PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedrito Perez (ranked 3948 p4p, 25139 weight class) and Sigandi Legend Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Perez
vs
Legend Jr

165 cm
25
145
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
130
1 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedrito Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigandi Legend Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Legend Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Perez is trying to defend but Legend Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Perez gets full guard.
Perez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perez is on top in guard.

Perez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Perez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Legend Jr for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Perez continues to stall.
Perez preventing the sweep.
Perez throwing strikes but missing.
Perez controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
More hug and hope from Perez.
Perez forces his way into half guard.
Perez is controlling the pace.
Perez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Legend Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Legend Jr gets the takedown into side control.

Perez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Legend Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Legend Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Perez!

Perez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Legend Jr shoots in and bounces Perez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Perez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Legend Jr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Legend Jr looks winded!
Perez wants a takedown but no success here.
Perez is trying to drag Legend Jr to the mat but Legend Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Perez has had enough of the clinch but Legend Jr keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedrito Perez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Legend Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Perez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Legend Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Legend Jr has clasped his hands together around Perez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Perez throws Legend Jr to one side and escapes!
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!
Perez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Perez backs off Legend Jr throws a huge counter combo but Perez manages to avoid it all.
Perez shoots in but no luck this time.
Legend Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Perez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Legend Jr defends well and Perez ends up having to push Legend Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedrito Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Legend Jr gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Perez regains guard.
Perez pulls Legend Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Perez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez throws a big right hand that misses.
Perez forces his way into half guard.
Perez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Legend Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two 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.
Perez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Perez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Legend Jr leaves Perez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Legend Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Legend Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Perez's half guard.

Perez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Legend Jr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Legend Jr is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Legend Jr breaks the clinch.
Perez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perez fails with the takedown.
Legend Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perez shoots in but Legend Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pedrito Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez closes the distance and clinches up with Legend Jr, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes Legend Jr against the cage but Legend Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
Legend Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Perez. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Legend Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Perez has his takedown stuffed
and Legend Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Perez.
Perez tries for a takedown but Legend Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Legend Jr is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pedrito Perez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Perez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Legend Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Perez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Legend Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Legend Jr manages to end up in side control.

Perez throws Legend Jr to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Legend Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Perez is trying to defend but Legend Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Perez pushes Legend Jr off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez shoots in but Legend Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Legend Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Legend Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pedrito Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perez moves into full guard.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend Jr can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Perez holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Legend Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Legend Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Legend Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now.
Perez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perez or perhaps it was just good defense by Legend Jr, which made it look bad.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Legend Jr's head but Legend Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Legend Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Perez to the ground. Legend Jr is now in Perez's guard.

Perez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pedrito Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Legend Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legend Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Perez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown but Legend Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedrito Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perez is defended easily by Legend Jr.
As Perez backs off Legend Jr throws a huge counter combo but Perez manages to avoid it all.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
Legend Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Perez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Legend Jr defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedrito Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedrito Perez!