PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ontario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Perepletchikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ontario
vs
Perepletchikov

182 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Ontario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Perepletchikov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Perepletchikov as Ontario shoots in.
A big left from Perepletchikov misses.
Perepletchikov throws the left hand but Ontario avoids the punch easily.
Perepletchikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perepletchikov misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Ontario wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perepletchikov misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Perepletchikov misses.
Perepletchikov misses with a shot to the body
and Perepletchikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Alexander Perepletchikov has been cut.
Ontario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Perepletchikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Perepletchikov.
Ontario throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perepletchikov counters with a three punch combo that has Ontario backing up. Ontario nods at Perepletchikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Perepletchikov throws the left hand but Ontario avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ontario ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perepletchikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ontario.

Ontario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perepletchikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Ontario slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ontario.

Ontario jumps into guard, dragging Perepletchikov to the mat.
Perepletchikov is looking to advance position but Ontario has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Ontario misses with a head shot.
Perepletchikov tries to hold on but Ontario pushes him away.
Ontario controlling from the full mount.
Ontario 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perepletchikov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Perepletchikov is squirming around, avoiding Ontario's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ontario tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ontario throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ontario wants to control the pace but Perepletchikov is squirming around nicely.

Ontario is working for a guillotine from mount but Perepletchikov frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ontario thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Perepletchikov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Perepletchikov tries to hold on but Ontario postures up.
Perepletchikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ontario has a good base and remains in mount.
Perepletchikov is squirming around, avoiding Ontario's attempts to control the action.
Perepletchikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ontario. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Perepletchikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perepletchikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ontario controlling the pace for now.
Perepletchikov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ontario looking to control but Perepletchikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perepletchikov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Perepletchikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ontario has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Ontario dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Perepletchikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Perepletchikov misses with a looping right.
Perepletchikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kevin Ontario is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perepletchikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ontario uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perepletchikov.
Perepletchikov throws a big shot that misses.
Perepletchikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ontario goes for a double leg but Perepletchikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perepletchikov continues to drive forward.
Ontario takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ontario changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perepletchikov tries to avoid it but Ontario manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perepletchikov to the ground. Perepletchikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Perepletchikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A combination from Ontario does no damage.
Perepletchikov tries to bum rush Ontario with a series of wild strikes but Ontario uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perepletchikov throws a nice looking combination but Ontario bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ontario wants to land a leg kick but Perepletchikov is out of range.
Ontario has his takedown stuffed
and Perepletchikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Ontario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ontario has a takedown stuffed.
Perepletchikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ontarios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Perepletchikov throws a nice looking combination but Ontario bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexander Perepletchikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ontario shoots in for a takedown but Perepletchikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Perepletchikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ontario ducks under a wild hook from Perepletchikov.
Ontario seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ontario misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perepletchikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ontario tries to clinch there but Perepletchikov circles away.
Perepletchikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perepletchikov.
A combination from Perepletchikov does no damage.
Ontario throws a lazy head kick
and Perepletchikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ontario steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perepletchikov.
Ontario seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Perepletchikov misses.
Perepletchikov scores with the left hand. Ontario knows he should have avoided that one.
Ontario pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Perepletchikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Perepletchikov.
Perepletchikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ontario counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ontario swinging wildly here.
Perepletchikov throws a body punch but Ontario moves out of range.
Ontario ducks under a wild hook from Perepletchikov.
Ontario misses with a takedown attempt - Perepletchikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perepletchikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexander Perepletchikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ontario closes the distance but Perepletchikov moves to the side
and Perepletchikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perepletchikov with a jab.
Perepletchikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ontario doesn't seem bothered though.
Perepletchikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ontario takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ontario tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perepletchikov defends well and Ontario ends up having to push Perepletchikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Perepletchikov throws out a loose jab but Ontario uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Jab from Perepletchikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Perepletchikov misses the target.
Ontario changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perepletchikov tries to avoid it but Ontario manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perepletchikov to the ground. Perepletchikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perepletchikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perepletchikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perepletchikov throws a right hand that misses
and Ontario counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ontario scores with a three punch combo!
Perepletchikov misses with a left hand
and Ontario counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Perepletchikov throws a one two combo.
Perepletchikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ontario at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Perepletchikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Perepletchikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ontario changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perepletchikov tries to avoid it but Ontario manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perepletchikov to the ground. Perepletchikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ontario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perepletchikov swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perepletchikov! But no joy.
Perepletchikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ontario.
Ontario seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ontario looks for a takedown but Perepletchikov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Ontario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Perepletchikov.
Perepletchikov looks to land a combination but Ontario avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ontario slips a jab from Perepletchikov.
As Perepletchikov backs away, Ontario returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Perepletchikov throws a shot from downtown. Ontario moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ontario fails with a takedown attempt.
Perepletchikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perepletchikov throws a shot from downtown. Ontario moves away and avoids it.
Ontario has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Perepletchikov throws a looping overhand right but Ontario ducks down to avoid it.
Perepletchikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ontario counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Perepletchikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Some wild striking there from Ontario.
Perepletchikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ontario.
Perepletchikov cracks Ontario with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ontario tries to move into range but Perepletchikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ontario throws a leg kick but Perepletchikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ontario bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ontario looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ontario moves into the clinch.
Perepletchikov gets underhooks to prevent Ontario's takedown attempt.
Perepletchikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ontario has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Perepletchikov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Perepletchikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perepletchikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ontario has him pressed against the cage.
Perepletchikov is trying to push Ontario away but Ontario has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ontario is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perepletchikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perepletchikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perepletchikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ontario is trying to pull guard but Perepletchikov has him pressed against the cage.
Ontario has Perepletchikov pressed against the cage, preventing Perepletchikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ontario changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Perepletchikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Perepletchikov swinging wildly here.
As Perepletchikov looks to move away, Ontario throws a big counter combo but Perepletchikov just gets out of the way.
Perepletchikov looks to land a left hand but Ontario moved out of range nicely.
Perepletchikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ontario sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perepletchikov loads up on a big right hand but Ontario slips the punch.
Perepletchikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Perepletchikov.
Nice defenses there by Ontario.
Ontario shoots in but Perepletchikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Perepletchikov there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perepletchikov.
Perepletchikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perepletchikov missing with a left hand there. Ontario was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perepletchikov scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Ontario uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perepletchikov.
Perepletchikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perepletchikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ontario.
A quick step to the side and Ontario tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perepletchikov lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Perepletchikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perepletchikov 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Perepletchikov!