PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Pinsky (ranked 24586 p4p, 5821 weight class) and My Car (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Pinsky
vs
Car

185 cm
19
200
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
190
1 - 3 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Pinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, My Car!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinsky shoots for a takedown but Car saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Car throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Car chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pinsky can pounce on him.
Pinsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Car but Car pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Car wants to clinch.
Pinsky tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Car manages to circle out of the way.
Pinsky shoots in and drives through. Car sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Pinsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Pinsky rushes Car and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinsky tries to pull guard but Car forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Pinsky breaks from the clinch.
Pinsky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Car counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinsky tries for a takedown but Car manages to get underhooks.
Pinsky is breathing heavily.
Car blocks an uppercut.
Car lands an elbow inside that Pinsky shrugs off.

It looks like Paul Pinsky has been cut.

Pinsky breaks the clinch.
Pinsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Car defends it nicely.
Pinsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pinsky shoots and misses

and Car counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pinsky missing with punches from the bottom.
Pinsky has hold of Car's hands but Car slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Car has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Car is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Car works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Car wants to control but Pinsky is keeping him busy.
Pinsky is looking to reverse the position.

Car thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Car landing a few strikes.
Car tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pinsky's legs.

Car is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pinsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pinsky is looking to get back to his feet here but Car is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pinsky's back.

Car looking for the choke from the back.
Pinsky is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pinsky trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pinsky is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Pinsky fails with the takedown

and Car moves into the clinch.
Pinsky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Car avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Car.

Pinsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Car pinned against the cage. Car gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Car tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Car throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinsky's waist but Pinsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Car off to one side.
Pinsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Car tries to avoid it but Pinsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Car to the ground. Car escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Car is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pinsky shoots in for a takedown but Car shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

My Car dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Pinsky's cut.
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.

Pinsky throws a combination. Car tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Car drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Pinsky manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pinsky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Car is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Car's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pinsky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinsky tries to clinch up.
Pinsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Car is looking to land body kicks.
Car closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pinsky circles away.

Pinsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Car, pushing him back against the cage.

Pinsky has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Car uses from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinsky throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Pinsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Car is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Car stands up over Pinsky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Pinsky is working an open guard so Car takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pinsky tries to clinch up.
Paul Pinsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinsky moves in looking to clinch but Car pushes him off.
Car changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Car closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Car lands in his opponent's guard.
Pinsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinsky, not yet.
Pinsky will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Pinsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Car wants to control from the top but Pinsky keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pinsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Pinsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pinsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinsky dives in and grabs Car's left leg, looking for a takedown. Car pushes down on Pinsky's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Pinsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Car has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Car tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinsky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Car has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pinsky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Pinsky breaks from the clinch.
Pinsky shoots in for a takedown but Car shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul Pinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinsky misses with a takedown attempt - Car sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinsky darts in looking for a takedown but Car gets double underhooks and turns Pinsky into the cage.
Pinsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pinsky is looking to take this one to the mat.

Car pulls guard effortlessly.
Pinsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Car is keeping the position for now.
Pinsky with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Car looking to control.
Car wants to sweep but no luck.

Pinsky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Car is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Car has escaped and now he's on top!

Pinsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pinsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Car defends it easily.
Car showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but My Car will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paul Pinsky's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pinsky dives in and grabs Car's left leg, looking for a takedown. Car pushes down on Pinsky's head and hops out.
Car lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pinsky shoots in for a takedown but Car shows good takedown defense.
Car misses with a low kick as Pinsky jumps back.

Car rushes Pinsky and presses him up against the cage.
Pinsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Car pulls Pinsky into guard.
Car tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pinsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Car seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Car has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Pinsky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Car looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Car looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Car!

My Car has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinsky takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinsky is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pinsky tries to improve position but can't.
Car is working Pinsky over with some ground and pound from side control.
Car controlling the position.
Pinsky tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pinsky tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Pinsky is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pinsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinsky tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Pinsky misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Car just content to control the position.

Car has hold of Pinsky's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pinsky seems comfortable defending it but Car has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pinsky is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pinsky is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Car couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). My Car!