PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zack Pineiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Drummond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pineiro
vs
Drummond

160 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Pineiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Drummond!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drummond throws a leg kick but Pineiro moved away.
Drummond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drummond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Drummond.
Drummond misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drummond.
Andre Drummond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Drummond as Pineiro shoots in.
Drummond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pineiro counters with a nice body shot.
Pineiro misses with a few strikes there.
Pineiro blocks a head kick by Drummond.
Pineiro dodges the punch combination from Drummond.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pineiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drummond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drummond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pineiro counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond falls off balance throwing a combination

so Pineiro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pineiro trying to control but Drummond is working from the bottom.
Drummond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pineiro trying to control but Drummond is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Zack Pineiro just wasn't active enough.
Pineiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drummond moves away.

Pineiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drummond, pushing him back against the cage.

Pineiro pulls Drummond into guard.
Drummond trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pineiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Pineiro looking to pass the guard.
Drummond 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.
Drummond keeping moving, preventing Pineiro from controlling successfully.
Drummond looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pineiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Drummond is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Zack Pineiro wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pineiro swings for the body but Drummond moves out of range.
Drummond lands with a slapping head kick.
Drummond scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Drummond there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drummond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pineiro swinging wildly here.
Pineiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drummond defends it nicely.

Pineiro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Drummond pushes Pineiro off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pineiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Pineiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pineiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Drummond circles away.
Drummond is looking to score with low kicks.
Andre Drummond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drummond scores with a kick to the body.
Pineiro shoots in for a takedown but Drummond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pineiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pineiro shoots in for a double leg but Drummond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pineiro is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pineiro.
Drummond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pineiro slips a jab and a cross from Drummond.
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 Zack Pineiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pineiro avoids a kick to the body.
Drummond lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pineiro has a takedown stuffed.
Drummond thumps Pineiro with a low kick.
Pineiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Drummond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pineiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drummond lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drummond keeps Pineiro at a distance using the push kick.
Nice takedown defense from Drummond. No joy for Pineiro on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Pineiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drummond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pineiro throws out the jab.
Drummond misses with a few strikes there.
Drummond thows a leg kick but Pineiro checks it

and Pineiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pineiro won't allow Drummond to get back to his feet.

Drummond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pineiro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pineiro is stalling in the full guard.
Drummond keeping moving, preventing Pineiro from controlling successfully.
Drummond wants to stand up but Pineiro is controlling him.
Pineiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Drummond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pineiro won't allow Drummond to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zack Pineiro.
Drummond misses with a head kick.
Drummond scores with a one two! Pineiro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Drummond misses with a few strikes there.
Pineiro checks a leg kick nicely.

Pineiro clinches.
Pineiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Drummond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Pineiro manages to break the clinch.
Drummond throws a leg kick

and Pineiro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pineiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pineiro is in close to Drummond's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pineiro connects with a couple of short punches.

Pineiro stands up and waves to Drummond to follow him.
Drummond takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pineiro has a takedown stuffed.
Pineiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drummond circles away.
Good leg kick by Drummond there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drummond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Drummond there.
Drummond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pineiro dives in and grabs Drummond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drummond pushes down on Pineiro's head and hops out.
Nice straight punches there by Drummond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drummond.
Drummond throws a nice looking combination but Pineiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pineiro shoots in for a takedown but Drummond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pineiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drummond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drummond throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Drummond. No joy for Pineiro on that attempt.
Drummond stuffs the takedown.
Drummond misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drummond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drummond misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Pineiro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pineiro dives in and scores a takedown into Drummond's guard.

Pineiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Drummond is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Drummond has escaped and now he's on top!
Pineiro is striking but Drummond is not phased and passes to half guard.
Drummond sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pineiro is looking to get back to is feet but Drummond passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pineiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Drummond is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pineiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drummond in side control, throwing shots but Pineiro defends.
Pineiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Drummond presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pineiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pineiro is one step ahead there.
Pineiro looking to pass the guard.
Pineiro advances to half guard.

Pineiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drummond defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pineiro slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond wants to get back to his feet.
Drummond is trying to maintain the position but Pineiro is very close to passing his half guard.
Pineiro passes the guard and advances to mount!

Pineiro gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drummond misses with a low kick.
Drummond looks to land a combination but Pineiro avoids it well.
Pineiro blocks a head kick by Drummond.
Pineiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drummond but Drummond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pineiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drummond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Pineiro does no damage.
Pineiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drummond.
Pineiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Drummond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pineiro blocks a low kick nicely.
Pineiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Drummond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pineiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drummond tries to bum rush Pineiro with a series of wild strikes but Pineiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zack Pineiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pineiro tries to clinch there but Drummond circles away.
Drummond throws a head kick but Pineiro moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Pineiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pineiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Zack Pineiro!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Zack Pineiro!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Zack Pineiro!

Zack Pineiro wins by unanimous decision!