PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Perkules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slinky McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkules comes to the cage accompanied by Carlo Siliotto : The Punisher. Slinky McDougle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Perkules
vs
McDougle

170 cm
23
164 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
162 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paavo Perkules!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slinky McDougle!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Perkules throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDougle misses with a straight left.
Perkules doesn't manage to clinch there - McDougle circles away.
McDougle fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Perkules.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDougle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle moves away from the strike by Perkules.
McDougle shoots for a double leg takedown but Perkules sprawls well. He's pushed McDougle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDougle swats away the attempt to clinch by Perkules.
McDougle swats away the attempt to clinch by Perkules.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perkules wants to clinch up but McDougle keeps it at a distance.
Perkules misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perkules misses with a hook. McDougle ducked under it nicely.
McDougle misses with the body kick
and Perkules counters with an inside leg kick.
Paavo Perkules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkules tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle swats away the attempt to clinch by Perkules.
Perkules misses with the body kick
and McDougle counters with an outside leg kick.
McDougle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Paavo Perkules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perkules tries to clinch but McDougle moves out of range.
Perkules with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four 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.
Perkules connects with a right hand. McDougle shakes it off.
McDougle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perkules's waist but Perkules gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDougle off to one side.
Paavo Perkules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slinky McDougle.
Perkules throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

so McDougle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Perkules seems keen to control McDougle's posture.
Perkules keeping full guard, as McDougle tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDougle trying to control but Perkules is working from the bottom.
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 Paavo Perkules will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Perkules wants to clinch up but McDougle keeps it at a distance.
Perkules connects with a body shot.
McDougle checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkules misses with a leg kick
and McDougle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Perkules leaves McDougle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkules goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDougle fails with the takedown.
Perkules throws a jab when McDougle was well out of range.
Perkules throws a predictable looking body shot

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkules has his hands on McDougle's head, controlling the position.
McDougle stopping the sweep attempt from Perkules.
McDougle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDougle is looking to work some ground and pound but Perkules has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkules has his hands on McDougle's head, controlling the position.
Perkules working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDougle.
Perkules is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDougle postures up.
Perkules is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perkules is keen to just control but McDougle is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDougle is trying to get back to full guard.
Perkules is pressing down on McDougle's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDougle is holding on for now.
McDougle is looking for a sweep. Perkules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perkules content to control rather than advance.
McDougle gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slinky McDougle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Perkules's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Perkules fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good work by McDougle as he checks the leg kick.
Perkules scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkules throws a body kick the misses

so McDougle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Perkules wants to control the position but McDougle says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkules avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDougle.
Perkules wants to get back to full guard.
Perkules trying to control from the bottom.
Perkules looks like he's trying to stand up.
Perkules is trying to maintain the position but McDougle is very close to passing his half 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.
Perkules keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perkules wants to control but McDougle is keeping busy.
Perkules on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Perkules tries to get out of the position.
Perkules tries to roll over but McDougle keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDougle prevents Perkules from standing back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Paavo Perkules wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Perkules does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkules misses with a leg kick
and McDougle counters with a two punch combo.

McDougle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Perkules tries to buck McDougle off but McDougle is having none of it.
McDougle working the ground and pound from side control.
McDougle prevents Perkules from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkules managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDougle.
Perkules is looking for a sweep.
McDougle trying to control the action but Perkules is working from the bottom.
Perkules struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perkules tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDougle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Perkules tries to escape but McDougle is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slinky McDougle really dominated that round.
That's time! Perkules's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Perkules throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDougle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkules closes the distance but McDougle moves to the side
and McDougle counters with a good low kick that Perkules was not able to check.
Perkules ducks under a wild hook from McDougle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkules wants to clinch

and McDougle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Perkules is trying to get back to full guard.
Perkules is looking to control McDougle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perkules avoid being mounted?

Perkules has one foot on McDougle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Perkules misses with the body kick

and McDougle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDougle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDougle is looking to pass Perkules's guard but actually Perkules recovers to full guard.
Perkules utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDougle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDougle working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkules is trying to buck McDougle off.
Perkules regains half guard.
Perkules is trying to get back to full guard.
McDougle lands strikes from half guard.
McDougle lands with a punch from half guard.
Perkules has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDougle is working away from the top position though.
Slinky McDougle has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkules on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Perkules looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDougle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perkules is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perkules trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slinky McDougle dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Perkules's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McDougle misses with a head kick.
Perkules fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDougle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perkules moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDougle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perkules sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDougle somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDougle pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkules tries to clinch
letting McDougle counter with a right hand.
Perkules wants to slow McDougle down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkules tries to close the distance and clinch but McDougle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDougle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paavo Perkules has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
McDougle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perkules defends it nicely.
Paavo Perkules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slinky McDougle.
Perkules gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perkules counters with a nice leg kick.
McDougle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDougle misses with a combination
and Perkules counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perkules is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McDougle's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's four 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.
Perkules just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkules is looking to chop away at McDougle's legs.
McDougle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkules.
Perkules throws a body punch but McDougle moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDougle has his takedown stuffed
and Perkules counters with a low kick, right behind McDougle 's knee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Perkules showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDougle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slinky McDougle!
Slinky McDougle is the new lightweight champion!