PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinsent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amauri Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinsent kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Pot - Tool. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Pinsent
vs
Fernandes

185 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

188 cm
18
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesse Pinsent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amauri Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fernandes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Fernandes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pinsent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pinsent gets back to half guard.

Fernandes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pinsent has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernandes is working away from the top position though.

Fernandes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pinsent manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinsent is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pinsent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fernandes manages to get himself to full guard.
Pinsent advances position into side control!
Pinsent tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pinsent looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pinsent tries for a kimura but Fernandes is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes stops Pinsent from passing to mount.
Fernandes is not content to let Pinsent control the position.

Pinsent tries for a kimura but Fernandes is defending well.

Pinsent is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fernandes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pinsent is breathing heavily.

Pinsent tries for a kimura but Fernandes is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pinsent off and has taken his back!
Pinsent is really stuck here.

Fernandes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pinsent defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pinsent manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fernandes's guard. Nice work there by Pinsent.
Pinsentis looking to pass into half guard but Fernandes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fernandes is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinsent manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Pinsent jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fernandes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fernandes and Pinsent has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fernandes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pinsent moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Pinsent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fernandes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fernandes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Jesse Pinsent will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fernandes 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.
Fernandes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinsent controls Fernandes momentarily but Fernandes frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pinsent looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fernandes has picked Pinsent up and slammed him! Pinsent can't keep hold of the triangle and Fernandes manages to pass to side control!
Pinsent struggling a bit here.
Pinsent is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Pinsent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fernandes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinsent is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fernandes off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes is in bad spot here.
Fernandes breaks Pinsent's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Pinsent working for a triangle but Fernandes defends it easily.
Fernandes landing some decent shots from guard.
Pinsent is trying to keep Fernandes in close.

Fernandes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fernandes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Pinsent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fernandes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pinsent is tightening it up a little... Fernandes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fernandes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fernandes taps out! nice BJJ there by Pinsent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jesse Pinsent!