PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kameny Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guadalaharo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cinderella Man. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Moura
vs
Perez

171 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Mango Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kameny Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guadalaharo Perez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.

Moura dives in and scores a takedown into Perez's guard.
Moura trying to stand up but can't free himself from Perez's guard.
Moura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moura won't allow Perez to sweep him here.
Moura prevents Perez from getting back to his feet.
Perez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Moura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Perez on his heels. He'll look to pass Perez's guard now, I'm sure.
Perez looking for a sweep. Not yet Perez, not yet.
Moura wants to pass the guard but Perez is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez trying to keep a closed guard but Moura is proving a slippery customer.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perez fails to land the takedown.
A head kick by Moura misses

and Perez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Perez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moura trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez controlling the action here.
Moura trying to control from the bottom.
Moura wants to get back to full guard but Perez has passed into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moura prevents Perez from moving into mount.
Moura is looking to reverse the position.
Perez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moura keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura can't do much from the bottom here.
Moura is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moura is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Moura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perez trying to control the position but Moura is working away.
Perez controlling the position from side mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Perez has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Perez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Perez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moura throws a big elbow that misses.
Moura throws a big right hand that misses.
Moura passes Perez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Moura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kameny Moura will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Perez looks for a takedown but Moura sprawls well.

Moura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Perez's half guard.
Moura wants to stand up but Perez is controlling the position.

Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moura tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Perez.
Perez is not content to let Moura control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Moura has control of the leg.
Moura wants to pass the guard but Perez is defending well.

Moura seems to be looking for submissions.
Perez punching from the bottom.
Moura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kameny Moura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Moura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moura is pressing down on Perez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Perez is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking to escape.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moura is taking a breather. Perez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Moura tries to pass to full mount but Perez defends it.
Perez tries to roll over but Moura keeps him under control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Perez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Moura is really struggling to control Perez but he's trying to hold on to the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Kameny Moura wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Moura feints and as Perez raises his hands in defense, Moura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moura wants to pass the guard but Perez is keeping the position.

Perez wriggles free and stands up.
Moura wants to clinch but Perez slips to the side

and Perez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moura's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Moura working for a triangle but Perez defends it easily.
Moura working a defensive guard here.
Moura keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Moura is trying to keep Perez in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kameny Moura dominated that second round.
That's time! Moura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Moura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moura tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Moura looks to clinch

and Perez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Perez.

Moura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Moura tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Moura wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Perez uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Perez wants to stand but Moura is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perez is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Perez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moura wants to stand up but Perez is controlling him.
Perez preventing the sweep.
Perez passes into half guard.

Perez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moura gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura controlling Perez's posture.
Perez preventing the sweep.
Perez wants to stand and escape but instead Moura has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Moura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moura wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura is pushing down on Perez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Perez is fighting to maintain full guard but Moura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perez won't allow Moura to pass to mount.
Perez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moura.
Moura stands and throws Perez's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Moura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guadalaharo Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You can see the frustration on Perez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kameny Moura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moura, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kameny Moura!