PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hichem Saifeddine (ranked 2553 p4p, 273 weight class) and Dae Seung Kim (ranked 2259 p4p, 251 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saifeddine
vs
Seung Kim

183 cm
26
157 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

184 cm
26
158 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hichem Saifeddine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dae Seung Kim!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saifeddine blocks a head kick by Kim.
Kim throws a series of punches but Saifeddine moves out of range.
Saifeddine throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Saifeddine blocks a head kick by Kim.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Saifeddine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saifeddine duly obliges.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim lands with a slapping head kick.
Kim lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saifeddine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saifeddine avoids the head kick by Kim.
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
Saifeddine throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Saifeddine is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Kim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saifeddine's head.
Kim looks winded!
Saifeddine throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Saifeddine.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lands with a kick to the temple. Saifeddine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Saifeddine is rocked!
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saifeddine.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
Saifeddine dodges the punch combination from Kim.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim misses with the combination.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Saifeddine backs off Kim throws a huge counter combo but Saifeddine manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Kim blocks a head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saifeddine 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saifeddine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saifeddine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saifeddine throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Saifeddine slips a jab and a cross from Kim.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saifeddine avoids the head kick by Kim.
Kim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saifeddine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a head kick but Saifeddine moves out of range.
Kim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saifeddine slips a jab and a cross from Kim.
Saifeddine lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Saifeddine.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
Kim misses with a few strikes there.
Saifeddine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kim scores with a head kick.
Good shot there by Saifeddine.
Kim lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim blocks a head kick by Saifeddine.
Saifeddine slips a jab and a cross from Kim.
Kim throws a series of punches but Saifeddine avoids them all with ease.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saifeddine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kim in his tracks.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
A head kick misses from Kim.
As Kim looks to move away, Saifeddine throws a big counter combo but Kim just gets out of the way.
Saifeddine connects with a high kick.
Kim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
Kim plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kim blocks a head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim throws a head kick that half lands.
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saifeddine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kim misses with a two punch combination.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
Saifeddine misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dae Seung Kim will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kim lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Saifeddine misses with a double jab.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim lands a high kick!
A head kick from Saifeddine lands but Kim takes it in his stride.
Kim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saifeddine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
Kim is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kim connects with a high kick.
Kim throws a head kick that Saifeddine semi-blocks.
Hichem Saifeddine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim blocks a head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saifeddine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a head kick but Saifeddine moves out of range.
Saifeddine swinging wildly here.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim throws a head kick but Saifeddine moves out of range.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Saifeddine moves out of range easily.
As Kim looks to move away, Saifeddine throws a big counter combo but Kim just gets out of the way.
Saifeddine's corner calls for a 1-2. Saifeddine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saifeddine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kim throws a nice head kick!
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim lands a head kick. Saifeddine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Saifeddine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A combination from Kim does no damage.
Saifeddine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kim's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saifeddine avoids the head kick by Kim.
Kim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saifeddine thuds his right hand into Kim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Kim misses with the combination.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim lands a head kick!
Saifeddine throws a head kick that half lands.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim connects with a high kick.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim lands a head kick!
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim misses with a head kick.
It looked like Saifeddine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saifeddine throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saifeddine's head.
Kim throws a head kick but Saifeddine moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
As Saifeddine backs off Kim throws a huge counter combo but Saifeddine manages to avoid it all.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Saifeddine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim blocks a head kick by Saifeddine.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saifeddine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saifeddine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Kim looks to move away, Saifeddine throws a big counter combo but Kim just gets out of the way.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
Dae Seung Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saifeddine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saifeddine lands a head kick. Kim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Kim throws a head kick that Saifeddine semi-blocks.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim throws a head kick but Saifeddine moves out of range.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Saifeddine blocks a head kick by Kim.
Saifeddine lands a head kick!
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dae Seung Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim throws a right and a left that Saifeddine avoids nicely.
Saifeddine throws a big counter combination but Kim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Saifeddine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim tries to bum rush Saifeddine with a series of wild strikes but Saifeddine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
As Saifeddine backs off Kim throws a huge counter combo but Saifeddine manages to avoid it all.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saifeddine lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lands a high kick!
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim throws a head kick but Saifeddine moves out of range.
As Kim looks to move away, Saifeddine throws a big counter combo but Kim just gets out of the way.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saifeddine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saifeddine avoids the head kick by Kim.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saifeddine throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Kim throws a head kick but Saifeddine moves out of range.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim throws a right hand that Saifeddine ducks under and follows up with a left that Saifeddine also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saifeddine avoids the head kick by Kim.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kim misses with a two punch combination.
Saifeddine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim unleashes a big counter combination but Saifeddine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Kim lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saifeddine dips to his left and cracks Kim with an uppercut!
Kim blocks a head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim lands a head kick!
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Saifeddine moves out of range easily.
Saifeddine lands a high kick!
Kim lands a head kick. Saifeddine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
Saifeddine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Kim's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kim lands a head kick. Saifeddine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saifeddine lands a head kick!
A head kick from Kim lands but Saifeddine takes it in his stride.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim scores with a head kick. Saifeddine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine throws a right and a left that Kim avoids nicely.
A head kick from Kim lands but Saifeddine takes it in his stride.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Kim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Saifeddine moves out of range easily.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saifeddine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim unleashes a big counter combination but Saifeddine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hichem Saifeddine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dae Seung Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kim 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dae Seung Kim!