PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jovan Percic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov comes to the cage accompanied by Punks Jump Up To Get Beatdown. Fedor Khalidov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Khalidov
vs
Percic

185 cm
33
215 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

188 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jovan Percic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Percic is defended easily by Khalidov.
Khalidov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Some wild striking there from Percic.
Khalidov staying out of range there.
Percic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khalidov counters with a big head kick but Percic shrugs it off.
Khalidov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Percic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Percic with that takedown attempt.
Khalidov keeps the fight on the outside.
Percic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khalidov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fedor Khalidov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Percic misses the shot to the body.

Percic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khalidov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Percic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Percic is looking to take a break and control but Khalidov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Percic lands some shots froms side control.
Khalidov dodges the ground and pound from Percic.
Percic trying to control the position but Khalidov is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Percic tries to stand but Khalidov is controlling his head.

Percic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khalidov, who protects the arm well.
Percic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Percic trying to control the action but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Percic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is trying to improve his position.
Khalidov dodges the ground and pound from Percic.
Percic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Khalidov's legs.
Percic takes a little break here. Khalidov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Khalidov is not content to let Percic control the position.
Khalidov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khalidov defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking for a sweep.
Percic tries to advance to mount but Khalidov denies him.
Khalidov is not content to let Percic control the position.

Percic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Percic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Percic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jovan Percic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A slow jab from Percic misses its intended target.
Percic misses with a series of wild punches.
Percic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalidov moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Khalidov as Percic shoots in.

Percic closes the distance and pushes Khalidov back into the cage.
Percic working hard to break the clinch.
Percic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Percic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Percic jumps guard but Khalidov stands there with Percic around his waist. Percic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Percic swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Khalidov.
Khalidov lands an uppercut.
Khalidov throws a punch but it's blocked by Percic.
Khalidov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Percic.
Percic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Percic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khalidov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Percic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khalidov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Percic lands with a short shot to the head.
Khalidov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Percic tries to circle away but Khalidov has him pinned against the cage.
Khalidov tries to work over Percic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Percic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khalidov has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khalidov.
Percic working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidov prevents Percic from breaking the clinch.
Percic tries to circle away but Khalidov has him pinned against the cage.
Percic wants a takedown but no success here.
Fedor Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Percic.
Percic tries to break free but Khalidov pushes him back against the cage.
Percic is trying to maintain a safe position but Khalidov gets an underhook and turns Percic into the cage.
Khalidov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Khalidov on the inside.
Khalidov tries to stall but Percic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Percic tries to break the clinch but Khalidov is controlling the position.
Khalidov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Percic misses with a punch on the inside.
Khalidov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Percic tries to circle away but Khalidov has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Percic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khalidov to keep the fight standing.
Khalidov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fedor Khalidov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khalidov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Percic working aggressively here.
Percic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khalidov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khalidov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khalidov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Percic.

Khalidov breaks from the clinch.
Khalidov staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov doesn't manage to clinch there - Percic circles away.
Percic tries for a takedown but Khalidov circles away easily
and Khalidov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Percic lands the left hand.
Percic wants to clinch.
Percic fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Percic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khalidov sprawls well. Khalidov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Percic gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Khalidov dominated that second round.
That's time! Khalidov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Percic thows a leg kick but Khalidov checks it
and Khalidov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khalidov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Percic was well out of range. Poor timing from Khalidov.
Some wild striking there from Percic.
Percic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khalidov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Percic misses with a straight left.
Percic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khalidov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Percic throws a right and a left that Khalidov avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Percic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidov.
Khalidov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khalidov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khalidov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Percic.
Fedor Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Percic wants to clinch.
A jab from Percic misses.
Khalidov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Khalidov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Percic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Percic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Percic misses the target.
Percic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fedor Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Percic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khalidov walks into a straight right hand from Percic.
Khalidov circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Percic tries to clinch there but Khalidov circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Percic.
Khalidov dodges the punch combination from Percic.
Khalidov takes one to the chin there.
Percic misses with a double jab.
Khalidov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Percic thows a left - swing and a miss!

Percic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Percic is trying to break the clinch but Khalidov has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khalidov tries a body shot but Percic blocks it.
Percic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khalidov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fedor Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Percic.
Percic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khalidov to keep the fight standing.
Percic wants to get back to striking at distance but Khalidov won't allow it.
Percic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khalidov scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khalidov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Khalidov.
Khalidov lands a body shot.
Percic misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Percic is trying to break free.
Percic wants to break free but Khalidov has control.
Khalidov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Percic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jovan Percic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Percic 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 Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovan Percic!