PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Pereira Pinto (ranked 3319 p4p, 3737 weight class) and Freddie DeLuna (ranked 423 p4p, 473 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Pereira Pinto
vs
DeLuna

170 cm
21
170
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
19
178
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Knock Out Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Pereira Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddie DeLuna!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuna walks into a stiff left hand from Pereira Pinto.

Pereira Pinto moves into the clinch.
DeLuna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pereira Pinto just stands there and leans against the cage.
DeLuna is trying to drag Pereira Pinto to the mat but Pereira Pinto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pereira Pinto stops a takedown attempt from DeLuna.
Jorge Pereira Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie DeLuna.

Pereira Pinto breaks the clinch.
Pereira Pinto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeLuna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeLuna shoots in for a double leg but Pereira Pinto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pereira Pinto throws a right and a left that DeLuna avoids nicely.
And DeLuna tries to counter it with a takedown but Pereira Pinto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLuna dives in and grabs Pereira Pinto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pereira Pinto pushes down on DeLuna's head and hops out.
Pereira Pinto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Pereira Pinto tries to sprawl but DeLuna drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

DeLuna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pereira Pinto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeLuna.
Pereira Pinto is looking for a sweep. DeLuna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuna trying to control the action but Pereira Pinto is working from the bottom.
DeLuna prevents Pereira Pinto from improving his position.

DeLuna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pereira Pinto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeLuna.
Pereira Pinto is trying to get back to full guard.
Pereira Pinto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

DeLuna seems to be working for a kimura but Pereira Pinto defends the submission attempt.
Pereira Pinto gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DeLuna wants to control from the top but Pereira Pinto keeps moving.
Pereira Pinto has his hands on DeLuna's head, controlling the position.
DeLuna trying to control but Pereira Pinto is working from the bottom.
Pereira Pinto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pereira Pinto keeping full guard, as DeLuna tries to pass.

Pereira Pinto is looking for a triangle but DeLuna pushes his legs off easily.

Pereira Pinto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pereira Pinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeLuna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeLuna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Pereira Pinto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeLuna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLuna looking to sit in guard and control but Pereira Pinto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

DeLuna has his foot on Pereira Pinto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pereira Pinto works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pereira Pinto stopping the sweep attempt from DeLuna.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeLuna is on top in guard.

Pereira Pinto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeLuna defends well.
DeLuna wants to control from the top but Pereira Pinto keeps moving.

DeLuna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DeLuna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeLuna trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeLuna postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Pereira Pinto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

DeLuna is looking to clinch but Pereira Pinto is avoiding it.
DeLuna misses with a takedown attempt
and Pereira Pinto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pereira Pinto throws a nice looking combination but DeLuna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pereira Pinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeLuna can do to turn this around?
Pereira Pinto tries to bum rush DeLuna with a series of wild strikes but DeLuna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pereira Pinto lands a nice shot that snaps DeLuna's head back.
Pereira Pinto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pereira Pinto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeLuna shoots in but Pereira Pinto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLuna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jorge Pereira Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie DeLuna.
DeLuna takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira Pinto misses with the combination.
Pereira Pinto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DeLuna backs up against the cage.

Pereira Pinto gets a clinch.
Pereira Pinto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
DeLuna can't get the takedown.

Pereira Pinto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeLuna takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeLuna has a takedown stuffed.
DeLuna slips a straight right by Pereira Pinto.
Pereira Pinto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeLuna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pereira Pinto avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Pereira Pinto.
DeLuna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pereira Pinto tries to avoid it but DeLuna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pereira Pinto to the ground. Pereira Pinto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jorge Pereira Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira Pinto throws a right hand that DeLuna ducks under and follows up with a left that DeLuna also avoids with ease.
DeLuna is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira Pinto cracks DeLuna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Pereira Pinto rushes DeLuna and presses him up against the cage.
DeLuna tries for a takedown but Pereira Pinto manages to get underhooks.
Pereira Pinto stops a takedown attempt from DeLuna.
DeLuna tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeLuna is breathing heavily.
DeLuna tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pereira Pinto smiles and moves away.
DeLuna takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pereira Pinto drives through and clinches with DeLuna against the cage.

Pereira Pinto breaks the clinch.

Pereira Pinto gets a clinch.
DeLuna letting Pereira Pinto take a breather here.

Pereira Pinto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeLuna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DeLuna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Pereira Pinto drives through and clinches with DeLuna against the cage.
Pereira Pinto presses DeLuna against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pereira Pinto gets underhooks to prevent DeLuna's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira Pinto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeLuna.
A hook to the body from Pereira Pinto.
Pereira Pinto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pereira Pinto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pereira Pinto taking a breather.
Pereira Pinto gets underhooks to prevent DeLuna's takedown attempt.

Pereira Pinto has clasped his hands together around DeLuna's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeLuna struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
DeLuna stops Pereira Pinto from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Pereira Pinto dominated that second round.
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!

Pereira Pinto digs a good body shot into DeLuna's ribs.

Pereira Pinto has closed the distance and engaged DeLuna in a clinch.

Pereira Pinto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeLuna ducks under a wild hook from Pereira Pinto.

Pereira Pinto clinches with his opponent.

DeLuna jumps into guard, dragging Pereira Pinto to the mat.
Pereira Pinto lands a couple of elbows.
DeLuna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Pereira Pinto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeLuna is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pereira Pinto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

DeLuna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeLuna trying to control but Pereira Pinto is working from the bottom.
Pereira Pinto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeLuna's guard.

DeLuna trying to keep a closed guard but Pereira Pinto is proving a slippery customer.
DeLuna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pereira Pinto wants to control but DeLuna is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Pereira Pinto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeLuna defends well.

Pereira Pinto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeLuna is aware though and is defending well.
Pereira Pinto looking for a sweep. Not yet Pereira Pinto, not yet.
DeLuna wants to control from the top but Pereira Pinto keeps moving.
Pereira Pinto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pereira Pinto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeLuna on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna wants to control from the top but Pereira Pinto keeps moving.

Pereira Pinto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeLuna is aware though and is defending well.
Jorge Pereira Pinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeLuna trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

DeLuna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira Pinto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeLuna has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira Pinto's legs - danger averted.
DeLuna looking to pass the guard.
DeLuna trying to control but Pereira Pinto is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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

DeLuna tries to keep at a distance but Pereira Pinto has taken the fight into the clinch.

DeLuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeLuna tries for a takedown but Pereira Pinto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pereira Pinto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pereira Pinto scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeLuna in his tracks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pereira Pinto!
DeLuna gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jorge Pereira Pinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pereira Pinto has closed the distance and engaged DeLuna in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Pereira Pinto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pereira Pinto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26

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