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Event:
EFC Chaelsson vs Fontaine
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1# Sokolov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi. Sokolov misses with a wild body shot. Pagnozzi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokolov is able to avoid easily. Sokolov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sokolov misses with a wild body shot. Pagnozzi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Sokolov lands a body shot.
Pagnozzi takes one to the chin there. Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokolov. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pagnozzi! But no joy. Sokolov scores with the left hand. Pagnozzi knows he should have avoided that one. Sokolov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Sokolov lands with a straight right. Pagnozzi didn't see that one coming. Sokolov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pagnozzi connects with an inside leg kick. Sokolov misses with a lunging right hand
and Pagnozzi counters with a stiff right hand. Jab, jab by Sokolov - just one landing. Sokolov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
#T1# Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Sokolov misses with a right hand and Pagnozzi counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Konstantin Sokolov has been cut. Sokolov scores with a nice right hand.
#KD# Sokolov drops Pagnozzi with a big left hand and mounts him. Pagnozzi is in big trouble! This has been an exciting period of action! Pagnozzi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sokolov looking to ground and pound but Pagnozzi is blocking nicely. Sokolov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Pagnozzi tries to reverse the position but Sokolov maintains control. Sokolov tries to control but Pagnozzi wriggling away. Sokolov unloading with bombs! Sokolov landing strikes from the mount.#T2# Pagnozzi tries to hold on but Sokolov postures up. Sokolov lands a heavy elbow. Pagnozzi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sokolov.
Sokolov landing punches. Sokolov tries to control but Pagnozzi wriggling away. A nice elbow there by Sokolov. BOOM! Sokolov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sokolov lands a nice shot to the head. Sokolov is in the full mount, landing strikes. The referee warns Pagnozzi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3# Sokolov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sokolov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Sokolov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Pagnozzi badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Sokolov around the waist but Sokolov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Sokolov is the winner by TKO! Sokolov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Sokolov! A relieved looking Konstantin Sokolov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EFC Maneno vs Hepple
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Svennson misses the target. Pagnozzi throws the left hand but Svennson avoids the punch easily. Svennson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Svennson misses the jab. Svennson misses with a head kick.
Svennson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pagnozzi throws out a counter right but Svennson avoids it with no problem. Svennson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Svennson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pagnozzi's hands. Good work by Svennson as he checks the leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Svennson. Svennson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a right hand to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Pagnozzi.
Svennson avoids the head kick by Pagnozzi.
#T1# Pagnozzi misses with a wild body shot. Svennson throws a looping overhand right but Pagnozzi ducks down to avoid it. Sven Svennson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Sven Svennson has been cut. Svennson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Svennson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pagnozzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Svennson misses the jab. Pagnozzi cracks Svennson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Svennson missing with a left hand there. Pagnozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pagnozzi needs to keep his hands up - Svennson had a free shot at his head there. Svennson missing with a left hand there. Pagnozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD# Svennson lands a big head kick that sends Pagnozzi tumbling to the mat! Svennson takes a step backwards and waves Pagnozzi back to his feet - he wants the finish! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD# Svennson sends Pagnozzi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Svennson is motioning to the referee to let Pagnozzi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Pagnozzi is rocked!#T2# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pagnozzi, right into the meat.
Pagnozzi slips under a jab. Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi throws a front kick aimed at Svennson's knee but Svennson avoids it well. Svennson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A jab from Svennson misses. Svennson thows a left - swing and a miss! A punch lands to the side of Pagnozzi 's head but he takes it in his stride. Pagnozzi moves away from the strike by Svennson. Svennson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pagnozzi tries a quick counter leg kick but Svennson is wise to it. Svennson throws a looping overhand right but Pagnozzi ducks down to avoid it. Some bone on bone action there as Svennson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Decent striking displayed by Svennson there.#T3# Pagnozzi misses with a straight right. Pagnozzi connects with a jab. Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pagnozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svennson. Pagnozzi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Svennson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Svennson throws a lazy head kick and Pagnozzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Pagnozzi with a nice cross. Svennson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pagnozzi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pagnozzi lands a head kick!
#CUT2# Sven Svennson's cut is getting worse. Pagnozzi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4# Pagnozzi throws a leg kick and Svennson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT# That has opened up Callum Pagnozzi's cut even more. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A telegraphed right hand from Svennson misses the target. Pagnozzi throws a counter combo. Pagnozzi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Svennson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Svennson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pagnozzi moves out of range of the strikes. Pagnozzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svennson. Svennson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pagnozzi sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Svennson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi slips under a jab. Donk. Svennson catches Pagnozzi right on the button with a cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svennson dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Svennson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Svennson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Pagnozzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A jab from Svennson misses. Svennson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pagnozzi can do to turn this around? Pagnozzi moves away from the strike by Svennson. Pagnozzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svennson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Pagnozzi needs to keep his hands up - Svennson had a free shot at his head there. Pagnozzi connects with an inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Svennson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pagnozzi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Svennson throws a head kick that misses. Svennson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Svennson misses with an uppercut
and Pagnozzi counters with a thumping low kick. #T1# Pagnozzi scores with a sloppy right hand. Svennson should have avoided that one. Pagnozzi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pagnozzi lands a head shot. Pagnozzi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Svennson scores with a jab. Svennson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi ducks under a wild hook from Svennson. Pagnozzi tries a quick counter leg kick but Svennson is wise to it. Pagnozzi lands a jab to Svennson's midsection. Pagnozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svennson moves away. Pagnozzi staying out of range there. Svennson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pagnozzi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pagnozzi defending well as Svennson loads up on a big left hand. #T2# Svennson lands with an overhand left. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Svennson throws a lazy right hand but Pagnozzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pagnozzi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Svennson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# Sven Svennson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Pagnozzi is looking to chop away at Svennson's legs. Sven Svennson is winning the standup battle so far. Pagnozzi moves into range and connects with a jab. Pagnozzi slips a straight right by Svennson. Pagnozzi with a body punch. A glancing blow. Svennson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pagnozzi counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2# Jeez, Sven Svennson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Pagnozzi scores with a jab. Svennson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sven Svennson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Callum Pagnozzi! Callum Pagnozzi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EFC Williams vs Gold
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# Kagonbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bismack Kagonbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pagnozzi blocks a jab. Kagonbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nice shot by Kagonbo. Kagonbo throws a head kick that misses. Kagonbo slips a jab from Pagnozzi. Kagonbo throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Kagonbo lands a leg kick that knocks Pagnozzi off balance momentarily. Pagnozzi ducks under a wild hook from Kagonbo. Kagonbo lands with a hook. Pagnozzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've been informed that Kagonbo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Kagonbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Pagnozzi moves out of range as Kagonbo strikes. Pagnozzi checks a leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Pagnozzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kagonbo motions for Pagnozzi to come forward. Kagonbo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kagonbo avoids a kick to the body.
#T1# Kagonbo cracks Pagnozzi with a good jab. A big left from Kagonbo misses. Pagnozzi thuds his right hand into Kagonbo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Pagnozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kagonbo throws a nice head kick!
Kagonbo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Kagonbo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice leg kick. Left hook, right uppercut from Kagonbo. Kagonbo throws a big shot that misses. Kagonbo 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. Kagonbo misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Pagnozzi misses its target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kagonbo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Pagnozzi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT# It looks like Bismack Kagonbo has been cut. Kagonbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi.#T2# Kagonbo lands a body shot.
A combination from Kagonbo does no damage. Pagnozzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Pagnozzi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Pagnozzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kagonbo throws out the jab. Pagnozzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kagonbo's calf. A slow jab from Pagnozzi misses its intended target. A punch lands to the side of Pagnozzi 's head but he takes it in his stride. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pagnozzi, right into the meat.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kagonbo connects with a crisp jab. Pagnozzi blocks a jab. Kagonbo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pagnozzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3# Kagonbo swings for the body but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
It looked like Pagnozzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kagonbo. Kagonbo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kagonbo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kagonbo connects with a body shot that sends Pagnozzi's belly button to the back. Kagonbo throws a big shot that misses. Nice defenses there by Kagonbo. Kagonbo punishes Pagnozzi's body with a nice straight punch. Kagonbo scores with a nice head shot. Pagnozzi throws an overhand right that lands on Kagonbo's shoulder, as Kagonbo tries to avoid the shot. Kagonbo lands a right hook to the body.
Kagonbo ducks under a wild hook from Pagnozzi. Kagonbo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pagnozzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Kagonbo moved away. Pagnozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4# Kagonbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kagonbo catches Pagnozzi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A cross from Kagonbo lands. Kagonbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Pagnozzi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pagnozzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kagonbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pagnozzi's sensitive parts. A looping hook to the body misses from Kagonbo. Pagnozzi does a little dance to reset his feet. Kagonbo throws a sloppy head kick and Pagnozzi moves out of range easily. Pagnozzi is looking to land body kicks. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kagonbo clobbers Pagnozzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Pagnozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kagonbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Pagnozzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kagonbo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bismack Kagonbo dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Kagonbo slips a straight right by Pagnozzi. Bismack Kagonbo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kagonbo throws a lazy right hand but Pagnozzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pagnozzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kagonbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
Kagonbo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Pagnozzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kagonbo. Kagonbo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kagonbo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kagonbo throws a poor cross that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kagonbo slips a jab and a cross from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Kagonbo checks a leg kick. Kagonbo scores with a hook. Pagnozzi takes a swing at Kagonbo's ribcage but misses. It seemed like Kagonbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1# Kagonbo cracks Pagnozzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2# Callum Pagnozzi's cut is getting worse. Kagonbo misses with a straight right. Pagnozzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Pagnozzi throws a body punch but Kagonbo moves out of range. #KD2# Kagonbo lands a big head kick that sends Pagnozzi tumbling to the mat! Kagonbo takes a step backwards and waves Pagnozzi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Pagnozzi is rocked! Pagnozzi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Pagnozzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kagonbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pagnozzi seems to have got his legs back now. Pagnozzi misses with a straight right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2# Kagonbo lands a big right hand that sends Pagnozzi crashing to the mat! Kagonbo stays standing though and waves Pagnozzi back to his feet! Kagonbo scores with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kagonbo. Pagnozzi shrugs it off though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2# Kagonbo lands a big right hand that sends Pagnozzi crashing to the mat! Kagonbo stays standing though and waves Pagnozzi back to his feet! Kagonbo is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Pagnozzi flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pagnozzi is out cold! Kagonbo holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bismack Kagonbo! Bismack Kagonbo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EFC Minasian vs Matusov
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##KD2# Pagnozzi lands a big head kick that sends Vale tumbling to the mat! Pagnozzi takes a step backwards and waves Vale back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Simon Vale has been cut. Vale throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheers as Vale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pagnozzi doesn't seem phased though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. No joy there for Vale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Pagnozzi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Simon Vale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Vale is just out of range. Pagnozzi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vale moves out of range of the strikes. Pagnozzi looks to land a left hand but Vale moved out of range nicely. Pagnozzi lands a nice looking body kick. Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pagnozzi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Pagnozzi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Pagnozzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pagnozzi, as that shot connected.
#T1# A swing and a miss from Vale. Pagnozzi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pagnozzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Vale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pagnozzi moves away. Pagnozzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vale with a body shot. Vale misses the shot to the body. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Pagnozzi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Vale dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice uppercut there from Pagnozzi. Vale scores with a leg kick.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vale.
Vale shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pagnozzi eats them both and turns towards Vale to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vale tried to score with a low kick but Pagnozzi checks it. Vale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
#T2# Vale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Vale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Pagnozzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Vale scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Vale lands a jab to Pagnozzi's midsection. Vale stalks Pagnozzi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pagnozzi's face. Pagnozzi staggers backwards, shaken. Pagnozzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vale counters with a stiff right hand. Vale scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vale bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pagnozzi's head backwards. Vale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC# Pagnozzi is rocked! Pagnozzi takes one on the button. Pagnozzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Vale finish him? Vale scores with a nice right hand.
Pagnozzi seems to have recovered his senses.#T3# Vale just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD# Vale lands a big right hand that sends Pagnozzi crashing to the mat! Vale stays standing though and waves Pagnozzi back to his feet!#KD# Vale cracks Pagnozzi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pagnozzi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vale finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pagnozzi dodges the punch combination from Vale.
Vale connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Pagnozzi to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Vale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simon Vale! After the fight, Simon Vale was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
CEC 642
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1# Pagnozzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. No joy there for Drama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pagnozzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Drama backs away, Pagnozzi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Drama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pagnozzi at a distance.
Drama digs a good body shot into Pagnozzi's ribs. Pagnozzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Drama throws a hook to the side of Pagnozzi's head but Pagnozzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice shot lands for Drama. Drama throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pagnozzi is looking to counter punch. Drama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A slow jab from Drama misses its intended target. Pagnozzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Drama. Drama misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Pagnozzi misses its target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pagnozzi dodges the punch combination from Drama.
A counter left hand to the body from Pagnozzi misses its target.#T1# Drama throws the left hand but Pagnozzi avoids the punch easily. Drama lands with a hook. Pagnozzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Johnny Drama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice inside leg kick there by Pagnozzi. That's going to slow Drama down. Drama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drama. Pagnozzi looks to land a right hand but Drama moved out of range. Drama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pagnozzi's head. Drama looks to land a right hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range. Drama throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Drama. Drama blocks a low kick nicely. Pagnozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Drama moves out of range easily. Drama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Drama connects with a single shot there. Drama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Drama misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Drama connects with a jab. Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Drama looks like he wants to counter punch here. A looping hook to the body misses from Pagnozzi. Drama does a little dance to reset his feet. Drama scores with a punch to the head. Drama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Drama is just out of range. Drama clobbers Pagnozzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Drama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pagnozzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Drama throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3# Pagnozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Drama tries a head kick but it misses.
Drama delivers a nice body kick. Drama tries to land a leg kick but Pagnozzi saw it coming and moves away.
Drama lands a nice looking body kick. Drama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Drama goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Pagnozzi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Pagnozzi is breathing heavily. Drama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pagnozzi takes one on the button. Drama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action! A jab lands there for Drama.#T4##KD2# Oooooh!!! Drama has knocked Pagnozzi down with a huge combo! Drama steps away and waves a wobbly Pagnozzi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Drama lands with a nice body punch. Drama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Pagnozzi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Drama takes a step back to recover. Drama throws a good cross that connects.
#KD2# Drama lands a big head kick that sends Pagnozzi tumbling to the mat! Drama takes a step backwards and waves Pagnozzi back to his feet - he wants the finish! Drama takes a swing at Pagnozzi's ribcage but misses. Drama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pagnozzi counters with a thumping low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pagnozzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pagnozzi there as he acknowledges the shot. Pagnozzi misses with a shot to the body and Drama counters with a nice body kick.
Drama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Drama dominated that round. The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Drama checks it. Pagnozzi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pagnozzi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. A jab from Pagnozzi does it's job there. Drama throws a right hand that Pagnozzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Pagnozzi also avoids with ease. Pagnozzi throws a right and a left that Drama avoids nicely. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Drama moved away. A shot to the liver by Drama. Beautiful body shot. Drama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pagnozzi walks into a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drama gets off balance looking for a body kick and Drama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Drama looks to throw the jab but Pagnozzi is out of range. A quick step to the side and Pagnozzi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Pagnozzi takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Drama lands with a good body shot.#T1# A jab from Drama misses. Johnny Drama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pagnozzi tests Drama's chin there with a solid looking shot. Drama misses with a wild body shot. Pagnozzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Drama dips to his left and cracks Pagnozzi with an uppercut! Drama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pagnozzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Drama lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Drama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drama throws a half hearted mid kick. Pagnozzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pagnozzi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Drama getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Drama has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Drama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Drama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pagnozzi's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drama lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2# Pagnozzi throws the left hand but Drama avoids the punch easily. Drama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drama. Danga de danga de dang - Drama scores with a four punch combination! Drama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Drama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drama scores with a nice body kick.
Drama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pagnozzi.
Despite the aggression on Drama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Drama missing with a left hand there. Pagnozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pagnozzi throws a big counter combination but Drama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Drama throws a front kick aimed at Pagnozzi's knee but Pagnozzi avoids it well. A looping hook to the body misses from Drama. Pagnozzi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Drama misses with the body kick and Pagnozzi counters with a nice uppercut. Pagnozzi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drama. Drama ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Drama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pagnozzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Drama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Drama with a body punch. A glancing blow. Pagnozzi throws a quick inside leg kick. Pagnozzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Drama throws a hook but Pagnozzi avoids it easily. Drama scores with a hook to the body. Pagnozzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Pagnozzi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnny Drama seems to be getting the better of the standup. Drama scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. #T4# Drama lands a jab to Pagnozzi's midsection. Drama connects with a looping right hand.
Drama throws a series of punches but Pagnozzi avoids them all with ease. Pagnozzi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Drama lands with an uppercut that bounces Pagnozzi off the cage and back into range. Drama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drama looks to throw the jab but Pagnozzi is out of range. Drama throws a head kick that Pagnozzi semi-blocks.
Drama throws a leg kick but Pagnozzi checks it. Drama misses with a left hand and Pagnozzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Drama misses with a double jab
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drama's knee momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Drama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Drama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A nice side step and Drama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A punch combination from Drama misses. Drama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drama lands a front kick. Drama jabs at Pagnozzi's body. Pagnozzi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pagnozzi. Drama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pagnozzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Drama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drama scores with a jab to the jaw. Drama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pagnozzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Drama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Drama throws a hook but Pagnozzi avoids it easily. Pagnozzi takes a kick to the side of the head. Drama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pagnozzi throws a shot from downtown. Drama moves away and avoids it. Drama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pagnozzi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses. Drama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pagnozzi's hands. Drama lands a jab to Pagnozzi's midsection. Drama tries to bum rush Pagnozzi with a series of wild strikes but Pagnozzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Drama swinging wildly here.
Pagnozzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Drama misses with a looping left. It looked like Pagnozzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drama. Callum Pagnozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Pagnozzi throws out a loose jab but Drama uses good head movement to avoid it. Drama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. This has been an exciting period of action! Drama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Drama throws a right and a left that Pagnozzi avoids nicely. Drama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Drama with a body punch. A glancing blow. Drama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Drama swings for the body but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Drama!
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Drama scores with a hook. Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3# Drama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Drama slips under a jab. Drama lands a jab-cross combination. Drama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Pagnozzi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Drama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drama avoids the head kick by Pagnozzi.
Drama scores with a nice body kick.
Johnny Drama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Drama tries to bum rush Pagnozzi with a series of wild strikes but Pagnozzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A slapping body kick lands there for Drama. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4# Drama misses with a head kick.
Pagnozzi thinks about countering with a head kick. A jab from Drama does it's job there. A big left from Pagnozzi misses. Drama scores with a leg kick.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Drama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Drama - that will leave a mark!
Drama lands with a nice body kick. Drama fails to land with a series of punches.
Drama is looking to slow Pagnozzi down with leg kicks. Drama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pagnozzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A swing and a miss from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Drama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Drama 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Drama! Johnny Drama managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEC 640
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1# Pagnozzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Pagnozzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Pagnozzi ducks under a wild hook from Laiho. Laiho catches Pagnozzi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Laiho lands a jab. Laiho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Laiho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pagnozzi tries a quick counter leg kick but Laiho is wise to it. Laiho lands a slapping body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laiho. Laiho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Laiho checks a low kick from Pagnozzi. Laiho takes a shot right to the bread basket. Laiho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi.#T1##TD# Laiho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Pagnozzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laiho's best efforts. Laiho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pagnozzi! Pagnozzi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Laiho.
We've been hearing good reports from Laiho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Pagnozzi manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Pagnozzi, under a barage of strikes from Laiho.
Laiho thows a huge punch but Pagnozzi dodges it nicely.
Laiho trying to pass the guard but Pagnozzi defending well. Pagnozzi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Laiho. Laiho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pagnozzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Laiho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# Laiho being controlled here momentarily. Pagnozzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Laiho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Pagnozzi pulls Laiho in to control the position. Laiho scoring with punches to the head and body. Laiho trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pagnozzi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Laiho looking for a sweep. Not yet Laiho, not yet. Laiho controls Pagnozzi momentarily but Pagnozzi frees himself. Pagnozzi 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. Laiho trying to control the position.
#T3# Pagnozzi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pagnozzi is pushing down on Laiho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laiho is fighting to maintain full guard but Pagnozzi has managed to sneak the leg through. Pagnozzi trying to control the action but Laiho is working from the bottom. Laiho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pagnozzi scores with a couple of nice shots. Laiho trying to control here.
Laiho tries to get to full guard but Pagnozzi has control of the leg. Pagnozzi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Pagnozzi controlling the action here.#T4# Laiho wants to control but Pagnozzi is keeping busy and won't allow it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pagnozzi in particular looking to stall. Laiho wants to control the action here but instead Pagnozzi manages to pass to full mount! A nice elbow there by Pagnozzi. Laiho regains half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ground and pound from Pagnozzi. #SUB# Laiho actively working from the bottom here. Pagnozzi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Pagnozzi working over Laiho with some ground and pound. Laiho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Pagnozzi working Laiho over with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexi Laiho 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. #R2# Laiho looks to land a combination but Pagnozzi avoids it well. Pagnozzi is looking for the big counter here. Pagnozzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laiho.
Laiho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pagnozzi's waist but Pagnozzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laiho off to one side. Laiho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi misses with a looping left. Laiho tries for a takedown but Pagnozzi circles away easily and Pagnozzi counters with a crisp right that sends Laiho to the canvas! Pagnozzi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Pagnozzi! Callum Pagnozzi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CEC 637
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1# Pagnozzi throws a front kick aimed at Gray's knee but Gray avoids it well. Gray moves out of range of the strikes. Pagnozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Pagnozzi. Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice straight punches there by Gray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gray.#KD2# Gray lands a big head kick that sends Pagnozzi tumbling to the mat! Gray takes a step backwards and waves Pagnozzi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Gray checks a leg kick nicely. Pagnozzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gray. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pagnozzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Pagnozzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pagnozzi on the side of the head. Gray scores with a shot to the body.
#T1# Pagnozzi misses with a straight left. #CL2# Gray clinches with his opponent.
Pagnozzi blocks a body shot from Gray. #BC# Pagnozzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Gray. Nice jab there from Gray. Gray tries to score with a low kick but Pagnozzi moves his leg out of the way. Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Gray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gray scores with a jab. Gray lands a jab to Pagnozzi's midsection. Pagnozzi clobbers Gray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2# Gray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pagnozzi throws an off balance right hand
and Gray counters with a nice kick to the body. Pagnozzi is breathing heavily. Pagnozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away. Pagnozzi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gray throws a quick inside leg kick. Gray lands a nice shot to the body.
Gray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pagnozzi there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2# Gray lands a big right hand that sends Pagnozzi crashing to the mat! Gray stays standing though and waves Pagnozzi back to his feet!#ROC2# Pagnozzi is rocked!#T3##KD2# Gray cracks Pagnozzi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pagnozzi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gray finish him?
Oh Pagnozzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pagnozzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Gray throws a head kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi seems to have got his legs back now. Pagnozzi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gray. That one must have hurt. Gray cracks Pagnozzi with a hook to the temple - Pagnozzi is on wobbly legs here! Gray swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pagnozzi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gray wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gabriel Gray! Our winner, Gabriel Gray, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEC 633
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1# Pagnozzi moves out of range of the body kick. Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pagnozzi throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot. Hunt throws out a counter right but Pagnozzi avoids it with no problem. Pagnozzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt cracks Pagnozzi with a good jab. Hunt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pagnozzi eats them both and turns towards Hunt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a slapping leg kick. Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pagnozzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pagnozzi, as that shot connected.
#CUT# It looks like Matt Hunt has been cut. Hunt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pagnozzi. Hunt takes one on the button. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming. Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pagnozzi closes the distance and lands a one-two. Nice shot lands for Hunt. Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Pagnozzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi is looking to land body kicks.#T2# Pagnozzi digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hunt motions for Pagnozzi to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Pagnozzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pagnozzi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Good exchange - Pagnozzi coming out on top. Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Pagnozzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hunt throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range. Hunt throws a jab when Pagnozzi was well out of range. Hunt catches Pagnozzi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3# Pagnozzi misses with a hook. Pagnozzi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hunt is looking to land body kicks. Pagnozzi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Pagnozzi lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
Hunt misses the jab. Pagnozzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hunt cracks Pagnozzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Pagnozzi throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Pagnozzi.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pagnozzi throws out the jab. Pagnozzi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hunt looks to land a left hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range nicely. Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pagnozzi. Hunt connects with the punch. 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! Pagnozzi takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses. Pagnozzi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT# That has opened up Matt Hunt's cut even more. Pagnozzi thuds a left hand into Hunt's body. Pagnozzi misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Hunt staying out of range there. Pagnozzi slips a straight right by Hunt. It looked like Pagnozzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut
and Pagnozzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hunt throws a jab when Pagnozzi was well out of range. Pagnozzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A jab from Pagnozzi does it's job there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf. Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pagnozzi. Hunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Pagnozzi takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses. Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Pagnozzi counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# A head kick by Hunt misses and Pagnozzi counters with a nice uppercut. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hunt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pagnozzi has got the better of the exchanges. A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Pagnozzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Pagnozzi throws a low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily. Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hunt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pagnozzi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2# Pagnozzi takes one to the chin there. Hunt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Hunt moves away from the strike by Pagnozzi. Nice defenses there by Pagnozzi. Hunt throws the left hand but Pagnozzi avoids the punch easily. 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! Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Pagnozzi counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick and Pagnozzi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Pagnozzi throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Pagnozzi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT# The cut above Matt Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Pagnozzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab. Callum Pagnozzi is winning the standup battle so far.#T3# Hunt misses the shot to the body. Pagnozzi misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Pagnozzi seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Pagnozzi blocks the leg kick.
Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hunt moves out of range of the strikes. Pagnozzi checks a low kick from Hunt. Hunt checks a low kick from Pagnozzi.#T4##KD# Pagnozzi sends Hunt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pagnozzi is motioning to the referee to let Hunt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Hunt is rocked!#CUT# Matt Hunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Callum Pagnozzi! A less than humble Callum Pagnozzi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
CEC 629
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1# Pagnozzi avoids the body shot from O Rangers.
Pagnozzi is looking for a counter combo. O Rangers avoids a lazy jab quite easily. O Rangers staying out of range there. Pagnozzi throws an off balance right hand
and O Rangers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. O Rangers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pagnozzi is fending him off so far but O Rangers persists. Nope, Pagnozzi circles away and we're back to standing. Pagnozzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O Rangers sizes up Pagnozzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. O Rangers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pagnozzi. O Rangers looks to land a left hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range nicely. Pagnozzi lands a high kick!
O Rangers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pagnozzi counters with a straight right hand. A combination from O Rangers does no damage. Pagnozzi throwing a counter right hand but O Rangers manages to avoid it. Pagnozzi throws a solid leg kick but O Rangers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pagnozzi. 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! Pagnozzi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1# Pagnozzi throws a body punch but O Rangers moves out of range. O Rangers with the counter takedown but Pagnozzi avoids it easily. Tony O Rangers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pagnozzi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Rangers lands a nice shot to the body.
O Rangers cracks Pagnozzi with an open hand slap. O Rangers shoots in looking for a takedown but Pagnozzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Rangers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. O Rangers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pagnozzi misses the target. Pagnozzi swings for the body but O Rangers moves out of range.
O Rangers lands a jab to Pagnozzi's midsection. O Rangers takes a swing at Pagnozzi's ribcage but misses. Pagnozzi motions for O Rangers to come forward. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pagnozzi defending well as O Rangers loads up on a big left hand. Pagnozzi throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and O Rangers counters with a shoot takedown. Pagnozzi fights it but they end up in guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pagnozzi wants to sweep here but O Rangers controlling him for the moment. #T2# O Rangers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pagnozzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Pagnozzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. O Rangers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. O Rangers is stalling in the full guard. Pagnozzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. O Rangers trying to control but Pagnozzi is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3# A jab from Pagnozzi finds it's way through O Rangers's defenses. #TD2# O Rangers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pagnozzi quickly recovers to half guard. O Rangers is looking to take a break and control but Pagnozzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pagnozzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Rangers is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# O Rangers seems to be working for a kimura but Pagnozzi defends the submission attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. O Rangers is trying to control. Pagnozzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4# O Rangers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. O Rangers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# O Rangers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pagnozzi wants to get back to full guard. O Rangers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Pagnozzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Rangers is working away from the top position though. 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. O Rangers connects with a nice short shot to Pagnozzi's temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony O Rangers 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. #R2##TD2# O Rangers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pagnozzi sprawls well initially but O Rangers persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Pagnozzi is looking to control O Rangers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pagnozzi avoid being mounted? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pagnozzi is concentrating on defense, preventing O Rangers from advancing position. Pagnozzi is not content to let O Rangers control the position. Pagnozzi is looking for a sweep. O Rangers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tony O Rangers has got the better of the ground game so far. O Rangers tries to pass to full mount but Pagnozzi defends it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. O Rangers stalling away here and it's allowed Pagnozzi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. O Rangers pushes down on Pagnozzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1# Pagnozzi is in trouble now - O Rangers has advanced to mount! Pagnozzi wants to hold on but O Rangers pushes him away. Pagnozzi working to try and regain half guard.
O Rangers wants to control the pace but Pagnozzi is squirming around nicely. O Rangers controlling from the full mount. O Rangers has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at mickeyharts the greatest . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2# Pagnozzi is working to get back to half guard.
Pagnozzi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. O Rangers fails to move to back control. O Rangers trying to control but Pagnozzi is having none of it. Pagnozzi wants to control but O Rangers is having none of it.#T3# O Rangers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pagnozzi is looking to escape. O Rangers throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pagnozzi because O Rangers loaded up on that one. O Rangers fails to advance to Pagnozzi's back. Pagnozzi wants to control but O Rangers is having none of it. O Rangers trying to control but Pagnozzi is having none of it. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. O Rangers landing shots from mount. O Rangers content just to control the position here. O Rangers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
O Rangers controlling from the full mount. Pagnozzi tries to lock up and control but O Rangers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! O Rangers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pagnozzi is looking to escape. Pagnozzi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony O Rangers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# O Rangers looks for a takedown but Pagnozzi sprawls well. A low kick from Pagnozzi misses and Pagnozzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. O Rangers wants to clinch up but Pagnozzi keeps it at a distance. O Rangers doesn't manage to clinch there - Pagnozzi circles away.
Pagnozzi looks to land a left hand but O Rangers moved out of range nicely. O Rangers misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi punishes O Rangers's body with a nice straight punch. O Rangers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Rangers misses with a wild body shot. O Rangers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi lands a nice shot that snaps O Rangers's head back.
#T1# O Rangers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pagnozzi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2# O Rangers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Pagnozzi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Pagnozzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Rangers's guard. #REVR# Pagnozzi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Pagnozzi trying to control but O Rangers is working from the bottom. Pagnozzi preventing the sweep. Callum Pagnozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# O Rangers pulls Pagnozzi in to control the position. Pagnozzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. O Rangers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. O Rangers pulls Pagnozzi in to control the position. O Rangers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Tony O Rangers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. O Rangers stays in close to Pagnozzi's body and controls the position. #T3# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pagnozzi is on top in guard.
#REVR# O Rangers working a defensive guard here.
Pagnozzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pagnozzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. O Rangers has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pagnozzi being controlled here momentarily. Pagnozzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Rangers swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. O Rangers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Pagnozzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. O Rangers moves in looking to clinch but Pagnozzi pushes him off. Pagnozzi is looking to counter punch. Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi misses with a left hand and Pagnozzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# O Rangers drives through with a takedown into guard. O Rangers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Callum Pagnozzi. I think O Rangers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony O Rangers! Our winner, Tony O Rangers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GAMMA#720 Gower v Partio
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1# The fighters circle momentarily. Crushman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Crushman misses with a low kick.
Pagnozzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Crushman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pagnozzi takes a step back to recover. Pagnozzi lands a body shot.
A big left from Crushman misses. Crushman throws a jab but it's blocked by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi throws a hook to the side of Crushman's head but Crushman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pagnozzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pagnozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crushman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crushman throws an overhand right that lands on Pagnozzi's shoulder, as Pagnozzi tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Pagnozzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Crushman misses with a left hand and Pagnozzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Pagnozzi swings for the body but Crushman moves out of range.
Pagnozzi looks to land a combination but Crushman avoids it well. Crushman throws out a counter right but Pagnozzi avoids it with no problem.#T1# Crushman cracks Pagnozzi with a good jab. Pagnozzi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Callum Pagnozzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Crushman slips a jab from Pagnozzi. Crushman takes a swing at Pagnozzi's ribcage but misses. Pagnozzi is looking to counter the offense by Crushman and move into the clinch. Pagnozzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Crushman misses with a hook
and Pagnozzi counters with a left and a right that stings Crushman. Pagnozzi takes one on the button. Crushman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pagnozzi's calf. Pagnozzi punishes Crushman's body with a nice straight punch. Pagnozzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crushman. Nice uppercut there from Pagnozzi.#CUT# It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crushman tries a low kick but Pagnozzi avoids it. Pagnozzi jabs Crushman right on the nose. Crushman blinks but takes it well.#T2# Crushman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pagnozzi connects with a body shot that sends Crushman's belly button to the back. Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pagnozzi. A jab from Crushman misses. Pagnozzi tried to counter with a leg kick but Crushman avoided it. Pagnozzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crushman. Crushman circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Crushman with a hook. Pagnozzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that is checked and Crushman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pagnozzi manages to avoid it. Pagnozzi staying out of range there. Pagnozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crushman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3# Pagnozzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crushman's calf. A jab from Pagnozzi misses. Pagnozzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crushman misses with a body kick. Pagnozzi throws a right hand that misses
and Crushman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crushman scores with a push kick. Nice uppercut lands for Crushman. That snapped Pagnozzi's head back.
Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Crushman is just out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Crushman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Crushman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A big left from Crushman misses. Crushman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Crushman. Pagnozzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Crushman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT# That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2# Crushman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pagnozzi to the ground. Crushman is now in Pagnozzi's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Crushman passes easily into side control. Nice work. You can see the frustration on Pagnozzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2# Crushman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pagnozzi, who protects the arm well. Pagnozzi tries to buck Crushman off but Crushman is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crushman! But no joy. Crushman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Crushman misses with a body shot.
Crushman with a lazy takedown attempt and Pagnozzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Nice cross by Crushman. Pagnozzi lands a right hook to the body.
Pagnozzi defending well as Crushman loads up on a big left hand. Pagnozzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Crushman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Pagnozzi scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pagnozzi cracks the inside of Crushman's front leg. Pagnozzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Pagnozzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crushman throws the left hand but Pagnozzi avoids the punch easily.#T1# Pagnozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Pagnozzi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crushman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crushman stuns Pagnozzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Crushman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Pagnozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pagnozzi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Daniel Crushman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pagnozzi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Crushman misses the jab. Pagnozzi scores with a jab. Pagnozzi walks into a stiff left hand from Crushman. Pagnozzi throws out a loose jab but Crushman uses good head movement to avoid it. Crushman throws out a loose jab but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it. Pagnozzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2# Pagnozzi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crushman misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Pagnozzi counter with a right hand. Crushman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pagnozzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Decent striking displayed by Crushman there. Pagnozzi thows a left - swing and a miss! Pagnozzi takes a kick to the side of the head. Pagnozzi thows a body kick. Crushman tries to catch it but that hurt him. Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Crushman misses the target. Pagnozzi walks into a jab. Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Crushman slips the punch. Crushman throws a leg kick and Crushman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT# The cut above Daniel Crushman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3# Pagnozzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Crushman misses with an uppercut
letting Pagnozzi counter with a right hand. Crushman tries to land a front kick but Pagnozzi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Pagnozzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Crushman misses with a looping left. Crushman with a body punch. A glancing blow. Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
A little feinted left hand from Pagnozzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Crushman misses with a left hand and Pagnozzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Crushman is breathing heavily. Crushman throws a leg kick enabling Pagnozzi to counter with a crisp jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Crushman. Pagnozzi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Crushman backs away from a small jab... but Pagnozzi lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Crushman crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Pagnozzi with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Callum Pagnozzi! A very excited looking Callum Pagnozzi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GAMMA#714 Kruger v Pagnozzi
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1# An inside leg kick lands from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi misses with a right hand and Kruger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pagnozzi looks to land a left hand but Kruger moved out of range nicely. Kruger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Pagnozzi looks to land a left hand but Kruger moved out of range nicely. Pagnozzi misses with a hook. Pagnozzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pagnozzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kruger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kruger lands with a nice body kick. Pagnozzi misses with a straight left. #TD2# Pagnozzi shoots in and bounces Kruger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kruger has control of Pagnozzi's left arm, preventing Pagnozzi from doing any damage. Pagnozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kruger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1# Pagnozzi throws a big right hand that misses. Pagnozzi scoring with some ground and pound. Pagnozzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kruger is pulling down on Pagnozzi's head. It's preventing any offense from Pagnozzi, at least for the moment. Pagnozzi stays in close to Kruger's body and controls the position. #ES# Kruger pushes Pagnozzi off and gets back to his feet.
Kruger throws a body kick that misses. Kruger throws a leg kick but Pagnozzi checks it. #T2# Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Pagnozzi. Kruger thows a left - swing and a miss! Pagnozzi lands a jab to the nose. Kruger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2# Kruger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# Kruger has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pagnozzi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kruger scores with a leg kick.
Pagnozzi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kruger blocks a jab. Kruger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Kruger darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dustin Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pagnozzi shoots in and drives through. Kruger sprawls well.#T3# Pagnozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Pagnozzi. Kruger moves out of range of the leg kick from Pagnozzi. Kruger tests Pagnozzi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi swings widly with a right hand
and Kruger counters with a good, hard body kick but Pagnozzi shrugs it off. Pagnozzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Pagnozzi ducks under a wild hook from Kruger. Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pagnozzi swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
It looked like Kruger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi closes the distance and clinches up with Kruger, looking for a takedown. Pagnozzi pushes Kruger against the cage but Kruger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Pagnozzi looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range. Kruger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a nice hook. Pagnozzi throws an overhand right that lands on Kruger's shoulder, as Kruger tries to avoid the shot. Pagnozzi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kruger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4# A big right from Pagnozzi misses. Kruger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kruger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pagnozzi's calf. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pagnozzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand. Pagnozzi takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses. Pagnozzi throws a series of punches but Kruger avoids them all with ease. Pagnozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kruger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kruger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown but Kruger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dustin Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruger can pounce on him.
Kruger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Pagnozzi misses with a kick to the body.
Pagnozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger scores with a jab. Kruger lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Kruger dominated that round. The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Pagnozzi misses with a shot to the body and Kruger counters with a nice uppercut. Kruger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. It appears Kruger was looking to counter with a kick there. Pagnozzi throws an off balance right hand
and Kruger counters with a solid body kick. A swing and a miss from Pagnozzi. Kruger misses with a double jab.
Pagnozzi scores with a hook. Kruger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. An attempted straight right counter from Kruger misses the target. Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Pagnozzi. Kruger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pagnozzi just manages to avoid it. Kruger defending well as Pagnozzi loads up on a big left hand. A low kick from Pagnozzi is predictable there and Kruger counters with a good, hard body kick but Pagnozzi shrugs it off. Pagnozzi is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruger sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kruger is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Pagnozzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Pagnozzi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Pagnozzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. 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! Kruger scores with a nice strike.#T1##TD2# Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Kruger kicks Pagnozzi off and gets back to his feet. A shot to the liver by Kruger. Beautiful body shot. Kruger stuffs the takedown. Kruger jabs at Pagnozzi's body. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kruger scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kruger scores with a hook to the body. Pagnozzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kruger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kruger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Pagnozzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruger counters with a crisp right that sends Pagnozzi to the canvas! Kruger follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Kruger! Dustin Kruger retains his super heavyweight title! A relieved looking Dustin Kruger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#707 Hoyce v Pagnozzi
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1# Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that misses. Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the head.
Hoyce looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hoyce moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Pagnozzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hoyce stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pagnozzi. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pagnozzi.
Hoyce throws a big shot that misses. Pagnozzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoyce. Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Hoyce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pagnozzi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Pagnozzi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pagnozzi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut.#KD2# Pagnozzi catches Hoyce napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Hoyce to the canvas!
#CUT2# It looks like Hennan Hoyce has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hoyce keeping full guard, as Pagnozzi tries to pass. Hoyce pulls Pagnozzi in to control the position. Pagnozzi trying to control but Hoyce is working from the bottom. #T1# Hoyce is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Pagnozzi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hoyce wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pagnozzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Pagnozzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Pagnozzi throws a big elbow that misses. Pagnozzi controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Hoyce keeping moving, preventing Pagnozzi from controlling successfully. Pagnozzi stopping the sweep attempt from Hoyce.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Pagnozzi with a flurry of punches that miss. Hoyce is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Hoyce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hoyce walks into a left hand. Pagnozzi misses the shot to the body. Pagnozzi fails with the takedown and Hoyce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hoyce looks to land a right hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range. Hoyce misses with a right hand and Pagnozzi counters with a left and a right that stings Hoyce. Hoyce looks to throw the jab but Pagnozzi is out of range. Hennan Hoyce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pagnozzi scores with the left hand. Hoyce knows he should have avoided that one. Pagnozzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Pagnozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pagnozzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoyce pinned against the cage. Hoyce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hoyce is looking to counter punch.#T3# Pagnozzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoyce sees it coming and avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Hoyce on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hoyce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Hoyce lands. Pagnozzi looks to land a combination but Hoyce avoids it well. Pagnozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pagnozzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Pagnozzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hoyce misses with a looping right. A head kick misses from Hoyce. Hoyce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pagnozzi cracks Hoyce with an open hand slap. Pagnozzi scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoyce is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Nice defenses there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hoyce stuffs the takedown. Hennan Hoyce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Pagnozzi.#T4# Hoyce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. This has been an exciting period of action! Pagnozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyce throws a lazy head kick and Hoyce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hoyce takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoyce lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoyce takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Pagnozzi throws a quick inside leg kick. Hoyce jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pagnozzi misses with a low kick as Hoyce jumps back. Hoyce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pagnozzi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Pagnozzi digs a good body shot into Hoyce's ribs. Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Hoyce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pagnozzi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoyces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2# Hoyce is rocked! Pagnozzi gets in close and tags Hoyce with a short punch that almost sends Hoyce to the mat! Oh Hoyce is in big trouble! He turns his back on Pagnozzi, trying to create some distance but Pagnozzi rushes him, striking wildly and Hoyce goes down! The referee tackles Pagnozzi into the cage to end the fight! Pagnozzi is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Pagnozzi! Callum Pagnozzi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
GAMMA#702 Simmons v Hoyce
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Pagnozzi with a flurry of punches that miss. Force wants to stand but Pagnozzi is controlling the position. Pagnozzi throwing strikes from guard but Force blocks nicely. Pagnozzi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Pagnozzi sitting in guard, not really doing much. Pagnozzi trying to control but Force is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi stops Force from standing up. Pagnozzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Force has momentary wrist control but Pagnozzi slips an elbow through the middle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pagnozzi won't allow Force to get back to his feet. #T1# Pagnozzi lands a couple of elbows. Pagnozzi trying to control but Force is working from the bottom. Force wants to stand but Pagnozzi is controlling the position. Pagnozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Force is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Pagnozzi distracts Force with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Pagnozzi wants to control from the top but Force keeps moving. Pagnozzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Force swivels though and keeps the full guard. Pagnozzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Force wants to stand and escape but Pagnozzi is having none of it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Pagnozzi moves into range and connects with a jab. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick and Force cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pagnozzi misses with a left hand enabling Force to counter with a crisp jab. Pagnozzi cracks the inside of Force's front leg. Force throws a poor cross that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown but Force shows good takedown defense. The fighters circling - Force throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Force throws an off balance right hand
and Pagnozzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pagnozzi misses with a looping left. Pagnozzi throws a good cross that connects.
Force misses with a body shot.
#T3# Pagnozzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A jab from Pagnozzi does it's job there. Pagnozzi wants to land a leg kick but Force is out of range. A little feinted left hand from Force on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Force drops his hands momentarily and Pagnozzi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Force walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Force scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Pagnozzi misses the target. Force keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pagnozzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Force. Pagnozzi lands a really nice looking cross but Force seems unphased.
Force connects with a single shot there. Pagnozzi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Pagnozzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pagnozzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A low kick from Pagnozzi is predictable there and Force counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Pagnozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Force with a nice cross. Pagnozzi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Force had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Pagnozzi misses with a left hand and Force counters with a nice uppercut. Pagnozzi fails with the takedown and Pagnozzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pagnozzi lands a really nice looking cross but Force seems unphased.
Force wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A jab from Pagnozzi misses. Pagnozzi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Pagnozzi is looking to chop away at Force's legs. It looked like Force wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Pagnozzi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Force. Force misses with an uppercut. Pagnozzi misses with a jab to the body
and Force counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Force looks to score with a jab to the body but Pagnozzi is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# A telegraphed right hand from Force misses the target. Force throws a head kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Pagnozzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Force sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Force misses with a hook to the body
enabling Pagnozzi to counter with a crisp jab. Force swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pagnozzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Force at a distance.
Pagnozzi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Force momentarily.
Force looks to throw the jab but Pagnozzi is out of range. Pagnozzi tried to score with a low kick but Force checks it. Force was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Force fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The fighters circling - Force throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Force on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Force on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1# Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Force sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Force is looking to counter punch. Pagnozzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Pagnozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Force has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A head kick misses from Force. A swing and a miss from Force. Pagnozzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Force doesn't seem bothered though. Pagnozzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Force. Force ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Force misses with an uppercut. Pagnozzi misses with a hook. An attempted straight right counter from Force misses the target. Force takes a shot right to the bread basket. An inside leg kick lands from Pagnozzi. #T2##TD2# Pagnozzi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Force did well to prevent Pagnozzi getting side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pagnozzi trying to control from half guard but Force is working away. Pagnozzi prevents Force from standing back up.
Pagnozzi working the head and body with strikes. #ES# Force has one foot on Pagnozzi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Force slips a straight right by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Force counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Force scores with a nice right hand.
Pagnozzi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Pagnozzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Pagnozzi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Pagnozzi dips to his left and cracks Force with an uppercut! Force looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Pagnozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Force has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2# Pagnozzi rushes Force and presses him up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Force scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pagnozzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Pagnozzi. A hook to the body from Pagnozzi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pagnozzi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Pagnozzi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Force up against the cage. Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Pagnozzi controls his hands.
Force throws a head punch that misses. Pagnozzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4##BC2# Pagnozzi breaks the clinch.
Force throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pagnozzi moves away. 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! Pagnozzi looks to throw the jab but Force is out of range. Force is looking to counter punch. Force connects with a single shot there. Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi slips under a jab from Force. Force stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pagnozzi. Force misses with a lunging right hand
and Pagnozzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Pagnozzi moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2# Pagnozzi gets a clinch. Pagnozzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Force prevents a body shot from Pagnozzi. A nice left hand lands by Pagnozzi.
Force misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Pagnozzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Pagnozzi lands with a cross. Force misses with a looping right. Pagnozzi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Pagnozzi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pagnozzi slips a straight right by Force. Force staying out of range there. Force throws a quick counter head kick but Pagnozzi was just out of range. Pagnozzi digs a good hook to Force's body.
Callum Pagnozzi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Force tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Force.#CL2# Pagnozzi takes the fight into the clinch. Pagnozzi can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Pagnozzi breaks the clinch.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook
letting Force counter with a right hand. Force keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pagnozzi. Force misses the jab. Pagnozzi punishes Force's body with a nice straight punch.#T1# Pagnozzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses. Force slips a jab from Pagnozzi. Force checks a low kick from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi misses with a hook. A little feinted left hand from Force on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Force scores with a hook to the body. Pagnozzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Pagnozzi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Pagnozzi throws out a loose jab but Force uses good head movement to avoid it. Force slips under a jab. A clash of legs there as Force blocks the low kick. Force is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Force scores with a hook to the body. Pagnozzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Pagnozzi digs a good hook to Force's body.
Nick Force has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Pagnozzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Pagnozzi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Pagnozzi slips under a jab from Force. Pagnozzi misses with a hook to the body
and Force cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pagnozzi connects with an inside leg kick. Pagnozzi misses with a hook. Force ducked under it nicely. Force scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Force uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pagnozzi. Force looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Force takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Pagnozzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Force throws a nice head kick!
#CUT# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Pagnozzi misses with a takedown attempt enabling Force to counter with a crisp jab. Pagnozzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A head kick by Force misses and Force takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Force misses with a body punch
and Pagnozzi counters with a thumping low kick. Pagnozzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pagnozzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Force.#TD2# Pagnozzi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES# Force makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Pagnozzi scores with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pagnozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Pagnozzi instigates a clinch. Pagnozzi presses Force against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Force working aggressively here.
#T4# A head punch on the inside from Pagnozzi fails to land. Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pagnozzi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Force or not. #BC2# Pagnozzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pagnozzi. Force takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pagnozzi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Pagnozzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Callum Pagnozzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Pagnozzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Force on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Force throws a jab but it's blocked by Pagnozzi. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. An inside leg kick lands from Pagnozzi. Nick Force is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Pagnozzi instigates a clinch. Force throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pagnozzis head.
And that's the end of the fight! Callum Pagnozzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pagnozzi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum Pagnozzi! Callum Pagnozzi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KOFC 93 - Forclit vs Pagnozzi
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1# Pagnozzi swings for the body but Forclit moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Forclit misses its target. Forclit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pagnozzi. Forclit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pagnozzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Forclit slips a jab from Pagnozzi. It looked like Forclit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Pagnozzi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Forclit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Pagnozzi.#CUT2# It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut. Pagnozzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Forclit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Forclit throws a lazy right hand but Pagnozzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pagnozzi misses with a straight left. An attempted straight right counter from Forclit misses the target. Forclit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Forclit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pagnozzi can pounce on him.
Forclit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Forclit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Forclit fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Forclit throws out a powerful jab. Forclit needs to keep his hands up - Pagnozzi had a free shot at his head there. Forclit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi connects with a leg kick. Forclit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Pagnozzi blocks a jab. Pagnozzi thumps Forclit with a low kick.#T1# Forclit misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Pagnozzi moves into the clinch. Forclit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards. Pagnozzi blocks an uppercut.
Forclit throws a punch but it's blocked by Pagnozzi. Forclit lands with a short shot to the head. Pagnozzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Pagnozzi misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Pagnozzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Forclit throws a leg kick #TD2# and Pagnozzi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Forclit's guard. Forclit is looking to stand up but Pagnozzi isn't so interested in that idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pagnozzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Forclit is retaining full guard. Pagnozzi wants to control from the top but Forclit keeps moving. Forclit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Pagnozzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Pagnozzi lands a couple of decent looking shots. This has been an exciting period of action! Pagnozzi connects with a couple of short punches. Forclit wants to get back to his feet but Pagnozzi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Pagnozzi lands a couple of elbows. Pagnozzi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Forclit is looking to stand up but Pagnozzi isn't so interested in that idea. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Pagnozzi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Pagnozzi advances position into side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pagnozzi prevents Forclit from escaping the position.#T3# Forclit is trying to escape the position but Pagnozzi is controlling the position. Pagnozzi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Pagnozzi landing strikes. Pagnozzi prevents Forclit from escaping the position. Forclit tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Forclit is in a horrible position here. Pagnozzi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2# Forclit is rocked!#CUT2# Happy Forclit's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Happy Forclit's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Callum Pagnozzi! Callum Pagnozzi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
KOFC 85 - Murhaa vs Out
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Pagnozzi gets a clinch. Pagnozzi pushes Flores back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Flores swings wildly with an uppercut but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it. Flores's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Pagnozzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right hand to the body from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flores. Pagnozzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flores swings wildly with an uppercut but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it. Flores blocking some punches.
Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flores's elbow. Flores tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Flores blocks a body shot from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pagnozzi blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pagnozzi. #BC# Pagnozzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Flores looks to land a left hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Flores lands a jab to the head.
Flores has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pagnozzi is landing a low percentage of strikes. Flores defending well as Pagnozzi loads up on a big left hand. Pagnozzi scores with a body shot.
#T1# Flores connects with a single shot there. Pagnozzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Pagnozzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flores throws out the jab. Pagnozzi is looking to counter punch. Flores tests Pagnozzi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Pagnozzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rafael Flores is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pagnozzi throws a push kick but Flores slaps the foot to one side. Flores throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL# Pagnozzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flores, pushing him back against the cage. Pagnozzi lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hand to the body from Pagnozzi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pagnozzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Flores tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pagnozzi lands with a left to the head. Pagnozzi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flores's elbow. Pagnozzi lands a body punch. Pagnozzi tries a body shot but Flores blocks it.
Pagnozzi scores with a hook to the body. Flores looks winded!#BC# Pagnozzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Pagnozzi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flores. Flores connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Flores takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Flores slips a jab and a cross from Pagnozzi.
Flores wants to counter with a clinch but Pagnozzi pushes him away. Pagnozzi looks to land a body kick but Flores moved away. Pagnozzi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flores on the side of the head. Flores staying out of range there. Pagnozzi swings for the body but Flores moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flores, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Flores is predictable there enabling Pagnozzi to counter with a crisp jab. Pagnozzi scores with a punch to the head. Flores works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Pagnozzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Nice shot lands for Pagnozzi. Flores tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Flores jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. #T3# Flores tries to clinch up. Flores changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Pagnozzi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice sprawl there from Flores as Pagnozzi shoots in. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Flores sees it coming and checks it nicely. Pagnozzi thumps Flores with a low kick. Pagnozzi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Pagnozzi thows a leg kick but Flores checks it and Flores counters with a straight right hand. Flores works the jab nicely. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flores throws a right hand that Pagnozzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Pagnozzi also avoids with ease. Pagnozzi throwing a counter right hand but Flores manages to avoid it.#CL2# Flores rushes Pagnozzi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Flores can't find room to land a body shot as Pagnozzi controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Flores working aggressively here.
Flores fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flores swings wildly with an uppercut but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it. Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
#T4# Pagnozzi is leaning against Flores and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Flores lands with a short shot to the head. Flores scores with an uppercut up the middle. Flores working some nice short punches in the clinch. Flores misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Flores.
Flores misses with a punch on the inside.
Flores blocks a body shot from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Pagnozzi lands a hook to the side of the head. Pagnozzi blocking some punches.
Pagnozzi scores with a shot to the side of Flores's head. A short uppercut from Pagnozzi. A short left from Pagnozzi. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pagnozzi tries to work over Flores's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pagnozzi prevents a body shot from Flores. Flores lands a shot to the body. Flores working aggressively here.
Pagnozzi trying to control the position but instead, Flores has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pagnozzi into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pagnozzi cracks Flores with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Flores misses with a hook. Pagnozzi ducked under it nicely. Flores misses with a hook
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice uppercut. Pagnozzi lands with a shot to the body. Pagnozzi throws an overhand right that lands on Flores's shoulder, as Flores tries to avoid the shot. Pagnozzi tries a low kick but Flores avoids it. Pagnozzi takes one to the side of the head.
Pagnozzi swings away with a leg kick that misses. Flores replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pagnozzi blocks it well. Flores slips a jab from Pagnozzi. Flores throws a hook but Pagnozzi avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flores counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pagnozzi's knee momentarily. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flores jabs Pagnozzi right on the nose. Pagnozzi blinks but takes it well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pagnozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flores was well out of range. Poor timing from Pagnozzi. A little jabbing left from Flores on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Pagnozzi throws a jab when Flores was well out of range. Pagnozzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Flores. #T1# Flores fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pagnozzi. A leg kick checked by Pagnozzi. Flores scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2# Flores moves into the clinch. Flores tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nice body punch from Pagnozzi. Flores is breathing heavily. Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flores as Pagnozzi tries to tie him up. Pagnozzi gets through Flores's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pagnozzi tries to throw a body punch but Flores avoids it by throwing Pagnozzi back against the cage. Pagnozzi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Pagnozzi breaks from the clinch.
Flores takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some bone on bone action there as Pagnozzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Flores slips a jab from Pagnozzi. Flores has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pagnozzi.#T2# Flores moves in looking to clinch but Pagnozzi pushes him off. A shot to the liver by Pagnozzi. Beautiful body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flores but Flores pushes him off and we're back to square one. Pagnozzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Flores takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pagnozzi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flores displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pagnozzi throws out the jab. Flores swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Flores takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flores just misses with a punch to the body.
Pagnozzi throws a big shot that misses. Flores lands a jab to the head.
Pagnozzi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flores is out of range. Flores pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jab from Pagnozzi.#ROC# Flores is rocked!#T3# Pagnozzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flores lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pagnozzi's sensitive parts. Pagnozzi stuns Flores with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Pagnozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flores swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD# Pagnozzi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Flores's guard. Pagnozzi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Pagnozzi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flores's head. Flores is still in real trouble! Can Pagnozzi finish him? Pagnozzi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Pagnozzi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Pagnozzi postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Flores covers up, he's hurt! Pagnozzi keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Pagnozzi and the ref steps in to end the fight! Pagnozzi can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Pagnozzi! Callum Pagnozzi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
KOFC 82 - Morgan vs Murhaa
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# Pagnozzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pagnozzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Pagnozzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Pagnozzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pagnozzi there as he acknowledges the shot. Pagnozzi lands a leg kick that knocks Leonidas off balance momentarily. Leonidas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi. Nice defenses there by Leonidas. Pagnozzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leonidas. Leonidas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2# It looks like Zeus Leonidas has been cut. Leonidas checks a leg kick. Leonidas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonidas avoids the body shot from Pagnozzi.
Leonidas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Leonidas scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pagnozzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonidas. It looked like Leonidas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pagnozzi. Leonidas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonidas scores with a jab to the jaw. We've been hearing reports that Leonidas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1# Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that is checked and Leonidas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Leonidas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pagnozzi. Nice body punch from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi throws an off balance right hand
and Leonidas counters with a two punch combo. Leonidas thows a left - swing and a miss! Pagnozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A punch combination from Pagnozzi misses. Jab from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonidas was well out of range. Poor timing from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi tries to clinch there but Leonidas circles away.
Leonidas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Pagnozzi darts in and clinches Leonidas up against the cage. Pagnozzi tries to throw a body punch but Leonidas avoids it by throwing Pagnozzi back against the cage. Leonidas misses with some punches.
Leonidas misses with a punch on the inside.
Pagnozzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leonidass head. Pagnozzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Pagnozzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leonidas is breathing heavily. Pagnozzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pagnozzi is leaning against Leonidas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Pagnozzi can't find room to land a body shot as Leonidas controls the action.
Pagnozzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Pagnozzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leonidass head. Pagnozzi is leaning against Leonidas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Leonidas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pagnozzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Pagnozzi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pagnozzi. A nice right hand lands inside from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leonidas or not. Pagnozzi lands a shoulder strike. Pagnozzi tries a body shot but Leonidas blocks it.
Pagnozzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD# Leonidas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pagnozzi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Pagnozzi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB# Leonidas working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Pagnozzi is doing well to defend. Leonidas seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Pagnozzi is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zeus Leonidas! Zeus Leonidas retains his super heavyweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Zeus Leonidas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#672 Goodman v Quin
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Pagnozzi is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks. Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An inside leg kick lands from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt. Hunt misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Hunt. Hunt checks the leg kick. Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pagnozzi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pagnozzi throws out the jab. Pagnozzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pagnozzi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Pagnozzi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD# Pagnozzi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pagnozzi lands in his opponent's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pagnozzi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Pagnozzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Pagnozzi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. Pagnozzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Pagnozzi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Pagnozzi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Pagnozzi throws a big right hand that misses. Pagnozzi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. Pagnozzi is really struggling to control Hunt but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Pagnozzi is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control. Pagnozzi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Pagnozzi trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT# It looks like Matt Hunt has been cut. A good leg kick by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely. Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Pagnozzi stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Pagnozzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Pagnozzi slips the punch. Pagnozzi walks into a left hand. Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.#T3# Pagnozzi looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range. Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Pagnozzi misses with the combination.
Pagnozzi is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs. Pagnozzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pagnozzi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily. Hunt scores with a nice strike. A slow jab from Pagnozzi misses its intended target. Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Pagnozzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Pagnozzi defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand. Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt lands a head shot. A low kick from Pagnozzi misses and Hunt counters with a low kick, right behind Pagnozzi 's knee. #T4# Pagnozzi lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand. Pagnozzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hunt checks a leg kick nicely. Hunt is looking for the big counter here. Pagnozzi throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off. Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Pagnozzi on that attempt. Pagnozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pagnozzi with a lazy takedown attempt and Hunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pagnozzi's knee momentarily. Pagnozzi scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one. Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pagnozzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though. Some bone on bone action there as Pagnozzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Pagnozzi misses with a leg kick. Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Jab by Hunt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Pagnozzi dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Hunt throws a head kick that half lands.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Pagnozzi avoids it. Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pagnozzi's calf.#TD# Pagnozzi gets a double leg takedown into Hunt's guard. Hunt keeping moving, preventing Pagnozzi from controlling successfully. Pagnozzi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pagnozzi's guard. #T1# Pagnozzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Pagnozzi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Pagnozzi thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Pagnozzi throwing strikes and Hunt squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted. Pagnozzi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hunt because Pagnozzi loaded up on that one. Pagnozzi looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Hunt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pagnozzi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pagnozzi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2# Pagnozzi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Poor strikes thrown by Pagnozzi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pagnozzi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Pagnozzi lands a nice shot to the head. Pagnozzi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Pagnozzi looking to ground and pound but Hunt is blocking nicely. Hunt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pagnozzi.
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! Pagnozzi looking to ground and pound but Hunt is blocking nicely. BOOM! Pagnozzi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3# Pagnozzi looking to finish with strikes here!
Pagnozzi raining down shots from the mount!#CUT# That has opened up Matt Hunt's cut even more. Pagnozzi unloads with some shots from mount but Hunt bucks and avoids them well.
Hunt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT# The cut above Matt Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Callum Pagnozzi! Callum Pagnozzi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GAMMA#668 Diehard v Laine
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# Steigelmann ducks under a wild hook from Pagnozzi. Steigelmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Pagnozzi takes a swing at Steigelmann's ribcage but misses. Pagnozzi jabs at Steigelmann's body. Pagnozzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steigelmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Pagnozzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Pagnozzi. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet. Steigelmann misses with an uppercut. Pagnozzi saw that one coming. Steigelmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. Steigelmann feints a counter leg kick. Pagnozzi misses with a leg kick and Steigelmann counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Steigelmann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steigelmann swings for the body but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Pagnozzi digs a good body shot into Steigelmann's ribs. Steigelmann missing with a left hand there. Pagnozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Steigelmann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT# It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut. 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! Pagnozzi throws the left hand but Steigelmann avoids the punch easily. Steigelmann lands with a nice body punch. Steigelmann ducks under a wild hook from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi connects with a single shot there. Steigelmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steigelmann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1# Pagnozzi moves out of range of the leg kick from Steigelmann. Steigelmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pagnozzi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Steigelmann lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pagnozzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steigelmann circles away quickly and effectively. Steigelmann moves out of range as Pagnozzi strikes. Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Steigelmann cracks Pagnozzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A head kick misses from Steigelmann. #CL2# Steigelmann moves into range and clinches up with Pagnozzi. Steigelmann digs a right hand into Pagnozzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pagnozzi's gas tank. Steigelmann lands a shoulder strike. Steigelmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Pagnozzi controls his hands.
Pagnozzi can't find room to land a body shot as Steigelmann controls the action.
Steigelmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pagnozzi is defending well for now. Pagnozzi wants a takedown.
#BC# Pagnozzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Steigelmann moves into the clinch. Pagnozzi is trying to break the clinch but Steigelmann is controlling him.#T2# Steigelmann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pagnozzi.
This has been an exciting period of action! Steigelmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pagnozzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steigelmann lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pagnozzi presses Steigelmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A body shot lands from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steigelmann pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Pagnozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pagnozzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pagnozzi tries a body shot but Steigelmann blocks it.
Pagnozzi lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Steigelmann. Steigelmann tries to land a knee to the head but Pagnozzi blocks with his arms.
Steigelmann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pagnozzi avoids a wild elbow strike from Steigelmann. Steigelmann scores with a shot to the side of Pagnozzi's head. Steigelmann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pagnozzi.
#T3# Pagnozzi avoiding damage as Steigelmann throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steigelmann. Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
Steigelmann blocks a body shot from Pagnozzi. #BC# Pagnozzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pagnozzi tries to move into range but Steigelmann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Pagnozzi wants to land a leg kick but Steigelmann is out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Pagnozzi. Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pagnozzi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Steigelmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Steigelmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pagnozzi on the side of the head. Steigelmann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pagnozzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Pagnozzi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4# Steigelmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steigelmann walks into a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Pagnozzi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Steigelmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Steigelmann lands with a cross. A swing and a miss from Pagnozzi. A jab from Steigelmann finds it's way through Pagnozzi's defenses. Pagnozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steigelmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Pagnozzi. Steigelmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice cross by Steigelmann. Pagnozzi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Steigelmann lands a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Steigelmann cracks Pagnozzi with an open hand slap. Pagnozzi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Steigelmann scores with a punch to the head. Steigelmann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunnar Steigelmann will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Steigelmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Steigelmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Pagnozzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steigelmann's calf. Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A jab from Pagnozzi misses. Pagnozzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Pagnozzi scores with a nice strike. Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Steigelmann slips under a jab. Steigelmann keeps Pagnozzi at a distance using the push kick. Sloppy strikes from Steigelmann. Those never looked like landing. Pagnozzi throws a hook to the side of Steigelmann's head but Steigelmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Steigelmann is looking to slow Pagnozzi down with leg kicks. Steigelmann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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! Steigelmann on the wrong end of a nice jab. Pagnozzi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pagnozzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steigelmann is fending him off so far but Pagnozzi persists. Nope, Steigelmann circles away and we're back to standing. Steigelmann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pagnozzi's head backwards.#T1# Pagnozzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Steigelmann closes the distance and lands a one-two. Pagnozzi scores with a push kick. Pagnozzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Despite the aggression on Steigelmann's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Pagnozzi punishes Steigelmann's body with a nice straight punch. Steigelmann ducks under a wild hook from Pagnozzi. Steigelmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pagnozzi with a body shot.#KD2# Oooh a lovely combination from Steigelmann sends Pagnozzi down but not out. Steigelmann dives into side control looking to finish. 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! Pagnozzi is trying to control Steigelmann's posture but Steigelmann avoids it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Steigelmann trying to control the action but Pagnozzi is working from the bottom. Steigelmann is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pagnozzi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Pagnozzi is trying to control Steigelmann's posture but Steigelmann avoids it. #T2# Steigelmann is staying tight to Pagnozzi's torso, preventing him from escaping. Pagnozzi is looking to reverse the position. Steigelmann wants to control but Pagnozzi is keeping him busy. Pagnozzi is trying to get back to half guard. Pagnozzi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Steigelmann looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3# Pagnozzi can't escape the position.
Steigelmann looking to control and managing it successfully. Pagnozzi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB# Pagnozzi actively working from the bottom here. Well, if Steigelmann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pagnozzi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB# Pagnozzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steigelmann is aware though and is defending well. Steigelmann controlling from the top position. #SUB# Pagnozzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steigelmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steigelmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Pagnozzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steigelmann showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Pagnozzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steigelmann's guard. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Steigelmann misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Pagnozzi counter with a right hand. Pagnozzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Steigelmann cracks Pagnozzi with a right hand to the side of the head. Pagnozzi lands a right hook to the body.
Steigelmann misses with a looping right.#TD# Steigelmann gets caught napping as Pagnozzi dives in and scores a takedown. Steigelmann manages to retain guard. Pagnozzi lands a couple of digs. Steigelmann is controlling Pagnozzi's posture. Pagnozzi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Pagnozzi pushes down on Steigelmann's leg and manages to get into half guard. Steigelmann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pagnozzi lands a nice short elbow.#T1# Pagnozzi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Pagnozzi not landing any meaningful shots this time. Pagnozzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Steigelmann controlling the position well. Pagnozzi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Pagnozzi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Pagnozzi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steigelmann defending well though. Steigelmann regains full guard. Nicely done. Steigelmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Steigelmann, not yet. Steigelmann working a defensive guard here.
Pagnozzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Callum Pagnozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Pagnozzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Steigelmann pulls Pagnozzi in close to his closed guard and prevents Pagnozzi from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Steigelmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Good standup being displayed there by Pagnozzi as he connects with a hook. Pagnozzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Steigelmann scores with a jab to the head.
Pagnozzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a nice hook. Pagnozzi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3# Steigelmann cracks Pagnozzi with an open hand slap. Steigelmann moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Nice shot by Steigelmann. Pagnozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Steigelmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Steigelmann lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Steigelmann lands the left hand. Nice straight punches there by Steigelmann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steigelmann. Steigelmann checks a low kick from Pagnozzi. Steigelmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pagnozzi throws out the jab. Jab, jab by Steigelmann - just one landing. Pagnozzi throws a looping overhand right but Steigelmann ducks down to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2# Steigelmann catches Pagnozzi napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Pagnozzi to the canvas!
#ROC2# Pagnozzi is rocked! Pagnozzi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steigelmann controls the pace. Oh Pagnozzi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4# Steigelmann won't allow Pagnozzi to sweep him here. Pagnozzi seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB# Pagnozzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steigelmann is aware though and is defending well. Steigelmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Pagnozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pagnozzi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steigelmann controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Gunnar Steigelmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Steigelmann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Steigelmann! A relieved looking Gunnar Steigelmann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#664 Defoe v Verama 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1# Pagnozzi throws a jab when Rutten was well out of range. Rutten lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Rutten moves out of range of the leg kick from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away. Pagnozzi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD# and Rutten counters with a head kick that drops Pagnozzi to the mat! Pagnozzi scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Rutten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pagnozzi throws out the jab. Rutten thinks about countering with a body kick. Pagnozzi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Pagnozzi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutten momentarily.
Pagnozzi misses the body punch and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pagnozzi wants to slow Rutten down by chopping away at his legs. Rutten tried to counter with a leg kick but Pagnozzi avoided it. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rutten slips a straight right by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRutten.#T1# Good exchange - Pagnozzi coming out on top. Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Rutten slips the punch. Rutten is looking to counter with a body kick. Nice shot lands for Pagnozzi. Rutten avoids the head kick by Pagnozzi.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pagnozzi goes for a double leg but Rutten avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rutten continues to drive forward. Rutten appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2# Pagnozzi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pagnozzi lands in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rutten keeping moving, preventing Pagnozzi from controlling successfully. Pagnozzi is working Rutten over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# Pagnozzi throwing strikes from guard but Rutten blocks nicely. Rutten knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pagnozzi on the ground. Pagnozzi throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pagnozzi stops Rutten from standing up. Pagnozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rutten is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Pagnozzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Pagnozzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Pagnozzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Pagnozzi throws a big right hand that misses. Rutten wants to stand but Pagnozzi is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Pagnozzi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage! Pagnozzi misses with a looping right. Pagnozzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Pagnozzi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutten is out of range and Pagnozzi settles back down. Pagnozzi tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've been told by Rutten's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2# Pagnozzi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Pagnozzi tries to advance to mount but Rutten denies him. #T4# Pagnozzi landing strikes. Pagnozzi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rutten works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Pagnozzi not landing any meaningful shots this time. Pagnozzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#ES# Rutten makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pagnozzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Rutten moves away from the strike by Pagnozzi. And Rutten counters with a quick kick to the body but Pagnozzi blocks it. Pagnozzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2# Pagnozzi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rutten's half guard. Pagnozzi is nestled in close to Rutten, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Pagnozzi dominated that round. That's time! Rutten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Pagnozzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pagnozzi fails with the takedown. Pagnozzi misses with a shot to the body and Rutten counters with a body kick that stops Pagnozzi in his tracks momentarily. Pagnozzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pagnozzi connects with a body shot. Rutten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that is checked and Pagnozzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice straight punches there by Pagnozzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pagnozzi. Rutten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2# Rutten is rocked! Pagnozzi is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Rutten flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rutten is out cold! Pagnozzi holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Callum Pagnozzi! Callum Pagnozzi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GAMMA#659 Defoe v Grigol
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Heimendahl has Pagnozzi up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heimendahl throws an elbow but misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pagnozzi. Heimendahl lands with a left to the head. Heimendahl lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pagnozzi pushes Heimendahl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pagnozzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
Heimendahl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pagnozzi or not. Heimendahl throws a head punch that misses. Heimendahl lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pagnozzi can't get the takedown.
Pagnozzi is trying to stall.
Heimendahl throws an elbow but it misses.
Heimendahl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. A hook to the body from Heimendahl.
Pagnozzi has a couple of punches blocked by Heimendahl.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. A hook to the body from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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! Pagnozzi digs a right hand underneath Heimendahl's ribcage. Heimendahl let out a lung full of air as it connected. Pagnozzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Heimendahl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1# Pagnozzi misses with some punches.
Pagnozzi lands with a left to the head. Heimendahl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Pagnozzi misses with a hook from the clinch. Pagnozzi has a couple of punches blocked by Heimendahl.
Pagnozzi misses with the head strike.
Heimendahl lands an elbow that stopped Pagnozzi in his tracks for a moment. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimendahl. Heimendahl prevents a body shot from Pagnozzi. Heimendahl creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pagnozzi's defenses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Heimendahl. Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heimendahl's elbow. Pagnozzi is looking to take this one to the mat. A nice glancing elbow lands by Heimendahl. Heimendahl lands a hook to the side of the head. Heimendahl scores with a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pagnozzi takes an elbow to the temple. Heimendahl tries a body shot but Pagnozzi blocks it.
Pagnozzi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Pagnozzi wants to take the fight to the mat but Heimendahl manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Thorbjorn Heimendahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Pagnozzi.#T2# Pagnozzi working aggressively here.
Pagnozzi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Pagnozzi misses with a punch to the body.
Pagnozzi lands a nice uppercut. Heimendahl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Heimendahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards. Heimendahl creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pagnozzi's defenses. Pagnozzi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pagnozzi trying to stall but Heimendahl improves his position.
Pagnozzi is trying to maintain a safe position but Heimendahl gets an underhook and turns Pagnozzi into the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Heimendahl. Heimendahl lands an elbow just above Pagnozzi 's eye. #CUT# That has opened up Callum Pagnozzi's cut even more. Pagnozzi throws a head punch that misses. Pagnozzi trying to control the position but instead, Heimendahl has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pagnozzi into the cage. Nice elbow from Heimendahl. Heimendahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Pagnozzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pagnozzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Heimendahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards. Heimendahl lands a shoulder strike. Pagnozzi goes for a takedown attempt but Heimendahl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Heimendahl moves in looking to clinch but Pagnozzi pushes him off. Pagnozzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Heimendahl checks the leg kick.#CL# Heimendahl has managed to clinch.
Pagnozzi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heimendahl has him pressed against the cage. Pagnozzi misses with a punch to the body.
Heimendahl lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Heimendahl blocking some punches.
Heimendahl gets through Pagnozzi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heimendahl as Pagnozzi tries to tie him up. Heimendahl scores with a nice hook to the head. Pagnozzi takes a shot to the head. Pagnozzi blocks an elbow strike. 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! Pagnozzi lands with a right to the head. Heimendahl lands a right hand. Pagnozzi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4# Pagnozzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
Heimendahl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards. Heimendahl works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pagnozzi takes a shot to the head. Heimendahl tries a body shot but Pagnozzi blocks it.
Pagnozzi tries to work over Heimendahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Heimendahl. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Heimendahl lands a damaging elbow. Pagnozzi tries to throw a body punch but Heimendahl avoids it by throwing Pagnozzi back against the cage. Pagnozzi takes a shot to the head. Pagnozzi wants to take the fight to the mat but Heimendahl manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Pagnozzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pagnozzi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heimendahl is defending well. Heimendahl tries a body shot but Pagnozzi blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heimendahl throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pagnozzi looks winded! Pagnozzi trying to control the position but instead, Heimendahl has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pagnozzi into the cage. Pagnozzi misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl dominated that round. The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Pagnozzi swings for the body but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Heimendahl cracks the inside of Pagnozzi's front leg. A big left from Pagnozzi misses. Heimendahl throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Pagnozzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heimendahl swivels and escapes. Heimendahl scores with a hook to the body. Pagnozzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A shot to the liver by Heimendahl. Beautiful body shot. Heimendahl is looking to clinch but Pagnozzi is avoiding it.
#CL# Heimendahl moves into the clinch. Heimendahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A body shot lands from Pagnozzi.
Heimendahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
Heimendahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pagnozzi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Pagnozzi is breathing heavily. Pagnozzi working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heimendahl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pagnozzi's brow. Heimendahl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Heimendahl scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Heimendahl lands a nice elbow from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pagnozzi. Heimendahl tries to work over Pagnozzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pagnozzi prevents a body shot from Heimendahl. Heimendahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pagnozzi can do to turn this around? Pagnozzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Nice elbow from Heimendahl. Heimendahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heimendahl digs a right hand into Pagnozzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pagnozzi's gas tank. A short uppercut from Heimendahl. Heimendahl scores with an uppercut up the middle. Thorbjorn Heimendahl has scored more points in the clinch so far. Heimendahl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Pagnozzi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heimendahl pulls him back up using the underhooks. Pagnozzi misses with a short punch on the inside. Pagnozzi wants a takedown but no success here.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Pagnozzi. Heimendahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heimendahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards. Heimendahl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heimendahl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT# The cut above Callum Pagnozzi's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Heimendahl lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# A right hand to the body from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands an elbow inside that Pagnozzi shrugs off. Heimendahl lands an elbow inside. Pagnozzi has a couple of punches blocked by Heimendahl.
Nice elbow from Heimendahl. Heimendahl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Heimendahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Heimendahl scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT# Callum Pagnozzi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Heimendahl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards. Heimendahl lands an elbow that stopped Pagnozzi in his tracks for a moment. #ROC# Pagnozzi is rocked! Heimendahl creates a bit of distance and cracks Pagnozzi with a massive left hook! Pagnozzi crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Heimendahl stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thorbjorn Heimendahl! A victorious Thorbjorn Heimendahl thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#650 McTearson v Volkov
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# Pagnozzi scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2# It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a nice jab. Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yuudai sprawls well. Yuudai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pagnozzi gets slowly back to his feet. Yuudai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pagnozzi connects with a nice looking jab.
Pagnozzi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Pagnozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuudai moves away. Yuudai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Pagnozzi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Pagnozzi throws a hook but Yuudai avoids it easily. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Yuudai sees it coming and moves out of range. Pagnozzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Pagnozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Yuudai moves out of range easily. Pagnozzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little feinted left hand from Yuudai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Yuudai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Pagnozzi catches Yuudai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pagnozzi looks to land a left hand but Yuudai moved out of range nicely. Yuudai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Pagnozzi punishes Yuudai's body with a nice straight punch.#T1# Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yuudai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pagnozzi is out of range and Yuudai settles back down. Yuudai throws a series of punches but Pagnozzi moves out of range. #TD2# Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pagnozzi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Pagnozzi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Pagnozzi throws a strike aimed at the side of Yuudai's head but Yuudai avoids it well. Pagnozzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Yuudai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Pagnozzi moves into full guard.
Yuudai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pagnozzi is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Pagnozzi has his foot on Yuudai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yuudai works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Yuudai throws a sloppy strike and Pagnozzi has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Yuudai is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Pagnozzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Callum Pagnozzi! Callum Pagnozzi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#647 Wolek v Citizen
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1# Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Clay sees it coming and moves out of range. Clay dives in for a single leg takedown but Pagnozzi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Clay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Pagnozzi lands with a shot to the body. Clay blocks a low kick nicely. Pagnozzi drops his hands momentarily and Clay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Pagnozzi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Clay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pagnozzi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A solid leg kick lands there for Pagnozzi.
#CL2# Pagnozzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pagnozzi. A nice left hand lands by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clay struggles to land a body shot inside as Pagnozzi controls his hands.
Clay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pagnozzi's elbow. Pagnozzi misses with the head strike.
Clay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pagnozzi after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordus Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him. Clay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clay misses with a punch to the body.
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! Pagnozzi is leaning against Clay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Clay wants to take the fight to the mat but Pagnozzi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Pagnozzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Pagnozzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clays head. Clay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pagnozzi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clay is breathing heavily.#CL# Clay has closed the distance and engaged Pagnozzi in a clinch.
Pagnozzi lands a right hand. #TD2# Pagnozzi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Pagnozzi grinds an elbow into Clay's temple. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Clay is looking for a sweep. Pagnozzi working the ground and pound from side control. Pagnozzi trying to control the position but Clay is working away. Pagnozzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Pagnozzi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pagnozzi happy to just control the position for now. Clay is looking to regain half guard here but Pagnozzi keeps moving and retains side control. Clay is working hard here to advance position.#T2# Clay is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pagnozzi connects with a decent elbow. Clay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Pagnozzi drops an elbow to the side of Clay's head. Clay gets full guard. Clay keeping moving, preventing Pagnozzi from controlling successfully. Pagnozzi lands a couple of elbows. Pagnozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Clay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pagnozzi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB# Clay working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pagnozzi has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. 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. Pagnozzi connects with a nice short shot to Clay's temple. #T3# Ground and pound from Pagnozzi. Ground and pound from Pagnozzi. #ROC2# Clay is rocked! Pagnozzi lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Clay quite badly. Clay pulls Pagnozzi in close trying to recover. Pagnozzi postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Clay on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Clay doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Pagnozzi! A relieved looking Callum Pagnozzi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#639 Bryant v Hika
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# Pagnozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
Pagnozzi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Pagnozzi keeps the fight on the outside. Powell wants to clinch. A jab from Powell does it's job there. Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Pagnozzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Pagnozzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pagnozzi tries to land a front kick but Powell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Powell tries to counter by closing the distance. Donk. Powell catches Pagnozzi right on the button with a cross.#CUT2# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Powell misses with a wild body shot. A leg kick checked by Powell. Powell clobbers Pagnozzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Powell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pagnozzi on the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pagnozzi missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2# Powell closes the distance and pushes Pagnozzi back into the cage.#T1# Pagnozzi is trying to force a seperation but Powell has the dominant position. A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow. Powell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Pagnozzi has Powell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Powell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell misses with some punches.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook from the clinch. Pagnozzi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Powell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Pagnozzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Powell pushes Pagnozzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it. Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
Powell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pagnozzi leaning his opponent against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pagnozzi. A head punch on the inside from Pagnozzi fails to land. #T2# Pagnozzi prevents a body shot from Powell. Powell lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Pagnozzi breaks from the clinch.
Powell throws a nice looking combination but Pagnozzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jimi Powell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. 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! Powell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi misses the shot to the body. Powell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Powell blocks a low kick nicely. Powell walks into a jab. Powell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pagnozzi has time to react. Powell throws a series of punches but Pagnozzi avoids them all with ease. #CL2# Powell moves into the clinch successfully.
Powell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow. Pagnozzi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pagnozzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell scores with an uppercut up the middle. Powell misses with the head strike.
Powell lands with a short shot to the head. Pagnozzi misses with a short punch on the inside. Powell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3# A short right from Powell. Pagnozzi looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Pagnozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Powell prevents a body shot from Pagnozzi. Powell blocks a body shot from Pagnozzi. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards. A short right from Pagnozzi on the inside. Pagnozzi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Powell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Pagnozzi gets through Powell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pagnozzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pagnozzi is trying to drag Powell to the mat but Powell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Pagnozzi taking a breather. #T4# A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Good body shot from Powell.
Pagnozzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pagnozzi is looking for a takedown. Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell cracks Pagnozzi with a nice body shot. Pagnozzi is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pagnozzi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Powell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Pagnozzi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Powell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
Pagnozzi lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Powell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powell. Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pagnozzi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Powell can turn it around. Powell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Powell working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Powell dominated that round. The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Pagnozzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell. Pagnozzi feinted with a counter takedown. Jimi Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup. Powell misses with a few strikes there.
Pagnozzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Powell wants to clinch up but Pagnozzi keeps it at a distance. Pagnozzi throws a body kick that misses. Pagnozzi keeps the fight on the outside. Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pagnozzi throws a half hearted mid kick. Pagnozzi connects with a solid leg kick. Pagnozzi jabs Powell right on the nose. Powell blinks but takes it well. Pagnozzi with a nice cross. Pagnozzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Powell instigates a clinch. #TD# Pagnozzi gets a trip takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Pagnozzi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1# Powell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Pagnozzi thows a huge punch but Powell dodges it nicely.
Powell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi is just content to waste time from the top position. Powell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Pagnozzi wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving. Pagnozzi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Pagnozzi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pagnozzi is fighting to break Powell's control of his arms but Powell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Powell keeping moving, preventing Pagnozzi from controlling successfully. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Pagnozzi throws a big right hand that misses. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Powell holds on and takes a little breather. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Powell keeping full guard, as Pagnozzi tries to pass. Pagnozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Powell gets a clinch. Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Powell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pagnozzi.
Powell is working Pagnozzi over against the cage. Jimi Powell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3# Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Pagnozzi lands a body shot. Pagnozzi is working for takedown but Powell is calmly controlling the position for now. Powell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pagnozzi is defending well. Pagnozzi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Pagnozzi tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Pagnozzi back against the cage. Pagnozzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Pagnozzi scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head. Powell swings wildly with an uppercut but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it. Powell blocks an uppercut.
Powell blocks a body shot from Pagnozzi. Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Powell takes a shot to the head. A short right from Powell. #T4# Powell lands with a short shot to the head. A shot in the inside from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pagnozzi blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pagnozzi misses with a punch to the body.
Powell tries to work over Pagnozzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pagnozzi. #BC2# Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A jab from Pagnozzi misses. An inside leg kick from Pagnozzi misses. Pagnozzi throws a push kick but Powell slaps the foot to one side. Powell wants to counter with a clinch but Pagnozzi pushes him away. Powell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Powell wants to clinch. Powell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pagnozzi throws out the jab. #KD# A head kick lands from Pagnozzi that sends Powell to the canvas. Powell tries to scramble back to his feet but Pagnozzi brings him back down into side control. The strikes coming from Pagnozzi are missing the target in this wave of attacks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Pagnozzi dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Powell moves into range and clinches up with Pagnozzi. Powell gets underhooks to prevent Pagnozzi's takedown attempt.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Powell is looking to clinch but Pagnozzi is avoiding it.
A big left from Pagnozzi misses. Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Pagnozzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Powell throws a head punch that misses. Powell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pagnozzi's elbow. Powell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pagnozzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Pagnozzi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Powell is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell. Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards. A shot in the inside from Powell. Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Pagnozzi wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1# Pagnozzi throws a head punch that misses. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Powell as Pagnozzi tries to tie him up. Pagnozzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards. Powell misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut. Powell lands a body punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards. Pagnozzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pagnozzi fails to land. Pagnozzi has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow. Powell gets through Pagnozzi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Powell blocking some punches.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Pagnozzi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Powell blocks an uppercut.
Pagnozzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head. Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Powell scores with a nice hook to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Powell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Pagnozzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pagnozzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a nice jab. Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Powell forces Pagnozzi back against the cage and clinches. Pagnozzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Powell lands with a left to the head. Pagnozzi blocks a body shot from Powell. #T3# Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Pagnozzi.
Powell is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Pagnozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him. A right hook to the body lands for Pagnozzi.
Powell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Pagnozzi.
#BC2# Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Pagnozzi. That snapped Powell's head back.
Powell tries to clinch there but Pagnozzi circles away.
Powell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pagnozzi in his tracks. Powell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pagnozzi. Powell lands a slapping body shot.
Pagnozzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Pagnozzi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL2# Powell closes the distance and clinches. Good body shot from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi takes a shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Powell scores with a shoulder strike. Pagnozzi takes a shot to the head. Pagnozzi is looking for a takedown. Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pagnozzi is looking to take this one to the mat. Powell is trying to maintain a safe position but Pagnozzi gets an underhook and turns Powell into the cage. Pagnozzi throws a head punch that misses. Powell lands a body punch. Pagnozzi goes for a takedown attempt but Powell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Powell saw that one coming.#CL2# Powell rushes Pagnozzi and presses him up against the cage. Pagnozzi wants a takedown.
Pagnozzi tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Pagnozzi back against the cage. Powell blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimi Powell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Powell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Powell! After winning the bout, Jimi Powell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GAMMA#633 Junior v Hoshino 2
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1# Clay tries to clinch up but Pagnozzi circles away and keeps his distance. Clay darts in looking for a takedown but Pagnozzi gets double underhooks and turns Clay into the cage. Pagnozzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Clay shoots for a double leg takedown but Pagnozzi sprawls well. He's pushed Clay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Pagnozzi stuns Clay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Clay thuds a left hand into Pagnozzi's body.#CL2# Clay moves into the clinch.#BC# Pagnozzi breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Pagnozzi tries to sprawl but Clay drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Clay thows an elbow strike that misses. Pagnozzi gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Clay doesn't seem too bothered but Pagnozzi quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Clay is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Clay really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Callum Pagnozzi! An out of breath Callum Pagnozzi 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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Event:
GAMMA#620 Fjera v Jordan
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1# Pagnozzi tried to score with a low kick but BatzCastelmore checks it. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick and BatzCastelmore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Pagnozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BatzCastelmore.
Good exchange - Pagnozzi coming out on top. BatzCastelmore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pagnozzi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces BatzCastelmore back to the cage. Pagnozzi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. BatzCastelmore ducks under a wild hook from Pagnozzi. BatzCastelmore tries to counter by closing the distance. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick #CL2# and BatzCastelmore counters by moving into the clinch. BatzCastelmore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BatzCastelmore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pagnozzi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Pagnozzi breaks the clinch.
Pagnozzi fails to land the takedown.#T1# Pagnozzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and BatzCastelmore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pagnozzi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Pagnozzi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A nice leg kick lands there from BatzCastelmore. BatzCastelmore is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Pagnozzi thumps BatzCastelmore with a low kick. BatzCastelmore stuffs the takedown attempt from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Pagnozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pagnozzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Pagnozzi throws an overhand right that lands on BatzCastelmore's shoulder, as BatzCastelmore tries to avoid the shot. Pagnozzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BatzCastelmore manages to avoid it. BatzCastelmore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Pagnozzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. BatzCastelmore tries to clinch but Pagnozzi moves out of range. Pagnozzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy. BatzCastelmore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pagnozzi. BatzCastelmore lands a front kick. A leg kick checked by BatzCastelmore. A telegraphed right hand from Pagnozzi misses the target. #TD# Pagnozzi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2# BatzCastelmore is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Pagnozzi misses with a body punch.
BatzCastelmore lands a good knee to the midsection. Pagnozzi won't want to take too many of those. Pagnozzi is breathing heavily. BatzCastelmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pagnozzi is defending well for now. BatzCastelmore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3# BatzCastelmore lands a knee to the head.
BatzCastelmore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pagnozzi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Pagnozzi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but BatzCastelmore has him pressed against the cage. BatzCastelmore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pagnozzi blocks it with crossed arms. With the two fighters working up against the cage, BatzCastelmore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pagnozzi's brow. Pagnozzi misses with some punches.
#BC# Pagnozzi manages to break the clinch.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook but Pagnozzi avoids it easily. BatzCastelmore getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Pagnozzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and BatzCastelmore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Pagnozzi drops his hands momentarily and BatzCastelmore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD2# BatzCastelmore lands a big head kick that sends Pagnozzi tumbling to the mat! BatzCastelmore takes a step backwards and waves Pagnozzi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Pagnozzi is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pagnozzi slips under a jab. Oh Pagnozzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# BatzCastelmore pushes Pagnozzi up against the cage in a clinch. Pagnozzi seems to have got his legs back now.#T4# BatzCastelmore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Pagnozzi misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for BatzCastelmore to work.
Pagnozzi scores with a shot to the side of BatzCastelmore's head. Pagnozzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. BatzCastelmore misses with a punch on the inside.
Pagnozzi misses with some punches.
Pagnozzi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pagnozzi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC# Pagnozzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. BatzCastelmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pagnozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but Pagnozzi checks it. It looked like Pagnozzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice shot lands for Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi moves out of range of the leg kick from BatzCastelmore. BatzCastelmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on BatzCastelmore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. BatzCastelmore lands a jab to the nose. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles BatzCastelmore dominated that round. The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Pagnozzi misses with a looping left. Pagnozzi throws a big shot that misses. A big left from BatzCastelmore misses. BatzCastelmore throws a hook but Pagnozzi blocks it. Pagnozzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. BatzCastelmore saw that one coming. BatzCastelmore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Pagnozzi lands a body shot.
#TD# Pagnozzi dives in and scores a takedown into BatzCastelmore's guard. Pagnozzi preventing the sweep. BatzCastelmore has Pagnozzi pulled in close to control his posture. Pagnozzi stopping the sweep attempt from BatzCastelmore. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi trying to control but BatzCastelmore is working from the bottom. BatzCastelmore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pagnozzi is controlling him. #T1# Pagnozzi trying to control but BatzCastelmore is working from the bottom. BatzCastelmore has momentary wrist control but Pagnozzi slips an elbow through the middle. Pagnozzi looking to sit in guard and control but BatzCastelmore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Pagnozzi keeping moving, preventing BatzCastelmore from controlling successfully. BatzCastelmore's corner is telling him to maintain position. BatzCastelmore trying to control the position from guard on top but Pagnozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. BatzCastelmore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2# Pagnozzi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. BatzCastelmore preventing the sweep. #SUB# Pagnozzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BatzCastelmore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BatzCastelmore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Pagnozzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pagnozzi, not yet. Pagnozzi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. BatzCastelmore controlling from the top position. #SUB# Pagnozzi looking for a guillotine here but BatzCastelmore defends easily.
Charles BatzCastelmore has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# BatzCastelmore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pagnozzi's guard.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pagnozzi throws a body punch but BatzCastelmore moves out of range. Pagnozzi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. BatzCastelmore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A good leg kick by Pagnozzi. BatzCastelmore cracks Pagnozzi with a right hand to the side of the head. BatzCastelmore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pagnozzi missing with a left hand there. BatzCastelmore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4# BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. BatzCastelmore thuds his right hand into Pagnozzi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. BatzCastelmore scores with a slapping inside leg kick. BatzCastelmore misses with an uppercut. Pagnozzi saw that one coming. BatzCastelmore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Charles BatzCastelmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Pagnozzi finds it's way through BatzCastelmore's defenses. BatzCastelmore lands with a right hand. BatzCastelmore avoids the body shot from Pagnozzi.
BatzCastelmore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Pagnozzi moves out of range as BatzCastelmore throws a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pagnozzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt BatzCastelmore. BatzCastelmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pagnozzi.
BatzCastelmore throws a sloppy head kick and Pagnozzi moves out of range easily. Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but BatzCastelmore is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Pagnozzi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range of the leg kick from Pagnozzi. BatzCastelmore checks a low kick from Pagnozzi. BatzCastelmore throws a counter combo. Pagnozzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pagnozzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Pagnozzi lands with a hook. BatzCastelmore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pagnozzi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from BatzCastelmore - the referee stops the clock and Pagnozzi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says BatzCastelmore. Pagnozzi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#KD2# Oooooh!!! BatzCastelmore has knocked Pagnozzi down with a huge combo! BatzCastelmore steps away and waves a wobbly Pagnozzi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. BatzCastelmore avoids the body shot from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi blocks a head kick by BatzCastelmore.
Pagnozzi with a body punch. A glancing blow. Pagnozzi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pagnozzi or perhaps it was just good defense by BatzCastelmore, which made it look bad. #T1# BatzCastelmore scores with a leg kick.
#CL2# BatzCastelmore clinches up against the cage. Pagnozzi blocks a body shot from BatzCastelmore. A head punch on the inside from Pagnozzi fails to land. Pagnozzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Pagnozzi stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BatzCastelmore. Good body shot from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore works on Pagnozzi's body with a couple of short punches. Both fighters are breathing heavily. BatzCastelmore lands with a light punch inside. BatzCastelmore tries a knee to the head but Pagnozzi blocks it.
BatzCastelmore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. BatzCastelmore scores with a shoulder strike. BatzCastelmore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
BatzCastelmore has been the more effective fighter overall so far. BatzCastelmore lands an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! BatzCastelmore lands a left hand.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pagnozzi avoids it.#T2# BatzCastelmore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BatzCastelmore misses with a punch to the body.
Pagnozzi drops down looking for an ankle pick but BatzCastelmore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pagnozzi goes for a double leg but BatzCastelmore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as BatzCastelmore continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Pagnozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him. BatzCastelmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pagnozzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but BatzCastelmore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pagnozzi somewhat. BatzCastelmore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Danga de danga de dang - Pagnozzi scores with a four punch combination! Pagnozzi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. BatzCastelmore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. BatzCastelmore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Pagnozzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BatzCastelmore throws out the jab. #T3# BatzCastelmore scores with a punch to the head. BatzCastelmore misses with a straight left. Pagnozzi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. BatzCastelmore is looking to slow Pagnozzi down with leg kicks. BatzCastelmore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. BatzCastelmore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses. BatzCastelmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pagnozzi throws a combination. BatzCastelmore tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but BatzCastelmore sees it coming and moves out of range. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# BatzCastelmore drives through and clinches with Pagnozzi against the cage.
#T4# BatzCastelmore lands a knee to the body.
Pagnozzi misses with a short punch on the inside. BatzCastelmore misses with a hook to the ribs.
BatzCastelmore lands with a right to the head. Pagnozzi misses with the head strike.
Pagnozzi misses with a short punch on the inside. BatzCastelmore misses with a hook to the ribs.
BatzCastelmore lands a good knee to the midsection. Pagnozzi won't want to take too many of those. BatzCastelmore is struggling to control the position. BatzCastelmore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pagnozzi backwards. BatzCastelmore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. BatzCastelmore scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. BatzCastelmore lands with a short head shot on the inside. BatzCastelmore lands a knee to the body.
BatzCastelmore scores a nice knee to the body.
BatzCastelmore misses with a knee strike.
Pagnozzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Charles BatzCastelmore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well BatzCastelmore 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles BatzCastelmore! Charles BatzCastelmore took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Vou le vou coucher avec moi?'.
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Event:
GAMMA#615 Belliveau v Steam
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Verama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Pagnozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Verama seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Verama connects with a body shot that sends Pagnozzi's belly button to the back. Pagnozzi moves out of range of the body kick. Verama scores with a jab to the body. Verama throws out a leg kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range and Verama only half commits. A nice inside leg kick there by Pagnozzi. That's going to slow Verama down. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Pagnozzi cracks the inside of Verama's front leg. Pagnozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama avoids a low kick by using good footwork. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range. Pagnozzi thows a left - swing and a miss! Pagnozzi throws a leg kick which misses Verama's front leg but catches the back leg as Verama tries to avoid it. Pagnozzi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Verama lands with a nice body kick. #T1# Verama throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Verama. Pagnozzi swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Pagnozzi staying out of range there. Pagnozzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Verama circles away quickly and effectively. Pagnozzi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Good leg kick by Pagnozzi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Pagnozzi tries to score with a low kick but Verama moves his leg out of the way. Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi tries to work over Verama's front leg with a kick but Verama checks it. Pagnozzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Verama counters with a nice uppercut. Verama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pagnozzi throws an off balance right hand
and Verama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Pagnozzi swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Verama misses the target.#T2# Pagnozzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Verama looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Pagnozzi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Verama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pagnozzi tries to land a leg kick but Verama saw it coming and moves away.
Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch. Pagnozzi misses with a low kick.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that is checked and Verama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Pagnozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pagnozzi swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Verama fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pagnozzi just manages to avoid it. Pagnozzi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Verama rather than just go for the knockout. Verama scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Verama blocks the leg kick.
Pagnozzi cracks a nice hook into Verama's ribs. Pagnozzi feints and then cracks Verama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verama down. Verama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.#T3# Verama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Verama throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Pagnozzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Verama throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range. Hector Verama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Verama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot. Pagnozzi misses with a left hand #CL# and Verama counters by clinching up. Verama tries a body shot but Pagnozzi blocks it.
Verama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pagnozzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pagnozzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Pagnozzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice body kick from Verama. Pagnozzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Verama off the cage and back into range. Pagnozzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verama swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4# Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Verama scores with a nice right hand.
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! Verama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Pagnozzi connects with a single shot there. Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pagnozzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Verama's head backwards. Pagnozzi lands a nice hook to Verama's body. Verama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Pagnozzi checks a low kick from Verama. Verama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Pagnozzi misses with a leg kick. Pagnozzi thuds his right hand into Verama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Pagnozzi jabs at Verama's body. Verama swings away with a leg kick that misses. Verama throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range. Pagnozzi slips a straight right by Verama. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Pagnozzi moves out of range of the body kick from Verama.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi avoids the body shot from Verama.
Pagnozzi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Pagnozzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Verama looks to throw the jab but Pagnozzi is out of range. Pagnozzi feints and then cracks Verama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verama down. A big left from Verama misses. Pagnozzi misses with a low kick. Verama appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Verama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pagnozzi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi wants to land a leg kick but Verama is out of range. Pagnozzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Verama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Verama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verama. That's going to slow Pagnozzi down. #T1# Verama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pagnozzi. That did some damage! Pagnozzi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Verama lands a nice looking body kick. Pagnozzi is looking to score with low kicks. Pagnozzi throws a quick inside leg kick. Callum Pagnozzi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pagnozzi throws a nice inside leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pagnozzi, as that shot connected.
Pagnozzi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verama. Verama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pagnozzi checks a low kick from Verama. Verama lands with an overhand left. 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! Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Verama throws the left hand but Pagnozzi avoids the punch easily.#T2# Verama slips a jab from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi misses with a left hand letting Verama counter with a right hand. A solid leg kick lands there for Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws a front kick that sends Verama stumbling back into the cage. A low kick from Pagnozzi misses and Verama makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pagnozzi really felt that one! Pagnozzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick and Verama counters with a stiff right hand. Pagnozzi takes one on the button. Verama ducks right into an uppercut from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut
and Verama counters with a good low kick that Pagnozzi was not able to check. Pagnozzi throws a solid leg kick but Verama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pagnozzi. Verama misses with a kick to the body.
#T3# Verama stuns Pagnozzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy. Verama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pagnozzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Pagnozzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama. Verama throws a chopping leg kick but Pagnozzi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Pagnozzi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Pagnozzi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch. Verama tries to counter by clinching up but Pagnozzi breaks away and moves out of range. Verama throws a solid leg kick but Pagnozzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verama. Verama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Pagnozzi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verama is out of range. Verama tried to counter with a leg kick but Pagnozzi avoided it. A punch combination from Verama misses. Pagnozzi misses with a wild body shot. Verama lands a jab to Pagnozzi's midsection. Pagnozzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4# Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Verama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pagnozzi cracks Verama with a right hand to the side of the head. Pagnozzi scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The fighters circle momentarily. Pagnozzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Pagnozzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Pagnozzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verama counters with a left to the body. Pagnozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Verama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pagnozzi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pagnozzi walks into a straight right hand from Verama. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Verama misses with a low kick.
Verama connects with a jab. Verama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pagnozzi misses with the body kick and Verama counters with a thumping low kick. Pagnozzi is looking to slow Verama down with leg kicks. Verama throws a front kick aimed at Pagnozzi's knee but Pagnozzi avoids it well. Verama throws a sloppy head kick and Pagnozzi moves out of range easily. Pagnozzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Pagnozzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pagnozzi fails with a takedown attempt. Verama looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verama counters with a lovely shot to the body. A low kick from Verama is predictable there and Pagnozzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Verama misses with a body kick.#T1# Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Verama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pagnozzi throws out the jab. Verama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pagnozzi thumps Verama with a low kick. Pagnozzi misses with a kick to the body.
Pagnozzi throws a low kick but Verama avoids it. Nice uppercut there from Verama. Verama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Pagnozzi does a little dance to reset his feet. Verama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pagnozzi's calf. Verama lands with an overhand left. Verama connects with the punch. Verama lands with a hook. Pagnozzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Verama tried to score with a low kick but Pagnozzi checks it. Hector Verama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Verama throws out a leg kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range and Verama only half commits. Verama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pagnozzi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Verama misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi misses with a low kick.
Pagnozzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verama moves out of range as Pagnozzi strikes. Verama appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Pagnozzi throws a big shot that misses. Pagnozzi slips under a jab. Pagnozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verama.
Verama checks a leg kick. As Pagnozzi backs away, Verama returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Verama moves away from the strike by Pagnozzi. #T3# Pagnozzi scores with a shot to the body.
Verama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Verama connects with a nice looking jab.
Pagnozzi avoids the body shot from Verama.
It seemed like Pagnozzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pagnozzi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Verama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick and Verama counters with a thumping low kick. Pagnozzi works the jab nicely. Verama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
Verama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pagnozzi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Pagnozzi tries a low kick but Verama avoids it. An attempted straight right counter from Verama misses the target. Verama looks for the body kick but Pagnozzi saw that one coming. Pagnozzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4# Pagnozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Verama throws a leg kick that is checked and Pagnozzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Verama dips to his left and cracks Pagnozzi with an uppercut! Pagnozzi lands with a nice combination. Verama backs away looking to recover. Pagnozzi dodges the punch combination from Verama.
Callum Pagnozzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Pagnozzi looks to land a left hand but Verama moved out of range nicely. Pagnozzi walks into a stiff left hand from Verama. Verama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Verama tests Pagnozzi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama cracks Pagnozzi with a good jab. Pagnozzi fails with the takedown. Verama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight! Hector Verama showed his dominance in that final round. I think Pagnozzi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Callum Pagnozzi! Callum Pagnozzi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#610 Rutten v Fjera
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pagnozzi.
Silva punishes Pagnozzi's body with a nice straight punch. Pagnozzi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) in the buildup to the fight. Silva takes one on the button. Pagnozzi throws a hook but Silva blocks it. Pagnozzi wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs. Pagnozzi backing away here, and Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Pagnozzi throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Silva checks it. A leg kick checked by Silva. Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Pagnozzi's head back.
Pagnozzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Pagnozzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva. Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pagnozzi avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pagnozzi tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it. Pagnozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva. Eduardo Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Pagnozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away. Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pagnozzi's head backwards. A chopping leg kick lands by Silva. Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pagnozzi moves away. A leg kick checked by Silva. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy. Pagnozzi misses with a few strikes there.
Pagnozzi walks into a left hand. Pagnozzi moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off. Pagnozzi misses with a left hand and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pagnozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily. Pagnozzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Pagnozzi dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Pagnozzi walks into a left hand. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Silva clobbers Pagnozzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pagnozzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Pagnozzi throws a lazy body kick and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A cross from Silva lands. Pagnozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away. Silva scores with a nice head shot. Silva staying out of range there. Pagnozzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A good leg kick by Pagnozzi. Silva misses with a hook. Pagnozzi ducked under it nicely. A chopping leg kick lands by Pagnozzi. Silva scores with a jab to the jaw. A slapping leg kick lands for Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pagnozzi.#T3# Pagnozzi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Pagnozzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pagnozzi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Pagnozzi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Pagnozzi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Pagnozzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Pagnozzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pagnozzi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pagnozzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Silva looks to land a left hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Pagnozzi. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet. Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pagnozzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range. Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick. A big right from Pagnozzi misses. Pagnozzi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Pagnozzi tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pagnozzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick and Silva counters with a thumping low kick. A good leg kick by Pagnozzi. #T4# A jab lands there for Pagnozzi. Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Silva misses with a wild body shot. Pagnozzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Silva lunges at Pagnozzi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pagnozzi's hand. Pagnozzi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Pagnozzi connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back. Pagnozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva. Silva misses with a hook
and Pagnozzi counters with a lovely shot to the body. Pagnozzi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pagnozzi there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Silva lands a jab to Pagnozzi's midsection. Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pagnozzi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva dominated that round. The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range. Pagnozzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Pagnozzi throws a low kick but Silva avoids it. Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pagnozzi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Pagnozzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand. #CL# Pagnozzi moves into the clinch successfully.
Pagnozzi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Silva lands a jab. Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pagnozzi moves away.#CL# Pagnozzi moves into the clinch.#BC2# Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva lands a head shot. Pagnozzi throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range. Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pagnozzi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. An inside leg kick from Silva misses. #T1# Pagnozzi slips under a jab from Silva. Pagnozzi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Silva misses with a looping right. Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jab from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Pagnozzi's leg but Pagnozzi calmly moves out of range. Pagnozzi closes the distance and lands a one-two. Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Pagnozzi off the cage and back into range. Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Pagnozzi off the cage and back into range. Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pagnozzi. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
As Silva backs away, Pagnozzi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Pagnozzi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pagnozzi. Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Pagnozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away. Pagnozzi moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Good exchange - Pagnozzi coming out on top. Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pagnozzi lands with a good body shot. Pagnozzi takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses. Pagnozzi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily. Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pagnozzi misses with a leg kick. Pagnozzi throws a hook but Silva blocks it. Pagnozzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Silva throws out a loose jab but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it. Silva missing with a left hand there. Pagnozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pagnozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Silva responds with a good body kick, but Pagnozzi manages to step out the way in time.#T3# Silva clobbers Pagnozzi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Silva throws a series of punches but Pagnozzi moves out of range. Pagnozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Pagnozzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Pagnozzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Silva cracks a nice hook into Pagnozzi's ribs. A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Pagnozzi down. Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow. Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva avoids the body shot from Pagnozzi.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Pagnozzi jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pagnozzi wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range. Pagnozzi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pagnozzi feinted there with a counter leg kick. Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva tests Pagnozzi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pagnozzi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Pagnozzi cracks the inside of Silva's front leg. A lazy left from Silva finds it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pagnozzi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva. Pagnozzi throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily. Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Pagnozzi misses with a leg kick and Silva counters with a left to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# A left lands for Silva. Pagnozzi moves out of range of the strikes. A big right from Pagnozzi misses. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Silva checks it. Nice uppercut there from Silva. Pagnozzi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Pagnozzi's ribs. Silva throws a hook but Pagnozzi avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Pagnozzi misses the target. Pagnozzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Silva counter with a right hand. Pagnozzi misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi throws a low kick but Silva avoids it. Silva throws out a counter right but Pagnozzi avoids it with no problem. A nice leg kick lands there from Silva. Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Silva lands with a nice body punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1# Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Pagnozzi's head. Pagnozzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva. No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here. Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Pagnozzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Pagnozzi tries to avoid it. Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Eduardo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pagnozzi misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Silva looks for the body kick but Pagnozzi saw that one coming. Silva sizes up Pagnozzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pagnozzi scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense. Eduardo Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# That kick from Pagnozzi tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on. Silva tests Pagnozzi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Silva digs a good hook to Pagnozzi's body.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy. Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Pagnozzi should have avoided that one. A slow jab from Pagnozzi misses its intended target. Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pagnozzi's calf. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Pagnozzi is out of range. Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses. Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3# Silva sizes up Pagnozzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Silva throws a front kick aimed at Pagnozzi's knee but Pagnozzi avoids it well. Silva digs a good hook to Pagnozzi's body.
Pagnozzi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily. Nice uppercut there from Silva. Silva keeps Pagnozzi at a distance using the push kick. Pagnozzi throws a big shot that misses. Callum Pagnozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A lazy left from Pagnozzi finds it's target. Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot. Pagnozzi looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely. Pagnozzi throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. Silva feints a counter leg kick. Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pagnozzi looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range. It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva scores with a jab. Pagnozzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Silva misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Silva jabs at Pagnozzi's body. Pagnozzi misses with a straight right. A slow jab from Pagnozzi misses its intended target. Silva scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pagnozzi is looking to chop away at Silva's legs. Pagnozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva defending well as Pagnozzi loads up on a big left hand. Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight! Eduardo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Silva! A very excited looking Eduardo Silva rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GAMMA#606 Rutten v Torres
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# Pagnozzi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raunio misses with a body shot.
Raunio throws a chopping leg kick but Pagnozzi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Pagnozzi takes a swing at Raunio's ribcage but misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Pagnozzi. Raunio does a little dance to reset his feet. Raunio only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2# Raunio rushes Pagnozzi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Pagnozzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raunios head. Pagnozzi has a couple of punches blocked by Raunio.
Raunio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pagnozzi up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Pagnozzi fails to land. Raunio scores with a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raunio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raunio lands with a short shot to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Pagnozzi. A short right from Pagnozzi on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Pagnozzi lands a takedown into guard.
Raunio keeping moving, preventing Pagnozzi from controlling successfully. #T1# Pagnozzi postures up in Raunio's guard and throws a big left but Raunio blocks it. #SUB2# Raunio is looking for a triangle but Pagnozzi pushes his legs off easily.
Raunio managing to control the position. Raunio controls Pagnozzi momentarily but Pagnozzi frees himself. Pagnozzi wants to pass the guard but Raunio is keeping the position. Pagnozzi wants to control from the top but Raunio keeps moving. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Pagnozzi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Raunio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Raunio. Pagnozzi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pagnozzi is looking to slow Raunio down with leg kicks. Raunio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pagnozzi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3# Raunio misses with a body shot.
Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pagnozzi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Pagnozzi motions for Raunio to come forward. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pagnozzi moves into range and connects with a jab. Raunio misses the shot to the body. Nice body punch from Pagnozzi. A chopping leg kick lands by Pagnozzi. Raunio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pagnozzi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raunio somewhat. Raunio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Raunio. Raunio avoids the body shot from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pagnozzi jabs Raunio right on the nose. Raunio blinks but takes it well.#T4# Raunio throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Raunio dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pagnozzi misses with a low kick. Raunio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Raunio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi scores with a nice head shot. Pagnozzi swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Raunio counter with a right hand. Raunio tries to clinch but Pagnozzi moves out of range. Pagnozzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Raunio. Pagnozzi wants to land a leg kick but Raunio is out of range. A nice side step and Raunio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Pagnozzi is looking to slow Raunio down with leg kicks. Pagnozzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nice jab there from Pagnozzi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Pagnozzi dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Nice defenses there by Raunio. Raunio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Pagnozzi scores with a nice head shot. Raunio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Raunio tries to sprawl out of it but Pagnozzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raunio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Pagnozzi misses with a right hand and Raunio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pagnozzi misses with a wild body shot. Pagnozzi tries a low kick but Raunio avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi misses with a wild body shot. Pagnozzi throws a body punch but Raunio moves out of range. Raunio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Pagnozzi has a takedown stuffed. Raunio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Raunio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pagnozzi looks to throw the jab but Raunio is out of range. Raunio misses with a straight left. Pagnozzi swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Raunio to counter with a crisp jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raunio checks a leg kick. Raunio misses with a hook. Raunio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pagnozzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raunio defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Pagnozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him. A jab from Pagnozzi misses. #T2# Pagnozzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Pagnozzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raunio. Pagnozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Pagnozzi misses. Raunio avoids a kick to the body.
Raunio blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raunio! But no joy. Pagnozzi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The fighters circling - Pagnozzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little jabbing left from Raunio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Raunio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Raunio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good work by Raunio as he checks the leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Pagnozzi misses the target. A little jabbing left from Raunio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick and Raunio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Raunio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pagnozzi can pounce on him.
#T3# Pagnozzi fakes the leg kick and cracks Raunio in the body. Callum Pagnozzi is winning the standup battle so far. Raunio walks into a straight right hand from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi misses with a body shot
and Raunio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pagnozzi's knee momentarily. Pagnozzi misses with a leg kick. Raunio misses the jab. Pagnozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raunio throws a good cross that connects.
Raunio misses with a takedown enabling Pagnozzi to counter with a crisp jab. Raunio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi cracks Raunio with an open hand slap.#ROC# Raunio is rocked! Pagnozzi connects with a solid leg kick. Raunio is still on wobbly legs! Can Pagnozzi finish him? Pagnozzi connects with a stiff jab that staggers Raunio - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Callum Pagnozzi! During a confident post fight interview, Callum Pagnozzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#601 Gunnar v Rutten
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1# Pagnozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pagnozzi sizes up Suleimani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range. Suleimani throws a counter high kick but Pagnozzi was just alert enough to avoid it. Suleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suleimani swinging wildly here.
Pagnozzi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Suleimani throws a hook but Pagnozzi avoids it easily. Suleimani blocks a low kick nicely. Suleimani moves out of range of the strikes. Pagnozzi swings for the body but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani slips a jab from Pagnozzi. Suleimani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range. Pagnozzi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Suleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Suleimani. Pagnozzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suleimani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pagnozzi thinking. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pagnozzi with a jab.#T1# Pagnozzi throws a jab when Suleimani was well out of range. Suleimani looks to throw the jab but Pagnozzi is out of range. Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy. Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Suleimani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Pagnozzi looks for a takedown but Suleimani sprawls well. Suleimani scores with the left hand. Pagnozzi knows he should have avoided that one. Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi throws a shot to the body.
Pagnozzi avoids the body shot from Suleimani.
A jab from Suleimani finds it's way through Pagnozzi's defenses. Suleimani connects with a crisp jab. Suleimani lands a jab to the nose.#T2# 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! Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the head.
Pagnozzi moves out of range as Suleimani strikes. Suleimani misses the shot to the body. Pagnozzi has a takedown stuffed. Suleimani walks into a jab. The crowd cheers as Pagnozzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suleimani doesn't seem phased though. Suleimani tries a low kick but Pagnozzi avoids it. Pagnozzi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Suleimani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pagnozzi can pounce on him.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
An attempted straight right counter from Suleimani misses the target. Suleimani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Pagnozzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suleimani. Suleimani circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Suleimani looks to land a right hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range. Suleimani looks to land a right hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range.#T3# Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pagnozzi. Suleimani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Suleimani. Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Suleimani misses with a low kick as Pagnozzi jumps back. Pagnozzi moves away from the strike by Suleimani. Pagnozzi moves out of range of the body kick from Suleimani.
Suleimani lands with a right hand. Suleimani jabs Pagnozzi to the body, keeping him at a distance. Pagnozzi lands a jab. Pagnozzi looks to land a right hand but Suleimani moved out of range. Suleimani tests Pagnozzi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Pagnozzi misses with a low kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Pagnozzi. Suleimani does a little dance to reset his feet. Suleimani slaps away a takedown attempt from Pagnozzi, before circling back to the center of the mat. Qasem Suleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Pagnozzi. Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4# Pagnozzi throws a low kick, looking for Suleimani's leg but Suleimani calmly moves out of range. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Suleimani saw that one coming. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slow jab from Suleimani misses its intended target. Pagnozzi digs a good body shot into Suleimani's ribs. Pagnozzi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Suleimani had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Pagnozzi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Suleimani lands with a kick to the temple. Pagnozzi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Suleimani walks into a straight right hand from Pagnozzi. Good leg kick by Pagnozzi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suleimani throws a leg kick but Pagnozzi sees it coming and moves out of range. Suleimani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pagnozzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Suleimani swings for the body but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pagnozzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Suleimani avoids the body shot from Pagnozzi.
It looked like Suleimani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Pagnozzi misses the jab. Pagnozzi tests Suleimani's chin there with a solid looking shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Suleimani looks to land a left hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range nicely. Pagnozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suleimani. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suleimani. Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suleimani. Pagnozzi lands the left hand. Pagnozzi ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani. Suleimani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Pagnozzi walks into a stiff left hand from Suleimani. Pagnozzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suleimani's head backwards. Pagnozzi swings for the body but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani is looking to counter with head kicks. Pagnozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suleimani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suleimani throws a big shot that misses. A bone on bone clash there as Pagnozzi blocks the leg kick.
Pagnozzi motions for Suleimani to come forward. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Suleimani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suleimani scores with a punch to the head. Pagnozzi scores with a sloppy right hand. Suleimani should have avoided that one. #T1# A combination from Pagnozzi does no damage. Pagnozzi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suleimani checks it well. Suleimani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Suleimani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi throws a solid leg kick but Suleimani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suleimani can pounce on him.
Pagnozzi digs a good hook to Suleimani's body.
Suleimani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi obviously looking to wear him down.
Suleimani throws a sloppy head kick and Pagnozzi counters with a slapping leg kick. Nice shot lands for Suleimani. Pagnozzi throws a shot from downtown. Suleimani moves away and avoids it. Suleimani lands a leg kick that knocks Pagnozzi off balance momentarily. Suleimani defending well as Pagnozzi loads up on a big left hand. Pagnozzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pagnozzi blocks a leg kick. Callum Pagnozzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Pagnozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Suleimani moves out of range easily. Pagnozzi throws a hook to the side of Suleimani's head but Suleimani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pagnozzi misses with a straight left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Suleimani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pagnozzi momentarily.
Pagnozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Suleimani moves out of range easily. Suleimani checks a low kick from Pagnozzi. Suleimani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A solid body kick from Suleimani. Pagnozzi misses with a double jab.
Pagnozzi misses with a jab to the body
and Suleimani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A swing and a miss from Suleimani. Suleimani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pagnozzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Suleimani off the cage and back into range. Suleimani throws a leg kick that misses. Suleimani backing away here, and Pagnozzi unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Suleimani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suleimani with a jab.#T3# Pagnozzi swings widly with a right hand
and Suleimani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pagnozzi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Pagnozzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suleimani. Suleimani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pagnozzi moves out of range of the strikes. Suleimani connects with the punch. Pagnozzi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Pagnozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Suleimani throws out a powerful jab. A jab from Pagnozzi misses. Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy. A slow jab from Pagnozzi misses its intended target. Suleimani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Pagnozzi throws a nice looking combination but Suleimani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Suleimani throws a quick inside leg kick. Pagnozzi throws the left hand but Suleimani avoids the punch easily. Pagnozzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Suleimani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pagnozzi thinking. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Suleimani misses with an uppercut. Pagnozzi saw that one coming. A low kick from Pagnozzi misses and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand. Suleimani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pagnozzi on the side of the head. Pagnozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Suleimani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Pagnozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suleimani.
Suleimani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pagnozzi throws out the jab. Suleimani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suleimani loads up on a big right hand but Pagnozzi slips the punch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pagnozzi! But no joy. Suleimani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Suleimani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi is looking to chop away at Suleimani's legs. Suleimani appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Suleimani misses with a shot to the body and Pagnozzi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Suleimani throws a jab but it's blocked by Pagnozzi. A decent looking cross lands there for Pagnozzi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Qasem Suleimani will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Suleimani swings for the body but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi misses with a jab to the body
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Suleimani saw that one coming. It looked like Suleimani was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pagnozzi. Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pagnozzi misses with a double jab.
Suleimani motions for Pagnozzi to come forward. Suleimani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pagnozzi throws a looping overhand right but Suleimani ducks down to avoid it. Suleimani went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Pagnozzi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. It looked like Suleimani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Pagnozzi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pagnozzi tried to score with a low kick but Suleimani checks it. Some bone on bone action there as Suleimani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi avoids a kick to the body.
Suleimani checks a low kick from Pagnozzi. Suleimani misses with a combination
and Pagnozzi counters with a stiff right hand. Suleimani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1# Suleimani misses the shot to the body. Suleimani slips a jab from Pagnozzi. Suleimani dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pagnozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suleimani throws out a leg kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range and Suleimani only half commits. Pagnozzi ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani. Pagnozzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand. Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Pagnozzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suleimani circles away quickly and effectively. Pagnozzi lands a nice hook to Suleimani's body. Suleimani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nice straight punches there by Pagnozzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pagnozzi. Suleimani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Nice straight punches there by Suleimani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suleimani. Pagnozzi moves out of range as Suleimani throws a body kick.
Good exchange - Suleimani coming out on top. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Suleimani throws a leg kick and Pagnozzi counters with a nice body shot. #T2# Pagnozzi wants to slow Suleimani down by chopping away at his legs. Suleimani cracks Pagnozzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Suleimani works the jab nicely. Pagnozzi avoids the body shot from Suleimani.
Pagnozzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Suleimani throws out a loose jab but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it. Pagnozzi digs a good body shot into Suleimani's ribs. Suleimani throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range. Pagnozzi misses with a left hand and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand. Pagnozzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Suleimani throws a head kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Pagnozzi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suleimani to score with a decent uppercut. Pagnozzi lands with a hook. Suleimani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Pagnozzi lands a jab to Suleimani's midsection.#T3# Some bone on bone action there as Suleimani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Suleimani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pagnozzi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Pagnozzi throws out a leg kick but Suleimani moves out of range and Pagnozzi only half commits. Suleimani throws a nice head kick!
Pagnozzi throws a low kick, looking for Suleimani's leg but Suleimani calmly moves out of range. Pagnozzi misses with a low kick as Suleimani jumps back. Suleimani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Suleimani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pagnozzi on the side of the head. Suleimani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pagnozzi.
Suleimani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Suleimani throws a quick inside leg kick. Pagnozzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suleimani has time to react. Pagnozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses with a straight right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
Suleimani misses with a hook. Pagnozzi ducked under it nicely. Suleimani throws a chopping leg kick but Pagnozzi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Pagnozzi scores with a hook to the body. Suleimani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A cross from Pagnozzi lands. Pagnozzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Suleimani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi takes a shot right to the bread basket. Suleimani checks a leg kick. Suleimani on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Callum Pagnozzi. I think Pagnozzi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Callum Pagnozzi! Callum Pagnozzi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#595 Prado v Yount
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1# Pagnozzi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Suleimani has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pagnozzi is landing a low percentage of strikes. Suleimani stuffs the takedown attempt from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi gets slowly back to his feet. Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pagnozzi slips under a jab. Suleimani slips a jab from Pagnozzi. Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
Pagnozzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Pagnozzi does a little dance to reset his feet. Pagnozzi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suleimani checks it well. Suleimani misses with a wild body shot. Pagnozzi throwing a counter right hand but Suleimani manages to avoid it. Suleimani blocks a leg kick. It seemed like Suleimani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pagnozzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Suleimani connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that is checked and Suleimani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the head.
Pagnozzi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Suleimani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. 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! Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suleimani but Suleimani pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1# Pagnozzi thows a leg kick but Suleimani checks it and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pagnozzi takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses. Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy. A nice side step and Suleimani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Suleimani walks into a stiff left hand from Pagnozzi. Suleimani avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Pagnozzi. Suleimani jabs Pagnozzi right on the nose. Pagnozzi blinks but takes it well. Pagnozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pagnozzi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suleimani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Suleimani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pagnozzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suleimani. Suleimani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pagnozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suleimani is trying to counter with his kicks. Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleimani checks a low kick from Pagnozzi.#T2# Pagnozzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pagnozzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Pagnozzi connects with a jab. Suleimani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pagnozzi can pounce on him.
Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleimani only half commits to the counter leg kick. Suleimani misses with a hook. Pagnozzi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Suleimani saw that one coming. Pagnozzi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Pagnozzi stuns Suleimani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Suleimani slips a straight right by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi blocks a leg kick. A shot to the liver by Suleimani. Beautiful body shot. Pagnozzi throws a right hand that Suleimani ducks under and follows up with a left that Suleimani also avoids with ease. Qasem Suleimani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pagnozzi takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses. Pagnozzi moves out of range of the strikes.#T3# Suleimani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pagnozzi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Suleimani just manages to avoid it. Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi lands a body shot.
Suleimani lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pagnozzi will feel that in the morning. Suleimani is looking to chop away at Pagnozzi's legs. Pagnozzi scores with a nice right hand.
Suleimani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pagnozzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pagnozzi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. Suleimani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suleimani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Pagnozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pagnozzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suleimani sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Suleimani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pagnozzi clobbers Suleimani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pagnozzi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4# A punch lands to the side of Pagnozzi 's head but he takes it in his stride. Pagnozzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand. Suleimani is looking to chop away at Pagnozzi's legs. Pagnozzi motions for Suleimani to come forward. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Suleimani thuds a left hand into Pagnozzi's body. Pagnozzi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Suleimani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pagnozzi. A low kick from Pagnozzi is predictable there and Suleimani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pagnozzi lands a jab to the nose. Suleimani punishes Pagnozzi's body with a nice straight punch. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Suleimani checks it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pagnozzi walks into a left hand. Suleimani throws the left hand but Pagnozzi avoids the punch easily. Suleimani scores with the left hand. Pagnozzi knows he should have avoided that one. A nice leg kick lands there from Suleimani. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Pagnozzi lands a nice hook to Suleimani's body. Suleimani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Pagnozzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suleimani's head backwards. Suleimani throws a big shot that misses. Pagnozzi cracks Suleimani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Suleimani tries to work over Pagnozzi's front leg with a kick but Pagnozzi checks it. It looked like Pagnozzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A looping hook to the body misses from Pagnozzi. Suleimani does a little dance to reset his feet. A solid leg kick lands there for Suleimani.
Pagnozzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suleimani throws a hook but Pagnozzi avoids it easily. Suleimani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Suleimani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pagnozzi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suleimani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Suleimani. Pagnozzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suleimani punishes Pagnozzi's body with a nice straight punch. A combination from Pagnozzi does no damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Suleimani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Suleimani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pagnozzi is out of range and Suleimani settles back down. Pagnozzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suleimani's calf. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suleimani.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Suleimani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
A swing and a miss from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi motions for Suleimani to come forward. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Suleimani only half commits to the counter leg kick. Pagnozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pagnozzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Pagnozzi is looking to score with low kicks. Pagnozzi throws a combination that misses enabling Suleimani to counter with a crisp jab. Suleimani throws out a loose jab but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Pagnozzi. Suleimani does a little dance to reset his feet. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that is checked letting Suleimani counter with a right hand. Suleimani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2# Pagnozzi throws a leg kick which misses Suleimani's front leg but catches the back leg as Suleimani tries to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pagnozzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Pagnozzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Pagnozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suleimani.
Pagnozzi looks to land a right hand but Suleimani moved out of range. Suleimani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pagnozzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suleimani doesn't seem bothered though. Suleimani misses with a shot to the body and Pagnozzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pagnozzi walks into a left hand. Suleimani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Callum Pagnozzi is winning the standup battle so far. Suleimani tries to land a leg kick but Pagnozzi saw it coming and moves away.
Suleimani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Suleimani. Suleimani connects with a solid leg kick. Suleimani throws a low kick but Pagnozzi moves out of range easily. Suleimani connects with a crisp jab. #T3# Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A countering left hand to the body from Suleimani misses. Pagnozzi lunges at Suleimani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Suleimani's hand. Suleimani throws a right hand that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a good low kick that Suleimani was not able to check. A low kick from Pagnozzi is predictable there and Suleimani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi lands with a cross. Pagnozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A good leg kick by Pagnozzi. A big right from Pagnozzi misses. Suleimani throws a hook but Pagnozzi blocks it. A big right from Suleimani misses. A telegraphed right hand from Pagnozzi misses the target. Suleimani throws a leg kick which misses Pagnozzi's front leg but catches the back leg as Pagnozzi tries to avoid it. Suleimani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suleimani there as he acknowledges the shot. Suleimani throws a jab but it's blocked by Pagnozzi. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Suleimani misses with a looping left. Pagnozzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Suleimani's head. Pagnozzi clobbers Suleimani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Suleimani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Pagnozzi ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani. Pagnozzi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suleimani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Suleimani avoids the body shot from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi misses with a straight left. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Suleimani moved away. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand. Suleimani lands a nice hook to Pagnozzi's body. Pagnozzi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Pagnozzi shoots in and drives through. Suleimani sprawls well. Suleimani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Suleimani sees it coming and checks it nicely. Suleimani only half commits to the counter leg kick. Suleimani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pagnozzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand. Suleimani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pagnozzi can pounce on him.
Pagnozzi throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range. Suleimani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Suleimani delivers a nice body kick. Pagnozzi looks to land a right hand but Suleimani moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suleimani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Pagnozzi walks into a stiff left hand from Suleimani. Pagnozzi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suleimani is able to avoid easily. Pagnozzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Suleimani throws out a loose jab but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it. Suleimani throws a low kick but Pagnozzi avoids it.#T1# Nice body punch from Pagnozzi. Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi staying out of range there. Pagnozzi lands a jab to the nose. Pagnozzi looks to throw the jab but Suleimani is out of range. Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy. Pagnozzi misses with a hook. Pagnozzi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suleimani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pagnozzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suleimani can pounce on him.
Suleimani throws a lazy right hand but Pagnozzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Suleimani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pagnozzi is able to avoid easily. Suleimani throws a shot from downtown. Pagnozzi moves away and avoids it. Pagnozzi throws an off balance right hand
and Suleimani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pagnozzi thinking. #T2# Suleimani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pagnozzi under the eye. 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! Suleimani slips under a jab from Pagnozzi. Suleimani missing with a left hand there. Pagnozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pagnozzi scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for Pagnozzi with that takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Suleimani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Pagnozzi misses with a wild body shot. That kick from Pagnozzi tenderised Suleimani's leg. Suleimani is trying to keep his angry face on. The fighters circling - Suleimani throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pagnozzi defending well as Suleimani loads up on a big left hand. Pagnozzi misses with a wild combination.
Suleimani looks for the body kick but Pagnozzi saw that one coming. #T3# Suleimani lands with a kick to the temple. Pagnozzi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Suleimani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Suleimani lands with a right hand. Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suleimani sprawls well. Suleimani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pagnozzi gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Pagnozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pagnozzi blocks a head kick by Suleimani.
Qasem Suleimani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pagnozzi looks to land a left hand but Suleimani moved out of range nicely. Suleimani tries a quick counter leg kick but Pagnozzi is wise to it. Suleimani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick and Suleimani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Suleimani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that misses. Suleimani lands with a good body shot. Suleimani slips under a jab. Suleimani looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4# Pagnozzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pagnozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suleimani's sensitive parts. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Suleimani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Pagnozzi misses with a body shot.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick that misses. Callum Pagnozzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pagnozzi lands with a nice body punch. Suleimani jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pagnozzi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Suleimani avoids it. Pagnozzi cracks the inside of Suleimani's front leg. Suleimani connects with a high kick. Pagnozzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Suleimani. Suleimani scores with a nice right hand.
Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses. A little jabbing left from Suleimani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Qasem Suleimani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Pagnozzi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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GAMMA#590 Lewis v Williams
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the jaw. We've been hearing reports that Hardon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Nice takedown defense from Hardon. No joy for Pagnozzi on that attempt. Hardon shoots in for a takedown but Pagnozzi shows good takedown defense. Hardon wants to slow Pagnozzi down by chopping away at his legs. Pagnozzi with the counter takedown but Hardon avoids it easily. Pagnozzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardon manages to avoid it. A low kick from Pagnozzi misses #TD# and Hardon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardon. Hardon throwing strikes from guard but Pagnozzi blocks nicely. Pagnozzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardon. Hardon works a leg free and moves into half guard. Pagnozzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardon. Pagnozzi is trying to maintain the position but Hardon is very close to passing his half guard. Hardon throws a strike but Pagnozzi avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Hardon wants to control from the top but Pagnozzi keeps moving. Hardon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardon's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hardon throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Hardon 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. #SUB2# Hardon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pagnozzi has locked up a guillotine! Pagnozzi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hardon is holding on here and Pagnozzi must be using up a lot of energy. Hardon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pagnozzi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Callum Pagnozzi! Callum Pagnozzi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
gc115
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Pagnozzi moves away from the strike by Papin. Sloppy strikes from Papin. Those never looked like landing. Pagnozzi throws a combination. Papin tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Papin tries to close the distance and clinch but Pagnozzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Papin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2# Papin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Papin misses with a hook from the clinch. Pagnozzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Papin uses good head movement to avoid it. Papin lands a hook to the side of the head. Papin misses with a punch to the body.
Papin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Pagnozzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Papin misses the jab. Pagnozzi connects with a solid leg kick. Pagnozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Papin saw that one coming. Pagnozzi misses with a looping right. Papin missing with a left hand there. Pagnozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pagnozzi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Pagnozzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Papin misses with an uppercut. Pagnozzi saw that one coming. Papin wants to clinch and Pagnozzi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pagnozzi misses with a kick to the body letting Papin counter with a right hand. Pagnozzi throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Papin colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Pagnozzi as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Papin is left battered and dazed whilst Pagnozzi and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Pagnozzi! During a confident post fight interview, Callum Pagnozzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
gc112
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Pagnozzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pagnozzi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bunce slips under a jab from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses. Bunce is looking to counter punch. Pagnozzi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bunce counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pagnozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunce's sensitive parts. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bunce has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi misses with a combination
and Bunce counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD# Bunce sends Pagnozzi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bunce is motioning to the referee to let Pagnozzi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Pagnozzi is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. 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! Pagnozzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD# and Bunce counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pagnozzi! Bunce lets Pagnozzi back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Pagnozzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunce finish him? Pagnozzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunce. Pagnozzi seems to have recovered his senses.#T1# Pagnozzi moves away from the strike by Bunce. A chopping leg kick lands by Pagnozzi. Bunce misses with a wild combination.
Pagnozzi is looking to slow Bunce down with leg kicks. Bunce wants to slow Pagnozzi down by chopping away at his legs. Bunce tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD2# Pagnozzi lands a big head kick that sends Bunce tumbling to the mat! Pagnozzi takes a step backwards and waves Bunce back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Phill Bunce has been cut. 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! Pagnozzi throws a leg kick and Bunce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pagnozzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunce circles away quickly and effectively. Bunce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bunce has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pagnozzi finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunce's head. Bunce throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pagnozzi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pagnozzi throws a looping overhand right but Bunce ducks down to avoid it. #T2# Pagnozzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bunce's hands. Phill Bunce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pagnozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunce misses with a hook
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice body shot. Pagnozzi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pagnozzi throws a lazy right hand but Bunce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bunce throws a big counter combination but Pagnozzi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bunce gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pagnozzi.#KD# Oooooh!!! Bunce has knocked Pagnozzi down with a huge combo! Bunce steps away and waves a wobbly Pagnozzi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! A low kick from Pagnozzi is predictable there and Bunce counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bunce is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Pagnozzi misses with a leg kick #KD# and Bunce counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pagnozzi! Bunce lets Pagnozzi back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Pagnozzi moves out of range of the strikes. A swing and a miss from Bunce. Bunce misses with an uppercut
and Pagnozzi counters with a stiff right hand. Bunce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A decent looking body kick lands there for Pagnozzi.#T3# No joy there for Bunce, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pagnozzi scores with a kick to the midsection. Pagnozzi throws a head kick but Bunce moves out of range.
Pagnozzi misses with a looping right. Bunce throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi throws a body kick that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Pagnozzi shoots in but Bunce avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bunce misses with a straight left. Bunce moves into range and connects with a jab. Pagnozzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bunce's calf. Pagnozzi digs a good hook to Bunce's body.
Pagnozzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4# Bunce misses with an uppercut. Pagnozzi saw that one coming. Pagnozzi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bunce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A looping hook to the body misses from Pagnozzi. Bunce does a little dance to reset his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pagnozzi lands a really nice looking cross but Bunce seems unphased.
Pagnozzi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Pagnozzi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Pagnozzi scores with a jab. Pagnozzi lands an overhand right. Bunce moves out of range of the strikes. A right-left combo lands from Bunce. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Pagnozzi looks to land a right hand but Bunce moved out of range. Bunce stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi throws a half hearted mid kick. Pagnozzi looks to land a combination but Bunce avoids it well. Bunce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phill Bunce will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Bunce misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Pagnozzi moves into the clinch. Pagnozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunce's elbow. #BC2# Pagnozzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. Bunce has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Bunce on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bunce throws a hook but Pagnozzi avoids it easily. Pagnozzi throws a front kick that sends Bunce stumbling back into the cage. Pagnozzi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pagnozzi misses with a right hand and Bunce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for Pagnozzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pagnozzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bunce counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Phill Bunce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. 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! Pagnozzi throws a body punch but Bunce moves out of range. Pagnozzi shoots for a takedown but Bunce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Bunce misses the target. Pagnozzi throws out a loose jab but Bunce uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Bunce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunce is looking to counter punch. Phill Bunce is winning the standup battle so far. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Bunce blocks a jab. A punch combination from Bunce misses. Pagnozzi connects with an inside leg kick. Pagnozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bunce is looking for a counter combo. Bunce slips under a jab. It looked like Bunce wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bunce walks into a straight right hand from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi lands a body shot.
Bunce sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Bunce throws a looping overhand right but Pagnozzi ducks down to avoid it. Pagnozzi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunce defends it well. Pagnozzi moves out of range of the strikes. Pagnozzi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2# Bunce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pagnozzi. Bunce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunce. Pagnozzi misses with a body shot
and Bunce 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! Bunce has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pagnozzi. Bunce avoids a kick to the body.
Bunce throws out a loose jab but Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid it. A combination from Bunce does no damage. Pagnozzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Pagnozzi lands a body shot.
Pagnozzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pagnozzi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bunce to counter with a crisp jab. Pagnozzi lands a jab to the head.
Bunce misses with a wild combination.
#T3# Bunce swings widly with a right hand
and Pagnozzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A punch combination from Bunce misses. Pagnozzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunce. A punch lands to the side of Bunce 's head but he takes it in his stride. Pagnozzi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bunce ducks under a wild hook from Pagnozzi. Bunce throws a shot from downtown. Pagnozzi moves away and avoids it. Bunce blocks a jab. Pagnozzi slips under a jab from Bunce. Pagnozzi lands a jab to Bunce's midsection. A slow jab from Pagnozzi misses its intended target. It looked like Bunce wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bunce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pagnozzi.#T4# Pagnozzi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Pagnozzi thuds a left hand into Bunce's body. Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Pagnozzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunce misses the target. Pagnozzi throws an overhand right that lands on Bunce's shoulder, as Bunce tries to avoid the shot. A slow jab from Pagnozzi misses its intended target. Pagnozzi throws a jab when Bunce was well out of range. Pagnozzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pagnozzi throws a hook but Bunce avoids it easily. Bunce seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Pagnozzi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A big left from Pagnozzi misses. Pagnozzi scores with a kick to the body.
Pagnozzi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bunce checks it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Pagnozzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice defenses there by Pagnozzi. Bunce will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Pagnozzi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Pagnozzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunce manages to avoid it. That kick from Pagnozzi tenderised Bunce's leg. Bunce is trying to keep his angry face on. Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunce is just out of range. Bunce throws a big counter combination but Pagnozzi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bunce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pagnozzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Bunce slips the punch. Pagnozzi throws a hook but Bunce avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses. Pagnozzi misses with a kick to the body and Bunce counters with a nice uppercut. Bunce is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1# Pagnozzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pagnozzi staying out of range there. Pagnozzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Bunce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Bunce checks it. Pagnozzi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Pagnozzi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bunce takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bunce misses with a straight left. Pagnozzi thows a leg kick but Bunce checks it and Bunce counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pagnozzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bunce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Pagnozzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pagnozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunce has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Pagnozzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2##KD# Bunce drops Pagnozzi with a beautiful combination! Pagnozzi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bunce is looking for the KO! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pagnozzi swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bunce loads up on a big right hand but Pagnozzi slips the punch. Nice body punch from Pagnozzi. Bunce throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2# and Pagnozzi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Bunce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Bunce sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bunce pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bunce connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pagnozzi momentarily.
Pagnozzi misses with a leg kick. Pagnozzi throws a looping overhand right but Bunce ducks down to avoid it. Bunce tries to move into range but Pagnozzi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Pagnozzi misses with a hook.#T3# Bunce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pagnozzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bunce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Bunce slips the punch. Pagnozzi scores with a jab. Bunce stalks Pagnozzi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pagnozzi's face. Pagnozzi staggers backwards, shaken. Bunce connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pagnozzi momentarily.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bunce connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Pagnozzi throws out a powerful jab. Pagnozzi looks to throw the jab but Bunce is out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bunce checks a low kick from Pagnozzi.#T4# A big right from Bunce misses. Pagnozzi moves out of range of the strikes. Bunce throws a lazy uppercut
and Pagnozzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice defenses there by Pagnozzi. A swing and a miss from Bunce. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bunce checks a leg kick. Bunce on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bunce avoids the body shot from Pagnozzi.
Bunce avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice shot by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi connects with a solid leg kick. Pagnozzi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Pagnozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunce's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Callum Pagnozzi. Well Pagnozzi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
gc108
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1# Pagnozzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seinfeld's calf. Seinfeld slips under a jab. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut
and Seinfeld counters with a thumping low kick. Sloppy strikes from Pagnozzi. Those never looked like landing. #TD# Seinfeld gets caught flat footed, as Pagnozzi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2# Seinfeld working for submissions but it's allowed Pagnozzi to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pagnozzi lands a nice short elbow. Pagnozzi trying to control the pace. Pagnozzi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Pagnozzi is trying to control. Seinfeld wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Seinfeld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pagnozzi pulls his head out easily. #T1# Seinfeld wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Pagnozzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Seinfeld is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seinfeld is looking to control Pagnozzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seinfeld avoid being mounted? Pagnozzi winds up and cracks Seinfeld with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Pagnozzi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Pagnozzi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Pagnozzi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Pagnozzi trying to control from half guard but Seinfeld is working away. Seinfeld manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Seinfeld throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2# Pagnozzi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seinfeld works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pagnozzi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Seinfeld is adopting a defensive guard. Pagnozzi is in close to Seinfeld's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Seinfeld had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pagnozzi defends it easily. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pagnozzi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Pagnozzi forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB# Pagnozzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Seinfeld is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pagnozzi lands with a punch from half guard. Seinfeld tries to roll over but Pagnozzi keeps him under control. Pagnozzi scoring with strikes to the body and head. Pagnozzi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Pagnozzi is trying to control. Seinfeld wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Seinfeld looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Seinfeld looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Seinfeld tries to roll over but Pagnozzi keeps him under control.#T4# Pagnozzi is keen to just control but Seinfeld is a slippery customer. Seinfeld regains full guard. Nicely done. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Seinfeld controls Pagnozzi momentarily but Pagnozzi frees himself. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Seinfeld holds on and takes a little breather. Seinfeld is trying to control the position but Pagnozzi postures up. Pagnozzi is in close to Seinfeld's body, working some short punches and elbows. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Seinfeld is looking for a triangle but Pagnozzi pushes his legs off easily.
Pagnozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Seinfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Seinfeld is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pagnozzi is aware though and is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Pagnozzi dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# A lazy left from Seinfeld finds it's target. Pagnozzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pagnozzi throws a looping overhand right but Seinfeld ducks down to avoid it. Seinfeld let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Pagnozzi thows a leg kick but Seinfeld checks it and Seinfeld counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Seinfeld on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Pagnozzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seinfeld chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Seinfeld. Seinfeld takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pagnozzi misses with a low kick.
Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses and Seinfeld counters with a left and a right that stings Pagnozzi. Seinfeld checks a low kick from Pagnozzi. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Seinfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callum Pagnozzi is winning the standup battle so far. Good standup being displayed there by Seinfeld as he connects with a hook. A big right from Pagnozzi misses. Pagnozzi misses with a low kick.
#TD# Pagnozzi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pagnozzi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1# Seinfeld tries to bench press Pagnozzi off him but Pagnozzi keeps the position. Seinfeld wants to control but Pagnozzi postures up. Seinfeld gets back to half guard. Pagnozzi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Ground and pound from Pagnozzi. Seinfeld moves into full guard.
Pagnozzi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Seinfeld is trying to control the position but Pagnozzi postures up. Pagnozzi scoring with some ground and pound. Seinfeld will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pagnozzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seinfeld can do to turn this around?#T2# Pagnozzi landing some decent shots from guard. Pagnozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Seinfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Seinfeld has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pagnozzi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Seinfeld. Seinfeld looking for a sweep but Pagnozzi has passed into full mount! Oh no! Pagnozzi looking to control but Seinfeld is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Seinfeld is working to get back to half guard.
Pagnozzi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT# It looks like Jerome Seinfeld has been cut. Pagnozzi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3# Seinfeld sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Pagnozzi lands with a punch from half guard. Seinfeld is trying to get back to full guard. Ground and pound from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Pagnozzi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seinfeld with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Pagnozzi works his way into side control. Pagnozzi trying to control the action but Seinfeld is working from the bottom. Pagnozzi tries to advance to mount but can't. Seinfeld is trying to get back to half guard.#T4# Pagnozzi working the ground and pound.#CUT# That has opened up Jerome Seinfeld's cut even more. Seinfeld taking punishment in the form of punches.
#CUT# The cut above Jerome Seinfeld's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jerome Seinfeld's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Callum Pagnozzi! During a confident post fight interview, Callum Pagnozzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
gc91
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1# Pagnozzi misses with a right hand and Bunce counters with a stiff right hand. Pagnozzi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bunce throws a big shot that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Pagnozzi misses the target. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bunce checks a leg kick. Callum Pagnozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bunce pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bunce looks to land a left hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range nicely. Bunce misses with a straight left. Bunce moves out of range of the strikes. Bunce looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bunce takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Pagnozzi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bunce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bunce uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A jab lands there for Bunce. Pagnozzi is looking to chop away at Bunce's legs. Pagnozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Bunce counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bunce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Pagnozzi misses with a leg kick and Bunce counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick and Bunce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bunce on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bunce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pagnozzi. Nice defenses there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi dips to his left and cracks Bunce with an uppercut! Pagnozzi throws a good cross that connects.
#KD# Bunce lands a left and a right that send Pagnozzi crashing to the mat, dazed. Bunce thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Pagnozzi is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pagnozzi pushes Bunce away with a front kick. Pagnozzi wants to clinch. Bunce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Pagnozzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunce counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bunce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pagnozzi.
A little feinted left hand from Bunce on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2# Pagnozzi tries to work over Bunce's front leg with a kick but Bunce checks it. Bunce lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Pagnozzi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pagnozzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pagnozzi, right into the meat.
Pagnozzi tests Bunce's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bunce moves out of range as Pagnozzi strikes. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick letting Bunce counter with a right hand. Pagnozzi thumps Bunce with a low kick. Pagnozzi tries for a takedown but Bunce circles away easily enabling Bunce to counter with a crisp jab. A combination from Bunce does no damage. Bunce throws an overhand right that lands on Pagnozzi's shoulder, as Pagnozzi tries to avoid the shot. Bunce throws a series of punches but Pagnozzi avoids them all with ease. #T3# Bunce's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bunce duly obliges. Bunce takes one to the side of the head.
Bunce is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Pagnozzi thuds his shin into the meat of Bunce's side. Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy. Pagnozzi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bunce takes a step back to recover. Pagnozzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pagnozzi cracks the inside of Bunce's front leg. Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Bunce slips the punch. Bunce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Bunce is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Pagnozzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunce. Bunce on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pagnozzi blocks a jab.#CL2# Pagnozzi gets a clinch. #T4##BC# Bunce manages to break the clinch.
Pagnozzi misses with a jab to the body
and Bunce counters with a nice uppercut. A good leg kick by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pagnozzi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Bunce to counter with a crisp jab. A low kick from Pagnozzi misses and Bunce counters with a nice uppercut. Bunce looks to land a right hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range. Pagnozzi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bunce connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pagnozzi scrambles back to his feet. Pagnozzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunce counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pagnozzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunce moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sloppy strikes from Pagnozzi. Those never looked like landing. Pagnozzi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pagnozzi misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phill Bunce dominated that round. The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Bunce scores with a nice strike. Bunce has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Pagnozzi slips under a jab from Bunce. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pagnozzi, right into the meat.
Pagnozzi misses with a wild body shot. Nice jab there from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi throws a low kick but Bunce moves out of range easily. Bunce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pagnozzi. Bunce walks into a stiff left hand from Pagnozzi. A telegraphed right hand from Bunce misses the target. Pagnozzi is looking to slow Bunce down with leg kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pagnozzi slips a jab from Bunce.#CL2# Pagnozzi instigates a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC# Bunce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Bunce slips under a jab. Bunce looks to land a combination but Pagnozzi avoids it well. Pagnozzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bunce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bunce loads up on a big right hand but Pagnozzi slips the punch. Nice defenses there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A jab from Pagnozzi misses. Pagnozzi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Pagnozzi looks to throw the jab but Bunce is out of range. Pagnozzi closes the distance but Bunce moves to the side and Bunce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bunce connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the head.
Pagnozzi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunce counters with a stiff right hand. Phill Bunce is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pagnozzi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Pagnozzi clinches up against the cage. Pagnozzi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunce backwards. Bunce tries to circle away but Pagnozzi has him pinned against the cage. Bunce prevents a body shot from Pagnozzi. Bunce is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Bunce tries to circle away but Pagnozzi has him pinned against the cage. Pagnozzi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Bunce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pagnozzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bunce in his tracks. Pagnozzi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pagnozzi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bunce moves out of range of the body kick. Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut
and Bunce counters with a stiff right hand. Bunce checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bunce throws a big counter combination but Pagnozzi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3# Bunce takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Bunce.
Pagnozzi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bunce to score with a decent uppercut. Pagnozzi connects with a single shot there. Bunce lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pagnozzi's sensitive parts. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunce at a distance.
Bunce takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pagnozzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Pagnozzi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bunce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pagnozzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bunce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pagnozzi loads up on a big right hand but Bunce slips the punch. Bunce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Pagnozzi throws a right hand that Bunce ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunce also avoids with ease. Bunce throws a big shot that misses. Pagnozzi looks to land a right hand but Bunce moved out of range. Nice jab there from Pagnozzi. A low kick from Pagnozzi misses and Bunce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bunce lands the left hand. Pagnozzi misses with a hook
and Bunce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pagnozzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunce finish him? Bunce slips under a jab from Pagnozzi. Bunce misses with a hook. Pagnozzi seems to have recovered his senses. Pagnozzi blocks a jab. Bunce on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Callum Pagnozzi's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Pagnozzi wants to slow Bunce down by chopping away at his legs. Bunce has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi tries to score with a low kick but Bunce moves his leg out of the way. Bunce on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A big left from Bunce misses. Pagnozzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Pagnozzi tries to bum rush Bunce with a series of wild strikes but Bunce uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bunce checks a leg kick nicely. Bunce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Pagnozzi thuds a left hand into Bunce's body. A head kick by Pagnozzi misses and Bunce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bunce misses the jab. Bunce misses with the combination.
#CL2# Pagnozzi has closed the distance and engaged Bunce in a clinch.
#T1# Bunce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pagnozzi has him pressed against the cage. Bunce blocks an uppercut.
Pagnozzi digs a right hand underneath Bunce's ribcage. Bunce let out a lung full of air as it connected. Pagnozzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pagnozzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunce controls his hands.
Pagnozzi misses with some punches.
Pagnozzi lands with a light punch inside. Bunce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Pagnozzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pagnozzi scores with a shoulder strike. Bunce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Pagnozzi. A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC# Bunce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pagnozzi lands a slapping body shot.
Pagnozzi is looking to land body kicks.#T2# Pagnozzi swings widly with a right hand
and Bunce counters with a stiff right hand. Pagnozzi ducks under a wild hook from Bunce. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jab, jab by Bunce - just one landing. Nice defenses there by Bunce. Pagnozzi throws a solid leg kick but Bunce takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pagnozzi. Bunce throws a series of punches but Pagnozzi moves out of range. Bunce checks a leg kick. Bunce is looking to counter punch. Bunce fails to land with a series of punches.
Phill Bunce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bunce on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bunce gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pagnozzi. Pagnozzi misses with a hook. Bunce ducked under it nicely. Bunce lands the left hand. Pagnozzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3# Pagnozzi defending well as Bunce loads up on a big left hand. Pagnozzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunce is just out of range. Pagnozzi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick and Bunce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bunce walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pagnozzi. Bunce tries to bum rush Pagnozzi with a series of wild strikes but Pagnozzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bunce on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bunce looks to throw the jab but Pagnozzi is out of range. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick and Bunce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pagnozzi pushes Bunce away with a front kick.#KD2# Pagnozzi lands a big head kick that sends Bunce tumbling to the mat! Pagnozzi takes a step backwards and waves Bunce back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Bunce is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pagnozzi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bunce to the canvas! Bunce doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pagnozzi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Pagnozzi! After winning the bout, Callum Pagnozzi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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