PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beytullah Olgertpeposhi (ranked 3122 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dae Seung Kim (ranked 3145 p4p, 0 weight class). Beytullah Olgertpeposhi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Olgertpeposhi
vs
Seung Kim

175 cm
25
157 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
25
158 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beytullah Olgertpeposhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dae Seung Kim!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olgertpeposhi connects with a jab.
Kim throws a head kick that misses
and Olgertpeposhi counters with a left to the body.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Olgertpeposhi.

Kim throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olgertpeposhi connects with a body shot.

Olgertpeposhi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Olgertpeposhi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Olgertpeposhi prevents Kim from getting back to his feet.
Olgertpeposhi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Kim wants to stand but Olgertpeposhi is controlling the position.
Olgertpeposhi is stalling in the full guard.

Kim is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Olgertpeposhi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olgertpeposhi has him pressed against the cage.
Kim prevents the takedown attempt.
Kim looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Olgertpeposhi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kim walks away with a smile on his face. Olgertpeposhi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dae Seung Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim looks winded!

Olgertpeposhi feints and as Kim raises his hands in defense, Olgertpeposhi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Olgertpeposhi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Olgertpeposhi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kim wants to stand but Olgertpeposhi is controlling the position.
Kim being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to stand but Olgertpeposhi is controlling the position.
Olgertpeposhi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Olgertpeposhi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim is looking to stand up but Olgertpeposhi isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kim tries to bum rush Olgertpeposhi with a series of wild strikes but Olgertpeposhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olgertpeposhi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Olgertpeposhi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kim circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Olgertpeposhi is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Olgertpeposhi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olgertpeposhi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olgertpeposhi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Olgertpeposhi trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.

Olgertpeposhi seems to be working for a kimura but Kim defends the submission attempt.

Olgertpeposhi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Olgertpeposhi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olgertpeposhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick

and Olgertpeposhi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Olgertpeposhi scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olgertpeposhi lands with a punch from half guard.
Olgertpeposhi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Olgertpeposhi trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.
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!
Kim pushes Olgertpeposhi off looking to stand but Olgertpeposhi dives back in and keeps control.
Olgertpeposhi wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kim is trying to stand up here but Olgertpeposhi is controlling him well.

Olgertpeposhi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
Olgertpeposhi slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Olgertpeposhi lands a nice short elbow.
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 Beytullah Olgertpeposhi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Olgertpeposhi avoids the head kick by Kim.

Olgertpeposhi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kim on his heels. He'll look to pass Kim's guard now, I'm sure.
Olgertpeposhi stops Kim from standing up.
Olgertpeposhi content to stall in guard here.
Olgertpeposhi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kim wants to get back to his feet but Olgertpeposhi passes into half guard.
Olgertpeposhi is controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Olgertpeposhi connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olgertpeposhi trying to control the pace.
Kim tries to kick Olgertpeposhi off but Olgertpeposhi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olgertpeposhi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Olgertpeposhi stops Kim from getting back to his feet.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Olgertpeposhi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.

Olgertpeposhi is trying to work for a kimura but Kim is defending well.
Kim wants to get back to his feet.
Olgertpeposhi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim is trying to stand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Olgertpeposhi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Olgertpeposhi dives in and scores a takedown into Kim's guard.
Olgertpeposhi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olgertpeposhi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kim is looking to stand up but Olgertpeposhi isn't so interested in that idea.
Olgertpeposhi looking to pass the guard.
Olgertpeposhi's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Olgertpeposhi stands up and waves to Kim to follow him.
Olgertpeposhi avoids the head kick by Kim.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Olgertpeposhi drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Olgertpeposhi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kim's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Olgertpeposhi is looking for a kimura but Kim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Olgertpeposhi to get the leverage.
Kim looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olgertpeposhi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Olgertpeposhi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.
Olgertpeposhi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Olgertpeposhi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Olgertpeposhi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kim has hold of Olgertpeposhi's hands but Olgertpeposhi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Olgertpeposhi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kim wants to get back to his feet.
Olgertpeposhi stalling.
Olgertpeposhi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Olgertpeposhi not doing much here.
Kim is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Olgertpeposhi in particular looking to stall.

Olgertpeposhi is looking for a kimura but Kim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Olgertpeposhi to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beytullah Olgertpeposhi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Olgertpeposhi.

Olgertpeposhi gets a takedown into half guard.
Olgertpeposhi wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well.
Olgertpeposhi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Olgertpeposhi is nestled in close to Kim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Olgertpeposhi working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim wants to get back to his feet.
Olgertpeposhi stalling.
Kim is refusing to be controlled, as Olgertpeposhi sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olgertpeposhi not doing much here.
Kim pushes Olgertpeposhi off looking to stand but Olgertpeposhi dives back in and keeps control.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Olgertpeposhi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a head kick that misses

and Olgertpeposhi counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Olgertpeposhi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Olgertpeposhi content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kim manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Olgertpeposhi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Olgertpeposhi stops Kim from standing up.
Olgertpeposhi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Olgertpeposhi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olgertpeposhi looking to pass the guard.
Olgertpeposhi won't allow Kim to get back to his feet.
Olgertpeposhi's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olgertpeposhi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Olgertpeposhi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Olgertpeposhi shoots in and gets a takedown into Kim's guard.
Olgertpeposhi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Olgertpeposhi drops back looking for a leg! Kim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kim manages to kick Olgertpeposhi off! Olgertpeposhi jumps back into Kim's guard.
Kim wants to get back to his feet but Olgertpeposhi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kim is working an open guard so Olgertpeposhi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Olgertpeposhi lands with a shot to the body.

Olgertpeposhi drives through with a takedown into Kim's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Olgertpeposhi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kim keeping full guard, as Olgertpeposhi tries to pass.
Kim wants to stand up but Olgertpeposhi is controlling him.
Beytullah Olgertpeposhi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olgertpeposhi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kim is looking to stand up but Olgertpeposhi isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olgertpeposhi looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beytullah Olgertpeposhi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Olgertpeposhi, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beytullah Olgertpeposhi!