PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Perkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamed Khalidovv has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Perkovic
vs
Khalidovv

183 cm
29
200 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

195 cm
28
200 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Perkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Khalidovv!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khalidovv wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khalidovv blocks a head kick by Perkovic.
Perkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perkovic tries a head kick but it misses.

Perkovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perkovic is looking to stand up but Khalidovv isn't so interested in that idea.
Khalidovv trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Perkovic, not yet.
Khalidovv trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidovv won't allow Perkovic to get back to his feet.
Khalidovv throws a big right hand that misses.
Perkovic keeping moving, preventing Khalidovv from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mamed Khalidovv.
Perkovic looks for the body kick but Khalidovv saw that one coming.
Perkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khalidovv misses with a hook. Perkovic ducked under it nicely.
Perkovic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Khalidovv manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khalidovv moves out of range of the body kick from Perkovic.
Khalidovv swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khalidovv thows a leg kick but Perkovic checks it
and Perkovic counters with a head kick.
Khalidovv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Khalidovv.
Khalidovv thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khalidovv fails to land the takedown.
Perkovic leaves Khalidovv with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khalidovv.
Khalidovv shoots in for a double leg but Perkovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mikhail Perkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidovv.
Perkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khalidovv misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khalidovv just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Perkovic.
Perkovic checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidovv avoids the head kick by Perkovic.
Perkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Perkovic moves into the clinch.

Khalidovv decides to pull guard.
Khalidovv seems keen to control Perkovic's posture.
Our spies down at at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform us that Khalidovv has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Khalidovv not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perkovic throwing strikes but missing.

Khalidovv working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perkovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perkovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perkovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perkovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Perkovic throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perkovic trying to control but Khalidovv is working from the bottom.

Perkovic drops back looking for a leg! Khalidovv is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khalidovv manages to kick Perkovic off! Perkovic jumps back into Khalidovv's guard.
Perkovic trying to control but Khalidovv is working from the bottom.
Perkovic is really struggling to control Khalidovv but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Perkovic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Khalidovv is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Perkovic, into his guard.
Perkovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic wants to stand but Khalidovv is controlling the position.
Khalidovv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khalidovv with a flurry of punches that miss.

Khalidovv stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Perkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khalidovv throws out the jab.
Perkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkovic staying out of range there.
Perkovic tries to clinch up but Khalidovv circles away and keeps his distance.
Perkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perkovic sprawls well. Perkovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khalidovv gets slowly back to his feet.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkovic tries to sprawl out of it but Khalidovv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Perkovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkovic misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mamed Khalidovv will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Perkovic tries to clinch there but Khalidovv circles away.
Khalidovv tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perkovic defends well and Khalidovv ends up having to push Perkovic into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khalidovv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perkovic walks away with a smile on his face. Khalidovv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mamed Khalidovv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Perkovic forces Khalidovv back against the ropes and clinches.
Khalidovv tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perkovic smiles and moves away.
Mikhail Perkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidovv.
Perkovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khalidovv throws a hook to the side of Perkovic's head but Perkovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Khalidovv with that takedown attempt.
Perkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khalidovv avoids the head kick by Perkovic.
Khalidovv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perkovic's waist but Perkovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khalidovv off to one side.
Perkovic throws a head kick but Khalidovv moves out of range.
Khalidovv blocks a head kick by Perkovic.
Khalidovv throws a looping overhand right but Perkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Perkovic is looking to slow Khalidovv down with leg kicks.
Khalidovv checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv avoids the head kick by Perkovic.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt.
Perkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidovv moves out of range easily.
Perkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkovic ducks under a wild hook from Khalidovv.
Mikhail Perkovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khalidovv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perkovic tries to avoid it but Khalidovv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perkovic to the ground. Perkovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Khalidovv misses its intended target.
Khalidovv takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkovic lands a high kick!
Perkovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Mikhail Perkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khalidovv takes a swing at Perkovic's ribcage but misses.
Perkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khalidovv takes a swing at Perkovic's ribcage but misses.

Perkovic instigates a clinch.

Perkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a takedown but Perkovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khalidovv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khalidovv throws the left hand but Perkovic avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkovic throws a nice head kick!
Khalidovv throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidovv moves out of range easily.
Perkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khalidovv looks for a takedown but Perkovic sprawls well.
Khalidovv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkovic moves away.
Khalidovv thuds his right hand into Perkovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perkovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khalidovv dives in for a single leg takedown but Perkovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.

Perkovic breaks the clinch.
Khalidovv blocks a head kick by Perkovic.
Khalidovv swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv looks to throw the jab but Perkovic is out of range.
Perkovic defending well as Khalidovv loads up on a big left hand.
Perkovic jabs Khalidovv to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkovic misses with a low kick as Khalidovv jumps back.
Khalidovv misses with a hook
and Perkovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Khalidovv really felt that one!
Khalidovv looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkovic is just out of range.
Khalidovv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perkovic's waist but Perkovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khalidovv off to one side.
Perkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perkovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Perkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Khalidovv was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Khalidovv throws an elbow but Perkovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Perkovic is looking to reverse the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidovv looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Perkovic is avoiding damage well.
Khalidovv throws an elbow but Perkovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Perkovic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Red Light MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Khalidovv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic defending against the ground and pound.
Perkovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Khalidovv is controlling him well.
Khalidovv misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Khalidovv misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Khalidovv is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perkovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Khalidovv crashes against the mat.
Khalidovv working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Khalidovv are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Perkovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perkovic is trying to buck Khalidovv off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khalidovv fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Perkovic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovv misses the target.
Khalidovv misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Perkovic.
Perkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khalidovv avoids the head kick by Perkovic.
Perkovic throws a head kick but Khalidovv moves out of range.
Khalidovv dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perkovic. That did some damage!
Khalidovv shoots in and drives through. Perkovic sprawls well.
Perkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidovv moves out of range easily.
Perkovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Khalidovv misses.
Perkovic avoids the head kick by Khalidovv.
Perkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khalidovv avoids the head kick by Perkovic.
Nice defenses there by Perkovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khalidovv looks to land a right hand but Perkovic moved out of range.
Khalidovv dives in and grabs Perkovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perkovic pushes down on Khalidovv's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown but Perkovic shows good takedown defense.
Mikhail Perkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidovv.
Perkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidovv moves out of range easily.
Perkovic misses with a head kick.
Perkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khalidovv throws a jab when Perkovic was well out of range.
Perkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Khalidovv drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Khalidovv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Khalidovv 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.

Perkovic pushes Khalidovv off and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Perkovic.
Khalidovv throws a hook but Perkovic blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Perkovic.
Perkovic throws the kick towards the body but Khalidovv avoids it.
Perkovic checks a low kick from Khalidovv.
Perkovic staying out of range there.
Perkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidovv moves out of range easily.
Perkovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkovic stuffs the takedown.
Khalidovv thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Khalidovv fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khalidovv tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perkovic swivels and escapes.
Perkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khalidovv but Khalidovv pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khalidovv blocks a head kick by Perkovic.
Khalidovv lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv misses with an uppercut.
Perkovic fails in his attempt to clinch.

Khalidovv decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Perkovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Khalidovv thows a huge punch but Perkovic dodges it nicely.

Khalidovv is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perkovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Khalidovv prevents Perkovic from standing back up.

Perkovic manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Khalidovv keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Khalidovv tries to pull guard but Perkovic forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Khalidovv takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khalidovv tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perkovic smiles and moves away.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perkovic as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khalidovv looks to throw the jab but Perkovic is out of range.
Khalidovv takes a swing at Perkovic's ribcage but misses.
Perkovic throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidovv lands a really nice looking cross but Perkovic seems unphased.
Khalidovv looks to land a right hand but Perkovic moved out of range.
Perkovic misses with a body kick.
Khalidovv dives in and grabs Perkovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perkovic pushes down on Khalidovv's head and hops out.
Khalidovv is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khalidovv lands an overhand right.
Perkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkovic moves out of range as Khalidovv strikes.
A head kick misses from Perkovic.

Khalidovv fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perkovic sprawls well initially but Khalidovv persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Perkovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khalidovv.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mamed Khalidovv.
I think Khalidovv 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovv!
Mamed Khalidovv decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Mikhail Perkovic stepped up to the mic, saying 'No problem at all... I will get back to the top!'.