PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedrick Hearst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto Pinochet is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hearst
vs
Pinochet

185 cm
23
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
180 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedrick Hearst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pinochet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pinochet lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pinochet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pinochet stands and throws Hearst's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Pinochet looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pinochet remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pinochet is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pinochet tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pinochet is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearst stops Pinochet from passing to mount.
Pinochet looks up at the clock and then as Hearst takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pinochet smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pinochet is looking to take a break and control but Hearst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hearst's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinochet tries to move to mount but Hearst blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet taking a breather here.
Pinochet tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pinochet trying to control the action but Hearst is working from the bottom.
Pinochet in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearst is not content to let Pinochet control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hearst struggling a bit here.

Pinochet looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Pinochet dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

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

Pinochet is looking for a kimura here.
Pinochet is looking to stall here but Hearst recovers full guard.
Pinochet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Pinochet has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Augusto Pinochet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinochet is looking to work some ground and pound but Hearst has wrist control.
Pinochet looking to sit in guard and control but Hearst gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pinochet trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearst wants to control from the top but Pinochet keeps moving.
Hearst postures up.

Pinochet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hearst can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Pinochet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hearst can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pinochet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearst is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet pulls Hearst in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinochet wants to sweep but no luck.
Pinochet pulls Hearst in close to prevent any damage.
Hearst wants to get up but he can't break Pinochet's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hearst defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinochet.
Pinochet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hearst.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hearst's waist but Hearst gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinochet off to one side.
Pinochet staying out of range there.
Hearst looks to throw the jab but Pinochet is out of range.
Hearst slaps away a takedown attempt from Pinochet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cedrick Hearst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
Hearst misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Hearst throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hearst throws a one two combo.

It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinochet shoots in but Hearst avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hearst looks to land a right hand but Pinochet moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hearst rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hearst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hearst scores with a nice head shot.
Hearst throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearst looks to land a combination but Pinochet avoids it well.

Pinochet shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hearst manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hearst is looking to stand up but Pinochet isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Augusto Pinochet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Hearst.
Hearst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinochet was well out of range. Poor timing from Hearst.
Hearst throws the left hand but Pinochet avoids the punch easily.
Pinochet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hearst wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hearst bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinochet's head backwards.
Pinochet just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinochet lands a nice shot that snaps Hearst's head back.
Pinochet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearst.
Pinochet slips under a jab from Hearst.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hearst!
Cedrick Hearst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearst throws an off balance right hand

and Pinochet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hearst's guard.
Pinochet wants to control from the top but Hearst keeps moving.
Pinochet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Augusto Pinochet has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hearst misses with a straight right.
Pinochet shoots for a takedown but Hearst saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hearst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinochet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hearst enables Pinochet to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hearst manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pinochet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pinochet wants to pass the guard but Hearst is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet prevents Hearst from getting back to his feet.
Pinochet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hearst works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pinochet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pinochet looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinochet trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinochet controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearst swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinochet tries for a takedown but Hearst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cedrick Hearst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
Pinochet slips a jab and a cross from Hearst.
Pinochet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hearst throws a right and a left that both miss.

Pinochet changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hearst looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pinochet just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet wants to control but Hearst is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee asks Pinochet politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pinochet prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A shot to the liver by Hearst. Beautiful body shot.
Hearst misses with a few strikes there.
Hearst throws out a loose jab but Pinochet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinochet moves away from the strike by Hearst.
Hearst takes a swing at Pinochet's ribcage but misses.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown but Hearst shows good takedown defense.
Pinochet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hearst defends it nicely.

Pinochet gets a double leg takedown into Hearst's guard.
Hearst wants to stand but Pinochet is controlling the position.
Pinochet content to stall in guard here.
Hearst wants to stand but Pinochet is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearst swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinochet sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cedrick Hearst just wasn't active enough.
Hearst jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearst manages to avoid it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinochet.
Pinochet wants to control but Hearst is keeping him busy.

Pinochet looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hearst is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pinochet has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pinochet trying to control the action but Hearst is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearst wants to control but Pinochet postures up.
Hearst is pushing Pinochet's head away, looking to escape. Pinochet manages to hold on to the position though.
Pinochet misses with the ground and pound.
Pinochet working the head and body with strikes.
Hearst trying to remain calm as Pinochet controls from the top position.
Pinochet is looking to take a break and control but Hearst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hearst is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinochet is looking to take a break and control but Hearst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Pinochet dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Pinochet staying out of range there.
Pinochet shoots in looking for a takedown. Hearst tries to sprawl out of it but Pinochet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hearst manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hearst throws a shot from downtown. Pinochet moves away and avoids it.

Pinochet looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Pinochet is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hearst is trying to stand.
Hearst is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinochet tries to pass to full mount but Hearst defends it.
Pinochet slows the pace down in half guard.

Augusto Pinochet has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Pinochet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pinochet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pinochet wants to free his trapped foot but Hearst is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Augusto Pinochet.

Pinochet shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hearst's guard.
Pinochet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hearst's guard.

Pinochet is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hearst wants to improve his position but Pinochet is controlling well.
Pinochet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Augusto Pinochet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Augusto Pinochet hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Pinochet shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hearst's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinochet advances position into side control!
Pinochet advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Pinochet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pinochet winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Augusto Pinochet!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Augusto Pinochet!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Augusto Pinochet!

Augusto Pinochet wins by unanimous decision!
Augusto Pinochet managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry, into his post fight interview.