PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinto's entrance music is Do you really want to hurt me. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Pinto
vs
Jackson

189 cm
27
197 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

182 cm
27
195 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diogo Pinto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Pinto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinto takes one to the side of the head.
Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pinto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Diogo Pinto has been cut.
Pinto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pinto fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinto shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Jackson pushes Pinto up against the cage in a clinch.
Pinto can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinto tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Pinto misses with the head strike.
Pinto blocks an uppercut.

Pinto manages to pull guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinto swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Jackson tries to stand but Pinto is controlling from the bottom.
Pinto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson wants to stand but Pinto is controlling his posture from full guard.

Pinto is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pinto looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.

Pinto has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Pinto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pinto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Pinto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jackson prevents Pinto from improving his position.
Pinto trying to control here.
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!
Pinto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Murray Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pinto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Murray Jackson has been cut.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pinto tries to clinch up.
Pinto misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Pinto coming out on top.
Pinto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pinto thinking.
Pinto throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight 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!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Pinto avoids them all with ease.
Pinto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pinto ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A big right from Jackson misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Pinto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Pinto dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Pinto's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinto throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Pinto tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Pinto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Pinto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinto throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson throws a head kick that Pinto semi-blocks.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Murray Jackson will probably get the nod.
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.

A jab from Jackson misses.
Pinto slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinto.
Murray Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinto throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinto.
Pinto doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.

Pinto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Jackson has his hands on Pinto's head, controlling the position.
Pinto looking to pass the guard.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Pinto controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Pinto passes into half guard.
Pinto wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Pinto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Pinto is controlling him well.
Diogo Pinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Pinto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Pinto works his way into full mount!
Pinto looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pinto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pinto trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Pinto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Pinto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Pinto is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Pinto has a good base and remains in mount.
Pinto looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pinto working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That has opened up Murray Jackson's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Pinto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

The cut above Murray Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pinto.
Pinto prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Pinto looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pinto working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinto looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Pinto dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson looks to land a right hand but Pinto moved out of range.
Pinto has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Pinto looking for a takedown.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Pinto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson has Pinto pressed against the cage.
Pinto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinto misses with an elbow strike.
Pinto tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Pinto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinto tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pinto tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pinto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Pinto throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Pinto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pinto, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinto goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Jackson rushes Pinto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinto trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Pinto is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pinto has his back to the cage.
Pinto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pinto is trying to stall.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Pinto.
Pinto tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Pinto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinto can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pinto misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Pinto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson wants to stall.
Pinto blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pinto or not.
Jackson tries to work over Pinto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Pinto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murray Jackson really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diogo Pinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Pinto pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinto tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Pinto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinto tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Pinto drops back down to his feet.
Pinto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinto fails to pull guard.
Pinto misses with an elbow strike.
Pinto tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson works on Pinto's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
A short right from Jackson.
Pinto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pinto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinto jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Pinto around his waist. Pinto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto takes a shot to the head.
Pinto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinto wants to stall.
Pinto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Pinto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pinto tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinto throws a body kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pinto tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Pinto is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Pinto down.
Oh Pinto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jackson clinches.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets through Pinto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinto seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pinto blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pinto as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Pinto effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinto can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Pinto misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Murray Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Pinto.
Pinto jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Pinto around his waist. Pinto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinto.
Jackson digs a right hand into Pinto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinto's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson blocks a body shot from Pinto.
Pinto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Pinto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murray Jackson dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Jackson rushes Pinto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Pinto jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Pinto around his waist. Pinto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pinto jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Pinto around his waist. Pinto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinto is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Pinto into the cage.
Pinto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinto missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Pinto drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson taking a breather.
Pinto is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pinto has his back to the cage.
Pinto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Pinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diogo Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinto gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Pinto tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.

Pinto tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Jackson controls Pinto momentarily but Pinto frees himself.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pinto!
Pinto is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Pinto looks very uncomfortable down there.

Jackson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jackson misses with a hook.
Pinto misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Pinto lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.

Jackson pushes Pinto up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Pinto's head.
Jackson pushes Pinto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinto gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Pinto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Pinto pulls guard.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pinto keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Pinto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson 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.
Murray Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Murray Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murray Jackson!
Murray Jackson is the new middleweight champion!