PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Muntz
vs
Pinochet

185 cm
31
180 lbs
33 - 6 - 1

185 cm
33
180 lbs
24 - 15 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nelson Muntz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muntz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pinochet's calf.
Muntz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muntz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pinochet if he has to take too many more of those.
Pinochet throws a jab when Muntz was well out of range.
Pinochet wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Muntz misses the target.
Muntz throws a nice looking combination but Pinochet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Muntz as Pinochet shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Muntz misses the target.
Muntz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Muntz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pinochet blocks the body kick.
Pinochet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pinochet has his takedown stuffed
and Muntz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muntz swings for the body but Pinochet moves out of range.
Muntz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muntz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Pinochet counters with a shoot takedown. Muntz fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muntz looking for a sweep. Not yet Muntz, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet trying to control the position from guard on top but Muntz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muntz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pinochet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Muntz trying to control the position.
Pinochet looking to pass the guard.
Muntz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinochet is looking to pass into half guard but Muntz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Muntz is in guard.

Muntz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinochet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muntz wants to control from the top but Pinochet keeps moving.
Pinochet trying to control the position.

Pinochet working for a triangle but Muntz defends it easily.

Pinochet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pinochet isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Muntz stacks Pinochet on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Muntz!
Muntz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pinochet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muntz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muntz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muntz thows a huge punch but Pinochet dodges it nicely.
Muntz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pinochet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinochet defending well though.
Pinochet is looking to improve his position.
Muntz is looking to take a break and control but Pinochet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinochet works his way to full guard. Good work.

Muntz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muntz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muntz trying to control but Pinochet is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pinochet fails with the takedown
and Muntz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinochet. Muntz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muntz cracks Pinochet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pinochet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muntz doesn't seem bothered though.
Muntz throws a low kick but Pinochet avoids it.
Pinochet drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muntz defends it well.
Pinochet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinochet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Muntz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muntz scores with a push kick.
Muntz scores with a jab to the head.
Muntz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muntz swings for the body but Pinochet moves out of range.
Muntz loads up on a big right hand but Pinochet slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Muntz. No joy for Pinochet on that attempt.
Muntz is looking to counter punch.
Nelson Muntz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinochet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muntz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz looks to land a left hand but Pinochet moved out of range nicely.
Muntz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pinochet wants to clinch
and Muntz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pinochet's knee momentarily.
Pinochet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pinochet throws a one two combo.
Muntz slaps away a takedown attempt from Pinochet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pinochet dives in for a single leg takedown but Muntz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Muntz misses the target.
Pinochet throws a series of punches but Muntz moves out of range.
Pinochet shoots in and drives through. Muntz sprawls well.

Pinochet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet is fighting to break Muntz's control of his arms but Muntz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Muntz 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 control the position from guard on top but Muntz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muntz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Muntz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinochet wants to control from the top but Muntz keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Muntz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinochet can do to turn this around?
Pinochet wants to control from the top but Muntz keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinochet looks to score with a jab to the body but Muntz is just out of range.
Muntz throwing a counter right hand but Pinochet manages to avoid it.
Pinochet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pinochet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Pinochet throws a looping overhand right but Muntz ducks down to avoid it.
Muntz takes a swing at Pinochet's ribcage but misses.
Muntz throws a wild body kick that Pinochet sees coming a mile off.
Pinochet swings for the body but Muntz moves out of range.
Pinochet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muntz circles away.
Muntz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Muntz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinochet.
Muntz tried to score with a low kick but Pinochet checks it.
Pinochet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pinochet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Muntz rather than just go for the knockout.
Pinochet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muntz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinochet somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinochet.
Pinochet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nelson Muntz is winning the standup battle so far.
Muntz misses with a head kick.
Pinochet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muntz.
Muntz throws a series of punches but Pinochet moves out of range.
Muntz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muntz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pinochet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muntz throws a shot to the body.
Pinochet slips a jab and a cross from Muntz.
Pinochet unleashes a big counter combination but Muntz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Muntz connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Muntz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pinochet tries for a takedown but Muntz circles away easily
letting Muntz counter with a right hand.
Pinochet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muntz takes a swing at Pinochet's ribcage but misses.
Pinochet shoots in looking for a takedown but Muntz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pinochet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pinochet throws an overhand right that lands on Muntz's shoulder, as Muntz tries to avoid the shot.
Muntz wants to slow Pinochet down by chopping away at his legs.
Muntz swings for the body but Pinochet moves out of range.
Pinochet staying out of range there.
Muntz looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinochet is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muntz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muntz is looking for a counter combo.
Nelson Muntz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
Muntz misses with a wild combination.
Pinochet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz misses with a body kick.
Muntz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pinochet on the side of the head.
Muntz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pinochet shoots in looking for a takedown but Muntz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pinochet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muntz dodges the punch combination from Pinochet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muntz. Pinochet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muntz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muntz throws a push kick but Pinochet slaps the foot to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Muntz. No joy for Pinochet on that attempt.
Muntz misses with a looping left.
Nelson Muntz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muntz. Pinochet does a little dance to reset his feet.

Pinochet clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinochet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Muntz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muntz lands with a short shot to the head.
Muntz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pinochet.
Muntz scores with a shot to the side of Pinochet's head.
Muntz lands with a short shot to the head.
Pinochet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muntz lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
Pinochet blocking some punches.
Muntz lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.

Pinochet is rocked!
Pinochet wants to take the fight to the mat but Muntz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pinochet is still on wobbly legs! Can Muntz finish him?
Pinochet is looking for a takedown.
Pinochet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muntz lands a big right hand that drops Pinochet! The killer instinct kicks in and Muntz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Muntz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Muntz!
Nelson Muntz retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Nelson Muntz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.