PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Jirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arturo Pinto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jirov
vs
Pinto

185 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Jirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturo Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto slaps away a takedown attempt from Jirov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pinto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jirov closes the distance and clinches.
Jirov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pinto after a bit of a struggle.

Jirov breaks the clinch.
Pinto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinto tries to clinch but Jirov moves out of range.
Pinto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jirov blocks a head kick by Pinto.
Pinto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jirov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Jirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinto looks for a takedown but Jirov sprawls well.
Jirov has a takedown stuffed.
Pinto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jirov.
Jirov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pinto pinned against the cage. Pinto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jirov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Pinto. No joy for Jirov on that attempt.
Pinto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jirov dives in and grabs Pinto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pinto pushes down on Jirov's head and hops out.
Pinto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jirov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinto somewhat.

Jirov has managed to clinch.
Jirov is looking to take this one to the mat.

Jirov manages to break the clinch.
Pinto tries for a takedown but Jirov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pinto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pinto tries to clinch but Jirov moves away
and Jirov counters with a right hand to the body.
Pinto shoots in and drives through. Jirov sprawls well.
Pinto looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinto misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Jirov.

Jirov pushes Pinto up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jirov has clasped his hands together around Pinto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pinto defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Pinto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jirov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pinto!
Jirov unloads with some shots from mount but Pinto bucks and avoids them well.

Jirov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Pinto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jirov is fending him off so far but Pinto persists. Nope, Jirov circles away and we're back to standing.
Jirov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pinto tries to avoid it but Jirov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pinto to the ground. Pinto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Pinto. No joy for Jirov on that attempt.
Jirov scores with a head kick. Pinto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Arturo Pinto has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinto wants to clinch but Jirov slips to the side
and Jirov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Jirov feints and as Pinto raises his hands in defense, Jirov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jirov stands up from Pinto's guard - Jirov perhaps looking for a knockout.

Jirov closes the distance and clinches.

Jirov manages to pull guard.
Jirov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinto's guard.
Pinto wants to sweep here but Jirov controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jirov stands and steps away. Pinto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Jirov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Pinto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pinto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jirov slaps away a takedown attempt from Pinto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pinto fails with a takedown attempt.

Jirov takes the fight into the clinch.

Jirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Pinto. No joy for Jirov on that attempt.

Jirov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pinto did well to prevent Jirov getting side control.
Pinto is looking for a sweep. Jirov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jirov moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jirov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pinto is breathing heavily.
Pinto dives in and grabs Jirov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jirov pushes down on Pinto's head and hops out.
Vasily Jirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Pinto.
Some wild striking there from Pinto.

Pinto gets caught flat footed, as Jirov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jirov looking to pass the guard.
Jirov is stalling in the full guard.
Jirov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto wants to sweep here but Jirov controlling him for the moment.
Pinto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jirov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jirov throws a strike aimed at the side of Pinto's head but Pinto avoids it well.
Pinto dodges the ground and pound from Jirov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jirov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jirov working the ground and pound.

Jirov decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jirov shoots in looking for a takedown but Pinto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jirov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pinto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jirov counters with a three punch combo that has Pinto backing up. Pinto nods at Jirov to acknowledge the strikes.
Pinto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jirov is defended easily by Pinto.
Jirov scores with a shot to the body.

Jirov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasily Jirov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Pinto is being controlled here.
Jirov lands an elbow.
Jirov controlling the position from side mount.
Jirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinto can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jirov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pinto wants to control but Jirov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Jirov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Pinto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jirov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jirov as he avoids it easily.
Jirov leaves Pinto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jirov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinto's head.
Jirov is looking to slow Pinto down with leg kicks.
Jirov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pinto has a takedown stuffed.
Vasily Jirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Pinto.

Jirov gets a clinch.
Jirov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pinto prevents it.
Pinto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jirov content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jirov pulls guard.

Jirov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pinto wants to control from the top but Jirov keeps moving.
Jirov wants to stand up but Pinto is controlling him.
Pinto trying to control but Jirov is working from the bottom.
Jirov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vasily Jirov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jirov tries for a takedown but Pinto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Jirov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pinto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jirov is working away from the top position though.
Jirov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jirov controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jirov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jirov prevents Pinto from getting the reversal.
Jirov thowing shots but they're missing.
Jirov controlling the position easily from mount.
Jirov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto can't escape the position.

Pinto is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Jirov locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pinto is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasily Jirov!