PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slim Perkins (ranked 2521 p4p, 1514 weight class) and Matteo Chibaclov (ranked 312 p4p, 193 weight class). Matteo Chibaclov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Perkins
vs
Chibaclov

184 cm
21
195
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
28
195
11 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Conviction
Conquer

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slim Perkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Perkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Chibaclov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perkins manages to get back to half guard.
Perkins controlling the position for now.

Perkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Perkins moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Perkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chibaclov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chibaclov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Chibaclov 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chibaclov trying to control but Perkins is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Perkins looking for a guillotine here but Chibaclov defends easily.
Perkins keeping full guard, as Chibaclov tries to pass.

Perkins working for a triangle but Chibaclov defends it easily.
Perkins trying to keep a closed guard but Chibaclov is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chibaclov tries to stand but Perkins is controlling from the bottom.
Perkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chibaclov pushing down on Perkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Perkins trying to hold on to Chibaclov's head to control him but Chibaclov postures up.
Perkins's coaches at Chikara MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Perkins wants to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Perkins controls his leg.

Chibaclov is working for a kimura but Perkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Perkins keeping control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins wants to improve his position but Chibaclov is controlling well.

Perkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily.
Perkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chibaclov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chibaclov's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Perkins. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chibaclov can't escape the position.
Perkins is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Perkins gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Perkins gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Perkins apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Chibaclov tries for a takedown but Perkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chibaclov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkins tries to sprawl out of it but Chibaclov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slim Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matteo Chibaclov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chibaclov.
Perkins tries to counter with a takedown but Chibaclov is quick to defend against it.
Chibaclov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chibaclov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perkins's waist but Perkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chibaclov off to one side.
Perkins attempts a counter takedown but Chibaclov avoids it well and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chibaclov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chibaclov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Perkins counters with a single leg into guard. Chibaclov didn't expect that.

Chibaclov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Slim Perkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chibaclov throws a head kick that misses.
Perkins tries to counter with a takedown but Chibaclov is quick to defend against it.
Chibaclov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perkins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chibaclov throws a body kick that misses

and Perkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chibaclov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Perkins working over Chibaclov with some ground and pound. Chibaclov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chibaclov trying to control but Perkins postures up.
Slim Perkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chibaclov is looking to improve his position.

Perkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chibaclov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perkins.

Perkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chibaclov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Perkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Chibaclov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chibaclov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Perkins trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perkins controls the pace.
Perkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Perkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Perkins stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
Perkins stops Chibaclov from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Perkins controlling him for the moment.
Perkins postures up.
Perkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Perkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Perkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Perkins looking to pass the guard.
Perkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Perkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chibaclov wants to control the position but Perkins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Perkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Perkins connects with a nice short shot to Chibaclov's temple.
Chibaclov gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins won't allow Chibaclov to sweep him here.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Perkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Chibaclov is looking for a triangle but Perkins pushes his legs off easily.
Perkins is in close to Chibaclov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Perkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Perkins controlling him for the moment.
Chibaclov wants to improve his position but instead Perkins has moved into half guard.
Chibaclov wants to control but Perkins is keeping busy.
Perkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkins drops an elbow to the side of Chibaclov's head.

Perkins is looking for a kimura here.
Perkins working over Chibaclov with some ground and pound. Chibaclov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chibaclov taking some punishment here, with Perkins in his half guard.
Perkins lands strikes from half guard.
Perkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Perkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chibaclov wants to improve his position but Perkins is controlling well.
Perkins is looking to take a break and control but Chibaclov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chibaclov taking some punishment here, with Perkins in his half guard.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Perkins there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Perkins dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Chibaclov shoots in but Perkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chibaclov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perkins circles away.
Matteo Chibaclov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chibaclov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Slim Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matteo Chibaclov.
Chibaclov misses with a takedown attempt

and Perkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Perkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chibaclov is looking to improve his position.
Perkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Perkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Perkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins is looking to advance position but Chibaclov won't allow it.

Perkins is looking for a kimura but Chibaclov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perkins to get the leverage.
Perkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chibaclov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Perkins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Perkins lands with some strikes.
Chibaclov is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Perkins.
Perkins wants to control the pace but Chibaclov is squirming around nicely.
Chibaclov is trying to escape the mount.
Perkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chibaclov can do to turn this around?
Perkins with a couple of short strikes.
Perkins breaks from Chibaclov's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Chibaclov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chibaclov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chibaclov is still in real trouble! Can Perkins finish him?
Chibaclov can't escape the position.
Perkins lands a big elbow.
Chibaclov is looking to get to half guard.
Chibaclov seems to have recovered his senses.
Perkins lands a nice shot to the head.
Perkins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chibaclov tries to hold on but Perkins postures up.
Perkins scoring with strikes but Chibaclov is staying in there.
Perkins controlling his opponent.
Perkins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Perkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Perkins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Perkins controlling from the full mount.
Perkins unloading with bombs!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Perkins! Chibaclov is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Slim Perkins!
An out of breath Slim Perkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.