PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Pereira acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hogan
vs
Pereira

225 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

170 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pereira shoots in and gets a takedown into Hogan's guard.
Pereira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan 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 gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hogan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pereira dives in and scores a takedown into Hogan's guard.
Pereira won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hogan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pereira trying to control here.
Pereira tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hogan manages to move to mount!
Pereira is looking to get to half guard.
Hogan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is trying desperately to improve position.
Pereira is still trying to improve position.
Pereira tries to hold on but Hogan pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan controlling the position easily from mount.
Hogan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pereira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hogan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira is looking to improve his position but Hogan isn't that keen on the idea.
Hogan avoids the attempt from Pereira to control.
Hogan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pereira is looking to improve his position but Hogan isn't that keen on the idea.
Pereira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pereira is trying to maintain the position but Hogan is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pereira trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hogan manages to pass to mount!
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 Jim Hogan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pereira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Pereira throwing strikes but missing.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hogan has an active guard here but Pereira has managed to pass into half guard.
Pereira trying to control from Hogan's half guard. Hogan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hogan prevents Pereira from standing back up.
Pereira wants to control but Hogan passes into side.

Hogan stands up.
Pereira looks for the body kick but Hogan saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Hogan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hogan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hogan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch but Pereira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hogan gets caught napping as Pereira dives in and scores a takedown. Hogan manages to retain guard.
Hogan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogan, not yet.

Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.

Hogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pereira manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hogan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hogan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pereira circles away.
Pereira wants to counter with a clinch but Hogan pushes him away.
Pereira fails to land with a series of punches.
Hogan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Pereira clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage.
Hogan has Pereira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pereira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hogan has Pereira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pereira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pereira jumps guard and drags Hogan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pereira working a defensive guard but Hogan passes into half guard.
Pereira trying to control from the bottom.
Hogan is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Pereira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hogan is trying to defend but Pereira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hogan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pereira.
Hogan is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pereira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Pereira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hogan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pereira has managed to get both his arms back between Hogan's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Pereira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hogan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pereira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pereira tries to clinch but Hogan moves out of range.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Pereira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hogan on his heels. He'll look to pass Hogan's guard now, I'm sure.
Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Pereira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hogan wants to get up but he can't break Pereira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hogan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira wants to stand but Hogan is controlling the position.

Hogan stands up and waves to Pereira to follow him.
Pereira tries to clinch up
and Hogan counters with a series of strikes. Pereira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pereira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pereira tries to clinch but Hogan is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pereira gets a double leg takedown into Hogan's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard.

Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
Hogan stands up over Pereira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogan is looking to stand up but Pereira won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Hogan.
I think Hogan 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!