PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kvik Regler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Pinto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Regler
vs
Pinto

150 cm
26
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
167 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kvik Regler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Regler takes the fight into the clinch.

Pinto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pinto manages to end up in side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Regler is looking for a sweep.
Regler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pinto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Regler can't escape the position.
Regler is working hard here to advance position.
Regler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pinto. What's that going to do exactly?
Pinto wants to take his opponent's back but Regler doesn't allow it.
Regler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pinto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Regler is looking to improve his position but Pinto isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regler stops Pinto from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Regler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pinto dominating with strikes here.
Pinto unloading with bombs!
Pinto tries to control but Regler wriggling away.
Regler throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Regler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Pinto has the hooks in. Regler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Pinto tightening his grip on Regler, looking for the choke.
Regler really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

Regler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pinto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regler is keeping busy.
Regler is really stuck here.
Pinto is trying to stick to Regler's back but Regler is turning into Pinto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pinto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Regler.
Regler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Regler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pinto wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Regler throws a strike but Pinto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pinto wants to pass the guard but Regler is keeping the position.
Pinto wants to control from the top but Regler keeps moving.
Regler can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Regler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto trying to control the action but Regler is working from the bottom.
Regler is looking to improve his position.
Pinto blocks the strikes from Regler.
Ground and pound from Pinto.
Regler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Regler missing with punches from the bottom.

Pinto is working for a kimura but Regler is defending it quite comfortably.
Regler tries to roll over but Pinto keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Pinto dominated that round.
That's time! Regler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pinto closes the distance and pushes Regler back into the cage.
Pinto goes for a takedown attempt but Regler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Pinto rushes Regler and presses him up against the cage.

Regler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pinto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Regler to the mat. Regler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Regler 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.
Pinto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Regler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pinto looking to pass the guard.
Pinto trying to control but Regler is working from the bottom.
Pinto pushing down on Regler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Regler sees it coming and defends easily.

Regler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Regler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinto tries to pass to full mount but Regler defends it.
Regler is looking to improve his position.
Regler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pinto is pressing down on Regler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Regler is holding on for now.
Pinto working Regler over with strikes.
Pinto tries to pass to full mount but Regler defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regler has a hand on Pinto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pinto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Regler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pinto wants to control the pace but Regler is squirming around nicely.
Regler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jose Pinto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinto landing punches.
Regler is desperately trying to improve his position but Pinto has a good base and remains in mount.

Pinto looking for a guillotine from mount but Regler is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regler is looking to improve his position but Pinto isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pinto. What's that going to do exactly?
Regler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pinto has the hooks in. Regler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pinto throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Regler!

Regler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Pinto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Regler can't escape the position.

Pinto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pinto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Regler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Regler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regler throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Regler is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Regler gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Regler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Pinto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Regler has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Pinto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Regler moves into the clinch successfully.
Pinto looking for a takedown.
Regler is trying to break the clinch but Pinto has him pressed against the cage.

Regler pulls guard.
Regler looking for a sweep. Not yet Regler, not yet.

Regler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pinto passes into half guard.

Pinto is looking for a kimura here.
Regler is pressing down on Pinto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pinto is looking to take a break and control but Regler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Regler punching from the bottom.
Regler strikes from the bottom but Pinto passes into mount!
Regler manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Pinto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Regler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinto trying to control the action but Regler is working from the bottom.
Kvik Regler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Pinto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Regler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pinto.
Regler punching from the bottom.
Regler tries to get to full guard but Pinto has control of the leg.
Pinto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Regler.

Regler looking for subs off his back but Pinto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Regler is looking for a sweep. Pinto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Pinto 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.
Regler is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto tries to pass to full mount but Regler defends it.
Regler missing with punches from the bottom.

Pinto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Pinto seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Regler punching from the bottom.
Jose Pinto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Regler wants to improve his position but Pinto is controlling well.

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 Kvik Regler.
Well Pinto 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Pinto!