PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sildosoves Bagueirau (ranked 3640 p4p, 321 weight class) and Manny Perez (ranked 1562 p4p, 173 weight class). Bagueirau comes to the cage accompanied by The Way. This should be a great matchup!

Bagueirau
vs
Perez

170 cm
24
159 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

175 cm
24
150 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sildosoves Bagueirau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez throws a combination. Bagueirau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Perez checks a leg kick.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagueirau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Perez jabs Bagueirau right on the nose. Bagueirau blinks but takes it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bagueirau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bagueirau scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Perez.
Bagueirau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bagueirau scrambles back to his feet.
Perez throws a good cross that connects.
Bagueirau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perez swivels and escapes.
Bagueirau ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Bagueirau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagueirau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perez defends well and Bagueirau ends up having to push Perez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bagueirau shoots for a takedown but Perez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sildosoves Bagueirau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagueirau darts in trying to clinch
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Perez lands a jab to the nose.
Perez stuffs the takedown attempt from Bagueirau. Bagueirau gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagueirau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bagueirau in his tracks.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perez lands with a nice combination. Bagueirau backs away looking to recover.
Bagueirau dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Bagueirau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bagueirau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bagueirau shoots for a double leg takedown but Perez sprawls well. He's pushed Bagueirau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bagueirau shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bagueirau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bagueirau tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bagueirau is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bagueirau trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bagueirau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bagueirau has managed to get both his arms back between Perez's legs - danger averted.
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!
Bagueirau tries to free his leg and advance position but Perez is retaining full guard.

Bagueirau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bagueirau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bagueirau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bagueirau pushes down on Perez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Perez wants to sweep here but Bagueirau controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is trying to control the position but Bagueirau postures up.
Perez keeping full guard, as Bagueirau tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagueirau is working hard here to advance position.

Perez 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.
Perez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bagueirau stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bagueirau tries to move into range but Perez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Bagueirau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Perez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bagueirau dives into side control.

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

Bagueirau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Perez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Perez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bagueirau dives in and grabs Perez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes down on Bagueirau's head and hops out.
Perez scores with a three punch combo!
Bagueirau shoots in but no luck this time.
Bagueirau goes for a double leg but Perez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perez continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sildosoves Bagueirau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bagueirau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Perez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Bagueirau closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Perez's guard.

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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Bagueirau's head but Bagueirau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagueirau was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez throws a combination that misses

and Bagueirau counters with a shoot takedown. Perez fights it but they end up in guard.
Perez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bagueirau manages to pass to side control.

Perez gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagueirau trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck.
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagueirau lands a couple of elbows.
Bagueirau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perez wants to control the position but Bagueirau says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Perez is staying active underneath Bagueirau, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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.
Bagueirau scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Bagueirau has control of the leg.
Bagueirau performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Bagueirau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Perez wants to improve his position but Bagueirau is controlling well.
Perez trying to hold on to Bagueirau's head to control him but Bagueirau postures up.
Perez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bagueirau jumps into side control!
Sildosoves Bagueirau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau lands an elbow.
Bagueirau wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.
Perez gets back to half guard.
Perez wants to improve his position but Bagueirau is controlling well.
Bagueirau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Perez is holding on to half guard well.

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.
Perez is in trouble now - Bagueirau has advanced to mount!
Perez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Bagueirau is looking for a kimura but Perez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bagueirau to get the leverage.

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.

Bagueirau is looking for a kimura here.
Perez works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Perez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bagueirau.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Bagueirau misses with a takedown attempt
and Perez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bagueirau throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.

Bagueirau closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bagueirau lands in his opponent's guard.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bagueirau tries to free his leg and advance position but Perez is retaining full guard.
Perez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Perez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagueirau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagueirau pulls Perez in close to prevent any damage.
Bagueirau keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bagueirau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagueirau is retaining full guard.

Bagueirau looking for a guillotine here but Perez defends easily.
Perez forces his way into half guard.
Perez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Bagueirau actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez winds up and cracks Bagueirau with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Bagueirau actively working from the bottom here.
Bagueirau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perez is trying to control. Bagueirau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bagueirau gets back to full guard.
Perez connects with a couple of short punches.
Perez preventing the sweep.
Bagueirau keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Bagueirau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bagueirau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bagueirau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perez trying to control but Bagueirau is working from the bottom.

Bagueirau is working an open guard so Perez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bagueirau.

Perez throws Bagueirau to one side and escapes!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bagueirau on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagueirau darts in looking for a takedown but Perez gets double underhooks and turns Bagueirau into the cage.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bagueirau.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sildosoves Bagueirau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bagueirau's hands.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bagueirau shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bagueirau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bagueirau looks for a takedown but Perez sprawls well.
Bagueirau misses with a takedown attempt
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Perez as Bagueirau shoots in.
Sildosoves Bagueirau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perez jabs Bagueirau right on the nose. Bagueirau blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Perez 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!
After winning the bout, Manny Perez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.