PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Fat by Wierd Al. Marcus Pereira had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Pereira
vs
Johnson

173 cm
28
324 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
279 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Experienced

M.O. Fight Wear
Highland Clothing

M.O. Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Pereira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson pushes Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.

Pereira pulls Johnson into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pereira has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Pereira keeps moving.

Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.

Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pereira looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pereira pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Pereira working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pereira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson passes Pereira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pereira is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pereira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Pereira looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pereira is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Pereira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!

Pereira is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
Johnson just trying to survive but Pereira is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Johnson is really stuck here.

Pereira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Pereira is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pereira is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Johnson with him. Johnson is trying to defend but Pereira has an arm under the chin now! Johnson grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Pereira!
Marcus Pereira retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marcus Pereira thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).