PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haroldo Praca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto Pinochet is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Praca
vs
Pinochet

198 cm
21
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
29
260 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haroldo Praca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Praca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pinochet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Praca.
A punch lands to the side of Praca 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Praca shoots and misses
and Pinochet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haroldo Praca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinochet loads up on a big right hand but Praca slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Praca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinochet swivels and escapes.
Praca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Augusto Pinochet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Praca takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Praca closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pinochet quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Praca misses with a head shot. Pinochet uses the momentum to regain guard.
Praca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praca throwing strikes but missing.
Pinochet wants to get back to his feet but Praca is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Praca gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Pinochet. No joy for Praca on that attempt.
Praca has a takedown stuffed.
Praca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pinochet circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinochet throws out the jab.
Praca slips under a jab.
Praca has a takedown stuffed.
Pinochet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Praca was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinochet.

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.
Praca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pinochet pinned against the cage. Pinochet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Praca misses with a takedown
and Pinochet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Praca or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinochet which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Praca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pinochet as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pinochet throws a big shot that misses.
Praca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Praca dodges the punch combination from Pinochet.
Pinochet misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Praca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pinochet as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Praca wants to clinch.
Praca fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haroldo Praca. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Praca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Praca showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet is staying active underneath Praca, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Praca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinochet defending well though.

Praca is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pinochet still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pinochet has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Praca striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Pinochet stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Praca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pinochet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Praca.
Praca moves out of range of the strikes.
Praca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinochet misses with a wild body shot.

Praca looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Praca.
Pinochet wants to stand and escape but Praca is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Praca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Praca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Praca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Praca throws a big right hand that misses.
Praca throws a strike but Pinochet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Praca throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haroldo Praca dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Praca misses with a takedown attempt
and Pinochet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Praca avoids a kick to the body.
Praca dives in and grabs Pinochet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pinochet pushes down on Praca's head and hops out.
Pinochet misses the shot to the body.
Praca moves out of range as Pinochet strikes.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Praca tries for a takedown but Pinochet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haroldo Praca. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet misses the shot to the body.
Pinochet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Praca.
Praca dives in and grabs Pinochet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pinochet pushes down on Praca's head and hops out.
Praca with a poor takedown
letting Pinochet counter with a right hand.
Praca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pinochet sprawls well. Pinochet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Praca gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Praca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pinochet throws a lazy uppercut

and Praca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Praca tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praca tries to pull guard but Pinochet won't allow it.
Pinochet leaning his opponent against the cage.
Praca can't get the takedown.
Praca is trying to drag Pinochet to the mat but Pinochet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praca wants a takedown but no success here.
Praca wants a takedown.
Pinochet prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinochet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Praca tries for a takedown but Pinochet manages to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Pinochet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinochet 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Pinochet!