PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kina Pereueta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cj charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereueta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Samoan Warriors. charles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: cant be stopped. The key to victory for Kina Pereueta has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pereueta
vs
charles

190 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Attliction

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 Las Vegas, Kina Pereueta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, cj charles!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereueta lands with a nice body punch.
Pereueta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but charles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pereueta stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Pereueta. No joy for charles on that attempt.
Pereueta throws a right and a left that charles avoids nicely.
Pereueta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pereueta throws a combination. charles tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like cj charles has been cut.
Pereueta lands with a shot to the body.
Pereueta throws a combination. charles tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

charles is rocked!

Pereueta rushes charles and presses him up against the cage.
charles has Pereueta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pereueta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kina Pereueta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of cj charles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Pereueta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pereueta is trying to break free.
Pereueta has had enough of the clinch but charles keeps him there for the moment.
Pereueta prevents a takedown attempt there.
charles looks gassed!
charles can't get the takedown.
charles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pereueta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pereueta wants to get back to striking at distance but charles won't allow it.
charles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pereueta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pereueta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
charles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pereueta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
charles can't get the takedown.

charles gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

charles is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Pereueta has managed to free his arm - good work.

charles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
charles wants to pass to mount but Pereueta is defending the position.

charles is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pereueta to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
charles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pereueta wants to stand and escape but charles is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pereueta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pereueta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pereueta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danga de danga de dang - Pereueta scores with a four punch combination!
cj charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
charles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pereueta's waist but Pereueta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing charles off to one side.
charles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
charles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pereueta but Pereueta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
charles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pereueta scores with a jab. charles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
charles fails to land the takedown.
Pereueta lands a body shot.
charles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
charles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pereueta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pereueta throws a right and a left that both miss.
charles closes the distance and clinches up with Pereueta, looking for a takedown. charles pushes Pereueta against the cage but Pereueta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pereueta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereueta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by charles.
Pereueta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? charles is fending him off so far but Pereueta persists. Nope, charles circles away and we're back to standing.
charles shoots in but Pereueta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pereueta stuffs the takedown attempt from charles. charles gets slowly back to his feet.

charles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

charles goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pereueta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in charles's guard! Nice work there by Pereueta!

charles is looking for a triangle but Pereueta pushes his legs off easily.

charles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pereueta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

charles has his foot on Pereueta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pereueta works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
charles wants to sweep but no luck.
charles has a closed guard, preventing Pereueta from standing up.

charles looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pereueta has picked charles up and slammed him! charles can't keep hold of the triangle and Pereueta manages to pass to side control!

Pereueta decides to stand back up. Pereueta steps back and let's charles get back to his feet.
charles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pereueta is working the combinations to good effect here.
charles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pereueta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
charles misses with a takedown
and Pereueta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
charles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pereueta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
charles misses with a takedown
and Pereueta counters with a two punch combo.
charles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pereueta.
charles fails with the takedown
and Pereueta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
charles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kina Pereueta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on cj charles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

charles has a takedown stuffed.
Pereueta misses with a jab, cross combination.
charles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pereueta shoots in and drives through. charles sprawls well.
Pereueta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
charles drops his hands momentarily and Pereueta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pereueta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
charles tries for a takedown but Pereueta circles away easily
and Pereueta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kina Pereueta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of cj charles.
Pereueta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pereueta throws a right hand that charles ducks under and follows up with a left that charles also avoids with ease.
charles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pereueta but Pereueta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
charles shoots in looking for a takedown. Pereueta tries to sprawl out of it but charles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pereueta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
charles looks for a takedown but Pereueta sprawls well.
Pereueta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pereueta looks to land a body kick but charles moved away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
charles has his takedown stuffed
and Pereueta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pereueta!
Pereueta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as charles backs up against the cage.
Pereueta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
charles with a poor takedown
and Pereueta counters with a two punch combo.
Pereueta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Pereueta throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pereueta tries to clinch up but charles circles away and keeps his distance.
Pereueta throws a series of punches but charles moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Pereueta. No joy for charles on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from charles.
Pereueta throws a right and a left that charles avoids nicely.
Pereueta wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pereueta!
charles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
charles shoots in for a takedown but Pereueta shows good takedown defense.
Pereueta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
charles shoots in looking for a takedown. Pereueta tries to sprawl out of it but charles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pereueta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pereueta misses with a jab, cross combination.
charles with a poor takedown
and Pereueta counters with a nice body shot.
charles walks into a straight right hand from Pereueta.
Pereueta throws a head kick but charles moves out of range.
Pereueta scores with a one two! charles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
charles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pereueta is fending him off so far but charles persists. Nope, Pereueta circles away and we're back to standing.
charles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pereueta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pereueta!
charles shoots and misses
and Pereueta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown by charles or perhaps it was just good defense by Pereueta which made him look bad.
charles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pereueta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pereueta looks to throw the jab but charles is out of range.
charles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pereueta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
charles takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Pereueta as charles shoots in.
Pereueta is looking to clinch but charles is avoiding it.
charles looks for a takedown but Pereueta sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
charles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pereueta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereueta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says charles as he avoids it easily.
charles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pereueta circles away.
charles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pereueta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Pereueta scores with a four punch combination!
charles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pereueta but Pereueta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Pereueta as charles shoots in.
charles shoots in and drives through. Pereueta sprawls well.
Pereueta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pereueta loads up on a big right hand but charles slips the punch.
Pereueta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pereueta tries to bum rush charles with a series of wild strikes but charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
charles shoots for a double leg takedown but Pereueta sprawls well. He's pushed charles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pereueta throws a one two combo.
charles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pereueta lands a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Pereueta as charles shoots in.
charles shoots for a takedown but Pereueta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
charles with a poor takedown
and Pereueta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pereueta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
charles is still on wobbly legs! Can Pereueta finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereueta lands with a shot to the body.
charles seems to have recovered his senses.
charles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pereueta.
charles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pereueta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pereueta throws a combination. charles tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pereueta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. charles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Pereueta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
charles sneaks back into half guard.

charles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pereueta prevents charles from improving his position.

charles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereueta is trying to control the action in half guard but charles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kina Pereueta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on cj charles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jab from Pereueta.
Pereueta lands a right hook to the body.
Pereueta stuns charles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kina Pereueta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
charles shoots in looking for a takedown. Pereueta tries to sprawl out of it but charles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pereueta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pereueta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

charles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

charles seems to be working for a kimura but Pereueta defends the submission attempt.
charles stops Pereueta from getting back to his feet.

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

charles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

charles 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.

charles is trying to work for a kimura but Pereueta is defending well.

charles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pereueta is just riding it out for now. charles eventually gives up the hold.
Pereueta trying to hold on to charles's head to control him but charles postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

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

charles is working for a submission of some sort.

charles is working for a kimura but Pereueta is defending it quite comfortably.

Pereueta is defending against the submission attempts here by charles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

charles is working for a submission of some sort.
charles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pereueta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

charles is working for a kimura but Pereueta is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

charles seems to be looking for submissions.
charles wants to pass to mount but Pereueta is defending the position.
Pereueta is trying to stand back up but charles is controlling him

charles wants to work for an arm triangle but Pereueta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

charles is working for a kimura but Pereueta is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pereueta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
cj charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pereueta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kina Pereueta!