PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Cleveland (ranked 24853 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alimsultan Korgay (ranked 6344 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustus Cleveland has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cleveland
vs
Korgay

153 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

183 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Augustus Cleveland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alimsultan Korgay!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Korgay drives through with a takedown into guard.
Korgay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cleveland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cleveland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Korgay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Cleveland working for a triangle but Korgay defends it easily.
Cleveland really is a fat lump.
Korgay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Cleveland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Cleveland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korgay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet but Korgay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Cleveland throws his legs up looking for a submission but Korgay uses it to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleveland avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Korgay.
Korgay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cleveland is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cleveland is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Korgay is controlling him well.

Korgay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Korgay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cleveland is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleveland is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Korgay asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cleveland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Korgay off and has taken his back!

Cleveland is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Korgay defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Cleveland looking for the choke from the back.
Cleveland gets his hands free as Korgay looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cleveland working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cleveland avoiding Korgay 's attempts to control his hands.
Korgay is really stuck here.

Cleveland is persistently looking for the submission but Korgay is defending it well.
Korgay trying to control the hands but Cleveland breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Korgay right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cleveland is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Cleveland working for a choke but Korgay is defending well.
Korgay tries to roll but Cleveland sticks to his back.
Korgay trying to control the action but Cleveland just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Korgay is trying to get back to his feet but Cleveland has full control of the position and if anything, Korgay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Korgay trying to control the hands but Cleveland breaks the grip.

Korgay showing good submission defense here.

Cleveland patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Korgay preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cleveland.

Cleveland looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Cleveland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Augustus Cleveland's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Korgay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Korgay looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cleveland is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korgay misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cleveland tries to buck Korgay off but Korgay is having none of it.
Cleveland striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Cleveland is pushing Korgay's head away, looking to escape. Korgay manages to hold on to the position though.
Cleveland manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cleveland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Cleveland looking for submissions off his back.
Cleveland tries to kick Korgay off but Korgay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cleveland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cleveland tries to roll over but Korgay keeps him under control.
Cleveland tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Korgay is looking to take a break and control but Cleveland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korgay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Korgay thows a huge punch but Cleveland dodges it nicely.

Korgay seems to be working for a kimura but Cleveland defends the submission attempt.
Korgay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Korgay not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cleveland is trying to stand up here but Korgay is controlling him well.
Augustus Cleveland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cleveland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Korgay.
Cleveland is pressing down on Korgay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Korgay passes Cleveland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Korgay trying to control from half guard but Cleveland is working away.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet.
Cleveland is looking for a sweep. Korgay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cleveland throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Korgay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cleveland keeps working.
Korgay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Korgay is trying to control. Cleveland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Korgay content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland won't allow Korgay to pass to mount.

Cleveland actively working from the bottom here.
Korgay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cleveland defending well though.
Korgay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Korgay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Cleveland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Cleveland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korgay pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cleveland is trying to get back to full guard.
Korgay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cleveland's head.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Cleveland kicks Korgay off and gets back to his feet.
Cleveland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cleveland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Korgay dives in and scores a takedown into Cleveland's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korgay throwing strikes from guard but Cleveland blocks nicely.

Cleveland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Korgay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Korgay is looking to work some ground and pound but Cleveland has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alimsultan Korgay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Augustus Cleveland's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Korgay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cleveland is looking for a sweep.
Korgay working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cleveland looks to move to half guard but instead Korgay has passed into mount! Damn!
Korgay wants to control the pace but Cleveland is squirming around nicely.
Cleveland is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cleveland is trying to stand up.
Korgay throws some wild stikes that Cleveland manages to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korgay 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.
Cleveland wants to hold on but Korgay pushes him away.
Korgay is landing with some decent strikes but Cleveland is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cleveland is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleveland is trying to stand.
Cleveland regains half guard.
Korgay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Korgay trying to mount his opponent but Cleveland defends it.
Korgay is trying to control. Cleveland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Korgay throwing shots but Cleveland is blocking nicely.
Korgay thows a huge punch but Cleveland dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cleveland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Korgay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Cleveland has his foot on Korgay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korgay works his way back into a safe position though.
Cleveland is trying to control the position but Korgay postures up.

Cleveland manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Korgay gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet but Korgay drags him back down.
Korgay trying to control the position but Cleveland is working away.
Cleveland regains half guard.
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!

Cleveland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Korgay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cleveland looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cleveland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Korgay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cleveland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korgay passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Korgay throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korgay taking a breather here.
Cleveland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Korgay's best efforts.

Korgay wants to work for an arm triangle but Cleveland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cleveland regains full guard. Nicely done.

Cleveland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cleveland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cleveland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korgay is one step ahead there.
Cleveland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Korgay is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Cleveland looking for a guillotine here but Korgay defends easily.

Korgay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Korgay feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cleveland is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Korgay dives into side control.

Korgay in side control, throwing shots but Cleveland defends.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alimsultan Korgay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Korgay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alimsultan Korgay!