PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Pinochet (ranked 1171 p4p, 147 weight class) and Chelsea Dagger (ranked 1395 p4p, 168 weight class). Pinochet comes to the cage accompanied by I'M AN ASS MAN YEEEAH !. Augusto Pinochet has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pinochet
vs
Dagger

191 cm
32
239 lbs
22 - 7 - 0

195 cm
27
280 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Fast

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 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augusto Pinochet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chelsea Dagger!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pinochet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Dagger pulls Pinochet into guard.
Pinochet trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinochet looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagger keeping moving, preventing Pinochet from controlling successfully.
Dagger can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinochet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dagger wants to get back to full guard.

Pinochet is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet wants to take a breather but Dagger is having none of it.
Dagger manages to get to full guard.
Pinochet trying to control but Dagger is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet passes into half guard.
Dagger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Pinochet is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dagger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pinochet.
Pinochet slows the pace down in half guard.

Pinochet is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dagger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinochet is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Pinochet is working for a kimura but Dagger is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dagger tries to get to full guard but Pinochet has control of the leg.

Pinochet is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dagger is trying to control but can't.
Dagger punching from the bottom.

Pinochet seems to be working for a kimura but Dagger defends the submission attempt.
Dagger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pinochet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dagger wants to get back to full guard.
Pinochet wants to take a breather but Dagger is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger tries to get to full guard but Pinochet has control of the leg.

Pinochet is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dagger is just riding it out for now. Pinochet eventually gives up the hold.

Pinochet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pinochet is taking a breather. Dagger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dagger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dagger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pinochet trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Pinochet is looking for a sweep.
Dagger trying to control the position but Pinochet is working away.
Pinochet manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dagger's best efforts.
Dagger tries to pass to full mount but Pinochet defends it.

Pinochet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dagger pulls his head out easily.
Dagger works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinochet takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pinochet regains half guard.
Dagger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pinochet with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Augusto Pinochet will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dagger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pinochet's guard.

Dagger is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pinochet has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dagger is looking to defend but Pinochet has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dagger! Pinochet pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dagger taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Augusto Pinochet!
In his post fight interview, Augusto Pinochet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.