PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Rolls (ranked 7347 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beytullah Olgertpeposhi (ranked 5228 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Rolls has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rolls
vs
Olgertpeposhi

181 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Rolls !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beytullah Olgertpeposhi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rolls with that takedown attempt.
Rolls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olgertpeposhi is fending him off so far but Rolls persists. Nope, Olgertpeposhi circles away and we're back to standing.
Olgertpeposhi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rolls .
Rolls tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Olgertpeposhi defends well and Rolls ends up having to push Olgertpeposhi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Rolls . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Olgertpeposhi has Rolls up against the cage in a clinch.

Rolls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Olgertpeposhi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Olgertpeposhi prevents Rolls from escaping the position.

Rolls throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rolls shoots in looking for a takedown. Olgertpeposhi tries to sprawl out of it but Rolls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olgertpeposhi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolls fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Olgertpeposhi.

Olgertpeposhi shoots in and bounces Rolls off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Olgertpeposhi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rolls 's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls is looking to stand up but Olgertpeposhi isn't so interested in that idea.

Rolls pushes Olgertpeposhi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Olgertpeposhi clinches.
Rolls is trying to break free.
Rolls is trying to break free.
Rolls wants to break the clinch but can't.

Rolls breaks the clinch.

Olgertpeposhi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rolls quickly recovers to half guard.
Olgertpeposhi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Rolls kicks Olgertpeposhi off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olgertpeposhi's waist but Olgertpeposhi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolls off to one side.
Rolls is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolls tries for a takedown but Olgertpeposhi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olgertpeposhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Olgertpeposhi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rolls manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rolls wants to stand and escape but Olgertpeposhi is having none of it.
Olgertpeposhi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolls wants to get back to his feet but Olgertpeposhi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Olgertpeposhi wants to pass the guard but Rolls is keeping the position.
Olgertpeposhi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Olgertpeposhi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Olgertpeposhi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Olgertpeposhi content to stall in guard here.
Rolls is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olgertpeposhi is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Olgertpeposhi gets the takedown into side control.
Olgertpeposhi prevents Rolls from escaping the position.

Rolls sneaks out the side door and pushes Olgertpeposhi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Olgertpeposhi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rolls circles away quickly and effectively.

Olgertpeposhi moves into range and clinches up with Rolls .
Olgertpeposhi has Rolls pressed against the cage, preventing Rolls from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olgertpeposhi has Rolls pushed against the cage.
Olgertpeposhi tries to pull guard but Rolls holds him up against the cage and eventually Olgertpeposhi drops back down to his feet.
Olgertpeposhi is trying to pull guard but Rolls has him pressed against the cage.
Olgertpeposhi keeps control of Rolls as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olgertpeposhi is trying to pull guard but Rolls turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rolls 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rolls wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olgertpeposhi stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rolls 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Olgertpeposhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rolls has his takedown stuffed

and Olgertpeposhi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Olgertpeposhi.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Olgertpeposhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rolls looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beytullah Olgertpeposhi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rolls fails with a takedown attempt.

Olgertpeposhi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Olgertpeposhi showed some decent athleticism there.
Daniel Rolls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rolls tries to kick Olgertpeposhi off but Olgertpeposhi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rolls trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Olgertpeposhi controlling the pace.

Rolls pushes Olgertpeposhi off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olgertpeposhi stuffs the takedown attempt from Rolls . Rolls gets slowly back to his feet.
Olgertpeposhi wants to counter with a clinch but Rolls pushes him away.

Olgertpeposhi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Rolls manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Rolls . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Olgertpeposhi shoots in and bounces Rolls off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Olgertpeposhi advances to half guard.
Olgertpeposhi wants to control but Rolls is keeping him busy.

Olgertpeposhi wants to work for an arm triangle but Rolls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rolls wants to get back to his feet.

Olgertpeposhi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rolls looks for a takedown but Olgertpeposhi sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rolls .

Olgertpeposhi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rolls wants to break free but Olgertpeposhi has control.
Rolls working hard to break the clinch.

Olgertpeposhi decides to pull guard.
Olgertpeposhi wants to sweep here but Rolls controlling him for the moment.
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!
Rolls wants to get up but he can't break Olgertpeposhi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rolls stops Olgertpeposhi from standing up.
Olgertpeposhi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Olgertpeposhi is working an open guard so Rolls takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Olgertpeposhi lands a two punch combo.

Olgertpeposhi moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolls is trying to force a seperation but Olgertpeposhi has the dominant position.
Rolls can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Olgertpeposhi to work.
Rolls has had enough of the clinch but Olgertpeposhi keeps him there for the moment.
Olgertpeposhi has Rolls pressed against the cage, preventing Rolls from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rolls tries to break free but Olgertpeposhi pushes him back against the cage.
Rolls is looking to break free of the clinch but Olgertpeposhi has double underhooks.
Olgertpeposhi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Olgertpeposhi tries to pull guard but Rolls holds him up against the cage and eventually Olgertpeposhi drops back down to his feet.
Rolls is trying to push Olgertpeposhi away but Olgertpeposhi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rolls is trying to break free.
Rolls gets underhooks to prevent Olgertpeposhi's takedown attempt.
Olgertpeposhi holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Rolls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beytullah Olgertpeposhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olgertpeposhi throws a sloppy head kick and Rolls moves out of range easily.

Olgertpeposhi rushes Rolls and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Olgertpeposhi breaks the clinch.
Rolls shoots in but Olgertpeposhi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daniel Rolls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olgertpeposhi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolls .

Rolls gets caught napping as Olgertpeposhi dives in and scores a takedown. Rolls manages to retain guard.

Rolls has his feet on Olgertpeposhi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rolls .
Olgertpeposhi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rolls .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beytullah Olgertpeposhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Olgertpeposhi clinches with his opponent.

Rolls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolls fails to land the takedown.
Olgertpeposhi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rolls .

Olgertpeposhi clinches up against the cage.

Olgertpeposhi manages to break the clinch.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Olgertpeposhi sprawls well. Olgertpeposhi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rolls gets slowly back to his feet.
Rolls has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Olgertpeposhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Rolls . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolls shoots in for a double leg but Olgertpeposhi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olgertpeposhi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rolls on the side of the head.

Olgertpeposhi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Olgertpeposhi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Rolls is working an open guard so Olgertpeposhi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls shoots in but no luck this time.
Olgertpeposhi feints the counter takedown.
Rolls tries to move into range but Olgertpeposhi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Olgertpeposhi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rolls tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Olgertpeposhi is in Rolls 's guard.
Olgertpeposhi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Olgertpeposhi is continuing to stall.
Olgertpeposhi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolls keeping full guard, as Olgertpeposhi tries to pass.
Olgertpeposhi stops Rolls from standing up.

Rolls has his feet on Olgertpeposhi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Olgertpeposhi takes the fight into the clinch.

Olgertpeposhi breaks from the clinch.

Olgertpeposhi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolls is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Olgertpeposhi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rolls to his feet.

Olgertpeposhi gets the takedown into side control.
Olgertpeposhi scoring with punches and elbows.
Rolls is pushing Olgertpeposhi's head away, looking to escape. Olgertpeposhi manages to hold on to the position though.
Olgertpeposhi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rolls . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Olgertpeposhi stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olgertpeposhi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rolls is trying to defend but Olgertpeposhi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Rolls kicks off Olgertpeposhi and gets to his feet.

Olgertpeposhi closes the distance and pushes Rolls back into the cage.
Olgertpeposhi keeps control of Rolls as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Olgertpeposhi gets control of Rolls 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Olgertpeposhi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Olgertpeposhi controlling Rolls 's posture.
Olgertpeposhi wants to sweep here but Rolls controlling him for the moment.

Rolls decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but Olgertpeposhi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rolls scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Olgertpeposhi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rolls wants to stand up but Olgertpeposhi is controlling him.
Olgertpeposhi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Rolls manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Olgertpeposhi gets a takedown into half guard.
Rolls tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Olgertpeposhi manages to move to mount!
Rolls wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beytullah Olgertpeposhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olgertpeposhi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

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