PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaeden Olouglhin (ranked 4651 p4p, 4713 weight class) and James Halpert (ranked 580 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Olouglhin
vs
Halpert

190 cm
18
190
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaeden Olouglhin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Halpert!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olouglhin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halpert defends it nicely.
Halpert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olouglhin .

Halpert gets tackled into the cage by Olouglhin . Olouglhin maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Olouglhin breaks the clinch.
Olouglhin throws a sloppy head kick and Halpert moves out of range easily.
Olouglhin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olouglhin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Olouglhin has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Olouglhin breaks the clinch.
Olouglhin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halpert lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Olouglhin throws a lazy head kick
and Halpert counters with a three punch combo that has Olouglhin backing up. Olouglhin nods at Halpert to acknowledge the strikes.
Olouglhin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olouglhin darts in looking for a takedown but Halpert gets double underhooks and turns Olouglhin into the cage.
Halpert throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaeden Olouglhin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halpert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Olouglhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halpert.
Olouglhin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Halpert after a bit of a struggle.

Olouglhin manages to break the clinch.

Olouglhin darts in and clinches Halpert up against the cage.

Olouglhin 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halpert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olouglhin loads up on a big right hand but Halpert slips the punch.
Olouglhin shoots and misses
and Halpert counters with a two punch combo.
Olouglhin is breathing heavily.

Olouglhin clinches up against the cage.
Halpert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halpert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olouglhin is working for takedown but Halpert is calmly controlling the position for now.

Olouglhin gets control of Halpert's arms and successfully pulls guard. Olouglhin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Halpert is looking to stand up but Olouglhin won't let him.
Olouglhin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halpert wants to stand but Olouglhin is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Olouglhin pulls Halpert in to control the position.
Halpert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olouglhin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halpert is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halpert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Olouglhin is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kaeden Olouglhin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Olouglhin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halpert pinned against the cage. Halpert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Halpert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Olouglhin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halpert swivels and escapes.
Halpert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Olouglhin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halpert is fending him off so far but Olouglhin persists. Nope, Halpert circles away and we're back to standing.
Halpert throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaeden Olouglhin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olouglhin tries for a takedown but Halpert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halpert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olouglhin shoots in but Halpert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Halpert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olouglhin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halpert sprawls well. Halpert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olouglhin gets slowly back to his feet.
As Olouglhin backs off Halpert throws a huge counter combo but Olouglhin manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Halpert. No joy for Olouglhin on that attempt.
As Olouglhin backs off Halpert throws a huge counter combo but Olouglhin manages to avoid it all.
Olouglhin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halpert sprawls well. Halpert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olouglhin gets slowly back to his feet.
As Olouglhin backs off Halpert throws a huge counter combo but Olouglhin manages to avoid it all.
Halpert stuffs the takedown attempt from Olouglhin . Olouglhin gets slowly back to his feet.
Halpert swats away the attempt to clinch by Olouglhin .
Halpert is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Olouglhin shoots in but no luck this time.
Olouglhin closes the distance but Halpert moves to the side
and Halpert counters with a one-two to the body.
Olouglhin fails with a takedown attempt.
Halpert throws a counter combo.
Olouglhin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halpert counters with a two punch combo.
Halpert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olouglhin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Halpert avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Halpert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olouglhin tries to clinch but Halpert moves out of range.
Halpert throws a counter combo.
Olouglhin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halpert as he jumps to the side.
Halpert is looking for the big counter here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Olouglhin or perhaps it was just good defense by Halpert, which made it look bad.
Kaeden Olouglhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olouglhin shoots in for a takedown but Halpert shows good takedown defense.
Halpert unleashes a big counter combination but Olouglhin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halpert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olouglhin .
Olouglhin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halpert defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halpert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Halpert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Olouglhin has a takedown stuffed.
Halpert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Olouglhin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Halpert avoids it really well and circles away.
Halpert is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halpert stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Halpert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Olouglhin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halpert throws a counter combo.

Olouglhin moves into range and clinches up with Halpert.
Olouglhin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Halpert just stands there and leans against the cage.
Olouglhin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halpert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaeden Olouglhin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halpert is trying to break the clinch but Olouglhin has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Halpert's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Olouglhin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halpert stuffs the takedown attempt from Olouglhin . Olouglhin gets slowly back to his feet.
Olouglhin wants to slow Halpert down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olouglhin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Halpert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olouglhin fails with a takedown attempt.
Olouglhin tries to clinch up but Halpert circles away and keeps his distance.
Halpert unleashes a big counter combination but Olouglhin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halpert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James Halpert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olouglhin goes for a double leg but Halpert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halpert continues to drive forward.
Halpert unleashes a big counter combination but Olouglhin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halpert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Halpert can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Olouglhin taking a breather.

Halpert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Olouglhin closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Olouglhin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halpert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Halpert tries to circle away but Olouglhin has him pinned against the cage.
Halpert has had enough of the clinch but Olouglhin keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Halpert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halpert is trying to break the clinch but Olouglhin has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Olouglhin 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halpert working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halpert wants to get back to striking at distance but Olouglhin won't allow it.
Olouglhin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Halpert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Olouglhin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Halpert to keep the fight standing.
Halpert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halpert tries to circle away but Olouglhin has him pinned against the cage.

Olouglhin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olouglhin is looking to clinch but Halpert is avoiding it.
Olouglhin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halpert counters with a left and a right that stings Olouglhin .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olouglhin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halpert but Halpert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halpert is looking for the big counter here.
Olouglhin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halpert counters with a three punch combo that has Olouglhin backing up. Olouglhin nods at Halpert to acknowledge the strikes.
Olouglhin moves in looking to clinch but Halpert pushes him off.
Olouglhin fails with the takedown
and Halpert counters with a two punch combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olouglhin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Halpert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Olouglhin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halpert as he avoids it easily.
Halpert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Halpert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Halpert 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Halpert!