PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darko Zaleski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nanos Perdatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Perdatov's choice of entrance music: Muhammad Ali Speech. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zaleski
vs
Perdatov

183 cm
19
183 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darko Zaleski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nanos Perdatov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perdatov misses the shot to the body.

Perdatov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zaleski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Perdatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perdatov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zaleski is controlling him.
Zaleski throwing strikes but missing.
Zaleski trying to control the position from guard on top but Perdatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaleski throws a strike but Perdatov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaleski keeping full guard, as Perdatov tries to pass.
Perdatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaleski has wrist control.
Zaleski working a defensive guard here.
Perdatov stopping the sweep attempt from Zaleski.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perdatov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaleski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Perdatov!
Zaleski throws some wild stikes that Perdatov manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaleski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Perdatov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Perdatov tries to hold on but Zaleski pushes him away.
Zaleski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zaleski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Perdatov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zaleski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Perdatov?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaleski has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Perdatov's face.
Zaleski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perdatov is looking to escape.
Perdatov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zaleski is pressing down on Perdatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Perdatov is holding on for now.
Zaleski throwing shots but Perdatov is blocking nicely.
Zaleski with the ground and pound but Perdatov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zaleski wants to control from the top but Perdatov keeps moving.
Perdatov wants to stand and escape but Zaleski is having none of it.
Perdatov is trying to keep Zaleski in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaleski throws a big right hand that misses.
Zaleski trying to control the position from guard on top but Perdatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zaleski looking to sit in guard and control but Perdatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Perdatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaleski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaleski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perdatov manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaleski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perdatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darko Zaleski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Perdatov slips a jab from Zaleski.
Perdatov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perdatov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaleski.
Horrible takedown by Zaleski or perhaps it was just good defense by Perdatov which made him look bad.
Zaleski shoots in for a double leg but Perdatov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Zaleski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaleski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perdatov misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Perdatov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perdatov.
Zaleski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perdatov has a takedown stuffed.
Perdatov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Perdatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zaleski is fending him off so far but Perdatov persists. Nope, Zaleski circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaleski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perdatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaleski tries to avoid it but Perdatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaleski to the ground. Zaleski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perdatov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perdatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perdatov cracks Zaleski with an open hand slap.
Perdatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaleski.
Darko Zaleski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaleski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaleski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perdatov under the eye.
Zaleski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaleski throws a jab but it's blocked by Perdatov.
Zaleski throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaleski throws a push kick but Perdatov slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaleski connects with a leg kick. Perdatov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perdatov.
Zaleski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perdatov.
Zaleski takes a swing at Perdatov's ribcage but misses.
Zaleski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaleski wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaleski feints and then cracks Perdatov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perdatov down.
Perdatov ducks under a wild hook from Zaleski.
Zaleski thows a body shot but no joy.
Perdatov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaleski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaleski throws a looping overhand right but Perdatov ducks down to avoid it.
Perdatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaleski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A clash of legs there as Perdatov blocks the low kick.
Darko Zaleski is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Zaleski.
Zaleski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perdatov's sensitive parts.
A combination from Perdatov does no damage.
Zaleski walks into a jab.
Perdatov throws a series of punches but Zaleski avoids them all with ease.

Perdatov scores a takedown into full mount!
Zaleski is squirming around, avoiding Perdatov's attempts to control the action.
Zaleski tries to hold on but Perdatov pushes him away.
Perdatov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zaleski regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaleski is trying is best to control the position here.
Zaleski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zaleski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perdatov looking to pass the guard.
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaleski working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darko Zaleski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Perdatov connects with a nice looking jab.
Perdatov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zaleski tries to land a leg kick but Perdatov saw it coming and moves away.
Perdatov looks for a takedown but Zaleski sprawls well.
Nice body kick from Zaleski.
Perdatov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perdatov.
Perdatov leaves Zaleski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaleski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaleski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perdatov manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perdatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaleski's waist but Zaleski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perdatov off to one side.
Darko Zaleski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nanos Perdatov.
Perdatov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaleski misses with a kick to the body.
Zaleski misses the jab.
Perdatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perdatov avoids the body shot from Zaleski.
Perdatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaleski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaleski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perdatov.
Zaleski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perdatov throws a series of punches but Zaleski moves out of range.
Perdatov slips under a jab from Zaleski.
Nanos Perdatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perdatov connects with a looping right hand.
Perdatov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zaleski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perdatov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaleski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perdatov moves away.
Zaleski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaleski connects with an inside leg kick.
Perdatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaleski sprawls well. Zaleski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perdatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaleski connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Perdatov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zaleski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Perdatov is in Zaleski's guard.
Perdatov stopping the sweep attempt from Zaleski.
Perdatov wants to pass the guard but Zaleski is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perdatov postures up.
Perdatov passes into half guard.
Perdatov throwing shots but Zaleski is blocking nicely.

Perdatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Perdatov trying to control the action but Zaleski is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perdatov prevents Zaleski from improving his position.
Zaleski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perdatov.
Perdatov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zaleski is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko Zaleski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaleski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zaleski.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nanos Perdatov.
Well Zaleski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!