PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Pinochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armani Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Pinochet
vs
Cabrera

185 cm
35
180 lbs
24 - 17 - 0

183 cm
31
187 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augusto Pinochet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armani Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinochet shoots in and drives through. Cabrera sprawls well.
Cabrera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pinochet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinochet checks the leg kick.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the body.
Pinochet scores with a shot to the body.
Pinochet takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Pinochet with a jab.
Cabrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pinochet at a distance.

Pinochet feints and as Cabrera raises his hands in defense, Pinochet changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pinochet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pinochet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrera is trying to keep Pinochet in close.
Pinochet stands and throws Cabrera's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to improve position but can't.
Cabrera is trying to control Pinochet's posture but Pinochet avoids it.
Cabrera is looking to reverse the position.
Cabrera is still trying to improve position.
Pinochet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working.
Cabrera tries to buck Pinochet off but Pinochet is having none of it.
Pinochet cracks Cabrera with a big elbow.
Cabrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinochet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to buck Pinochet off but Pinochet is having none of it.
Cabrera regains half guard.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Pinochet keeps him under control.
Pinochet performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cabrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabrera is trying to control but Pinochet passes into side control!
Cabrera trying his best to control but Pinochet has mounted him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is squirming around, avoiding Pinochet's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinochet controlling the position easily from mount.
Cabrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cabrera is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cabrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinochet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cabrera tries to lock up and control but Pinochet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet prevents Cabrera from getting the reversal.
Pinochet controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Pinochet.
Cabrera wants to control but Pinochet is having none of it.
Pinochet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cabrera tries to hold on but Pinochet pushes him away.
Pinochet wants to control the pace but Cabrera is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Pinochet dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cabrera throws a hook but Pinochet blocks it.
A lazy left from Pinochet finds it's target.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinochet scores with a punch to the head.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Pinochet moves out of range easily.
Pinochet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cabrera at a distance.
Cabrera misses with a shot to the body
letting Pinochet counter with a right hand.
Pinochet lands a nice looking body shot.

Pinochet 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.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Cabrera manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pinochet as Cabrera tries to tie him up.
Pinochet wants to take the fight to the mat but Cabrera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pinochet is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cabrera to keep the fight standing.
Pinochet is trying to pull guard but Cabrera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Pinochet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera lands a right hook to the body.
Pinochet shoots in but no luck this time.
Pinochet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cabrera defends well and Pinochet ends up having to push Cabrera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pinochet goes for a double leg but Cabrera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cabrera continues to drive forward.
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinochet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinochet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinochet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinochet throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.

Pinochet shoots in and gets a takedown into Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pinochet dives into side control.

Pinochet wants to control but Cabrera is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet cracks Cabrera with a big elbow.

Pinochet tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera wants to control but Pinochet postures up.
Pinochet is trying to move to mount but Cabrera reverses beautifully and ends up in Pinochet's guard.
Cabrera throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinochet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pinochet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cabrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pinochet trying to control the position here.
Pinochet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cabrera manages to get himself to full guard.

Pinochet trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinochet throwing strikes but missing.
Pinochet postures up in Cabrera's guard and throws a big left but Cabrera blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Cabrera working for a triangle but Pinochet defends it easily.
Pinochet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now.
Pinochet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pinochet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabrera can do to turn this around?
Cabrera looking to control.
Cabrera has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Thunder MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pinochet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Pinochet instigates a clinch.
Cabrera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pinochet up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Augusto Pinochet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pinochet dives in for a single leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cabrera sprawls well. Cabrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinochet gets slowly back to his feet.
Cabrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera with a hook.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinochet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinochet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Pinochet does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pinochet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cabrera - the referee stops the clock and Pinochet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cabrera. Pinochet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cabrera misses with the combination.
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet wants to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinochet.

Cabrera explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cabrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pinochet dives in for a single leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Pinochet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Pinochet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera.
A counter left hand to the body from Pinochet misses its target.
Pinochet is looking to wear down Cabrera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pinochet looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinochet as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Pinochet has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinochet throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pinochet is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinochet.
Pinochet avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera tried to score with a low kick but Pinochet checks it.
Cabrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinochet. Pinochet gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Cabrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pinochet avoids the head kick by Cabrera.

Pinochet shoots in and bounces Cabrera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Pinochet from controlling successfully.
Augusto Pinochet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Pinochet controlling him for the moment.
Pinochet wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is looking to stand up but Pinochet isn't so interested in that idea.
Pinochet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinochet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cabrera is trying to control the position but Pinochet postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Cabrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pinochet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cabrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinochet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pinochet is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Pinochet decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Pinochet off balance momentarily.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Pinochet avoids the head kick by Cabrera.

Cabrera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pinochet to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pinochet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Armani Cabrera just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cabrera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pinochet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cabrera defends it nicely.

Pinochet pushes Cabrera up against the cage in a clinch.
Pinochet is trying to pull guard but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Pinochet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Pinochet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera looking to stall.
Cabrera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cabrera is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinochet gets an underhook and turns Cabrera into the cage.
Pinochet fails to pull guard.
Cabrera has Pinochet pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera landing knees to the head.
Pinochet tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Pinochet back against the cage.
Cabrera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pinochet wants a takedown but no success here.
Pinochet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pinochet takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Cabrera trying to stall but Pinochet improves his position.
Cabrera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cabrera trying to stall but Pinochet improves his position.

Pinochet manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinochet was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Pinochet's shoulder, as Pinochet tries to avoid the shot.
Pinochet tries to clinch up but Cabrera circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinochet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pinochet has closed the distance and engaged Cabrera in a clinch.
Pinochet goes for a takedown attempt but Cabrera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Armani Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinochet's head backwards.
Cabrera slips under a jab.

Pinochet closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cabrera did well to prevent Pinochet getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Pinochet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Pinochet trying to mount his opponent but Cabrera defends it.

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

Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinochet pulls his head out easily.
Cabrera is not content to let Pinochet control the position.

Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinochet wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is defending well.
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Pinochet is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four 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.

Pinochet is looking for a kimura here.
Cabrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabrera taking some punishment here, with Pinochet in his half guard.
Pinochet is taking a breather. Cabrera 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Pinochet keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Armani Cabrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinochet swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Pinochet shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pinochet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinochet passes Cabrera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pinochet passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cabrera!
Cabrera tries to lock up and control but Pinochet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinochet lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cabrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pinochet pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pinochet wants to control the pace but Cabrera is squirming around nicely.
Pinochet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cabrera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cabrera looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Armani Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet is riding his opponent, not letting Cabrera buck him off.

Cabrera defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cabrera is in bad spot here.

Pinochet is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cabrera has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Pinochet has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cabrera taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Pinochet doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augusto Pinochet!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Augusto Pinochet waved his t-shirt featuring Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)'s logo in front of the cameras.