PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Periera (ranked 4219 p4p, 3851 weight class) and Takashi Minoko (ranked 0 p4p, 482 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Periera
vs
Minoko

200 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Periera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Minoko!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Periera shoots in looking for a takedown. Minoko tries to sprawl out of it but Periera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Minoko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Minoko slaps away a takedown attempt from Periera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Minoko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Periera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Periera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minoko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Periera swivels and escapes.
Periera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minoko fails with a takedown attempt.
Minoko with a poor takedown
and Periera counters with a good low kick that Minoko was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Periera throws a sloppy head kick and Minoko moves out of range easily.
Periera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Minoko tries to counter with a clinch but Periera shakes him off and moves away.
Periera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoko leaves Periera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minoko misses with a wild body shot.

Minoko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Periera did well to prevent Minoko getting side control.

Minoko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Periera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minoko.
Minoko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Periera is defending against the submission attempts here by Minoko.
Periera is not content to let Minoko control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoko slips a nice elbow through Periera's hands, connecting with Periera's forehead.

Minoko wants to work for an arm triangle but Periera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Minoko prevents Periera from improving his position.
Minoko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Minoko stops Periera from getting back to his feet.

Minoko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Periera sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoko controlling the pace.
Periera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Minoko being controlled here momentarily.
Minoko throws a big elbow that misses.

Periera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Minoko wants to pass the guard but Periera is keeping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice takedown defense from Minoko. No joy for Periera on that attempt.
Minoko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minoko fails with a takedown attempt.
Periera seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Minoko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Periera takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minoko looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takashi Minoko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Minoko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Periera as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Periera.
Minoko fails with a takedown attempt.

Minoko dives in and scores a takedown into Periera's guard.

Periera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alex Periera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Periera has managed to clinch.
Minoko is trying to pull guard but Periera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alex Periera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Minoko.

Periera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Periera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoko prevents Periera from getting back to his feet.
Periera wants to sweep but no luck.
Periera trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Periera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Minoko passes into half guard.
Minoko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Periera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Minoko wants to control from the top but Periera keeps moving.
Periera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Periera is controlling Minoko's posture.

Periera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minoko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minoko cracks Periera with a solid left hand.
Periera 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.
Minoko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takashi Minoko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minoko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Minoko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minoko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Periera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minoko trying to control the position from guard on top but Periera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Minoko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Periera tries to counter by clinching up but Minoko breaks away and moves out of range.
Minoko tries for a takedown but Periera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Minoko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Periera to score with a decent uppercut.
Periera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Minoko defends well and Periera ends up having to push Minoko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Minoko looking for a takedown.
Periera working Minoko over with knees to the body.
Periera goes for a takedown attempt but Minoko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takashi Minoko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Periera tries to clinch there but Minoko circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minoko.
Periera leaves Minoko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minoko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Periera as he jumps to the side.

Periera clinches up against the cage.
Periera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Minoko just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Periera misses with a body punch.
Minoko wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Periera dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Minoko dives in and grabs Periera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Periera pushes down on Minoko's head and hops out.
Minoko goes for a double leg but Periera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Periera continues to drive forward.
As Minoko looks to move away, Periera throws a big counter combo but Minoko just gets out of the way.
Minoko tries to clinch up but Periera circles away and keeps his distance.
Minoko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Periera defends it nicely.
Periera tries to counter by clinching up but Minoko breaks away and moves out of range.
Alex Periera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Minoko.
Periera shoots for a takedown but Minoko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Periera doesn't manage to clinch there - Minoko circles away.
Minoko shoots in for a double leg but Periera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Periera clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoko gets underhooks to prevent Periera's takedown attempt.
Minoko prevents the takedown attempt.
Periera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minoko can do to turn this around?

Periera breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Periera defends well and Minoko ends up having to push Periera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Minoko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Periera.
Minoko with the counter takedown but Periera avoids it easily.
No luck for Minoko with that takedown attempt.

Periera has taken the fight to the clinch.

Periera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minoko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Periera defends it nicely.
Minoko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Periera fails with a takedown attempt.

Minoko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Periera has one foot on Minoko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Periera looks for a takedown but Minoko sprawls well.
Minoko leaves Periera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minoko shoots in for a double leg but Periera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Periera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minoko shoots in but Periera avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Periera forces Minoko back against the cage and clinches.

Periera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minoko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Periera.
Periera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Minoko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Minoko lands in his opponent's guard.
Minoko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Periera's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoko wants to control from the top but Periera keeps moving.
Periera is trying to hold Minoko in close to prevent damage but Minoko has managed to pass into half guard.
Periera is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Minoko there.
Minoko is trying to control. Periera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Minoko.
Minoko is thwarting Periera's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Periera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Periera 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Periera!