PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steveo Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Perkins
vs
Datsik

188 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

170 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steveo Perkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Datsik!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik shoots in looking for a takedown but Perkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Datsik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Datsik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perkins looks to land a combination but Datsik avoids it well.
Datsik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Datsik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Datsik fails with a takedown attempt.
Steveo Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Datsik.
Perkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datsik at a distance.
A punch combination from Datsik misses.
Datsik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Datsik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkins.
Datsik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perkins sprawls well. Perkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Datsik gets slowly back to his feet.
Perkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Perkins misses with an uppercut. Datsik saw that one coming.
Datsik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Perkins sizes up Datsik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Perkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Perkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Datsik.
Perkins is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Perkins. No joy for Datsik on that attempt.
Datsik throws a series of punches but Perkins moves out of range.
Perkins throws a right and a left that Datsik avoids nicely.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Datsik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perkins defends well and Datsik ends up having to push Perkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Perkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Datsik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Datsik shoots in for a double leg but Perkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Perkins - just one landing.
Datsik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perkins eats them both and turns towards Datsik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Perkins scores with a jab to the head.
Perkins missing with a left hand there. Datsik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Datsik tries to clinch up.
No luck for Datsik with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perkins misses the shot to the body.
Datsik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Datsik fails to land the takedown.
Perkins connects with a single shot there.
Perkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsik.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Datsik fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Perkins both land. Nice combination.
Perkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Perkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Datsik is looking to clinch but Perkins is avoiding it.
Datsik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perkins but Perkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Datsik tries to clinch but Perkins moves out of range.
Perkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Datsik fails to land the takedown.
Perkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkins misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik staying out of range there.
Perkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Datsik throws a shot to the body.
Datsik scores with a three punch combo!
Datsik shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkins tries to sprawl out of it but Datsik 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.
Datsik 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 Datsik off to one side.
Datsik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perkins misses with a body shot.
Perkins looks to land a right hand but Datsik moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Datsik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Datsik connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik is looking to clinch.
Datsik moves in looking to clinch but Perkins pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steveo Perkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Datsik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perkins as he avoids it easily.
Perkins tries to bum rush Datsik with a series of wild strikes but Datsik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steveo Perkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perkins stuns Datsik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Datsik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Datsik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Datsik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Datsik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perkins sprawls well. Perkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Datsik gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Datsik.
Perkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perkins throws a hook to the side of Datsik's head but Datsik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steveo Perkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Datsik takes one on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perkins misses with a hook. Datsik ducked under it nicely.
Perkins leaves Datsik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steveo Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Datsik.
Sloppy strikes from Perkins. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik moves in looking to clinch but Perkins pushes him off.
Datsik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Datsik throws a head kick that Perkins semi-blocks.
A right-left combo lands from Datsik.
No luck for Datsik with that takedown attempt.
Datsik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Perkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Datsik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perkins.
Perkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Datsik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins works his way into full mount!
Datsik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Datsik is working to get back to half guard.
Perkins lands a couple of good shots and Datsik has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
I really don't envy Datsik right now.
Perkins lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Perkins throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Even with his hooks in, Perkins manages to miss with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins throwing sloppy strikes.
Datsik is keeping busy.
Perkins throwing sloppy strikes.
Datsik tries to escape but Perkins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Perkins missing with strikes from the back.
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 missing with punches from the back.
Perkins gets his hands free as Datsik looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is taking damage to the body and head.
Perkins misses with an elbow to the head.
Perkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perkins punches the canvas rather than the man.
Can Datsik hold on?! Perkins is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Perkins thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Perkins working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I really don't envy Datsik right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkins misses with an elbow to the head.
Perkins throwing sloppy strikes.
Steveo Perkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perkins punishes Datsik with strikes from the back mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steveo Perkins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Datsik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Datsik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Datsik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice combination there by Perkins.
Datsik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perkins sprawls well. Perkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Datsik gets slowly back to his feet.
Datsik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Datsik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Datsik doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkins circles away.
Datsik 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 Datsik off to one side.
Steveo Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Datsik.
Perkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Datsik stuns Perkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik moves forwards but Perkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Datsik connects with the punch.
Datsik fails with the takedown.
Perkins misses with a leg kick.
Datsik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Datsik somewhat.
Perkins connects with a body shot that sends Datsik's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Perkins misses.
Datsik tries to clinch up but Perkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Datsik lands a lovely overhand right.
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steveo Perkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik shoots in and drives through. Perkins sprawls well.
Perkins throws a leg kick but Datsik checks it.
Datsik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Perkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Datsik counters with a head kick.
Perkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Datsik counters with a slapping leg kick.
Datsik darts in looking for a takedown but Perkins gets double underhooks and turns Datsik into the cage.
Perkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Datsik tries to pull guard but Perkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Datsik drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Datsik.

Datsik breaks the clinch.
Datsik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perkins works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Perkins as Datsik shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik shoots in looking for a takedown but Perkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Datsik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Perkins lands with a nice combination. Datsik backs away looking to recover.
Perkins works Datsik's body with a nice hook.
Datsik shoots in and drives through. Perkins sprawls well.
Perkins scores with a hook to the body. Datsik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Datsik lands with a nice combination. Perkins backs away looking to recover.
Perkins stuffs the takedown.
Datsik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Perkins tests Datsik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Datsik moves in looking to clinch but Perkins pushes him off.
Perkins lands with a straight right. Datsik didn't see that one coming.
Perkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Datsik. Datsik obviously looking to wear him down.
Datsik shoots for a double leg takedown but Perkins sprawls well. He's pushed Datsik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik fails with the takedown.
Perkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Perkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perkins throws a series of punches but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik blocks a jab.
Datsik has a takedown stuffed.
Datsik looks for a takedown but Perkins sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Datsik is defended easily by Perkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Datsik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steveo Perkins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steveo Perkins!
Steveo Perkins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.