PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SO NASTY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and antonio pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for SO NASTY has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

NASTY
vs
pereira

189 cm
22
213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SO NASTY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, antonio pereira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from NASTY.
pereira throws a body kick that misses.

pereira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
pereira wants to get back to his feet.
NASTY is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of pereira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take pereira's back!
pereira trying to get back to his feet but NASTY is in full control for now.
NASTY lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

It looks like antonio pereira has been cut.
NASTY struggling to keep hold of the position.

NASTY looking for the choke from the back.

pereira manages to stand up with NASTY still on his back. Eventually NASTY drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
NASTY misses with a takedown attempt

and pereira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

NASTY is working an open guard so pereira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
SO NASTY seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

NASTY closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. pereira did well to prevent NASTY getting side control.
NASTY works his way into side control.
pereira is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, NASTY asserts his dominance and retains side control.

NASTY decides to stand back up. NASTY steps back and let's pereira get back to his feet.
NASTY is breathing heavily.
pereira throws a push kick but NASTY slaps the foot to one side.
pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NASTY with a lazy takedown attempt
and pereira makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. NASTY really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SO NASTY. That's going to take a lot out of him.
pereira scores with a push kick.

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

NASTY is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. pereira is aware though and is defending well.

pereira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
NASTY with a poor takedown

and pereira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

pereira decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
pereira lands with a kick to the ribs.
pereira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
pereira misses with a kick to the body.

pereira gets the takedown into side control.

pereira stands up and we're back to a striking position.
NASTY doesn't succeed with the takedown

and pereira counters with a shoot takedown. NASTY fights it but they end up in guard.

pereira stands up and waves to NASTY to follow him.
NASTY shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so pereira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

pereira stands up and waves to NASTY to follow him.
NASTY misses with a takedown attempt

and pereira counters with a single leg into guard. NASTY didn't expect that.
pereira is looking to stand up but NASTY won't let him.
NASTY wants to sweep here but pereira controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

pereira gets to his feet - NASTY follows without any prompting.
NASTY shoots and misses

and pereira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in NASTY's guard now.

pereira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NASTY shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with pereira but pereira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
NASTY tries for a takedown but pereira circles away easily

and pereira counters with a shoot takedown. NASTY fights it but they end up in guard.
pereira stops NASTY from standing up.

pereira got a little sloppy there for a moment and NASTY has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, pereira has managed to get both his arms back between NASTY's legs - danger averted.
NASTY manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
pereira is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
NASTY fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
NASTY lands a heavy elbow.

NASTY looking to secure an arm triangle but pereira defends it well.

NASTY goes for an armbar but he's not got it… pereira turns into him and now he's in NASTY's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

NASTY looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

NASTY is working an open guard so pereira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from pereira.
NASTY tries for a takedown but pereira circles away easily

and pereira counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for NASTY!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NASTY wants to hold on but pereira pushes him away.

pereira stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
NASTY fails with the takedown

and pereira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
NASTY is looking to sweep but instead, pereira has passed into half guard.
NASTY is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of pereira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take pereira's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from pereira.
pereira throws a push kick but NASTY slaps the foot to one side.
NASTY with a lazy takedown attempt

and pereira counters with a shoot takedown. NASTY fights it but they end up in guard.

NASTY is working an open guard so pereira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
NASTY tries for a takedown but pereira circles away easily

and pereira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
NASTY misses with some strikes from the bottom.
pereira prevents NASTY from improving his position.

pereira escapes and gets back to his feet.
pereira throws a half hearted mid kick.

pereira has NASTY up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

pereira manages to pull guard.
antonio pereira has got the better of the ground game so far.
NASTY landing some decent shots from guard.
NASTY trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

pereira scrambles and gets back to his feet.
NASTY misses with a takedown

and pereira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by pereira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SO NASTY. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

pereira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
SO NASTY is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
pereira throws a push kick but NASTY slaps the foot to one side.
NASTY moves out of range as pereira throws a body kick.
pereira throws the kick towards the body but NASTY avoids it.
pereira thumps NASTY with a low kick.
NASTY blocks a head kick by pereira.
NASTY tries for a takedown but pereira circles away easily

so pereira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

NASTY is working an open guard so pereira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
pereira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
NASTY misses with a takedown attempt

and pereira counters with a shoot takedown. NASTY fights it but they end up in guard.

pereira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NASTY shoots in looking for a takedown. pereira tries to sprawl out of it but NASTY keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. pereira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from NASTY.
NASTY moves out of range as pereira throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NASTY fails with the takedown.
pereira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
NASTY moves out of range of the body kick from pereira.
pereira looks for the body kick but NASTY saw that one coming.

pereira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

pereira decides to stand back up.
NASTY with a poor takedown

and pereira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in NASTY's guard.
pereira wanted to stand there but NASTY had control of the position.
pereira won't allow NASTY to get back to his feet.
pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
NASTY throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

pereira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
NASTY fails with the takedown

and pereira counters with a nice double leg into side control. NASTY won't be happy with that.

pereira decides to stand back up. pereira steps back and let's NASTY get back to his feet.
NASTY with a poor takedown

and pereira counters with a nice double leg into side control. NASTY won't be happy with that.

pereira stands up and beckons NASTY to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NASTY looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
NASTY keeps the fight on the outside.
pereira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
pereira misses with a kick to the body.

pereira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
NASTY moves into full guard.
NASTY throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

pereira gets to his feet - NASTY follows without any prompting.
NASTY shoots for a double leg takedown but pereira sprawls well. He's pushed NASTY's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
pereira misses with an attempted mid kick.
pereira slaps away a takedown attempt from NASTY, before circling back to the center of the mat.
pereira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

pereira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. NASTY manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
pereira won't allow NASTY to sweep him here.
NASTY manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. pereira manages to get himself to full guard.

pereira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
NASTY has pereira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. pereira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
NASTY is looking for a takedown up against the cage. pereira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NASTY tries for a takedown but pereira circles away easily

and pereira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

pereira stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

pereira moves into the clinch.
NASTY is trying to drag pereira to the mat but pereira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
NASTY has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. pereira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

pereira throws a wild body kick that NASTY sees coming a mile off.
NASTY misses with a takedown attempt

and pereira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
NASTY is trying to control the position from the bottom.
pereira preventing the sweep.

pereira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

pereira closes the distance and pushes NASTY back into the cage.
pereira pressing his opponent against the cage.
NASTY tries for a takedown but pereira manages to get underhooks.
pereira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NASTY is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

pereira gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, NASTY regains guard.
pereira wants to stand but NASTY has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
NASTY looking to hit a scissor sweep but pereira is one step ahead there.
pereira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

pereira stands and steps away. NASTY gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NASTY shoots in and drives through. pereira sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SO NASTY. That's going to take a lot out of him.
pereira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
NASTY takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
NASTY tries for a takedown but pereira circles away easily

and pereira counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for NASTY!

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

NASTY drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
NASTY looks up at the clock and then as pereira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, NASTY smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
NASTY tries to advance to mount but can't.

pereira bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
NASTY with a lazy takedown attempt
and pereira finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slow jab from pereira misses its intended target.

pereira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NASTY works his way to full guard. Good work.
NASTY manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
pereira really wants to buck NASTY off and get back to his feet.
SO NASTY has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NASTY wants to control the pace but pereira is squirming around nicely.
NASTY cracks pereira with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
NASTY trying to control but he's not successful this time.

pereira somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Well,NASTY is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
pereira leaves NASTY with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
pereira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
pereira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

pereira scores a takedown into full mount!
NASTY tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NASTY wants to hold on but pereira pushes him away.

pereira gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
NASTY shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and pereira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by pereira.

pereira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
pereira misses with a body kick.
NASTY misses with a takedown attempt

and pereira counters with a takedown into side control.
NASTY looking for a sweep but pereira has passed into full mount! Oh no!

pereira gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
pereira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
NASTY tries for a takedown but pereira circles away easily
and pereira counters with a good low kick that NASTY was not able to check.
NASTY dives in and grabs pereira's left leg, looking for a takedown. pereira pushes down on NASTY's head and hops out.
pereira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
NASTY on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
NASTY drops to a knee looking for a takedown but pereira gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NASTY changes levels and goes for a takedown here. pereira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
pereira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
NASTY misses with a wild combination.
NASTY fails with the takedown.
pereira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
pereira swings for the body but NASTY moves out of range.
NASTY will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
NASTY walks forward, straight into a front kick from pereira.
NASTY gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and pereira counters with a single leg into guard. NASTY didn't expect that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

pereira stands and steps away. NASTY gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
NASTY takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

pereira has taken the fight to the clinch.
antonio pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NASTY misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
antonio pereira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well pereira 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for antonio pereira!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for antonio pereira!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for antonio pereira!

antonio pereira wins by unanimous decision!