PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alyson Ferreu (ranked 5185 p4p, 4808 weight class) and Kai Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ferreu
vs
Johnson

187 cm
24
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alyson Ferreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kai Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferreu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferreu swinging wildly here.
Ferreu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ferreu duly obliges.
Alyson Ferreu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ferreu won't allow it.

Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Ferreu to the mat.
Ferreu wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is pulling down on Ferreu's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferreu, at least for the moment.

Johnson has his feet on Ferreu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferreu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferreu, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferreu smiles and moves away.
Ferreu circles away from the clinch attempt.

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Johnson is working for a kimura but Ferreu is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
Nice shot lands for Ferreu.
Ferreu lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alyson Ferreu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreu tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Ferreu lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alyson Ferreu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Ferreu.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Ferreu sprawls well.

Ferreu clinches.
Ferreu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferreu.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ferreu won't allow it.
Ferreu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreu just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferreu walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ferreu lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ferreu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreu.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Ferreu keeps it at a distance.
Ferreu jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Ferreu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferreu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Ferreu.

Ferreu forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alyson Ferreu dominated that round.
That's time! Ferreu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ferreu looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Ferreu feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Ferreu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ferreu cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferreu's waist but Ferreu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreu scores with a three punch combo!
Ferreu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Ferreu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreu.
Ferreu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferreu throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Ferreu is avoiding it.
It looked like Ferreu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Alyson Ferreu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Ferreu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ferreu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferreu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice cross by Ferreu.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ferreu moves out of range.
Alyson Ferreu is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferreu avoids it really well and circles away.
Alyson Ferreu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Johnson.
Ferreu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreu avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson letting Ferreu take a breather here.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Ferreu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferreu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Ferreu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferreu wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Ferreu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Ferreu lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.

Ferreu rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferreu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreu pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferreu to keep the fight standing.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferreu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but Ferreu stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferreu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferreu is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Ferreu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferreu struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Ferreu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferreu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is trying to drag Ferreu to the mat but Ferreu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferreu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Ferreu.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ferreu.
Ferreu avoiding damage.
Ferreu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ferreu is keeping busy.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferreu cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alyson Ferreu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ferreu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferreu checks a leg kick.
Ferreu wants to clinch.

Johnson scores with a takedown into Ferreu's guard.
Johnson is standing up over Ferreu. Ferreu looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson wants to control but Ferreu is keeping him busy.

Johnson decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreu lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Ferreu keeps it at a distance.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Ferreu rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferreu stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Alyson Ferreu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ferreu holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Ferreu has him pressed against the cage.
Alyson Ferreu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Johnson.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreu keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreu wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson stays in close to Ferreu's body and controls the position.
Ferreu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Ferreu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Johnson gets to his feet - Ferreu follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreu throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a head kick but Ferreu moves out of range.
Ferreu moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferreu scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Ferreu gets a clinch.
Ferreu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferreu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferreu smiles and moves away.
Ferreu jabs at Johnson's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreu moves into range and connects with a jab.

Ferreu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Johnson pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferreu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson pulls Ferreu in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferreu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ferreu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kai Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alyson Ferreu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Alyson Ferreu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferreu, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Alyson Ferreu!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Alyson Ferreu!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Alyson Ferreu!

Alyson Ferreu wins by unanimous decision!
Alyson Ferreu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

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