PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Green Pea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kjell Bergqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kjell Bergqvist will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pea
vs
Bergqvist

150 cm
22
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Plays chess

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Green Pea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Bergqvist!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bergqvist, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown by Pea or perhaps it was just good defense by Bergqvist which made him look bad.
Bergqvist shoots in and drives through. Pea sprawls well.
Pea shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergqvist sprawls well. He's pushed Pea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bergqvist throws a series of strikes that have Pea backpedaling.
Bergqvist fails in his attempt to clinch.

Pea changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bergqvist looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pea prevents Bergqvist from escaping the position.

Pea tries for a kimura but Bergqvist is defending well.
Pea has knee on belly momentarily but Bergqvist bucks him off and regains half guard.
Pea uses his free foot to push down on Bergqvist's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bergqvist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Bergqvist really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Pea working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pea jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bergqvist is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bergqvist and Pea has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pea tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pea is breathing heavily.
Bergqvist is pushing Pea's head away, looking to escape. Pea manages to hold on to the position though.
Pea tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pea landing a few strikes.

Pea tries for a kimura but Bergqvist is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergqvist is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Bergqvist sneaks out the side door and pushes Pea away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pea shoots in for a double leg but Bergqvist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Pea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergqvist stalks Pea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pea's face. Pea staggers backwards, shaken.
Bergqvist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bergqvist wants to clinch.
Pea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bergqvist as he avoids it easily.
Bergqvist throws a head kick that half lands.
Horrible takedown by Pea or perhaps it was just good defense by Bergqvist which made him look bad.
Bergqvist throws a nice head kick!

Pea has Bergqvist up against the cage in a clinch.
Bergqvist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bergqvist is trying to break free.

Pea manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Pea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pea controls Bergqvist momentarily but Bergqvist frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pea had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bergqvist is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pea Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bergqvist's back instead.

Pea is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Pea go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Pea is looking for the choke from the back position but Bergqvist is controlling his hands well.
Pea has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bergqvist's body.

Pea is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bergqvist defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Bergqvist showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergqvist holding both Pea 's hands and preventing any damage.

Pea working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pea looking for the choke from the back.

Bergqvist preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pea.
Pea controlling the position well here. Bergqvist rolled but Pea kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pea working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pea thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Pea dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pea closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bergqvist prevents Pea from improving position.
Pea wants to take a breather but Bergqvist manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pea.
Pea wants to pass the guard but Bergqvist is keeping the position.
Pea connects with a couple of short punches.
Pea looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pea tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergqvist is retaining full guard.

Pea drops back looking for a leg! Bergqvist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bergqvist manages to kick Pea off! Pea jumps back into Bergqvist's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peais looking to pass into half guard but Bergqvist pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bergqvist is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pea is working an open guard so Bergqvist takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pea fails to land the takedown.
Bergqvist lands a nice shot to the body.
Bergqvist lands a head kick. Pea smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Pea is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bergqvist.
Pea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Pea feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bergqvist is keeping the position for now.
Bergqvist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pea advances to half guard.
Pea works his way into side control.
Pea is looking to take a break and control but Bergqvist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Pea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bergqvist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergqvist wants to get back to his feet but Pea drags him back down.
Pea trying to control the position but Bergqvist is working away.
Bergqvist wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pea tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pea passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bergqvist!

Pea looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bergqvist is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pea wants to control the pace but Bergqvist is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergqvist is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pea wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Pea is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bergqvist scores with a three punch combo!

Pea looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Bergqvist is defending against the submission attempts here by Pea.
Pea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pea tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bergqvist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pea is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bergqvist is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Green Pea!