PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 1719 p4p, 164 weight class) and Sildosoves Bagueirau (ranked 3501 p4p, 268 weight class). Bagueirau has chosen The Way as his entrance music. Caio Barbosa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sildosoves Bagueirau's chin.

Barbosa
vs
Bagueirau

163 cm
20
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
159 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Caio Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sildosoves Bagueirau!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bagueirau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bagueirau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Bagueirau tries to move into range but Barbosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa lands a jab to Bagueirau's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Bagueirau.
Barbosa tests Bagueirau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Bagueirau.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa throws a combination. Bagueirau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bagueirau defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagueirau drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagueirau.

Bagueirau closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Bagueirau advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barbosa moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Bagueirau tries to pass.

Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagueirau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagueirau trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagueirau is aware though and is defending well.
Barbosa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bagueirau trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.

Bagueirau is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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.
Bagueirau wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa is pulling down on Bagueirau's head to control his posture.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bagueirau controls the pace.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bagueirau sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bagueirau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bagueirau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.

Bagueirau looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barbosa has picked Bagueirau up and slammed him! Bagueirau can't keep hold of the triangle and Barbosa manages to pass to side control!
Barbosa working the body and head with strikes.
Bagueirau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bagueirau has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Bagueirau is working away.
Bagueirau is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bagueirau keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barbosa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Barbosa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Barbosa.
Bagueirau working to try and regain half guard.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Bagueirau is squirming around nicely.
Bagueirau wants to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bagueirau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Bagueirau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bagueirau misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bagueirau's hands.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bagueirau can do to turn this around?
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Bagueirau takes one on the button.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Bagueirau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Bagueirau. No joy for Barbosa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bagueirau throws a big shot that misses.
Bagueirau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Barbosa tries to sprawl but Bagueirau drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bagueirau looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barbosa moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Bagueirau from controlling successfully.
Barbosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagueirau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagueirau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagueirau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bagueirau trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.

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.
Bagueirau trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bagueirau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bagueirau's best efforts.
Caio Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbosa wants to control but Bagueirau is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Bagueirau keeps him under control.
Barbosa wants to control but Bagueirau is keeping busy.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bagueirau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bagueirau's back!

Bagueirau preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barbosa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bagueirau tries to roll but Barbosa sticks to his back.
The referee is taking a good look at Bagueirau as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Barbosa!
Bagueirau is keeping busy.
Barbosa lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bagueirau's head.
Bagueirau trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Barbosa slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bagueirau is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barbosa lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a big shot to the side of Bagueirau's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau staying busy and making it hard for Barbosa to control.

Barbosa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Barbosa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Barbosa lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Barbosa.
Good control from Barbosa.
Bagueirau tries to roll but Barbosa sticks to his back.
Bagueirau trying to control the action but Barbosa just sinks the hooks in.
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!
I really don't envy Bagueirau right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Barbosa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bagueirau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Bagueirau's head.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bagueirau but Bagueirau pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Barbosa looking to score a takedown here. Bagueirau is defending well but Barbosa drives through and ends up in Bagueirau's guard.

Bagueirau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbosa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Bagueirau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bagueirau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is in close to Bagueirau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bagueirau trying to keep a closed guard but Barbosa is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to control but Bagueirau is working from the bottom.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagueirau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two 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.
Bagueirau taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bagueirau takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barbosa working away.
Bagueirau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa working away.

Barbosa tries for a kimura but Bagueirau is defending well.
Bagueirau regains half guard.
Barbosa lands with a punch from half guard.
Barbosa drops an elbow to the side of Bagueirau's head.

Bagueirau is rocked!
Barbosa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bagueirau is still in real trouble! Can Barbosa finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barbosa working the head and body with strikes.
Bagueirau tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Barbosa lands a big elbow - Bagueirau is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.