PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuno Alvares Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Second Coming. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Alvares Pereira
vs
Johansson

198 cm
19
212 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
24
216 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nuno Alvares Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Johansson catches Alvares Pereira right on the button with a cross.
Alvares Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Johansson.

Alvares Pereira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johansson quickly recovers to half guard.
Alvares Pereira trying to control from half guard but Johansson is working away.
Alvares Pereira prevents Johansson from improving his position.

Alvares Pereira is looking for a kimura here.
Alvares Pereira trying to control the action but Johansson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson wants to get back to full guard.
Johansson is trying to escape back to his feet but Alvares Pereira uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Johansson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johansson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvares Pereira tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

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.
Alvares Pereira moves into full mount!
Johansson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvares Pereira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvares Pereira unloads with some shots from mount but Johansson bucks and avoids them well.
Alvares Pereira wants to control the pace but Johansson is squirming around nicely.
Johansson can't escape the position.
Alvares Pereira with shots to the head and body - Johansson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johansson manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is looking to escape.
Johansson is looking for a sweep. Alvares Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Alvares Pereira is trying to work for a kimura but Johansson is defending well.
Alvares Pereira content to control rather than advance.
Alvares Pereira wants to control but Johansson is keeping him busy.

That's four 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.
Johansson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvares Pereira.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johansson stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Alvares Pereira as Johansson shoots in.
Alvares Pereira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johansson.
Alvares Pereira tries for a takedown but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Johansson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alvares Pereira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alvares Pereira trying to keep a closed guard but Johansson is proving a slippery customer.
Johansson looking to pass the guard.
Johansson throws an elbow that misses. Alvares Pereira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johansson's guard. Nice move by Alvares Pereira!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvares Pereira won't allow Johansson to get back to his feet.
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 Nuno Alvares Pereira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alvares Pereira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johansson looks to land a combination but Alvares Pereira avoids it well.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johansson duly obliges.
Alvares Pereira moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Alvares Pereira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johansson as he jumps to the side.
Alvares Pereira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johansson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Alvares Pereira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johansson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Alvares Pereira has his foot on Johansson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johansson works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvares Pereira trying to keep a closed guard but Johansson is proving a slippery customer.
Johansson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson looking to pass the guard.
Johansson throwing strikes from guard but Alvares Pereira blocks nicely.
Johansson won't allow Alvares Pereira to sweep him here.
Alvares Pereira controlling Johansson's posture.
Johansson is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvares Pereira has wrist control.
Alvares Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johansson is one step ahead there.
Johansson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
Johansson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvares Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johansson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johansson throws a series of strikes that have Alvares Pereira backpedaling.
Johansson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johansson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvares Pereira is fending him off so far but Johansson persists. Nope, Alvares Pereira circles away and we're back to standing.
Johansson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvares Pereira is fending him off so far but Johansson persists. Nope, Alvares Pereira circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvares Pereira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown but Alvares Pereira shows good takedown defense.
Nuno Alvares Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Johansson.
Johansson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alvares Pereira back to the cage. Johansson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Johansson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johansson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson looks for a takedown but Alvares Pereira sprawls well.
Alvares Pereira tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Ryan Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvares Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johansson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johansson.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Alvares Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvares Pereira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johansson.
Alvares Pereira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Alvares Pereira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johansson is trying to defend but Alvares Pereira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alvares Pereira is looking to stall here but Johansson recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is looking to stand up but Alvares Pereira isn't so interested in that idea.
Alvares Pereira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Johansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvares Pereira content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Johansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvares Pereira shoots in but Johansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johansson looks for a takedown but Alvares Pereira sprawls well.
Alvares Pereira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johansson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice takedown defense from Alvares Pereira. No joy for Johansson on that attempt.
Johansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvares Pereira.
Johansson shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvares Pereira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johansson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nuno Alvares Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvares Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johansson swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Alvares Pereira moves out of range.
Alvares Pereira misses with a straight right.
Johansson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johansson shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvares Pereira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johansson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Alvares Pereira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johansson.
Johansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvares Pereira tries to clinch up but Johansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johansson lands a leg kick that knocks Alvares Pereira off balance momentarily.
No luck for Johansson with that takedown attempt.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Nuno Alvares Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvares Pereira misses with the combination.
Alvares Pereira has a takedown stuffed.
Alvares Pereira doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansson circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johansson or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvares Pereira, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvares Pereira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvares Pereira is looking to chop away at Johansson's legs.
Johansson shoots in and drives through. Alvares Pereira sprawls well.
Alvares Pereira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johansson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johansson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Johansson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alvares Pereira's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvares Pereira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johansson.
Alvares Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johansson is working away from the top position though.
Alvares Pereira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johansson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johansson's back!
Alvares Pereira throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvares Pereira trying to control.

Alvares Pereira has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Johansson is in real trouble here. Alvares Pereira gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Johansson is tapping out! Alvares Pereira wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nuno Alvares Pereira!