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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Zass (ranked 151 p4p, 562 weight class) and Summittwo Agano (ranked 22 p4p, 68 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Zass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Summittwo Agano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zass ducks under a wild hook from Agano.
Zass takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Zass's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Agano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agano takes a swing at Zass's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zass misses the target.
Agano missing with a left hand there. Zass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agano lands a jab to Zass's midsection.
Agano misses with a body shot.
Agano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Agano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zass at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Agano throws a lazy right hand but Zass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Agano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agano misses with a left hand
and Zass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Agano catches Zass with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexander Zass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zass moves forwards but Agano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zass tries to move into range but Agano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zass gets tackled into the cage by Agano. Agano maintains the clinch.
Agano lands with a right to the head.
Zass throws a punch but it's blocked by Agano.
Agano throws a head punch that misses.
Agano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zass backwards.
Zass misses with a body punch.
Zass can't find room to land a body shot as Agano controls the action.
Agano jumps guard and drags Zass to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zass preventing the sweep.
Agano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zass defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Agano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zass's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zass trying to control the position from guard on top but Agano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zass won't allow Agano to sweep him here.
Agano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zass has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Agano is proving hard to escape from.
Agano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Agano on the ground.
Agano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Agano is trying to keep Zass in close.
Agano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zass passes into side control.
Agano is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Agano can't do much from the bottom here.
Zass decides to stand back up.
A slow jab from Agano misses its intended target.
Agano looking to score a takedown here. Zass is defending well but Agano drives through and ends up in Zass's guard.
Zass is wriggling around but Agano manages to pass to half guard.
Agano stops Zass from getting back to his feet.
Agano wants to take a breather but Zass is having none of it.
Agano not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Summittwo Agano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Agano fails with the takedown
and Zass counters with a left to the body.
Zass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Agano clinches.
Agano manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zass decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Agano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agano darts in and clinches Zass up against the cage.
Agano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Agano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Agano working a defensive guard here.
Agano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zass postures up.
Agano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zass is one step ahead there.
Zass controls from within his opponent's guard.
Agano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zass has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zass tries to stand but Agano is controlling from the bottom.
Zass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zass trying to control but Agano is working from the bottom.
Zass won't allow Agano to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Agano gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agano stalling.
Zass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zass misses with a body punch.
Agano tries to pull guard but Zass holds him up against the cage and eventually Agano drops back down to his feet.
Zass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zass can't find room to land a body shot as Agano controls the action.
Agano fails to pull guard.
Alexander Zass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Summittwo Agano.
Zass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zass lands a shot to the body.
Agano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Agano backwards.
Zass lands a body punch.
Agano is breathing heavily.
Zass can't find room to land a body shot as Agano controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Agano.
Zass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Agano backwards.
Zass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zass smiles and moves away.
Agano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zass avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Zass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Agano pushes Zass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Agano prevents a body shot from Zass.
Zass tries a body shot but Agano blocks it.
Agano blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zass works on Agano's body with a couple of short punches.
Agano jumps guard but Zass turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zass scores with a hook to the body.
Agano tries to score a body lock takedown but Zass shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zass misses with some punches.
Zass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agano is trying to push Zass away but Zass has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from Zass.
A shot in the inside from Zass.
Zass misses with the head strike.
Agano tries to pull guard but Zass won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Zass dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zass lands with a straight right. Agano didn't see that one coming.
Agano dips to his left and cracks Zass with an uppercut!
Agano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Agano misses with a left hand
and Agano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Agano misses with a shot to the body
and Zass counters with a nice right hand that sends Agano toppling to the canvas! Agano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zass finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agano misses with a right hand
and Zass counters by moving into the clinch.
Zass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Zass.
Agano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Agano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Zass as the two fighters clinch.
Zass can't find room to land a body shot as Agano controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zass misses with a punch to the body.
Agano pulls guard.
Agano has a closed guard, preventing Zass from standing up.
Zass wants to control from the top but Agano keeps moving.
Agano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Agano looking for a sweep. Not yet Agano, not yet.
Zass trying to control the position from guard on top but Agano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zass sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Agano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zass has managed to get both his arms back between Agano's legs - danger averted.
Zass preventing the sweep.
Zass would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Agano looks to land a right hand but Zass moved out of range.
Agano swings widly with a right hand
and Zass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Agano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agano takes a swing at Zass's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zass misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Agano.
Zass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Agano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agano connects with the punch.
Agano darts in and clinches Zass up against the cage.
Agano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zass prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zass.
Agano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Agano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander Zass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Summittwo Agano.
Agano lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Zass as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Zass pushes Agano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Zass on the inside.
Zass lands a body shot.
Zass lands with a right to the head.
Zass can't find room to land a body shot as Agano controls the action.
Agano blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Zass.
Zass misses with a body punch.
Alexander Zass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zass lands a shot to the body.
Zass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zass.
Zass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zass.
Zass misses with a punch to the body.
Zass lands with a right to the head.
Zass scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Zass clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Agano has a takedown stuffed.
Zass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Agano manages to circle out of the way.
Zass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agano pulls guard.
Zass wants to get up but he can't break Agano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zass 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.
Agano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zass defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zass passes into half guard.
Agano trying to control here.
Agano is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Zass is staying active.
Agano moves into full guard.
Agano looking to control.
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.
Zass is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Zass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Agano misses with a straight left.
Zass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zass moves out of range of the strikes.
Agano connects with a crisp jab.
Agano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zass. Zass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Agano looks to land a right hand but Zass moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agano throws a hook but Zass avoids it easily.
Zass tries to counter by clinching up but Agano breaks away and moves out of range.
Agano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zass counters with a nice body shot.
Agano takes a swing at Zass's ribcage but misses.
Zass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Agano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zass was well out of range. Poor timing from Agano.
Agano throws an off balance right hand
letting Zass counter with a right hand.
Agano closes the distance and pushes Zass back into the cage.
Agano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexander Zass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Summittwo Agano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zass.
A short body shot lands from Zass as the two fighters clinch.
Agano is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zass cracks Agano with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zass lands with a light punch inside.
Agano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agano fails to pull guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zass.
A body shot lands from Zass.
Zass tries to throw a body punch but Agano avoids it by throwing Zass back against the cage.
Zass working aggressively here.
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!
Zass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Agano pulls guard successfully.
Zass trying to control but Agano is working from the bottom.
Zass won't allow Agano to sweep him here.
Zass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zass trying to control but Agano is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexander Zass will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Agano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander Zass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zass looks to throw the jab but Agano is out of range.
Agano with a poor takedown
and Zass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zass working aggressively here.
Agano tries to break free but Zass pushes him back against the cage.
Agano lands a nice uppercut.
Agano fails to pull guard.
Agano is trying to pull guard but Zass turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alexander Zass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Summittwo Agano.
Zass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zass struggles to land a body shot inside as Agano controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Zass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zass scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Zass fails to land.
Agano is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Agano takes a shot to the head.
Zass throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zass fails to land.
Zass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Agano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zass stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Agano misses with a body shot.
Zass slips under a jab from Agano.
Zass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Agano manages to circle out of the way.
Zass takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Agano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Summittwo Agano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agano.
Zass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zass cracks Agano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Agano misses with a body shot
and Zass counters with a nice uppercut.
Agano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Summittwo Agano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agano throws out a loose jab but Zass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agano misses with a body shot.
Zass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Agano swings widly with a right hand
and Zass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agano fails with a takedown attempt.
Agano misses with a lunging right hand
and Zass counters with a right hand to the body.
Agano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zass moves into the clinch.
Zass lands with a left to the head.
Agano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zass scores with a shoulder strike.
Agano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Summittwo Agano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agano misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Zass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agano misses with a left hand
and Zass counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Agano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zass walks away with a smile on his face. Agano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Agano fails with the takedown
letting Zass counter with a right hand.
Agano pushes Zass up against the cage in a clinch.
Agano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zass has a couple of punches blocked by Agano.
A hook to the body from Zass.
Zass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zass stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zass tries to throw a body punch but Agano avoids it by throwing Zass back against the cage.
Agano prevents a body shot from Zass.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zass.
Zass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Agano tries to pull guard but Zass holds him up against the cage and eventually Agano drops back down to his feet.
Agano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Agano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Zass.
Agano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zass walks away with a smile on his face. Agano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Agano misses with a hook.
Agano misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zass to counter with a crisp jab.
Agano misses with a lunging right hand
and Zass counters with a stiff right hand.
Zass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Zass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Zass!
Alexander Zass retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Alexander Zass thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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