PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Alves (ranked 6617 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Johnsen (ranked 5996 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnsen has chosen How Can I Kill a Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alves
vs
Johnsen

180 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Johnsen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnsen.
Alves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnsen is looking to chop away at Alves's legs.
Johnsen tried to score with a low kick but Alves checks it.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
Johnsen throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Johnsen scores with a nice body kick.
Johnsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alves. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Johnsen lands a high kick to the side of Alves's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Johnsen dives into guard, looking to finish.

Alves is rocked!

It looks like Fernando Alves has been cut.
My spies in Heavy Hitters inform me that Johnsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Alves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Alves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnsen.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnsen stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
Alves working a defensive guard here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnsen stacks Alves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Johnsen!
Alves is breathing heavily.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
Alves can't do much from the bottom here.
Alves tries to buck Johnsen off but Johnsen is having none of it.
Alves is working hard here to advance position.

Johnsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Alves is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsen trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Alves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alves seems a little lost for a moment, as Johnsen dominates the positioning.
Johnsen wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Alves tries to bench press Johnsen off him but Johnsen keeps the position.

Johnsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnsen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnsen is working away from the top position though.
Johnsen trying to control from half guard but Alves is working away.

Johnsen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Alves to get to his feet.
Alves wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Johnsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernando Alves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alves blocks the body kick.
Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Alves misses its target.
Johnsen connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnsen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alves moves out of range as Johnsen throws a body kick.
Johnsen misses with a body kick.
Johnsen throws the kick towards the body but Alves avoids it.
Johnsen misses with a two punch combination.
Johnsen throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnsen with the counter takedown but Alves avoids it easily.
Alves shoots for a takedown but Johnsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fernando Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alves.
Johnsen thows a body kick. Alves tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnsen throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Johnsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Johnsen. Those never looked like landing.
Johnsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnsen connects with a crisp jab.
Johnsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alves sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnsen throws a leg kick which misses Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Alves tries to avoid it.
Alves blocks a head kick by Johnsen.
Alves darts in looking for a takedown but Johnsen gets double underhooks and turns Alves into the cage.
Alves moves out of range of the body kick from Johnsen.
Johnny Johnsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alves tries to move into range but Johnsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Johnsen. Those never looked like landing.
Alves looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnsen throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Johnsen throws a front kick aimed at Alves's knee but Alves avoids it well.
Johnsen throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Johnsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.

Alves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Johnsen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Alves keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Alves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Johnsen pulls Alves into guard.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnsen is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsen pulls Alves in close to his closed guard and prevents Alves from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alves would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Johnsen wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.

Johnsen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Alves to stand up.
Johnsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alves.
Johnsen throws a leg kick which misses Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Alves tries to avoid it.
Johnsen throws a head kick that misses.
Johnsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alves momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnsen.
Alves checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Johnsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnsen misses with a wild combination.
Johnny Johnsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Alves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnsen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Johnsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fernando Alves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Alves checks a low kick from Johnsen.
Alves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alves will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnsen tries to avoid it but Alves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnsen to the ground. Johnsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnsen misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
Alves gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnsen throws a front kick aimed at Alves's knee but Alves avoids it well.
Johnsen misses with a wild body shot.
Alves checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from Johnsen does no damage.
Johnsen tries a low kick but Alves avoids it.
Alves is looking to clinch but Johnsen is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnsen throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.

Alves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves trying to mount his opponent but Johnsen defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Alves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alves tries to stand and escape but Johnsen is controlling the position.
Johnsen wants to get back to his feet.
Alves wants to take a breather but Johnsen is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alves thows a huge punch but Johnsen dodges it nicely.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves moves out of range of the body kick from Johnsen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnsen throws a leg kick which misses Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Alves tries to avoid it.
Johnsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Alves looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnsen is keeping the position for now.
Johnsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control but Johnsen is working from the bottom.

Alves drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnsen!

Fernando Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves is trying to improve his position.
Johnsen trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.

Johnsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsen trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Johnsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Johnsen!
An intense looking Johnny Johnsen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'He is lucky I didn't kill him, these guys can't hang with me. I am a bad ass motherfucker....'.
The defeated Fernando Alves had this to say: 'Estou pronto a aprender com os meus erros.Obrigado a todos'.