PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Pereira (ranked 3075 p4p, 5531 weight class) and Johnny Clinchwork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Pereira
vs
Clinchwork

185 cm
21
180
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
182
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Clinchwork!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pereira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Pereira is looking for a kimura but Clinchwork is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pereira to get the leverage.

Pereira is working for a submission of some sort.

Pereira is working for a kimura but Clinchwork is defending it quite comfortably.

Pereira seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clinchwork can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinchwork is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Pereira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clinchwork defends it well.

Pereira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clinchwork is just riding it out for now. Pereira eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pereira is looking for a kimura here.
Clinchwork is holding on to half guard well.

Pereira seems to be working for a kimura but Clinchwork defends the submission attempt.
Pereira is breathing heavily.

Pereira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clinchwork is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Clinchwork keeping control of the position.

Pereira is working for a submission of some sort.
Clinchwork keeping hold of Pereira's head, controlling as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pereira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clinchwork landing small, sideways elbows.
Clinchwork regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clinchwork has control of Pereira's left arm, preventing Pereira from doing any damage.
Pereira stands up out of Clinchwork's guard for a moment - Clinchwork manages to land a nice upkick.
Clinchwork looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clinchwork throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.

Clinchwork is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pereira's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinchwork is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clinchwork really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pereira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clinchwork takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Clinchwork.
Clinchwork controlling the action here.
Clinchwork scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clinchwork trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clinchwork working the head and body with strikes.
Clinchwork working the head and body with strikes.
Pereira wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Clinchwork will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Clinchwork throws a body shot but no joy.

Pereira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pereira looking to pass the guard.
Clinchwork wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment.
We've been informed that Clinchwork has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Clinchwork throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Clinchwork 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.

Pereira has gone for a leg lock! Clinchwork slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pereira's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clinchwork controls the pace.
Clinchwork postures up and lands a big shot to Pereira's brow.
Clinchwork must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Pereira isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clinchwork stacks Pereira 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 Clinchwork!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinchwork cracks Pereira with a big right hand but Pereira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pereira is looking for a sweep.
Clinchwork is staying tight to Pereira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Clinchwork moves into full mount!
Pereira regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Clinchwork there.
Pereira is trying to get back to full guard.
Clinchwork slips a nice elbow through Pereira's hands, connecting with Pereira's forehead.
Clinchwork is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira won't allow Clinchwork to pass to mount.
Clinchwork controlling the pace.
Clinchwork is continuing to stall.
Pereira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira being controlled here, momentarily.
Clinchwork with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pereira has momentary wrist control but Clinchwork slips an elbow through the middle.
Clinchwork chips away with some ground and pound.
Clinchwork working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clinchwork distracts Pereira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clinchwork working some strikes from top position.
Clinchwork is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clinchwork with a nice head shot there.

Pereira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clinchwork connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinchwork showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Clinchwork 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.
Clinchwork scoring with some ground and pound.
Clinchwork trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clinchwork connects with a couple of short punches.
Clinchwork won't allow Pereira to sweep him here.
Clinchwork lands a couple of elbows.
Clinchwork cracks Pereira with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clinchwork with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clinchwork postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Clinchwork tries to pass.
Pereira being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Clinchwork showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clinchwork.

Pereira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clinchwork to the ground. Pereira is now in Clinchwork's guard.

Pereira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clinchwork is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pereira, into his guard.

Pereira is looking for a triangle but Clinchwork pushes his legs off easily.
Clinchwork has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clinchwork showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clinchwork working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinchwork stopping the sweep attempt from Pereira.
Clinchwork scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clinchwork chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clinchwork stands up over Pereira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clinchwork stays in close to Pereira's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinchwork working some strikes from top position.
Clinchwork distracts Pereira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clinchwork is in close to Pereira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clinchwork 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.
Clinchwork landing with the ground and pound.
Clinchwork controlling from the top position.
Clinchwork content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clinchwork distracts Pereira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clinchwork is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clinchwork is in close to Pereira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clinchwork landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira wants to sweep here but Clinchwork controlling him for the moment.
Clinchwork chips away with some ground and pound.
Clinchwork works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pereira is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Clinchwork.
Clinchwork lands with a punch from half guard.
Pereira won't allow Clinchwork to pass to mount.
Clinchwork lands with a punch from half guard.
Clinchwork lands strikes from half guard.
Clinchwork controlling the action here.
Clinchwork prevents Pereira from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Clinchwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinchwork not doing much here.
Clinchwork seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clinchwork lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clinchwork controlling the action here.
Clinchwork lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clinchwork looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clinchwork scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinchwork sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clinchwork works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clinchwork landing punches.
Clinchwork scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Clinchwork with shots to the head and body - Pereira looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnny Clinchwork is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clinchwork landing strikes from the mount and Pereira is in trouble!
Clinchwork scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pereira?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clinchwork landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clinchwork controlling the pace for now.
Clinchwork is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pereira can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Clinchwork comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clinchwork has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Clinchwork!
After the fight, Johnny Clinchwork 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.