PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Keosayan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Pagnozzi
vs
Keosayan

190 cm
23
181 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

169 cm
20
166 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Callum Pagnozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keosayan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pagnozzi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pagnozzi defending well as Keosayan loads up on a big left hand.
Keosayan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pagnozzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keosayan.
A swing and a miss from Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've been told by Pagnozzi's head coaches at Team Listerman that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pagnozzi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Pagnozzi.
Keosayan throws a front kick aimed at Pagnozzi's knee but Pagnozzi avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Keosayan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Keosayan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pagnozzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keosayan trying to mount his opponent but Pagnozzi defends it.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Pagnozzi is having none of it.

Keosayan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pagnozzi defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keosayan is working away from the top position though.
Pagnozzi is controlling Keosayan's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Keosayan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Pagnozzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pagnozzi is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pagnozzi is controlling Keosayan's trapped leg to prevent Keosayan from advancing to side control.

Pagnozzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keosayan pulls his head out easily.
Pagnozzi is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pagnozzi is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pagnozzi wants to sweep but Keosayan has passed to side control!

Keosayan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pagnozzi has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keosayan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pagnozzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Keosayan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pagnozzi, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Pagnozzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pagnozzi is looking to regain half guard here but Keosayan keeps moving and retains side control.
Pagnozzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pagnozzi is pressing down on Keosayan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pagnozzi keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Keosayan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pagnozzi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Keosayan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Pagnozzi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Keosayan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pagnozzi, into his guard.

Keosayan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Keosayan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pagnozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keosayan's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Pagnozzi - just one landing.
Keosayan lands a nice looking body shot.
Pagnozzi lands with a nice body punch.
Keosayan misses the jab.
Pagnozzi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pagnozzi motions for Keosayan to come forward. Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keosayan misses with a body shot.
Keosayan misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi leaves Keosayan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keosayan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keosayan tries for a takedown but Pagnozzi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keosayan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pagnozzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keosayan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keosayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pagnozzi manages to avoid it.
Pagnozzi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pagnozzi avoids the body shot from Keosayan.
Keosayan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Callum Pagnozzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pagnozzi misses with a low kick.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Keosayan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pagnozzi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Keosayan is in Pagnozzi's guard.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Pagnozzi keeps moving.

Pagnozzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pagnozzi is trying to control the position but Keosayan postures up.
Keosayan trying to control but Pagnozzi is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan won't allow Pagnozzi to sweep him here.
Keosayan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pagnozzi trying to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keosayan looks to land a right hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range.
Keosayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Keosayan.
Pagnozzi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keosayan is out of range and Pagnozzi settles back down.
Pagnozzi misses with a few strikes there.
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keosayan.
Pagnozzi drops his hands momentarily and Keosayan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Keosayan looks to throw the jab but Pagnozzi is out of range.
Pagnozzi throws a head kick that misses.
Pagnozzi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keosayan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keosayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pagnozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Keosayan.
Pagnozzi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keosayan looks to land a left hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range nicely.

Pagnozzi gets caught flat footed, as Keosayan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pagnozzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is working Pagnozzi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Pagnozzi is keeping the position.
Keosayan advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keosayan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pagnozzi is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Keosayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Pagnozzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pagnozzi throws a hook but Keosayan blocks it.
Pagnozzi throws a good cross that connects.
Pagnozzi wants to slow Keosayan down by chopping away at his legs.
Keosayan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pagnozzi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Keosayan really felt that one!
Pagnozzi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Keosayan will feel that in the morning.
Keosayan slips a straight right by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keosayan.
Pagnozzi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keosayan looks for a takedown but Pagnozzi sprawls well.
Keosayan misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi with a nice cross.
Pagnozzi moves out of range as Keosayan strikes.
Keosayan lands with a right hand.
Keosayan slips a jab and a cross from Pagnozzi.
Keosayan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagnozzi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keosayan.
Callum Pagnozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Keosayan.
Pagnozzi cracks Keosayan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pagnozzi slips a straight right by Keosayan.
Pagnozzi stuffs the takedown.
Keosayan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pagnozzi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keosayan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pagnozzi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keosayan scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for Pagnozzi.
Keosayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Pagnozzi misses.
Callum Pagnozzi is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Keosayan.
Pagnozzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keosayan.
Pagnozzi slips under a jab from Keosayan.
Keosayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Pagnozzi is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keosayan is defended easily by Pagnozzi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi slips under a jab.
Keosayan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pagnozzi doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pagnozzi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pagnozzi tried to score with a low kick but Keosayan checks it.
Keosayan misses with a takedown attempt - Pagnozzi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keosayan misses with a wild body shot.
Keosayan scores with a jab. Pagnozzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No luck for Keosayan with that takedown attempt.
Keosayan looks for a takedown but Pagnozzi sprawls well.
Keosayan looks to land a right hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range.
Keosayan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pagnozzi defends well and Keosayan ends up having to push Pagnozzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi stalling in the clinch.

Keosayan decides to pull guard.
Pagnozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pagnozzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pagnozzi works over Keosayan with some ground and pound from guard.
Pagnozzi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pagnozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keosayan shoots in for a double leg but Pagnozzi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Callum Pagnozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pagnozzi throws a leg kick but Keosayan checks it.
Keosayan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pagnozzi tries to avoid it but Keosayan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pagnozzi to the ground. Pagnozzi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keosayan blocks a jab.
Pagnozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pagnozzi takes a swing at Keosayan's ribcage but misses.
Keosayan missing with a left hand there. Pagnozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pagnozzi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Callum Pagnozzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keosayan 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!