PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marin Perkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkovic comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies. Marin Perkovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Perkovic
vs
Waters

188 cm
25
245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

201 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marin Perkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny Waters!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkovic throws a combination that misses
and Waters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perkovic swivels and escapes.
Perkovic throws a combination that misses

and Waters counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Waters.
Perkovic is trying to break free.
Waters has Perkovic pressed against the cage, preventing Perkovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Waters pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters looking for a sweep. Not yet Waters, not yet.
Perkovic wants to stand but Waters is controlling his posture from full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Waters can do anything to dispel that myth.
Perkovic won't allow Waters to sweep him here.

Perkovic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Perkovic misses with a combination

and Waters moves into the clinch.
Waters keeps control of Perkovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Perkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkovic throws a combination that misses

and Waters counters by clinching up.
Perkovic is trying to break the clinch but Waters has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters avoiding damage.
Waters throws an elbow that misses.
Waters keeps control of Perkovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Waters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Perkovic working hard to break the clinch.
Waters prevents Perkovic from breaking the clinch.
Waters can't get the takedown.
Waters tries to break the clinch but Perkovic is controlling the position.
Waters is looking to break free of the clinch but Perkovic has double underhooks.
Waters is pushing Perkovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Perkovic can't break the clinch.
Perkovic is trying to break free.
Waters keeps control of Perkovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Waters has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Perkovic uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waters pulls Perkovic in close to prevent any damage.
Perkovic wants to stand but Waters has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Waters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkovic is one step ahead there.
Perkovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perkovic wanted to stand there but Waters had control of the position.

That's two 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.

Perkovic stands up and waves to Waters to follow him.
Perkovic throws a left and a right that both miss

and Waters counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Waters.
Perkovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Waters can't break the clinch.
Waters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perkovic is trying to break free.
Perkovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perkovic stops a takedown attempt from Waters.
Marin Perkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Waters.
Waters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Waters looks gassed!

Perkovic manages to break the clinch.

Perkovic sends Waters crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Perkovic is motioning to the referee to let Waters up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Kenny Waters has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Perkovic.
Perkovic misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic throws a right and a left that Waters avoids nicely.
Perkovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waters.
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.
Waters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Waters slips a straight right by Perkovic.
Perkovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perkovic swinging wildly here.
Perkovic misses with an uppercut
and Waters counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perkovic thinking.
Perkovic misses with a double jab

and Waters moves into the clinch.
Waters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Perkovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Waters blocks it with crossed arms.
Perkovic letting Waters take a breather here.
Perkovic can't break the clinch.
Waters keeps control of Perkovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perkovic is trying to push Waters away but Waters has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four 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.

Perkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perkovic throws an off balance right hand

and Waters counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Waters.
Waters trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Waters landing some decent shots from guard.
Perkovic keeping full guard, as Waters tries to pass.
Waters won't allow Perkovic to get back to his feet.
Waters is looking to work some ground and pound but Perkovic has wrist control.
Perkovic is looking to stand up but Waters isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkovic trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Perkovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Waters's cut.
That's time! Perkovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Perkovic misses with a head kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Perkovic here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Horrible takedown by Waters or perhaps it was just good defense by Perkovic which made him look bad.
Perkovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Waters.
Marin Perkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Waters holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Perkovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Waters wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perkovic is trying to break the clinch but Waters is controlling him.
Waters has had enough of the clinch but Perkovic keeps him there for the moment.
Perkovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perkovic is trying to break free.
Perkovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Waters won't allow it.
Waters lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perkovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Waters has Perkovic pressed against the cage, preventing Perkovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Waters tries to stall but Perkovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Waters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perkovic's efforts to push away.
Perkovic wants to break the clinch but can't.

Waters jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkovic wants to get up but he can't break Waters's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Perkovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Waters's guard.

Perkovic stands up and waves to Waters to follow him.
Perkovic throws a left and a right that both miss

and Waters counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Waters.
Perkovic is looking to stand up but Waters isn't so interested in that idea.
Waters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters wants to control from the top but Perkovic keeps moving.
Waters prevents Perkovic from getting back to his feet.
Waters trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kenny Waters was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Perkovic throws a combination that misses
and Waters counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perkovic thinking.
Perkovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waters takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Perkovic scores with a one two! Waters had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waters throws a leg kick but Perkovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perkovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkovic throws a left and a right that both miss

and Waters counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Perkovic can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic is trying to push Waters away but Waters has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perkovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perkovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Perkovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Perkovic is pressed up against the cage. Waters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Perkovic down to the mat. Perkovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Perkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkovic throws a combination that misses
letting Waters counter with a right hand.
Waters shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perkovic eats them both and turns towards Waters to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Waters avoids the head kick by Perkovic.
Perkovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waters counters with a one-two to the body.
Perkovic throws a head kick that misses.
Waters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perkovic defends it nicely.
Marin Perkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Waters.
Waters blocks a head kick by Perkovic.
Perkovic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Waters's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Waters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Waters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkovic throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Waters tries to clinch there but Perkovic circles away.
Perkovic throws a head kick but Waters moves out of range.
Waters wants to clinch up but Perkovic keeps it at a distance.
Waters avoids the head kick by Perkovic.
Perkovic throws a combination that misses
and Waters counters with a one-two to the body.
Waters shoots for a double leg takedown but Perkovic sprawls well. He's pushed Waters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Perkovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Waters walks into a jab.
Perkovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Waters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Waters holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Waters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perkovic's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Waters 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. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marin Perkovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perkovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waters circles away quickly and effectively.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - Perkovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Perkovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Waters's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Perkovic throws a lazy uppercut

and Waters holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Waters fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Perkovic tries to break the clinch but Waters is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Perkovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Waters prevents Perkovic from breaking the clinch.
Perkovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Waters has double underhooks.
Perkovic tries to break free but Waters pushes him back against the cage.
Waters blocking some punches.
Waters is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perkovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Waters tries to break the clinch but Perkovic is controlling the position.
Waters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perkovic's efforts to push away.
Perkovic tries to break the clinch but Waters is controlling the position.

Waters drags the fight down to the ground.

Perkovic stands up and waves to Waters to follow him.
Perkovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perkovic throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Waters to counter with a crisp jab.
Waters blocks a head kick by Perkovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Perkovic gets tackled into the cage by Waters. Waters maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkovic can't break the clinch.

Perkovic manages to break the clinch.
Perkovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Waters counters with a right hand to the body.
Waters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkovic scores with a head kick. Waters tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Waters is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Perkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waters shoots in for a takedown but Perkovic shows good takedown defense.
Marin Perkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Waters.
Waters throws a low kick but Perkovic avoids it.
A head kick misses from Perkovic.
Perkovic misses with a double jab

and Waters counters by clinching up.
Perkovic misses with a knee to the head.
Waters can't get the takedown.

Perkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perkovic throws a head kick but Waters moves out of range.

Waters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perkovic tries to break the clinch but Waters is controlling the position.
Perkovic tries to break the clinch but Waters is controlling the position.
Marin Perkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic is trying to break the clinch but Waters is controlling him.
Perkovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Waters won't allow it.

Perkovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Waters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkovic misses with a left hand

and Waters counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Waters.
A short right from Perkovic on the inside.
Perkovic is trying to push Waters away but Waters has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perkovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Waters won't allow it.
Perkovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Waters has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Perkovic tries to circle away but Waters has him pinned against the cage.
Waters wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perkovic has him pressed against the cage.
Waters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perkovic's efforts to push away.
Perkovic is trying to break the clinch but Waters is controlling him.
Perkovic tries to break the clinch but Waters is controlling the position.
Perkovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perkovic has had enough of the clinch but Waters keeps him there for the moment.
Perkovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Waters keeps control of Perkovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perkovic manages to break the clinch.
Perkovic throws a right and a left that Waters avoids nicely.
Perkovic falls off balance throwing a combination

and Waters counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Waters.
Perkovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Waters has double underhooks.
Perkovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Waters has double underhooks.
Perkovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Perkovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Waters counters with a one-two to the body.
Perkovic misses with a combination

and Waters moves into the clinch.
Waters wants a takedown but no success here.

Perkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkovic throws a combination that misses

and Waters counters by moving into the clinch.
Waters 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. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Waters shoots for a takedown but Perkovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Perkovic. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic throws a left and a right that both miss

and Waters moves into the clinch.
Perkovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Waters prevents Perkovic from breaking the clinch.
Waters tries to break free but Perkovic pushes him back against the cage.

Waters drags the fight down to the ground.
Perkovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Waters is proving hard to escape from.
Waters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Waters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Perkovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Waters, up you get!
Waters blocks a head kick by Perkovic.
Perkovic throws a series of punches but Waters avoids them all with ease.
Kenny Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perkovic looks to land a combination but Waters avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Waters there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny Waters.
I think Perkovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marin Perkovic!