PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madik MBaku (ranked 933 p4p, 114 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 627 p4p, 83 weight class). MBaku comes to the cage accompanied by Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pinochet's choice of entrance music: I'M AN ASS MAN YEEEAH !. Madik MBaku could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Augusto Pinochet's chin.

MBaku
vs
Pinochet

198 cm
23
246 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

191 cm
29
239 lbs
19 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Madik MBaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku thuds his right hand into Pinochet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinochet is looking to clinch.
MBaku lands a body shot.

Pinochet has taken the fight to the clinch.
MBaku working aggressively here.
Pinochet fails to pull guard.
Pinochet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinochet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MBaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MBaku has a couple of punches blocked by Pinochet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pinochet 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.
Pinochet fails to pull guard.
Madik MBaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
MBaku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on MBaku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MBaku lands with a light punch inside.

It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
MBaku is leaning against Pinochet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MBaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinochet is trying to pull guard but MBaku has him pressed against the cage.
MBaku lands a left hand.
MBaku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinochet jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MBaku walks away with a smile on his face. Pinochet gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pinochet tries to clinch there but MBaku circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku cracks Pinochet with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Augusto Pinochet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinochet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MBaku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinochet's head backwards.
Pinochet tries to clinch
and MBaku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pinochet thinking.
MBaku scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pinochet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MBaku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danga de danga de dang - MBaku scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinochet tries to clinch there but MBaku circles away.

MBaku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MBaku trying to control but Pinochet is working from the bottom.

Pinochet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MBaku is aware though and is defending well.
MBaku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MBaku wants to pass the guard but Pinochet is keeping the position.
MBaku trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MBaku 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MBaku looking to pass the guard.
MBaku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MBaku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinochet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MBaku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Pinochet throws his legs up looking for a submission but MBaku uses it to pass to side control.
Pinochet is letting MBaku control him for a moment.
Pinochet defending against the ground and pound.
Pinochet is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MBaku's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Pinochet looking for submissions off his back.
MBaku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinochet defending well though.
Pinochet is trying to get back to full guard.
MBaku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinochet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MBaku working Pinochet over with strikes.

Pinochet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinochet is looking for a sweep. MBaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MBaku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MBaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Pinochet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MBaku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MBaku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MBaku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MBaku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinochet's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

MBaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Pinochet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MBaku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Pinochet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MBaku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MBaku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinochet defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet trying to hold on to MBaku's head to control him but MBaku postures up.

Pinochet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MBaku trying to pass the guard but Pinochet defending well.

Pinochet actively working from the bottom here.
MBaku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MBaku is looking to take a break and control but Pinochet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MBaku is really struggling to control Pinochet but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pinochet blocking the ground and pound attempt from MBaku.
MBaku throwing shots but Pinochet is blocking nicely.
MBaku trying to control the action but Pinochet is working from the bottom.
MBaku is looking to advance position but Pinochet won't allow it.
MBaku not landing any meaningful shots this time.

MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

MBaku misses with a wild combination.

MBaku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pinochet wants to get back to full guard.
MBaku is trying to control. Pinochet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pinochet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pinochet has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, MBaku escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by MBaku!
Pinochet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MBaku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet is looking to improve his position but MBaku isn't that keen on the idea.
MBaku dominating with strikes here.
Pinochet regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MBaku is looking to take a break and control but Pinochet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MBaku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MBaku trying to control the pace.
MBaku thows a huge punch but Pinochet dodges it nicely.
MBaku controlling the pace.
MBaku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinochet defending well though.
MBaku is looking to take a break and control but Pinochet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MBaku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinochet is in trouble now - MBaku has advanced to mount!
Pinochet can't escape the position.
MBaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinochet can do to turn this around?
Pinochet gets back to half guard.
MBaku is keen to just control but Pinochet is a slippery customer.
Pinochet regains full guard. Nicely done.

Pinochet is looking for a triangle but MBaku pushes his legs off easily.
MBaku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MBaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinochet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MBaku passes Pinochet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pinochet wants to improve his position but MBaku is controlling well.
MBaku uses his free foot to push down on Pinochet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pinochet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinochet wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MBaku.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet is looking to get to half guard.

MBaku jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pinochet manages to avoid the submission attempt.
MBaku is looking to take a break and control but Pinochet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinochet tries to bench press MBaku off him but MBaku keeps the position.
MBaku working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pinochet defending against the ground and pound.
MBaku working the ground and pound but Pinochet is defending the strikes.
Pinochet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

MBaku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pinochet has managed to free his arm - good work.
MBaku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

The cut above Augusto Pinochet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MBaku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

MBaku seems to be working for a kimura but Pinochet defends the submission attempt.
Pinochet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MBaku is working away from the top position though.
MBaku content to control rather than advance.
Pinochet is staying active underneath MBaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinochet tries to roll over but MBaku keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pinochet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MBaku pulls his head out easily.
Pinochet is staying active underneath MBaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

MBaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinochet defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madik MBaku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pinochet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MBaku jabs Pinochet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MBaku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MBaku scores with a hook.
A lazy left from MBaku finds it's target.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

MBaku clinches up with Pinochet and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from MBaku.
MBaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinochet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Augusto Pinochet's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
MBaku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
MBaku lands a right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Augusto Pinochet's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.