PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pete Alexander has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Alexander
vs
Johnson

178 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

186 cm
26
202 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexander was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alexander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. William Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Alexander darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Alexander into the cage.
Johnson is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexander has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Alexander is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Alexander manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Alexander is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson wants to stand but Alexander is controlling the position.
Alexander passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Alexander working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alexander prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Alexander.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alexander has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Alexander drags him back down.

Alexander is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Alexander tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexander has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alexander is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alexander creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Alexander working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Alexander seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Alexander looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alexander has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Alexander has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
An elbow from Alexander crashes against the mat.
Alexander tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Alexander.
Alexander is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexander controlling from side mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson stops Alexander from passing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Alexander gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alexander trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexander is keeping the position for now.

Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexander tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexander to the ground. Alexander escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexander off to one side.

Alexander scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to escape but Alexander is in control.
Pete Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander lands a few punches from side control.
Johnson is trying to buck Alexander off.
Johnson stops Alexander from passing to mount.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Alexander drags him back down.
Alexander trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Alexander cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson prevents Alexander from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Alexander trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Alexander tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Alexander lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson pushes Alexander away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alexander gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Alexander is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Alexander tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexander has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alexander asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alexander scores with a couple of short elbows.

Alexander tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Alexander looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Alexander drags him back down.
Johnson bucks up and tries to throw Alexander off but instead Alexander has got his back!
Alexander punches the canvas rather than the man.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.

Alexander looking for the RNC.
Johnson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Alexander dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alexander manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexander pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.

Alexander working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Alexander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Alexander is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Alexander is controlling him well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Alexander is controlling him well.
Well, if Alexander is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Alexander is controlling him well.
Alexander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson tries to kick Alexander off but Alexander keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Alexander is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Alexander is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.

Alexander lands a takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.

Alexander is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Alexander tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Alexander thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Alexander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson won't allow Alexander to pass to mount.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Alexander is controlling him
Alexander missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Johnson has one foot on Alexander's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Johnson gets caught napping as Alexander dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Alexander is having none of it.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pete Alexander has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Alexander avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alexander continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.
Pete Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Alexander is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson taking a breather.
William Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander blocks a body shot from Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexander, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Alexander!