PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 135 p4p, 6 weight class) and Daniel Crushman (ranked 365 p4p, 14 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Pagnozzi
vs
Crushman

190 cm
39
263 lbs
26 - 16 - 5

196 cm
37
262 lbs
22 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 5, fighting out of London, Callum Pagnozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Crushman!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Crushman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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.

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

The cut above Daniel Crushman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.