PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hellbent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Augusto Pinochet enters the cage!

Hellbent
vs
Pinochet

186 cm
33
170 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

185 cm
27
180 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Hellbent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinochet swings for the body but Hellbent moves out of range.

Hellbent gets caught flat footed, as Pinochet shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pinochet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in CW's Elite Kung-Fu Academy inform me that Pinochet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pinochet wants to pass the guard but Hellbent is keeping the position.
Pinochet keeps trying to improve his position.
Hellbent pulls Pinochet in close to prevent any damage.
Hellbent keeping moving, preventing Pinochet from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hellbent lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinochet. Hellbent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinochet. Hellbent does a little dance to reset his feet.

Pinochet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hellbent tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pinochet is in Hellbent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellbent has Pinochet pulled in close to control his posture.
Hellbent has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Pinochet thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pinochet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pinochet controlling from the top position.
Pinochet trying to control but Hellbent is working from the bottom.
Pinochet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pinochet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet stands and throws Hellbent's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pinochet happy to just control the position for now.
Hellbent struggling a bit here.

Pinochet is trying to get an arm triangle but Hellbent is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellbent gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent can't escape the position.
Hellbent in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pinochet controlling the position easily from mount.
Pinochet trying to control but Hellbent is having none of it.
Pinochet content just to control the position here.
Pinochet trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pinochet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pinochet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hellbent is looking to escape.
Hellbent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellbent really wants to buck Pinochet off and get back to his feet.
Pinochet trying to control but Hellbent is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Pinochet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pinochet defending well as Hellbent loads up on a big left hand.
Pinochet misses with a looping right.
Pinochet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hellbent circles away.

Pinochet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hellbent tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pinochet is in Hellbent's guard.
Hellbent wants to sweep but no luck.
Pinochet passes Hellbent's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pinochet is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Pinochet is trying to work for a kimura but Hellbent is defending well.
Pinochet slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinochet is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hellbent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pinochet.

Pinochet is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hellbent is just riding it out for now. Pinochet eventually gives up the hold.
Pinochet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pinochet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hellbent has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hellbent is looking to escape.
Hellbent is staying active underneath Pinochet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinochet is looking to stall here but Hellbent recovers full guard.
Hellbent keeping moving, preventing Pinochet from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet postures up in Hellbent's guard and throws a big left but Hellbent blocks it.
Hellbent keeping moving, preventing Pinochet from controlling successfully.
Pinochet controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Augusto Pinochet.
Hellbent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinochet.
Pinochet lands a jab to the nose.
Hellbent is looking to clinch but Pinochet is avoiding it.
Hellbent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinochet.
Pinochet fails to land the takedown.
Pinochet shoots in looking for a takedown. Hellbent tries to sprawl out of it but Pinochet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hellbent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hank Hellbent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pinochet closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hellbent quickly recovers to half guard.

Pinochet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hellbent defends it well.
Hellbent trying to control here.
Pinochet is trying to control the action in half guard but Hellbent is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hellbent tries to kick Pinochet off in order to stand up. Pinochet Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Pinochet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Pinochet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hellbent circles away.

Pinochet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hellbent tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pinochet is in Hellbent's guard.
Hellbent looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pinochet won't allow Hellbent to get back to his feet.
Hellbent is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pinochet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hellbent trying to keep a closed guard but Pinochet is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hank Hellbent.
Pinochet lands a nice hook to Hellbent's body. Hellbent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet shoots for a takedown but Hellbent saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pinochet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hellbent.
Pinochet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hellbent is fending him off so far but Pinochet persists. Nope, Hellbent circles away and we're back to standing.
Hank Hellbent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
Hellbent throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown but Hellbent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hellbent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinochet swats away the attempt to clinch by Hellbent.
Hellbent thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinochet is defended easily by Hellbent.
Pinochet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hellbent pinned against the cage. Hellbent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hellbent throws a low kick but Pinochet avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent lands a nice hook to Pinochet's body. Pinochet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hellbent is looking to clinch but Pinochet is avoiding it.
Hellbent tried to score with a low kick but Pinochet checks it.
Pinochet shoots in but no luck this time.
Hellbent misses the jab.
Pinochet shoots for a takedown but Hellbent saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hellbent wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pinochet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hellbent's waist but Hellbent gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinochet off to one side.
Pinochet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hellbent sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinochet somewhat.
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!
Pinochet fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinochet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hellbent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hellbent darts in trying to clinch
and Pinochet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinochet throws a body punch but Hellbent moves out of range.
Hellbent leaves Pinochet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hellbent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hellbent throws a head kick that misses.
Pinochet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hellbent's waist but Hellbent gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pinochet off to one side.
Pinochet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hellbent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hellbent throws a low kick but Pinochet moves out of range easily.
Hellbent is looking to score with low kicks.
Pinochet dives in and grabs Hellbent's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hellbent pushes down on Pinochet's head and hops out.
Hellbent scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hank Hellbent is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent catches Pinochet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hellbent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinochet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hellbent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinochet misses the shot to the body.
Pinochet shoots and misses
and Pinochet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinochet fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hellbent uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hellbent tries to clinch up but Pinochet circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Hellbent.
Hank Hellbent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hellbent misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinochet shoots in and drives through. Hellbent sprawls well.
Hellbent lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Hellbent. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hellbent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Hellbent showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Augusto Pinochet!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Augusto Pinochet!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Augusto Pinochet!

Augusto Pinochet wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Augusto Pinochet waved his t-shirt featuring Nutrition Your Way!'s logo in front of the cameras.