriweather shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Merriweather postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merriweather postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vandelay can't keep his opponent in guard - Merriweather advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merriweather tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vandelay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merriweather passes to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Merriweather is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vandelay is trying to escape and Merriweather transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vandelay is forced to tap! Nice work there by Merriweather! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wanderlei Merriweather!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cracky Jerky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Nelinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelinho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Now we are free. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cracky Jerky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Nelinho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jerky misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Jerky. No joy for Nelinho on that attempt.
Jerky scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelinho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jerky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jerky putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jerky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nelinho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Jerky.
Jerky is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nelinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nelinho is desperately trying to improve his position but Jerky has a good base and remains in mount.
Jerky punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nelinho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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!
Jerky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nelinho's head.
Jerky prevents Nelinho from improving his position.
Jerky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelinho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelinho gets full guard.
Jerky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jerky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jerky works over Nelinho with some ground and pound from guard.
Nelinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelinho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelinho trying to mount his opponent but Jerky defends it.
Nelinho is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jerky is trying desperately to improve position.
Nelinho wants to take his opponent's back but Jerky doesn't allow it.
Nelinho working for a guillotine from mount but Jerky is in no mood to give up.
Nelinho looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelinho wants to finish this one by submission but Jerky is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nelinho.
Jerky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nelinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jerky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jerky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nelinho!
Jerky lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelinho tries to reverse the position but Jerky maintains control.
Nelinho regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelinho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jerky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelinho's head.
Nelinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelinho wants to sweep but no luck.
Jerky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nelinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jerky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jerky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nelinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jerky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelinho is on top in guard.
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!
Jerky punching from the bottom - just letting Nelinho know he's still in a fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelinho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jerky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyoto Nelinho will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jerky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nelinho counters with a single leg into guard. Jerky didn't expect that.
Nelinho drops back looking for a leg! Jerky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jerky manages to kick Nelinho off! Nelinho jumps back into Jerky's guard.
Jerky keeping full guard, as Nelinho tries to pass.
Nelinho slips nicely into half guard.
Jerky tries to get to full guard but Nelinho has control of the leg.
Jerky is working hard here to advance position.
Nelinho is working for a submission of some sort.
Lyoto Nelinho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jerky manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerky wants to sweep here but Nelinho controlling him for the moment.
Nelinho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jerky keeping full guard, as Nelinho tries to pass.
Jerky wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelinho drops back looking for a leg! Jerky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jerky manages to kick Nelinho off! Nelinho jumps back into Jerky's guard.
Nelinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nelinho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelinho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jerky wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nelinho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nelinho is looking to clinch.
Jerky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jerky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nelinho holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A knee to the head by Nelinho.
Jerky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelinho has him pressed against the cage.
Nelinho crunches a lovely knee into Jerky's ribcage.
Jerky breaks from the clinch.
Jerky circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jerky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nelinho holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cracky Jerky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jerky managing to block the knees to the body from Nelinho.
Nelinho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jerky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jerky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelinho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cracky Jerky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelinho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nelinho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jerky swivels and escapes.
Jerky fails with the takedown
and Nelinho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jerky tries to roll over but Nelinho keeps him under control.
Nelinho wants to work for an arm triangle but Jerky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nelinho is trying to work for a kimura but Jerky is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerky tries to roll over but Nelinho keeps him under control.
Jerky is in trouble now - Nelinho has advanced to mount!
Jerky working to try and regain half guard.
Nelinho looking to secure an arm triangle but Jerky defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jerky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelinho has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Jerky is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyoto Nelinho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kova Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massif Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massif Dong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kova Paska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Massif Dong!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong throws a series of punches but Paska moves out of range.
Dong misses the jab.
Paska scores with a takedown into Dong's guard.
Paska wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Paska advances to half guard.
Paska works his foot free and advances to mount.
Paska tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dong wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska looking to secure an arm triangle but Dong defends it well.
Paska tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dong is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Paska locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dong is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kova Paska!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winnie Pooh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Vet. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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167 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Winnie Pooh!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pooh misses with a wild combination.
Pooh tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Pooh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pooh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pooh throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Pooh looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts avoids the head kick by Pooh.
Roberts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roberts cracks Pooh with a big elbow.
Pooh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pooh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pooh taking a bit of punishment here - Roberts scoring with strikes.
Pooh is looking to reverse the position.
Roberts working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh is looking for a sweep.
Pooh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Roberts lands an elbow.
Roberts tries to advance to mount but Pooh denies him.
Pooh gets back to half guard.
Roberts lands with a punch from half guard.
Pooh taking some punishment here, with Roberts in his half guard.
Pooh looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Pooh's head.
Roberts prevents Pooh from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Pooh's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pooh looks gassed!
Roberts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pooh has hold of Roberts's hands but Roberts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberts working the head and body with strikes.
Pooh has hold of Roberts's hands but Roberts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts prevents Pooh from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roberts lands a nice short elbow.
Pooh is staying active underneath Roberts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roberts working over Pooh with some ground and pound. Pooh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roberts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pooh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roberts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roberts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pooh strikes from the bottom but Roberts passes into mount!
Pooh is desperately trying to improve his position but Roberts has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roberts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pooh taking shots to the head.
Roberts dominating with strikes here.
Pooh takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pooh is rocked!
Roberts working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pooh is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?
Pooh is trying to escape the mount.
Roberts dominating with strikes here.
Roberts lands a big shot there that rocks Pooh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Roberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pooh on the ground.
Roberts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pooh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pooh is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Roberts connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Roberts lands a nice shot to the head.
Roberts cracks Pooh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Roberts landing strikes, looking to finish!
Roberts drops a big elbow. That's hurt Pooh! More shots from Roberts and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Roberts!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoof Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Dog The Nine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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191 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Perrin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hoof Face!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Face's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Face's back!
Face can't escape the position.
Face trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jones is not going to allow Face to sit and survive in this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jones trying to control momentarily.
Face tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones has control of Face's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Face regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Face is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Face is in no mood to give up.
Jones looking to isolate an arm here. Face doesn't see it coming and as Jones extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Perrin Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nino Pagnotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pagnotto comes to the cage accompanied by Very Ape - Nirvana. Tszyu has chosen X Japan - I'll Kill You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nino Pagnotto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Konstantin Tszyu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagnotto tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Tszyu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pagnotto tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pagnotto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pagnotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pagnotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
An inside leg kick from Pagnotto misses.
Pagnotto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pagnotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pagnotto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tszyu, pushing him back against the cage.
Pagnotto blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Pagnotto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pagnotto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Pagnotto lands with a right to the head.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
Tszyu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pagnotto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tszyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pagnotto has Tszyu pushed against the cage.
Tszyu lands with a right to the head.
Pagnotto cracks Tszyu with a nice body shot.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Pagnotto misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike.
Tszyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pagnotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Pagnotto.
Tszyu lands with a left to the head.
Tszyu looking to throw knees to the head but Pagnotto is blocking nicely.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu tries to work over Pagnotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Pagnotto.
Pagnotto is looking to control Tszyu's arms but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pagnotto has his back to the cage.
Pagnotto missing with knees to the body.
Tszyu lands a right hand.
Tszyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tszyu.
Tszyu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pagnotto is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto trying to stall but Tszyu improves his position.
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
Pagnotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tszyu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tszyu.
Pagnotto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A hook to the body from Tszyu.
A right hand to the body from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Pagnotto tries to pull guard but Tszyu holds him up against the cage and eventually Pagnotto drops back down to his feet.
Tszyu avoiding damage as Pagnotto throws knees to the body.
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tszyu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pagnotto looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pagnotto.
Tszyu lands an uppercut.
Tszyu is leaning against Pagnotto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
Tszyu digs a right hand into Pagnotto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pagnotto's gas tank.
Pagnotto is breathing heavily.
Tszyu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tszyu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tszyu lands with a left to the head.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pagnotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tszyu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pagnotto blocks an uppercut.
Pagnotto is trying to stall.
Tszyu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
Pagnotto has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Pagnotto.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Pagnotto's head.
A short right from Tszyu.
Pagnotto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tszyu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a body shot.
Tszyu lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Pagnotto takes a shot to the head.
Pagnotto is trying to maintain a safe position but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns Pagnotto into the cage.
Pagnotto tries to land knees in the clinch but Tszyu avoids the damage to the body.
Pagnotto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tszyu is keeping busy.
Tszyu gets through Pagnotto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pagnotto blocks an uppercut.
Pagnotto looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tszyu - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Tszyu.
Tszyu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pagnotto missing with knees to the body.
Pagnotto tries a knee to the head but Tszyu blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Tszyu as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu digs a right hand underneath Pagnotto's ribcage. Pagnotto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Tszyu pushes Pagnotto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Tszyu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice jab there from Tszyu.
Pagnotto ducks right into an uppercut from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands with a cross.
Pagnotto misses with a two punch combination.
Pagnotto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pagnotto drives through and clinches with Tszyu against the cage.
Pagnotto blocking some punches.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Pagnotto's head.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tszyu.
Pagnotto missing with knees to the body.
Tszyu managing to block the knees to the body from Pagnotto.
Tszyu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
Pagnotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pagnotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pagnotto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tszyu lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tszyu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tszyu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Konstantin Tszyu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tszyu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pagnotto or not.
A right hand to the body from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tszyu.
Tszyu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tszyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
Tszyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pagnottos head.
Pagnotto missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Tszyu.
Tszyu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tszyu lands a body shot.
Pagnotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
Tszyu lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a left hand.
A short right from Tszyu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tszyu is working Pagnotto over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu lands a left hand.
A short right from Tszyu.
A shot in the inside from Tszyu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pagnottos head.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tszyu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tszyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tszyu lands with a right to the head.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tszyu lands a body shot.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pagnotto.
A shot in the inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tszyu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tszyu - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands an uppercut.
Tszyu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tszyu.
Pagnotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pagnotto lands an elbow inside.
Pagnotto is looking to control Tszyu's arms but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pagnotto has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Tszyu - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu scores with a shoulder strike.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tszyu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tszyu is working Pagnotto over against the cage.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Pagnotto's head.
Pagnotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Pagnotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tszyu gets through Pagnotto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pagnotto misses with some punches.
Pagnotto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tszyu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tszyu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pagnotto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pagnotto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Pagnotto.
Konstantin Tszyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pagnotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pagnotto throws and low kick but Tszyu moves out of range easily.
Pagnotto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tszyu's waist but Tszyu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pagnotto off to one side.
Nino Pagnotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tszyu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tszyu tries to close the distance and clinch but Pagnotto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Tszyu 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.
Tszyu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tszyu scores with a nice strike.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Tszyu.
Pagnotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pagnotto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tszyu to score with a decent uppercut.
Pagnotto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pagnotto is looking to control Tszyu's arms but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pagnotto has his back to the cage.
Pagnotto is stalling here.
Tszyu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnotto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pagnotto misses with some punches.
Tszyu blocks an elbow strike from Pagnotto.
A short body shot lands from Tszyu as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pagnotto.
Pagnotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pagnotto is trying to maintain a safe position but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns Pagnotto into the cage.
Nice body punch from Tszyu - that landed with a thud.
Pagnotto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
Pagnotto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tszyu is keeping busy.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pagnotto.
Tszyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pagnotto missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tszyu.
Pagnotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Tszyu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tszyu lands with a short shot to the head.
Tszyu lands with a left to the head.
Tszyu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pagnotto stalling in the clinch but Tszyu improves position.
Tszyu scores with a shoulder strike.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pagnotto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto trying to land knees to the body.
Pagnotto misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Pagnotto.
Tszyu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
Tszyu digs a right hand into Pagnotto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pagnotto's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a right hand.
Tszyu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pagnotto trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tszyu gets through Pagnotto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu lands a right hand.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tszyu.
Good body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tszyu is leaning against Pagnotto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Pagnotto's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pagnottos head.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu lands a left hand.
Tszyu cracks Pagnotto with a nice body shot.
Tszyu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tszyu lands a right hand.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
Tszyu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tszyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tszyu lands a shot to the body.
Tszyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pagnotto.
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
Tszyu lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tszyu as the two fighters clinch.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Tszyu lands with a left to the head.
Tszyu lands a shot to the body.
Pagnotto tries to work over Tszyu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
A body shot lands from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
A short right from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands with a left to the head.
Pagnotto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tszyu lands an uppercut.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pagnotto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
Tszyu lands a right hand.
Tszyu lands with a right to the head.
Tszyu cracks Pagnotto with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pagnotto looking to throw knees to the head but Tszyu is blocking nicely.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Pagnotto.
Tszyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pagnottos head.
Pagnotto looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Pagnotto.
Tszyu pushes Pagnotto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pagnotto takes a shot to the head.
Tszyu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tszyu lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Tszyu really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pagnotto.
A right-left combo lands from Tszyu.
Pagnotto takes the fight into the clinch.
Pagnotto throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a right hand.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Pagnotto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Pagnotto lands a nice elbow.
Pagnotto is looking to control Tszyu's arms but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pagnotto has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Tszyu is working Pagnotto over against the cage.
Tszyu lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tszyu blocks a body shot from Pagnotto.
Pagnotto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tszyu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike.
Pagnotto tries to stall but Tszyu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tszyu lands a body punch.
Tszyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
Good body shot from Tszyu.
Pagnotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Pagnotto's head.
A short uppercut from Tszyu.
Tszyu digs a right hand underneath Pagnotto's ribcage. Pagnotto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tszyu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu lands a left hand.
Tszyu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tszyu lands with a left to the head.
Tszyu avoiding damage as Pagnotto throws knees to the body.
Tszyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pagnottos head.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Pagnotto's head.
Tszyu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pagnotto takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Tszyu as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tszyu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu lands a left hand.
Pagnotto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pagnotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tszyu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tszyu scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Tszyu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Pagnotto trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tszyu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
Tszyu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tszyu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tszyu digs a right hand underneath Pagnotto's ribcage. Pagnotto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow.
Tszyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pagnotto tries to land knees in the clinch but Tszyu avoids the damage to the body.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body.
Tszyu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pagnotto or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Pagnotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tszyu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tszyu lands a body punch.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Pagnotto's head.
Tszyu is leaning against Pagnotto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tszyu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Tszyu digs a right hand into Pagnotto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pagnotto's gas tank.
Pagnotto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Pagnotto's head.
Tszyu pushes Pagnotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu digs a right hand underneath Pagnotto's ribcage. Pagnotto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
Pagnotto tries to pull guard but Tszyu holds him up against the cage and eventually Pagnotto drops back down to his feet.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
Tszyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tszyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tszyu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tszyu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tszyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pagnottos head.
Tszyu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tszyu lands a shot to the body.
Tszyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pagnottos head.
A hook to the body from Tszyu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Pagnotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tszyu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pagnotto is looking to control Tszyu's arms but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pagnotto has his back to the cage.
Pagnotto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tszyu.
Tszyu avoids the elbow strike from Pagnotto, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Tszyu.
Pagnotto wants to stall.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tszyu lands a shot to the body.
Tszyu pushes Pagnotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Tszyu dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A left lands for Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a slapping body shot.
Tszyu lands a nice hook to Pagnotto's body. Pagnotto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tszyu scores with a hook.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body. Pagnotto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tszyu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tszyu throws a combination. Pagnotto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nino Pagnotto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pagnotto misses with a body punch
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combo that has Pagnotto backing up. Pagnotto nods at Tszyu to acknowledge the strikes.
Pagnotto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tszyu. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu lands with a right hand.
Tszyu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pagnotto has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A right hand to the body from Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Pagnotto's head.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tszyu.
A right hook to the body lands for Tszyu.
Tszyu lands an uppercut.
Tszyu digs a right hand underneath Pagnotto's ribcage. Pagnotto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Tszyu.
A short left from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Tszyu cracks Pagnotto with a nice body shot.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
Tszyu pushes Pagnotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
A hook to the body from Tszyu.
Pagnotto is trying to stall.
Pagnotto tries a body shot but Tszyu blocks it.
Nino Pagnotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tszyu lands an uppercut.
Tszyu lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Tszyu.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pagnotto.
Tszyu is leaning against Pagnotto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tszyu as the two fighters clinch.
Tszyu lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Tszyu pushes Pagnotto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tszyu is leaning against Pagnotto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Pagnotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tszyu lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pagnotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tszyu avoiding damage as Pagnotto throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pagnotto backwards.
Tszyu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tszyu lands with a left to the head.
Tszyu lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pagnotto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tszyu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Tszyu on the inside.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pagnotto stalling in the clinch but Tszyu improves position.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tszyu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pagnotto or not.
Tszyu cracks Pagnotto with a nice body shot.
Tszyu pushes Pagnotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pagnotto.
Tszyu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tszyu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
Pagnotto tries a knee to the head but Tszyu blocks it.
A short right from Tszyu on the inside.
Tszyu lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Tszyu as the two fighters clinch.
Tszyu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Tszyu.
Pagnotto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tszyu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tszyu lands an uppercut.
Tszyu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pagnotto or not.
Tszyu pushes Pagnotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Tszyu as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Tszyu.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Tszyu - that landed with a thud.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pagnotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Tszyu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tszyu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 42:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 42:50
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Tszyu!
Konstantin Tszyu is the new welterweight champion!
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